Biography
Cai Wu, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Urban Governance and Design (UGOD) Thrust at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), where he leads the Urban Morphology Studio. He holds degrees in architecture and urban analytics from the National University of Singapore, University College London, and the University of Twente.
His research sits at the intersection of computational urban morphology, GeoAI, and data-driven urban design. He develops reproducible methods that combine geospatial data, street-view imagery, network science, and machine learning to understand how built form and human activities interact across scales, and to support evidence-based urban renewal, planning, and spatial equity.
- Computational Urban Morphology
- Human-Environment Interaction
- Urban Network Modeling
- GeoAI and Urban Design
PhD in Urban Analytics and Planning, 2024
University of Twente, Netherlands
MSc in Smart Cities and Urban Analytics, 2019
University College London, United Kingdom
BA in Architecture (Honours), 2017
National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Current PhD and MPhil students in Urban Morphology Studio
PhD Students
Minwei Zhao
PhD Student
Yunlei Su
PhD Student
Dailuo Zhang
PhD Student
Jiawang Du
PhD Student
MPhil Students
Guosheng Yang
MPhil Student
Hanzhi Zu
MPhil Student
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Experience
- Leads the Urban Morphology Studio on computational urban morphology, GeoAI, and data-driven urban design.
- Develops reproducible methods and tools for evidence-based urban analysis, renewal, and planning.
- Conducted collaborative research on urban analytics, spatial inequality, and data-driven approaches to cities.
- Project: understanding neighbourhood pedestrian dynamics with computer vision-based walkability and street-network analytics.
- Supervisor: Dr. Filip Biljecki
Teaching Assistant:
- 202001419-1A Course 1: GIS and RS or Geospatial Solutions
- 202001419-1A Course 2: Geospatial Data: Concepts, Acquisition and Management
- 202001419-1A Course 3: Geospatial Analysis and Interpretation
- HTHT GIS Minor
- Transform product requirements into mock-ups and solid UI/UX design.
- Design data visualisation platform for restaurants’ daily performance and backend operation analysis.
- Comprehensive concept and field research for an urban design project in Beijing.
- Concept design and modelling for polit development.