🌟 Dr. Likai Lin, an Assistant Professor at Xihua University’s School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, specializes in Arts and Humanities, with a focus on protecting and preserving traditional settlements. Graduating with a Doctorate in Engineering from Chongqing University, his 10 years of experience span research, teaching, and consultancy. Dr. Lin’s work emphasizes the intricate relationship between culture, space, and environment in Southwest China’s ethnic areas. He’s published extensively, offering strategies to maintain cultural authenticity amid urbanization. Passionate about ecological wisdom, he explores the sustainable integration of tradition and modernity in settlement design. 🏡