Dr Mingyu Jiang is a landscape architect, educator and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of planting design, urban ecology, and human–nature relationships. He is currently a Lecturer in Landscape Architecture at Manchester School of Architecture.

Mingyu holds a PhD in Horticultural Ecology in Urban Landscapes from the University of Sheffield, where his research examined species interactions, design toolkit, and long-term resilience in designed urban meadows. Grounded in ecological theory and naturalistic planting practice, his work bridges experimental research with real-world landscape architectural application. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and has informed both academic discourse and professional landscape design practice.

Prior to joining MSA, Mingyu taught on the BSc Landscape and Greenspace Design (accredited by the University of Glasgow), delivering studio and design-led teaching across campuses in Glasgow and Edinburgh. He also worked as a studio tutor at the University of Sheffield, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate landscape architecture education.

Mingyu worked as an independent researcher leading international, cross-cultural projects supported by the British Council and other partners. These projects explore eco-heritage, creative technology, and participatory approaches to landscape and environmental storytelling, often linking UK contexts with East and Southeast Asia. He also has professional practice experience as a landscape architect, contributing to a range of projects in the UK and China.

Mingyu is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is committed to inclusive, research-informed teaching that connects ecological thinking, design experimentation, and contemporary landscape challenges.