About

Claire Zhuo Pang

Hey there! I’m Claire, a PhD student at the University of Sheffield. With a background spanning seven years in architecture and urban design, I’ve spent five vibrant years shaping urban landscapes in Boston, USA, including large-scale master planning projects across the US and the UAE.

Yet, my passions reach further. I went back to School in 2023 to embark my journey as an urban researcher. I hope to investigate the dynamics between urban spaces and migrant newcomers, offering insights that empower planners and designers. Together, we can reshape cities into inclusive havens that embrace all walks of life.

Education

2024- PhD student in Urban Studies and Planning @ University of Sheffield (ESRC Whiterose Scholarship)
2023-2024 Master in Social Research @ University of Sheffield (ESRC Whiterose Scholarship)
2022.07 Refugee Studies Centre @ University of Oxford (International Online School in Forced Migration)
2016-2018 Master of Architecture in Urban Design @ Harvard University
2011-2016 Bachelor of Architecture @ Tsinghua University

Skills

Language:
Mandarin (native) / English (fluent) / Spanish (intermediate) / French (beginner)

Software:
Nvivo / R
Microsoft Office
Adobe Suite / ArchGIS /qGIS
SketchUp / Rhino / Revit / AutoCAD
Vray / Enscape
Qualitative methods (interview, ethnography) / Quantitative methods (statistical analysis) / Data visualization (mapping)

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