Li Ling

Li Ling is Research Professor at the Institute of Cultural Studies, Shandong Academy of Social Sciences. She received her joint PhD from Washington University in St. Louis (USA) and Shandong University and is a Registered Urban Planner. Her primary research areas include architectural aesthetics and urban development, with a focus on ecological city construction and digital development within the context of China’s urbanization process. Utilizing holistic ecology as a theoretical framework, she explores pathways for transforming and upgrading China’s urbanization, as well as the adaptation and application of Western ecological city theories in China. In recent years, she has participated in the review and evaluation of numerous projects, including urban development plans, overall land use plans, and the protection and restoration of ancient buildings. Additionally, she has been involved in key initiatives such as researching and presenting the Yellow River spirit and cultural essence in Shandong Province, as well as promoting integrated urban-rural development. Furthermore, she translates classic works by distinguished scholars to enhance the dissemination of academic achievements through international platforms. She has completed one General Program of the National Social Science Fund of China and is currently leading a Chinese Academic Translation Project funded by the same organization. She has published two monographs and over 60 academic papers.