Research Profile

Carbon-neutral buildings · Building performance · Computational design

I develop simulation- and data-driven methods for designing lower-carbon, energy-efficient, and comfortable buildings.

I am a PhD candidate at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, supervised by Prof. Qingyan Chen. My research sits at the intersection of building science, computational design, and artificial intelligence, with published work spanning building retrofits, advanced HVAC terminal systems, radiant cooling, daylight optimization, and data-driven visual-comfort assessment.

Carbon-neutral buildings Building energy simulation Low-carbon HVAC systems Indoor environmental quality

Academic experience

2026.05–Present

Visiting Researcher · University of California, Berkeley

A one-year research visit to the Center for the Built Environment (CBE), supported by the PolyU International Collaborative Research Fellowship, extending my work on low-carbon HVAC systems and occupant comfort.

2023.09–Present

PhD Candidate · The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Researching carbon-neutral buildings through retrofit analysis and advanced HVAC systems. This work combines EnergyPlus simulation, life-cycle cost and exergy analysis, field measurement, and performance optimization.

2018.09–2023.06

Bachelor of Architecture · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Developed multi-objective methods for daylight and shading design, followed by a deep-learning workflow for reconstructing fisheye luminance maps and supporting real-time visual-comfort assessment.

Fellowships & academic visits

Jul 2026

International Collaborative Research Fellowship

Supported by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for a one-year research visit to the Center for the Built Environment (CBE) at the University of California, Berkeley.

May 2026

IAQVEC 2026 Student Fellowship

Awarded in support of participation in the 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings.

Recent news

Jul 2026
Received the PolyU International Collaborative Research Fellowship for a one-year research visit to CBE at UC Berkeley.
May 2026
Received the IAQVEC 2026 Student Fellowship and presented a conference paper at IAQVEC 2026.
Dec 2025
Published a journal article in Building and Environment.
May 2025
Published a journal article in Energy and Buildings on advanced terminal devices and heat pumps.
Apr 2025
Published a journal article in Energy and Buildings on campus retrofit pathways.
Jan 2024
Published a journal article in Automation in Construction.
Sep 2023
Presented research at Building Simulation 2023.
Nov 2022
Published a journal article in the Journal of Building Engineering.