Chendi Zhang

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Florida . Assistant Professor Chendi Zhang is recruiting PhD students for Fall 2027 . The position is supported through RA/TA funding and is described as covering tuition and living expenses . Research interests include aging in place , climate adaptation , wildfire resilience , urban analytics , and travel behavior , with an emphasis on quantitative or mixed methods . Students are also encouraged to develop their own research questions within related areas. Applicants from landscape architecture , urban planning , architecture , environmental science , civil engineering , and related fields are welcome. Interested candidates should email [email protected] with a CV , research proposal , and optionally a portfolio . This is a strong fit for students interested in built environment research, urban resilience, and data-driven approaches to planning and design.