IFLA EACT WG - Education Activities Working Group members
Robert Dalton
Chair of the Education Activities Working Group
Robert Dalton, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture at South Dakota State University. Besides his work at Michigan State University, where he served as a non-tenure track Assistant Professor after completing his degrees, Robert has been actively involved in private practice in Landscape Architecture across Illinois and Michigan from 2017 to 2022. His teaching experience spans multiple disciplines within landscape architecture, architecture, and graphic design, highlighting a commitment to innovative educational practices. He currently teaches studios for urban design, recreation design, and community design. In addition to teaching, Robert has been involved in various research and creative works through the USA Environmental Protection Agency, the East Dakota Water Development District, regional municipalities, and private businesses. He has collaborated with peers on scholarly publications, including articles in the Interdisciplinary Journal of Signage and Wayfinding and contributions to the IFLA World Congress. Robert also holds the role of Associate Editor for the Interdisciplinary Journal of Signage and Wayfinding.
Ying Li
Chargé d'affaires for Students Awards Networking
Ying Li, Ph.D., holds degrees in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Urbanism, and International Business Management, specializing in World Trade Organization-related business. Ying’s professional career began at Martha Schwartz Partners. She later founded SAM Landscape Design, a London-based consultancy focused on creating innovative landscapes that enhance public health and well-being. As a dedicated educator, Ying was lecturer at the University of Greenwich and Birmingham City University, later becoming Associate Professor and Head of Landscape Architecture at the University of Gloucestershire. Her excellence in teaching and research has been recognized with the Educators Excellence Award for Creativity and Innovation in the UK. She has also served as a visiting professor at universities in Brazil and Hong Kong. In 2024, Ying joined Tianjin University as a Professor in the School of Architecture, where she currently serves as Assistant Director of the Education Quality Management Division. Ying is a Fellow of the British Higher Education Academy, an Academic Member of the Landscape Institute , and a Member of the China Association of Higher Education.