Dr. Yammei Li
Assistant Professor
School of Urban & Regional Planning
Florida Atlantic University
111 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954)762-5037/ Fax (954) 762-5683
e-mail:yli22@fau.edu
Dr. Yanmei Li joined FAU’s School of Urban and Regional Planning in July 2008 as an Assistant Professor. She holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University and a Master’s degree in Regional Economics from Beijing Normal University in China. Dr. Li has worked as an Assistant Professor for two years at Western Kentucky University and has taught various courses in Statistics, Geography and Urban Planning. She has actively participated in the plan-making process of local communities, and served on multiple advisory committees on planning in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She has led and involved in projects in adaptive reuse of historic buildings and Habitat for Humanity eco-village conceptual plan.
Dr. Li’s research interests focus on advanced quantitative methods of spatial statistics and econometrics, housing and community development, and real estate and urban economics and finance. She is very interested in policies related to affordable housing, sustainable community development, housing programs for people with special needs, historic preservation, and housing rehabilitation. She is also interested in the relationship between housing market, racial minorities and immigrants. She has conducted extensive research in residential mortgage default and foreclosure and its impact on neighborhood quality and stability. Her research on foreclosure and neighborhood stability has received significant attention from local media, policy makers, and research organizations.
Curriculum Vita (Click links to expand)
Education
Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning, 08/2006:
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Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Research and Teaching Interests: Housing and Community Development; Real Estate Economics, Development and Finance; Urban Economics and Economic Development; Quantitative Methods in Planning; Computer Applications in Planning
Dissertation: The Dynamic Interaction between Residential Mortgage Foreclosure, Neighborhood Characteristics and Changes |
| M.A. in Regional Economics, 07/2001: |
Dept. of Resource and Environmental Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Thesis: The Spatial Distribution and Optimal Scale of Rural Migrants in Beijing |
| B.S. in Geography, 07/1998: |
Dept. of Geography, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Thesis: The Characteristics and Development Strategies of Hi-tech in Changjiang Delta |
Publications
- Wu, Dianting, Yanmei Li, Congyin Wu, and Jie Tian. 2002. On Knowledge Economy in Different Regions of China. Economic Geography (Chinese). 22(4)
- Wu, Dianting, Jie Tian, Yanmei Li, and Congyin Wu. 2002. The Harmonious Development of Economies, Modernization, Industrialization, Urbanization and Intellectualization in China. Systems Engineering – Theory and Practice (Chinese). 22(11).
- Li, Yanmei, Dianting Wu, and Gang Zeng, 1999. The Diffusion Characteristic and Development Strategy of Hi-tech in Changjiang Delta, Areal Research and Development (Chinese). 18(3)
- Wu, Dianting, Shen Ji, and Yanmei Li. 1998. Dividing One Integrated Part to Three Sections in Geographic Thoughts, Young Geographer (Chinese). 9(4)
Manuscript Under Review or Revision
- Li, Yanmei and Hazel A. Morrow-Jones. 2008. The Effects of Neighborhood Characteristics and Changes on Residential Mortgage Foreclosure. Under Review
- Li, Yanmei and Hazel A. Morrow-Jones. 2008. The Impact of Residential Mortgage Foreclosure on Neighborhood Change and Succession. Under Revision
- Li, Yanmei. 2007. Residential Satisfaction, Home Remodeling, and Household Mobility Decisions. Under Revision.
