簡禕博士

Dr. Izzy Yi JIAN is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong and Vice President & Director of the Happy Ageing Lab Foundation. Trained in architecture, Dr. Jian received her Ph.D. from the Department of Building and Real Estate and the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She previously held research and teaching positions at PolyU, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the University of Vienna, where she was an Ernst Mach Global Research Fellow. Her work focuses on spatial justice, public space, age-friendly and inclusive design, and environmental psychology. 

Dr. Jian is recruiting PhD students (2027/28 intake) for her RGC Early Career Scheme project on older adults, loneliness, play, and the built environment. Fully funded studentships are available. Interested applicants are welcome to email their CV, transcripts, and a brief research statement.