Hi! I am Ruoyu Li (李若愚 Lǐ, RuòYú), an advocate for the dark sky movement and responsible outdoor lighting. I have experience working with startups and NGOs, and am currently a graduate student in urban data science at NYU CUSP (Center for Urban Science + Progress). I serve as an Engagement Volunteer at DarkSky International, lead the DarkSky New York chapter and the Beijing chapter, and co-founded the Shenzhen chapter. I'm also the treasurer of the NYU chapter of ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing), and a member of the Student Committee and the Open Tech Committee at GISMO (NYC GeoSpatial Information Systems and Mapping Organization). I am passionate about using data to drive urban sustainability and enhance community engagement.

I graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Mathematics, and a B.S. in Information Science, with minors in Statistics and Data Science, Computer Science, and Finance, along with a certificate in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development. I also earned a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Business from Columbia University and the Credential of Readiness (CORe) from Harvard Business School Online.

In my free time, I enjoy photography, astronomy, and spending time with my two lovely cats. I also love exploring new technologies and how they can be applied in urban environments.