Dr Ally Lu

I'm a Landscape Architect (BA) and hold an MA in Architecture with a focus on urban history and heritage conservation, both degrees earned in Taiwan. I further specialised with a PhD in Landscape and Planning from the University of Manchester, where I explored the evolution and conservation of urban historic landscapes.

Between my academic studies, I gained valuable project management experience in heritage conservation and collaborated closely with communities on diverse planning and design projects. These projects varied in scale and nature, from neighborhood parks and historic streets to listed buildings and industrial landscapes. Following my PhD, I held a postdoctoral fellowship at NCKU in Taiwan, where I focused on sustainable planning for reservoir catchments. 

I design and deliver high-impact teaching, specialising in project-based modules that connect students with real-world places and challenges. I also coordinate the undergraduate dissertation module and utilise extracurricular research opportunities, fostering comprehensive student learning and development.