Join My Research Team 👩🏻‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓

Hiiiii~ I am Jane, an Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University. I am currently building a new research team and recruiting PhD students for Fall 2027 intake and visiting/exchange student on an ongoing basis. Interested candidates are welcome to send their CV and your research to ✉️: xiaohj@hkbu.edu.hk

Research Areas (See publications for details)

• Cross-regional sustainability impact analysis: focusing on spatial spillover effects of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) driven by supply chain networks and transboundary environmental systems (e.g., river systems, ocean currents, and atmospheric flows).
• Carbon accounting and mitigation pathways in urban development.

1. PhD students 🎓

(1) Application Timeline
The official application period is from 1 September to 1 December, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me via email as early as possible.

(3) Preferred Candidate
Master’s students with the following background are encouraged to apply:

• A bachelor’s degree from top-tier universities (e.g., “211”, “985”, “Double First-Class” universities, or overseas institutions), with a GPA above 84/100; candidates with a background in remote sensing / economics / AI are preferred.
• Experience in academic research and publications, including participation in JCR Q1/Q2 journal papers (not necessarily as first or corresponding author; co-authorship is acceptable).
• English proficiency (candidates without scores yet are still welcome to contact in advance): IELTS > 6.5, TOEFL > 79; applicants from English-medium institutions may be exempt.

2. Visiting/exchange student 🧑

(1) Duration of Visit
3–6 months, from July 1 each year to June 30 of the following year

(2) Funding Options

• HKBU-funded:
  Apply before May 7; Students from the universities listed (see figure below) may apply for HKBU funding, which provides HKD 25,000–35,000 to cover basic expenses such as travel, accommodation, visa, and insurance.
• Home University-funded:
  Apply year-round; HKBU can issue an invitation letter to support students in applying for exchange or mobility funding from their home institutions. Many universities offer their own outbound exchange funding schemes, which students are encouraged to explore.
• Self-funded:
  Apply year-round; Admission requirements can be relaxed.

(3) Preferred Candidate
Master’s students with the following background are encouraged to apply:

• Undergraduate (Year 3 or 4) or master’s students with interests in research
• Graduated from (or are studying at) top-tier universities (e.g., “211”, “985”, or “Double First-Class” institutions), with preference given to those with backgrounds in GIS, remote sensing, economics, or AI
• Have a GPA of 82/100 or above