Hello
I'm Leilei Duan
Lecturer
- City Los Angeles
- School University of Southern California
- Contact leileidu@usc.edu
- Website https://spatial.usc.edu/team-view/leilei-duan/
Hello, I am a lecturer at University of Southern California Spatial Sciences Institute. I received my doctoral degree in Design, Construction and Planning from the University of Florida in 2018, with a concurrent master degree in Interdisciplinary Ecology. I received my master degree in Urban and Regional Planning from UF in 2014. My research broadly revolves around urban allocation, geodesign, land use analysis, and 3D visualization.
I have wide range of interest that relate to 3D modeling, visualization, GIS and spatial analysis. At USC, I teach a number of undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on geodesign, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, fundamental and advanced GIS analysis, and 3D modeling.
On my spare time, you may find me exploring Los Angeles on my motorcycle.
You may scroll down to learn more about me, and download my CV with the button above.
Professional Skills
Education
2014 - 2018
Doctoral degree in Urban and Regional Planning
University of Florida
2017 - 2018
Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Ecology
University of Florida
2011 - 2014
Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning
University of Florida
2007 - 2011
Bachelor's degree in Urban Management
East China University of Science and Technology
Work Experience
2019 - present
Lecturer
University of Southern California
2018 - 2019
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow
University of Southern California
2016
Student assistant
Esri User Conference
2016 - 2017
Campus Ambassador
Esri
2016
Transportation planning/ visualization intern
RS&H, Inc. (Tampa office)
Created 3D models of the City of Tampa using CityEngine to support the Tampa Bay Expressway (TBX) project, and provided GIS demographic data and built environment data analysis support.
2015
Transportation planning intern
RS&H, Inc. (Jacksonville office)
Provided GIS analysis support for multiple projects, developed part of the GIS Technician Guide for RS&H, and hosted two Lunch and Learn events presenting new GIS techniques that can be applied to the current workflow.
2010
Transportation and environmental planning intern
Kunming City Planning Bureau
Participated in green field planning of Panlong District
Teaching Experience
2019
Instructor
SSCI 201 Principles of GeoDesign
2019
Instructor
SSCI 340 Community Health Scan
2019
Co-Instructor
SSCI 265 Water Planet
Lab instructor
2019
Co-Instructor
SSCI 382 Principles of Geographic Information Science
Lab instructor
2019
Co-Instructor
SSCI 383 Geospatial Modeling and Customization
Lab instructor
2018 - 2019
Co-Instructor
SSCI 301 Maps and Spatial Reasoning
Lab instructor
2018
Co-Instructor
SSCI 214 Human Populations and Natural Hazards
Lead discussion sessions
2018
Co-Instructor
SSCI 401 Geospatial Intelligence
Lab instructor
2018
Teaching Assistant
LAA 6656/ URP 6341 Environmental Design and Planning Practicum (Geodesign)
Lectured on fundamentals in ArcGIS, and helped students with questions
2016 - 2018
Teaching Assistant
URP 6272 Urban Spatial Analysis
Helped the professor with setting up the course syllabus, lectured on GIS Spatial Analysis and Spatial Statistics tools, and provided assistance with students’ assignments.
2017
Instructor
URP 4230 3D Modeling, Visualization and Simulation
Created and organized the course structure, taught this course
2017
Teaching Assistant
URP 6905 Urban Coastal Analysis
Lectured on the usage of Story Map and ArcGIS Online, and helped students with their assignments.
2017
Teaching Assistant
URP 6872 Planning & Design II
Helped the professor with setting up the course structure, and provided assistance with students’ assignments
2016
Teaching Assistant
URP 6905 Geodesign Studio
Helped the professor with setting up the course structure, and lectured on demographic data analysis.
2016
Teaching Assistant
URP 6905 3D Geospatial Urban Modeling & Visualization
Prepared the lecture and homework content for CityEngine lectures, lectured on CityEngine, and provided assistance with students’ assignments.
2015 - 2016
Teaching Assistant
URP 6871 Planning & Design I
Helped the professor with setting up the course structure, lectured on 3D modeling and provided assistance with students’ assignments
2013
Teaching Assistant
URP 6374 Geodesign Studio
Provided assistance with students’ assignments.
My achievements
Co-founder of GeodesignWiki
Geodesign Wiki was established in January 2017 in the hope to serve as a platform for geodesign practitioners to have conversations. This community is still growing.
Outstanding International Student Award
I was awarded the Outstanding International Student Award in 2017 by the University of Florida.
Graduate School Fellowship
I was awarded the Graduate School Fellowship from 2014 – 2018 by the Graduate School at the University of Florida.
My Interests
I’m a huge rubik’s cube fan and am always looking to better my skills.
- Reading
- Motorcycle
- Movie
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Painting
- Coffee time
Contact Me
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME
- Office 3616 Trousdale Parkway, AHF B57E, Los Angeles, CA 90089