Hong Wu

Academically trained in architecture and landscape architecture, Hong’s research passion lies in an important and timely set of topics across different spatial scales. As of 2023, she had led or co-led more than 25 research projects, securing over $7 million in grant funding and publishing 40 peer-reviewed articles. Her interdisciplinary research efforts were honored with an Excellence in Research and/or Creative Works award by the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture in 2023.

At the regional and watershed scale, Hong applies computer-based models to facilitate natural resource decision-making, especially as it relates to water. Through agent-based landscape change simulation and hydrological modeling, she has investigated the effectiveness of stormwater best management practices and alternative urban development patterns for conserving stream ecosystem health in the context of urbanization and climate change. Presently, her focus lies on optimizing green stormwater infrastructure planning to maximize multiple ecosystem benefits under the deep uncertainty of climate change.

At the site scale, Hong is passionate about exploring innovative design approaches to integrating sustainability into urban landscapes. Her current focus is on investigating the environmental, social, and economic aspects of green stormwater infrastructure across different social and environmental contexts.