Zhixuan Qi

Data, Cities, and the People

Beijing University of TechnologyCornell Tech

Greetings from Roosevelt Island! I am a research assistant at Cornell Tech, where I work with Prof. Anna Scaglione on wind, trees, and power systems.

In short, I am interested in using computational tools to quantify and mitigate complex, human-centered problems, especially those related to urban systems, infrastructure, and spatial justice.

Previously, I've worked with Prof. Nikhil Garg on projects exploring infrastructure accessibility, neighborhood change, and gentrification using large-scale geospatial and administrative data. At Just Value, I explored on studying discriminatory lending practices through algorithmic audits and analysis.

I believe good research doesn't just explain the world, it nudges it to be a bit better.