Chao Hao

Chao Hao

PhD Student in Public Affairs | Urban Researcher
Shanghai, CN.

About

Highly motivated and analytical PhD Candidate in Public Administration with a robust background in urban and regional planning, social work, and advanced research methodologies. Specializing in urban social geography, renewal, governance, and travel behavior, I leverage machine learning and comprehensive survey analysis to generate data-driven insights. My extensive publication record in top-tier SSCI/SCI journals demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing urban studies and contributing to evidence-based policy development.

Education

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, China

PhD Student

Public Administration

Xiamen University
Xiamen, Fujian, China

Master of Engineering

Urban and Regional Planning

Dalian Maritime University
Dalian, Liaoning, China

Bachelor of Laws

Social Work

Awards

Xiamen University "Excellent Student" Award

Awarded By

Xiamen University

National Scholarship for Graduate Students

Awarded By

Chinese Ministry of Education

Publications

The effect of dockless e-bike-sharing on reducing carbon emissions: A dynamic investigation of two small Chinese cities between 2020 and 2022.

Published by

Journal of Transport Geography

Summary

Contributed as fourth author to a dynamic investigation on the carbon emission reduction effects of dockless e-bike sharing in two Chinese cities (2020-2022), published in a CAS Zone 1 TOP, SSCI Q1 journal.

Changes of School Travel During Shantytown Redevelopment: Evidence from Heze, China.

Published by

Annals of the American Association of Geographers

Summary

Led research on the impact of shantytown redevelopment on school travel behavior in Heze, China, contributing to a CAS Zone 2 TOP, SSCI Q1 journal.

Relationship between shared micromobility and public transit: the differences between shared bikes and shared E-bikes.

Published by

Journal of Transport Geography

Summary

Contributed as second author to a study examining the nuanced relationship between shared micromobility (bikes vs. e-bikes) and public transit, published in a CAS Zone 1 TOP, SSCI Q1 journal.

Understanding Temporary Residential Mobility During Urban Renewal: Insights from a Structured Community Survey and Machine Learning Analysis.

Published by

Applied Geography

Summary

Authored a study leveraging machine learning and structured community surveys to analyze temporary residential mobility patterns amidst urban renewal processes, published in a CAS Zone 2 TOP, SSCI Q1 journal.

Changes in Family Structure during Shantytown Redevelopment and Their Correlation with the Living Space.

Published by

Land

Summary

Investigated the correlation between family structure changes and living space modifications during shantytown redevelopment, published as first author in a CAS Zone 3, SSCI Q2 journal.

Analysis of the Construction Paths of Community Canteens under the Background of Complete Communities — Based on the Demand-Side Survey of Residents in Z City.

Published by

China Urban Planning Annual Conference Proceedings (19 Housing and Community Planning)

Summary

Presented first-authored research on the development of community canteens, based on a demand-side survey of residents, at the 2024 China Urban Planning Annual Conference.

A comparative analysis of the potential of carbon emission reductions from shared micro-mobility.

Published by

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments

Summary

Collaborated as third author on a comparative analysis quantifying carbon emission reduction potentials from shared micro-mobility, published in a CAS Zone 2, SCI Q1 journal.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
English

Skills

Urban Research

Urban Social Geography, Urban Renewal, Urban Governance, Travel Behavior, Community Planning, Public Administration, Regional Planning.

Data Analysis & Modeling

Machine Learning Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Survey Design, Data Interpretation, Spatial Analysis, GIS.

Academic Writing & Publication

Peer-Reviewed Publications, SSCI Journals, SCI Journals, Conference Proceedings, Literature Review, Research Proposal Development.

Project Management

Research Project Leadership, Collaborative Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Timeline Management.

Policy Analysis

Evidence-Based Policy, Urban Policy Development, Social Impact Assessment, Environmental Impact Analysis.