This book explores the dynamic characteristics of modern urban spatial structures through big data technologies, particularly mobile phone signaling data. Such data, with its comprehensive sampling and real-time features, provides unprecedented opportunities to capture residents' spatiotemporal behaviors in daily life and reveal operational patterns of urban spaces. As one of China's most representative global metropolises, Shanghai demonstrates prototypical and cutting-edge urban spatial structures and resident behavior patterns. Research on Shanghai not only enhances understanding of spatial evolution in Chinese megacities but also offers valuable insights for urban planning and management in other global cities.

De Wang is a Tenured Professor at the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University. His research interests include urban planning methodology, space and behavior, urban big data, and urban modeling. He received his PhD from Nagoya University in 1994, as well as a Master’s degree from Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1986 and a Bachelor’s degree from Nanjing University in 1983. Since 1998, he has served as Associate Professor, Professor at Tongji University. Has led 6 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects and published over 200 academic papers.