- Morrow-Jones, Hazel A., Mary V. Wenning, and Yanmei Li. 2005. Differences in Neighborhood Satisfaction between African American and White Homeowners. Presented at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) 46th Annual Conference, Oct. 2005, Kansas City, Missouri; Under Revision
Conference Papers
- Li, Yanmei. Neighborhood Amenities, Perception, and Satisfaction of Foreign-born Population in the United States. Presented at Urban Affairs Association (UAA) 39th Annual Meeting, Mar. 4-7, 2009, Chicago, Illinois
- Li, Yanmei. The Path to American Dream: Housing Tenure Choice of Chinese Households in the U.S. Presented at the Joint Meeting of ACSP (The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning) / AESOP (the Association of European Schools of Planning), July 6 – 11, 2008, Chicago, Illinois
- Li, Yanmei. The Interaction between Home Remodeling, Neighborhood Satisfaction, and Household Mobility Decisions. Presented at the annual meeting of SEDAAG (Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers), Nov. 18-20, 2007, Charleston, South Carolina
- Li, Yanmei and Hazel A. Morrow-Jones. The Impact of Residential Mortgage Foreclosures on Neighborhood Change and Succession. Presented at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) 48th Annual Conference, Oct. 18-21, 2007, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Li, Yanmei. Residential Mortgage Foreclosure, Neighborhood Income Restructuring, and Poverty Concentration in the Cleveland Metropolitan Area. Presented at the International Conference on Urban Justice and Sustainability, August 22-25, 2007, Vancouver, Canada
- Li, Yanmei and Hazel A. Morrow-Jones. The Effects of Neighborhood Characteristics and Changes on Residential Mortgage Foreclosure. Presented at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) 47th Annual Conference, Nov. 2006, Fort Worth, Texas
- Morrow-Jones, Hazel A., Mary V. Wenning, and Yanmei Li. 2005. Differences in Neighborhood Satisfaction between African American and White Homeowners. Presented at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) 46th Annual Conference, Oct. 2005, Kansas City, Missouri; Under Revision, Journal of Planning Education and Research
Discussant
- Hernandez, Jesus. 2007. Redlining Revisited: Subprime Mortgage Lending Patterns in Sacramento. Presented at the International Conference on Urban Justice and Sustainability, August 22-25, 2007, Vancouver, Canada
- Hankins, Katherine.2007. Neighborhood Activism in Gentrifying Neighborhoods: from Making Safe Spaces to “Gilding the Lily”. Presented at the annual meeting of SEDAAG (Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers), Nov. 18-20, 2007, Charleston, South Carolina
Reviewer
- A Geographical Perspective on Building New Countryside in China. 2008. Journal of Applied Geography
Other Presentations
- Li, Yanmei. 2008. Housing Cost Burdens of Female-Headed Households: A Comparative Approach. Invited presentation at Women’s Studies program, Florida Atlantic University. October 30, 2008. Boca Raton, FL
- Li, Yanmei. 2007. The Effects of Neighborhood Characteristics and Changes on Single-Family Mortgage Foreclosure. Presented at Geog 500: Geoscience Research & Literacy. Nov. 1, 2007. Dept. of Geography & Geology, Western Kentucky University
- Li, Yanmei. 2007. Housing Cost Burdens of Female-Headed Households: A Comparative Approach. Presented at a City and Regional Planning seminar, the Ohio State University. May 18, 2007. Columbus, Ohio
- Li, Yanmei. 2006. The Dynamic Interaction between Residential Mortgage Foreclosure, Neighborhood Characteristics and Changes. Presented at the Department of Landscape Architecture and Planning, Texas A & M University. Feb., 2006. College Station, Texas
Research Experience & Training
- Displacement due to Catastrophic Hurricanes: Assessing Potential Magnitude and Implications for Housing and Land Development Policies (Investigators: Ann-Margaret Esnard, Joyce N. Levine, Alka K. Sapat, and James Carras), 07/2008 -
2008 JPER Writing Workshop for New Scholars, 8/7/2008 – 8/9/2008
Graduate Research Assistant
10/2004 – 08/2006 City and Regional Planning & Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, The Ohio State University
