Experience

  1. Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

    University of Sheffield

    Since September 2022, I have worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Sheffield, contributing to teaching across the School of Geography and Planning and the School of Architecture and Landscape. I am recognised as an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and am currently pursuing Fellowship status (FHEA), with the outcome expected in May 2025.

    • ARC605 (Doctoral Training, 2022-23, ~20 students, PhD level): Designed and delivered a specialist session to support the new PhD cohort through the confirmation review process.

    • TRP6405 (Integrated Project, 2022–23, 200 master’s students): Led seminars for ~50 students, offering foundational knowledge and problem-solving support, and marked 80 assessments.

    Urban Design and Planning Modules: Supported module leaders with content delivery, group discussions, and student queries, while also teaching software tools like SketchUp and Adobe:

    • TRP210 (Urban Design and Place-Making, 2022–2025, ~130 undergraduate students)
    • TRP114 (Cities, Space, and Urban Design, 2022–23, 90 undergraduate students)
    • TRP6423 (Principles of Urban Design, 2022–23, 160 master’s students)
    • TRP493 (Planning Place and Design Studio, 2024–25, 40 master’s students)

    Spatial Analysis and GIS Modules: Assisted in transitioning software tools (ArcMap → QGIS → ArcGIS Pro) and supported students with spatial data analysis and visualization, developed workshop handbooks, and contributed to assessment marking.

    • TRP216 (Spatial Analysis, 2022–2024, ~105 undergraduate students)
    • TRP341 (Sustainable Cities, 2022–23, 76 undergraduate students)
    • TRP627 (GIS for Built Environment Professionals, 2023–24, 22 master’s students)
    • TRP61009 (Foundations of GIS, 2024–25, 24 master’s students)

    Additionally, I co-led outreach events such as the Access Year 11 event (~40 students) and the Sutton Trust Summer School (~60 students) for high school participants. I have also conducted one-to-one tutoring sessions, guiding students in software use and research techniques.

  2. Landscape Designer

    China Southwest Architecture Design and Research Institute Corp. Ltd, Shandong Branch (Qingdao, China)

    Responsibilities include:

    • Developed and executed landscape design concepts for residential and mixed-use projects.
    • Conducted site analysis, such as assessments of microclimate and existing vegetation.
    • Created detailed plans, technical drawings, and visualizations using CAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Lumion, and Adobe software.
    • Participated in client meetings to present proposals and gather feedback for design iteration.

  3. Assistant Designer

    Heilongjiang Provincial Institute of Architecture Design and Research (Harbin, China)
    • Contributed to concept development, plan drafting, and visualizations as part of the design team.

Education

  1. PhD in Architecture

    University of Sheffield (TUOS)

    Thesis titled “Effects of Urban Vegetation on Ambient PM2.5 Concentrations in Real Urban Environments”.

    This research investigates the influence of urban vegetation on PM2.5 concentrations across different urban form types. It comprises three main components: (1) ultra-high-resolution, city-scale PM2.5 prediction; (2) urban form clustering and classification; and (3) analysis of the relationship between vegetation characteristics and PM2.5 levels. A novel Multi-view Urban Vegetation Index (MvUVI) was developed to quantify vegetation spatial coverage from multiple perspectives. This is a data-driven quantitative study involving machine learning, deep learning, and GIS-based spatial analysis.

  2. MEng in Landscape Architecture

    Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)

    GPA: 83.15/100

    Thesis title “Analyzing the Impact of the Green Interface Index on PM2.5 Concentrations in Typical Street Canyons of Harbin”.

    This study investigates the relationship between the green interface index (e.g., Leaf Area Index, Leaf Area Density, plant spacing) and PM2.5 concentrations in typical street canyons in Harbin. Key factors such as wind speed, wind direction, and street canyon orientation were considered. The research combines field measurements with numerical simulations using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

  3. BEng in Landscape Architecture

    Northeast Agricultural University (NEAU)

    GPA: 87.09/100 (Rank: Top 5%)

    Courses included:

    • Urban Planning and Design
    • Principle of City Planning
    • Landscape Conceptual Design
    • Designing of Urban Landscape
    • Landscape Ecology
    • Environmental Psychology and Behavior
    • …
Skills & Hobbies
Technical Skills
Python (Scikit-Learn, Tensorflow)
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Spatial Data Analysis (GIS)
Design Tools (CAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Enscape)
Parametric Design (Rhino, Grasshopper)
Hobbies
Piano
Guitar
Ukulele
Singing
Choral Conducting
Public Speaking
Event Hosting
Photography
League of Legends
Awards
PGR Publication Scholarship
University of Sheffield ∙ March 2025
In 2024, I was awarded the University of Sheffield’s competitive PGR Publication Scholarship, reviewed by the Faculty Directors of Postgraduate Research. This scholarship supports the completion of high-impact doctoral work and provides funding for post-submission publications. I was the first recipient of this award from the School of Architecture and Landscape.
First-Class Academic Scholarship
Harbin Institute of Technology & Northeast Agricultural University ∙ January 2019
Received annually between 2013 and 2019 for outstanding academic performance during undergraduate and master’s studies.
Heilongjiang Provincial Merit Student Award
Department of Education, Heilongjiang Province ∙ April 2014
Provincial-level honor awarded for excellence in academic performance, moral character, and physical fitness.
Languages
100%
Chinese
80%
English