Xinyan Xian

Interests

Geographical Information Science, urban analytics, spatial optimization, deospatial data science, city and regional development

Bio

I joined the University of Glasgow in the autumn of 2023 as a PhD student in Geospatial Data Science. Prior to this, I earned a Master’s degree in Applied Geographic Information Systems from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science from Beijing Forestry University. My research experience includes work in the fields of urban built environments, walkability assessment, and urban vitality.

My current research focuses on the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and urban big data in spatial optimization. I am dedicated to exploring the intersection of GIS technology and urban dynamics, aiming to contribute valuable insights to the field of geospatial data science.