- The Dynamic Interaction between Residential Mortgage Foreclosure, Neighborhood Characteristics and Changes (06/2005 - 06/2006, Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, The Ohio State University, PI: Hazel Morrow-Jones)
- Racial Disparities in Homeownership, Household Mobility, and Neighborhood Satisfaction (10/2004 – 9/2005, West Ohio Research Consortium Grant, PI: Hazel Morrow-Jones and Mary V. Wenning)
09/1998 – 12/2000 Dept. of Resource and Environmental Science, Beijing Normal University, China
- Long-term Planning of Economic Development and Urban Fringe Layout Planning of Ganjingzi District, Dalian, China 09/2000 – 12/2000
- Landscape Planning in Huanggang, Hubei Province, China 07/2000 – 10/2000
- Tourism Planning of Anshan, Liaoning Province, China 07/2000 – 10/2000
- Economic Development Planning of Fuzhou Township, Dalian, China 09/1999 – 01/2000
- Establishment of Electric Natural Disaster Database of China, 11/1998 – 04/1999
Teaching Experience & Training
| Assistant Professor, |
Florida Atlantic University- GIS/spatial analysis, vulnerability assessment, disaster planning
School of Urban and Regional Planning, Florida Atlantic University, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, 07/2008 –
Courses Taught (Graduate):
Spring, 2009: Urban Revitalization Strategy, Public Sector and Economic Development Planning
Fall, 2008: Introduction to Economic Development & Tourism |
| Critical Thinking Scholar, |
05/2007 – 05/2008, Western Kentucky University |
| Assistant Professor, |
Dept. of Geography & Geology, Western Kentucky University,
1906 College Heights Blvd. #31066, Bowling Green, KY 42101, 08/2006 – 06/2008
Courses Taught (Graduate/Undergraduate):
Fall, 2006: Data Analysis and Interpretation, Advanced Planning Theory and Application
Spring, 2007: Data Analysis and Interpretation, Asian Geography, Introduction to Planning
Fall, 2007: Data Analysis and Interpretation, Urban Geography, Rural Planning
Spring, 2008: Data Analysis and Interpretation, Economic Geography, Introduction to Planning |
| Guest Speaker, |
Urban Economics, Department of Economics, College of Wooster, Ohio 04/2005 – 05/2005 |
| PFF (Preparing Future Faculty) Program Participant, |
learning the experience of teaching and conducting research in liberal arts colleges, 01/2005 – 05/2005 |
| English Teacher, |
Beijing HaiDian College of Art, Beijing, China, 09/2000 – 06/2001 |
| Teaching Intern in Geography, |
a Junior High School, Shanghai, China, 10/1997 – 12/1997 |
Community Project
Other Working Experience
Intern,
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Office of Housing and Community Partnerships, Ohio Department of Development, Ohio, 12/2001 – 09/2004
Major Responsibilities: 1) Working for the Ohio Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) in CDBG, HOME and State housing grant management; 2) Database management; 3) Grant application review; 4) Document coordination; 4) Computer workshops; 5) Communicating with local grant administrators and grantees; 5) Event coordination |
| Administrative Assistant, |
Graduate School, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China, 03/1999 – 07/2000 |
Services
| 12/2007 - |
Western Kentucky University Senate Charter Revision Committee |
| 08/2007 – 07/2008 |
Western Kentucky University Senator |
| 11/2007 - |
Comprehensive Plan Update Task Force, City of Bowling Green / Warren County, KY |
| 02/2007– |
Citizen’s Advisory Committee in Transportation Planning, MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization), Barren River Area Development District (BRADD), KY |
| 08/2006 – 12/2006 |
Ogden College of Engineering Sustainability Initiative Committee, Western Kentucky University |
| 10/2006 – 12/2006 |
Bowling Green Citizen’s Advocacy Group of Ice Recreation |
| 06/2007 – |
City of Bowling Green Habitat for Humanity Eco-Village Conceptual Plan |
Affiliations
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP)
- Research Committee 21 (RC21) on Sociology of Urban and Regional Development of the International Sociological Association
- American Real Estate Society
- Florida Planning and Zoning Organization
- Broward Alliance
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