Education
M.Arch. in Architecture
Research Focus Human-Centered Computational Design | Environmental Behavior Studies
Tongji University · Shanghai, China
2023.09 – 2026.06 (expected)
B.Eng. in Architecture (with Minor in Artificial Intelligence)
Transferred from Physics (2018–2019)
Tongji University · Shanghai, China
2019.09 – 2023.06
Exchange Program in Architecture
Polytechnic University of Madrid · Madrid, Spain
2025.02 – 2025.06
Journal Publications
“Embodied Morphology: Computational Geometry Based on Human Body Behaviors”
Chao YAN, Te LI. Architect, Vol.5 (2023), pp.4-11.
“A Preliminary Study on Behavioral ‘Negotiation’ in Public Space Based on Digital-sensing Tools”
Chao YAN, Te LI. New Architecture, Vol.1 (2024), pp.22-27.
Conference Paper
“REVISITING WILLIAM H. WHYTE’S DIAGRAM: Interactive Video-Tracking for Human Behavior Modeling”
Chao YAN*, Te LI, Siyan LIU et al.. CAADRIA 2024 Proceedings, Vol.2, pp.445-454.
“A Machine Vision Based Computational Approach to Micro-behavior in Public Space"
Te LI, Yanzi JIN, Jiaxin YAO & Chao YAN*. CDAC 2024 Proceedings in press
AI for Architecture: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computational Design (CCD 2024) in press
Works In Progress
“Effect of illuminance on social distance in indoor corridors: An experimental study of peri-personal space & inter-personal space”
“A study on the influence of virtual object presentation modes on dynamic process perception in MR scenarios”
2025
• Masterpiece Award, TEAMZERO Award International Architecture Design Competition for College Students
2024
• National Graduate Scholarship (Top 1 comprehensive ranking)
• Best Paper Award, CDAC 2024 (2024 Academic Conference of Computational Design Professional Committee of the Architectural Society of China)
• Best Academic Contribution Award, Cross-Strait Youth Maker Competition (as Instructor)
• Second Prize, Shanghai University Cultural Innovation Works Exhibition (Environmental Design Category)
2023
• Bronze Award, 9th China Human Settlements Design Annual Award (Undergraduate Interior Design Category)
Algorithm Engineer Intern | ECADI (East China Architectural Design & Research Institute) · Smart Design Lab
2024.10 – 2025.01
Led the development of an automated scoring system for AI-generated tender documents, replacing 80% of manual expert evaluations.
Designed an 8-dimension evaluation framework (accuracy, richness, compliance, coherence, innovation, etc.) with weighted scoring algorithms.
Built an interactive testing platform for internal use, enabling real-time scoring and comparative analysis of document versions.
Reduced document assessment time by 60% while maintaining over 90% consistency with expert judgments.
Directly contributing to 'bidbag.cloud' platform's successful launch in Q1 2025."
Curatorial Design Intern | TJAD (Tongji University Architectural Design Institute) · Li Xiangning Studio
2023.04 – 2023.06
Assisted in the spatial design and exhibition planning for the Shanghai Urban Infrastructure Development Exhibition.
Independently created the main visual identity for the "Pujiang Garden Craft" Landscape Architecture Forum, including all digital/print collateral.
Academic Teaching Experience
Instructor | DigitalFUTURES International Workshop - "Humanizing Mixed Reality: Spatial Behavior Computation via AR Media"
2024.06 – 2024.07
Designed and led a 1-week intensive program on AR-mediated spatial behavior analysis for 22 multidisciplinary students
Mentored student teams to produce significant research outputs:
Team A: Presented paper at CEB-ASC 2024 (16th International Conference on Environmental Behavior Studies)
Team B: Exhibited research poster at the same conference
Key Achievements:
"Awarded Best Academic Contribution at Cross-Strait Youth Maker Competition for advancing mixed reality in environmental behavior research"
"Research framework adopted by Human-Centered Design Intelligence Group for ongoing pedestrian behavior studies"
Technical Focus:
• Behavioral Analytics: Python + Grasshopper
• Hybrid Evaluation: Quantitative data + qualitative observation
Programming: Python, C++, C#
Hardware: 3D Printing, Arduino
Design Tools: Rhino/Grasshopper, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)