Computational designer working on VR/AR, Machine Learning, Data visualization, etc.
Linkedin
EDUCATION
2023 - Expected 2025
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Architecture Studies (SMArchS) in Computation, GPA: 5.0/5.0
Duel Degree in Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Relevent Modules: Computer Vision, Data Visualization, Virtual Reality, Computational Design Lab
2023Harvard University
Cross - Registration
2014 - 2019Tianjin University
Bachelor of Architecture, GPA: 3.77/4.0
SKILLS
Programming: Python, C# (Unity), HTML/CSS, Javascript, Svelte, Flask, SQL, R
Design: Figma, Adobe Suite, Tableau, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper
ACADAMIC PROJECTS
2024MBTA Upzone+
Interactive Data Visulization & Society (MIT 6.C35), website
- Developed an interactive tool based on research of promoting multi-family zoning near transit station in MA
- Crafted and refined interative features and visual elements to enhance user experience and foster informed community participation
2023
Virtual Vitality: A VR Physical Therapy Game
Designing Virtual Worlds (MIT 2.177), Github
- Developed a C# Unity VR game utilizing XR hand tracking for physiotherapy exercises to aid stroke patients
- Built two game scenes and implemented the UI/UX of the game menu with basic features
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2023
City University of Hong Kong, HCIX Research Workshop
Researcher, Team of 4 researchers
- Conducted the research Metamorpheus: Interactive, Affective, and Creative Dream Narration Through
Metaphorical Visual Storytelling (CHI 24’)
- Designed an affective prototype of visual dream recalling and rescripting; Collaborated to collect and analyze the reflection of testees to qualitatively evaluate the system
2022International Research Workshop Digital Futures Shanghai, Urban Data
Team Leader, Intelligent Logistics System under the Perspective of Big data
- Analysed relevant urban point of interest (POI) data of pets to visualize on maps and charts (Python)
- Calculated 190 recommended pet club location (ArcGIS)
2016Surveying of Xiao Tomb, 1661 AD Qing Dynasty Emperors’ Tomb
Independent Work, Dragon and Pheonix Memorial Gate (1200 sqm)
- Scanned, measured and drew Classical Chinese royal architecture at Xiao Tomb in Hebei to collect point cloud data for Chinese Heritage 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019 - 2022
ECADI Architects Co.,Ltd
Assistant Architect, Innovation Design Center
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2023 - 2024MIT CSSA
Editor, Publicity Department
2014 - 2016
Media Center of Tianjin University Youth Cultural Promoting Association
Editor in Chief
- Edited and operated the association’s Weibo Social media accounts, with over 6,000 followers
- Promoted and organized several events, including academic lectures, social celebrity lectures, and movie previews (50 - 400 attended)
PUBLICATIONS
Qian Wan, Xin Feng, Yining Bei, Zhiqi Gao, Zhicong Lu, “Metamorpheus: Interactive, Affective, and Creative Dream Narration Through Metaphorical Visual Storytelling”, CHI 2024. (accepted)
HONORS & AWARDS
20192nd Prize of Tianjin University Undergraduate Architecture Students Graduation Desgin Works (ranked top 3%)
2018Honorable Mention in 2018 NOVA Design Award (ranked top 3%)
2018Honorable Mention in 2018 Skyscraper Competition of eVolo Magazine (ranked top 5%)
2017China Newer 2017 & 6th Asian Competition of Architectural Rookie’s Award Best 16 (ranked top 2%)