Shu Sun

Shu Sun is a PhD student in the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a graduate of Texas A&M University with a master’s degree in landscape architecture. She also holds both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Beijing Forestry University. Shu also has three years of experience working as a landscape architect in Beijing and currently teaches LA460 Advanced Visual Communication as an instructor.

Shu’s research focuses on microclimate design and its implications for public health, with a particular emphasis on creating resilient and equitable urban environments for older adults. By utilizing advanced tools like ArcGIS, climate modeling, and environmental data analysis, she aims to develop design strategies that optimize urban microclimates to improve thermal comfort and health outcomes for vulnerable populations, particularly in the face of climate change. Her goal is to contribute to urban spaces that are not only sustainable but also supportive of older adults’ health and well-being.