Dr. Jiazhe Zhu | Urban Soils | Best Researcher Award
Dr. jiazhe Zhu, University of Northampton, United Kingdom
Profile
Summary:
Dr. Jiazhe Zhu stands out as a leading researcher in the fields of urban studies and housing economics. His expertise in analyzing the impact of immigration on local housing markets in England and Wales, coupled with his publications and teaching experience, positions him as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Dr. Zhu’s work not only contributes valuable insights to academia but also informs practical solutions to contemporary urban challenges. His recognition by the academic community further underscores the significance of his contributions.
🎓 Education
Dr. Jiazhe Zhu holds a Ph.D. in Urban Studies from the University of Sheffield, where his thesis focused on “Immigration and the Housing Market in England and Wales.” He also completed an MSc in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Glasgow in 2014 and earned a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics in 2012.
💼Experience
Dr. Zhu has a diverse range of academic and industry experiences. He is currently on a career break and working as an adjunct researcher at Tsinghua University, Beijing. Prior to this, He worked as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Northampton, where He taught Economics and Business-related modules. She also served as an Economics Lecturer at Harrow Independent College in London, teaching A-level students. Dr. Zhu’s postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University involved open-source data collection, analysis of the automobile industry, and managing research interns. She has experience in data analysis at the Bank of Communications Ltd., London, and was involved in business relations at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
🔬Research Focus
Dr. Zhu’s research primarily focuses on the impact of immigration on housing markets, as well as statistical and spatial modeling techniques to analyze urban and economic trends. His notable publications include works on housing prices in relation to immigration in the UK and studies on vehicle leasing in China.
Awards
Dr. Zhu received the Bengt Turner Award for his article “Immigration and Local House Prices in UK” at the European Network for Housing Research Conference in 2016. He was also awarded a Ph.D. Scholarship from the University of Sheffield.
Skills
Dr. Zhu is skilled in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis. He is proficient in Stata, R, SQL, and various statistical and mathematical techniques, which are essential for his research in housing economics and the automobile industry.
Publications
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Immigration and House Prices under Various Labour Market Structures in England and Wales
Authors: J. Zhu, G. Pryce, S. Brown
Journal: Urban Studies
Year: 2019
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Immigration and the Local Housing Market in England and Wales
Author: J. Zhu
Journal: University of Sheffield
Year: 2018
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Local House Price Effects of Immigration in England and Wales: The Role of Regional Employment Accessibility and Ethnic Heterogeneity
Authors: J. Zhu, S. Brown, G. Pryce
Journal: Working Paper, The Applied Quantitative Methods Network (AQMeN)
Year: 2016
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Measuring the Impact of Immigration on Neighbourhood House Prices: Evidence from England and Wales
Authors: J. Zhu, G. Pryce
Journal: Journal of Housing and the Built Environment
Year: 2025
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Understanding the Impacts on Automobile Leasing Firm Loss in China: An Analysis of Vehicle Residual Value Risk and Lease Price Patterns
Authors: J. Zhu, Y. Zhao, P. He
Journal: Journal of Corporate Accounting & Finance
Year: 2024
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Immigration and Local House Prices in the UK
Author: J. Zhu
Journal: European Network for Housing Research (ENHR)
Year: 2016
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