David Hsu is a planner, educator, and engineer. Currently, Hsu is Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the

Massachusetts Institute of Technology The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a Private university, private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Established in 1861, MIT has played a significant role in the development of many areas of moder ...

. While Hsu's research interests are vast and varied, spanning from design and planning to governance, policy, and infrastructure, his current work primarily focuses on helping policymakers shape environmental policy and policy implementation. David Hsu grew up in

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Education

David Hsu holds a Ph.D in urban design and planning from the

University of Washington, Seattle The University of Washington (UW and informally U-Dub or U Dub) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the Unite ...

, from which he also earned a certificate in social science and statistics. He earned a Master of Science in applied and engineering physics from

Cornell University Cornell University is a Private university, private Ivy League research university based in Ithaca, New York, United States. The university was co-founded by American philanthropist Ezra Cornell and historian and educator Andrew Dickson W ...

, and a Master of Science in city design and social science from the

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. Hsu received a Bachelor of Science in physics from

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Career

Hsu worked in engineering, finance, and for the cities of New York and Seattle. Prior to MIT, Hsu was an assistant professor in the Department of City & Regional Planning at the

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. He was also an adjunct professor at

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Awards

* 2012-2013 Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Scholar

References

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