Zhengzhen Tan

Zhengzhen Tan is a prominent figure in the real estate industry, known for his expertise as a real estate investor, researcher, and educator.

With a strong academic background, Zhengzhen Tan has studied a diverse range of subjects including Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets at Wharton Online, a Master's degree in architecture from the National University of Singapore, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Urban Planning from Tongji University.

During his tenure at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Zhengzhen Tan held various key positions including Lecturer, Research Scientist at the Center for Real Estate, Executive Director of the Sustainable Urbanization Lab, and Executive Director of the China Future City Lab.

At MIT, he has been actively involved in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the Center for Real Estate, Department of Urban Studies and Planning, and the Sloan School of Management.

Zhengzhen Tan's research and teaching focus on real estate sustainability, investment strategies, and digital transformation within the urban context, with a particular emphasis on Asia's new cities.

He has made significant contributions to the field through publications in reputable journals such as the Journal of International Real Estate Review and as the editor and co-author of 'Towards Urban Vibrancy: Patterns and Practices of Asia's New Cities' published by MIT SA+P Press in 2020.

Additionally, Zhengzhen Tan is the brain behind the MIT-Tsinghua Future City Innovation program, which was MIT's inaugural entrepreneurship education initiative concentrating on the urban tech sector.

Beyond academia, Zhengzhen Tan also lends his expertise to private equity real estate firms, advising on sustainability practices and digital strategies.

Zhengzhen Tan's affiliations include membership in the Association for International Real Estate Investors (AFIRE) and recognition as an AFIRE 2023 'Rising Leader'. He serves on the Advisory Council of the Massachusetts Housing and Climate Innovation Center.

Prior to his roles at MIT, Zhengzhen Tan gathered valuable experience as an Urban Planner at the City of Vancouver and as an Urban Designer at firms like Llewelyn Davies Yeang and CPG Corporation.