Dr. Ji Li, trained as an architect, holds a Ph.D. in Urbanism and Urban Architecture from Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands, 2021), a Master’s in Architectural Design and Theory (China, 2017), and a Bachelor of Architecture (China, 2014). Prior to his current role as Associate Professor at SWJTU’s School of Architecture, he conducted doctoral research at TU Eindhoven focused on community participation in World Heritage management. Dr. Li brings extensive research experience from leading heritage institutions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Conservation and Management Bureau of World Heritage Lijiang Old Town, and the Lijiang Old Town Academy of Cultural Heritage. He has published over 20 articles in prominent journals such as Cities, Habitat International, and Frontiers of Architectural Research, covering heritage protection, public participation, and historic urban landscapes.