Leo Zhaoyang Liu

Dr Zhaoyang Liu (Leo)

BSc MSc MPhil PhD

  • Position Governing Body Fellow
  • School Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Land Economy
  • Email zl290@cam.ac.uk
  • Department link Land Economy

Leo is an Associate Professor in Applied Economics at the Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge.

Leo Zhaoyang Liu

Leo obtained his PhD Degree in Land Economy at the University of Cambridge. Upon the completion of his PhD, he worked on a cross-country research project on the valuation of ecosystem services, in collaboration with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, the University of Gothenburg and Peking University. After that, Leo worked at the University of Glasgow as a University Lecturer in Environmental and Health Economics until he returned to Cambridge.

Leo’s research interest include impact evaluation of environmental policies and valuation of ecosystem services in both rural and urban contexts, using applied economic methodologies such as micro-econometrics and economic experiments. The geographic focus of his research includes China, Africa and other regions. He has worked on a number of research projects in collaboration with international organisations and government bodies.

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Wolfson Bulb Trail

18/04/2026 at 10.00

Our new bulb trail allows you to enjoy our thoughtfully planted displays and explore our beautiful College Gardens at your own pace.

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Art Exhibition: 'Epic Journeys'

18/04/2026 at 10.00

Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'Epic Journeys' featuring work by distinguished artist Hassan Aliyu.

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Lessons from WHO Non-Communicable Disease Initiative about Chronic Disease

21/04/2026 at 17.30

What links osteoporosis and heart disease? Dr Gordon Klein reveals surprising connections between two of ageing's biggest health challenges, and what they mean for prevention.

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Making the Past: Historical Recreation and Material Culture

29/04/2026 at 13.00

How do recreations of clothes, food, and objects generate new questions and knowledge about historical practices and lived experience?

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Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu: Chain Reaction

29/04/2026 at 17.30

Join Wolfson's President, Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, for the launch of her new book, Chain Reaction.

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