University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA, BIM Teaching Assistant

• Assisted professors and architects in refining and delivering a BIM course on high-rise commercial office design. Enhanced student learning by integrating practical architectural practices into the curriculum.
• Led practical sessions in Revit, Bluebeam, Enscape, and Rhino, focusing on building modeling, drawing sets, and project coordination. Addressed design phase challenges, material selection, and construction methods.
• Developed detailed digital models and architectural documentation, significantly improving students' understanding of BIM applications. Achieved a 50% increase in project completion efficiency and a 25% improvement in student grades, enhancing overall course satisfaction.

Ballinger, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Architectural and Interior Design Intern

• Contributed to the design and construction of a 157,000 sq. ft. academic building project at the University of Maryland, completing 50% CD phase across architectural and interior design teams.
• Utilized Revit to create and refine 60+ architectural drawings, including life safety plans, control plans, and reflected ceiling plans, improving workflow efficiency by 15%.
• Optimized facade performance through energy efficiency analyses, reducing solar heat gain coefficient by up to 40%.
• Developed parametric fritted facade models using Grasshopper, generating 20+ Revit families for rapid design iterations.
• Produced 1:1 scale models and Enscape renderings and evaluated with construction teams, consultants, and clients, expediting design decisions.

DAGA Architects, Beijing, China, Architectural and Interior Design Intern

• Contributed to multiple renovation projects across industrial, cultural, and commercial buildings, engaging from SD to CA phases.
• Generated 3D animations for a cultural exhibition hall, boosting online engagement by 25% and physical visitors by 30%.
• Engaged in program research, audience analysis, and spatial concept development for a 62,000 sq. ft. automotive experience center competition, integrating technology and brand identity.
• Optimized layouts and improved energy efficiency by 30%, producing Rhino and AutoCAD drawings for floor plans and façade details with engineering teams.

University of Hong Kong, Shanghai, China, Researcher and Exhibition Curator

• Coordinated the planning and design of an exhibition relevant to community and urban planning with the University of Hong Kong, the Shanghai Study Center, and various governmental bodies, including Hongkou District People's Government, Planning, Natural Resources, Culture, and Tourism.
• Utilized ArcGIS and UrbanFootprint to conduct an in-depth analysis of spatial usage and environmental layouts of Hongkou District. Developed the 4-mile stretch around the Suzhou River using Rhino and Grasshopper with the 6.7-meter physical model in holographic projection technology, displaying the urban texture and spatial distribution.
• Led the modeling, real-time rendering with Twinmotion, conceptual evolution, and final exhibition presentation. Showcased the project at the Shanghai Study Center, 2019 Shanghai Urban Space Art Season, local news, and university platforms, attracting over a thousand visitors and enhancing public awareness of urban renewal and historic preservation.

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, JS, China, Research Assistant

• Collaborated with cross-national professors to study public space planning in Shanghai's communities influenced by international settlements. Conducted digital aerial photography, on-site surveys, and community interviews for comparative case studies of Jinxian Road and Simin Village.
• Modeled and processed spatial data using ArcGIS and Rhino to create Counter-mappings that visually represent space utilization, integrating extensive literature reviews to compile and edit data for scholarly dissemination and understanding of urban dynamics.
• Presenting findings through report posters, scale models, and printed publications at university-wide events. Contributed to the research paper "Drawing the Invisible: Visualizing Patterns of Occupation in Two Streets in Shanghai," published on platforms like ResearchGate, Springer, and XJTLU, offering valuable insights for future urban planning and policy-making.

13th Edition Pressing Matters Publications, University of Pennsylvania, Award

• Third-year graduate studio design project "Liminality - Brazilian Social Service of Commerce Center" was selected for Pressing Matters 13th edition, showcasing the Faculty’s work at the University of Pennsylvania
• In the heart of Brazil, a dance of transition unfolds. The rite of passage is complete as we traverse the liminal spaces of the Stacked Social Service of Commerce Center - where identity, time, and community metamorphose. With its façade unfurling like a blossom and volumes, this architectural marvel blurs the lines between inside and outside.

12th Edition Pressing Matters Publications, University of Pennsylvania, Award

• Second-year graduate studio design project "MorphLab - Ecology Research Center for Artists and Scientists" was selected for Pressing Matters 12th edition, showcasing the Faculty’s work at the University of Pennsylvania
• MorphoLab is the synergistic intertwining of art, science, and nature, inspired by Gaia Theory and Material Ecology. This laboratory applies the principles of self-circulating architecture in cross-laminated timber (CLT), facilitating a fluid transition from raw material sourcing, research, and manufacturing processes, to public exhibition.

Albert F. Schenck-Henry Gillette Woodman Scholarship Prize, 1st Place

• Awarded the First Place annual Albert F. Schenck-Henry Gillette Woodman Scholarship Prize for a week of competition from concept to renderings in an urban-scale project
• Designed and developed the concepts and planning phases of the PorchWorks project, focusing on revitalizing the Callowhill neighborhood by transforming underused parking spaces and an abandoned railway into vibrant community spaces.
• Utilized Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop, and Illustrator to develop detailed 3D models, spatial analyses, and drawings. Led the idea of a new entrance to the Rail Park and conceptualized a multifunctional "front porch" space for communal and cultural exchange, integrating small-scale agricultural and recreational facilities with retail spaces beneath the elevated railway.

11th Edition Pressing Matters Publications, University of Pennsylvania, p.53, Award

• First-year graduate studio design project "Apperceptive Discontinuity - Philadelphia Museum of Art Extension" was selected for Pressing Matters 11th edition, p.53, showcasing the Faculty’s work at the University of Pennsylvania
• There are multiple entrances and ways of moving around the museum. There is no “suggested” route that the visitors should follow, but each visitor is encouraged to explore the space and find their unique path through the museum. The solid masses create areas of compression and decompression that invite unexpected interactions and happenings. The goal is to transform the space through spontaneous participation and exploration.

Architecture Yearbook 2019-2020 Publication, p.204-206, Award

• Final Year undergraduate studio design project "Resonance in Zen" was selected for Architecture Yearbook 2019-2020 Publication, p.204-206, showcasing the Faculty’s work at XJTLU

Architecture Yearbook 2018-2019 Publication, p.127, Award

• Final Year undergraduate architectural theory drawing "Dialectogram Drawing" was selected for Architecture Yearbook 2019-2020 Publication, p.127, showcasing the Faculty’s work at XJTLU