Qianqian Liu is a PhD researcher in Human Geography at UCL. Her research focuses on the intersection of urban regeneration, cultural heritage, and museum studies, with particular emphasis on contemporary Chinese cities. She holds a Bachelor's and MPhil degree in Archaeology. Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches from heritage studies, museum studies and memory studies, Qianqian’s current PhD work investigates museums along the Central Axis in Beijing through the perspective of urban heritage. Before joining UCL, she worked at auction houses as a specialist assistant in East Asian antiques.