Yijing Ji | Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yijing Ji | Design | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Polytechnic University | China

Dr. Yijing Ji is a lecturer at Beijing Polytechnic University with a doctoral degree from Cranfield University. Her expertise lies in design, museum and exhibition design, environmental art, human-computer interaction, and artificial intelligence. Her research brings together creative practice and technology, with a strong emphasis on spatial design, visitor experience, and the role of sensory interaction in shaping memory and engagement in exhibition contexts. By investigating how human sensory experiences can be enriched through virtual and HCI technologies, she contributes to innovative approaches in exhibition space design and education. She has been actively involved in several ongoing projects, including agent-based modelling to study the impact of museum design on visitor memory, exploring the acceptance and application of artificial intelligence-generated content in higher education, and developing interdisciplinary STEAM-DT teaching models for cultivating innovative literacy. Her work bridges academia and industry, demonstrated through collaborations with universities in China and the UK, as well as leading exhibition and technology companies. She has contributed to projects such as the design of corporate exhibition halls and branding initiatives, generating significant industry income and fostering knowledge exchange between research and practice. Her scholarly outputs include publications in international journals and conferences, with notable works on immersive technologies, multisensory design, and user experience in exhibition spaces. She has also authored educational materials, including a forthcoming Chinese monograph and a career planning textbook. In recognition of her innovative design work, her team received the Red Dot Design Award in the Artificial Intelligence Concept category for their project on interactive children’s clothing design. Although early in her academic career, Dr Ji has already achieved citations by 2 documents, with 2 documents published and an h-index of 1, reflecting her growing influence in her field. Her contributions position her as an emerging researcher with significant potential to shape the future of design and human-technology interaction.

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Featured Publications

Ji, Y. (2025). Exploring AIGC’s acceptance and application in different disciplines from higher education perspective.

Ji, Y. (2025). Mapping the landscape of immersive technologies integrating narrative: Bibliometric insights from CiteSpace. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction.

Ji, Y. (2024). Multisensory design in memory research: The £1 coin case in the digital era.

Ji, Y. (2024). Design innovation and user experience of sensory interactive experience in museum exhibition space.

Ji, Y. Discovery for design. China Textile & Apparel Press.

Huan Chen | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Huan Chen | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Phd student at Zhejiang University, China

Huan Chen is a dedicated researcher specializing in urban environmental studies, particularly focusing on urban ventilation corridors and urban heat island effects. With a strong academic foundation and a growing list of peer-reviewed publications, Chen has made notable contributions to understanding urban spatial patterns, heat risk prediction, and sustainable city planning. His research integrates environmental design, spatial analysis, and computational modeling to address the challenges of urbanization and ecological risk. Chen is currently pursuing advanced research at Zhejiang University under the supervision of Prof. Yang Jianjun.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • 2022.09 – Present
    Zhejiang University
    College of Civil Engineering and Architecture
    Major: Architecture
    Research Focus: Urban environmental research
    Thesis: Research on Risk Prediction and Improvement Strategy of Urban Thermal Environment from the Perspective of Spatial Pattern

  • 2017.09 – 2020.06
    China University of Mining and Technology
    College of Architecture and Design
    Degree: Postgraduate in Landscape Design
    Achievements: Ranked No. 2 in major, No. 1 overall

  • 2013.09 – 2017.06
    Dalian University of Technology
    College of Architecture and Art
    Degree: Environmental Design (Undergraduate)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Currently engaged in multiple research projects at Zhejiang University related to:

    • Urban heat risk prediction

    • Urban ventilation modeling

    • Spatio-temporal analysis of urban patterns

    • Sustainable city planning

  • Collaborated on high-level computational and spatial simulation studies, often as co-author and contributor in international journals and conferences.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Urban environmental planning

  • Urban ventilation corridors

  • Urban heat island mitigation

  • Spatial pattern and risk modeling

  • Microclimate benefits of green infrastructure

  • Computational fluid dynamics in urban analysis

  • Dual-carbon strategies in urban ecosystems

Awards and Honors🏆✨

Academic Scholarships & Achievements

  • National Scholarship

  • National Encouragement Scholarship

  • First-class Postgraduate Academic Scholarship

  • School Outstanding Student (2019)

  • School Outstanding Student Cadre (2014–2016)

Professional Competitions

  • 1st Prize – 6th “Zijin Award” Architectural Design & Environmental Art Contest, 2019

  • 2nd Prize – National 3D Digital Innovation Design Competition (2016, 2018)

  • 3rd Prize – Zijin Award Xuzhou Division, Livable Village, 2018

  • 2nd Prize – Jiangsu Soil Architecture Association for Temporary Shelter Design, 2017

  • 2nd Prize – 10th Xuzhou Architectural Creation Award, 2017

  • National-level Innovation Training Program, 2016

Social & Extracurricular

  • Team Leader – National Enterprise Social Practice, 2014–2015

  • Vice President – Student Union, 2019

  • President – College Self-Strengthening Association, 2015

  • National Outstanding Youth Volunteer, 2014

  • Recreational and Sports Scholarship (2014–2015)

  • Multiple Social Practice Awards (2014–2016)

Conclusion🌟

Huan Chen stands out as a promising and impactful researcher in the field of urban environmental sustainability. His rigorous academic trajectory, coupled with active participation in cutting-edge research and commendable leadership in academic and extracurricular domains, position him as a valuable contributor to sustainable urban development. His multi-disciplinary expertise bridging architecture, environmental science, and spatial modeling suggests strong potential for future research leadership in smart and healthy city planning.

Publications 📚

  1. 📘 Chen, H., Zheng, Y., Zhou, S. (2025)
    Urban planning priorities analysis based on urban heat risk supply-demand mismatch: A case study of Hangzhou, China
    📚 Sustainable Cities and Society

  2. 🌬️ Wang, W., Chen, H., Lai, Y. (2024)
    Modeling airflow dynamics and their effects on PM2.5 concentrations in urban ventilation corridors of Hangzhou
    📚 Science of The Total Environment, 957, 177794

  3. 🌃 Chen, H., Wang, B., Wang, W., Wang, S. (2023)
    Using Nighttime Light Data to Achieve Precise Estimation of Residents’ Living Carbon Emissions and Landscape Pattern Characteristics
    🎓 International Conference on Green Building, Civil Engineering and Smart City (Springer, Singapore)

  4. 🌱 Wang, W., Chen, H., Cao, S., Wang, S. (2023)
    Analysis of Urban Dual-Carbon Targets and Countermeasures Based on GeoSOS-FLUS Simulation—A Case of Hangzhou City
    🎓 International Conference on Green Building, Civil Engineering and Smart City (Springer, Singapore)

  5. 🌊 Wang, W., Chen, H., Wang, S. (2022)
    Integrating multiple models into CFD for fine 3D simulation of urban waterfront wind environments: A case study in Hangzhou
    📚 Sustainable Cities and Society, 85, 104088

  6. ⚡ Wang, W., Li, X., Mao, D., Chen, H., Wang, S. (2022)
    Spatio-temporal Characteristics of Carbon Emissions from Energy Consumption in the Yangtze River Delta
    📚 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(15), 9483

  7. 🌬️ Wang, W., Wang, D., Chen, H., Wang, B., Chen, X. (2022)
    Identifying urban ventilation corridors through quantitative analysis of ventilation potential and wind characteristics
    🏙️ Building and Environment, 214

  8. 🍽️ Wang, W., Wang, S., Chen, H. (2022)
    Characteristics and Spatial Pattern of the Catering Industry in Four Central Cities of the Yangtze River Delta
    📍 International Journal of Geo-Information, 11(6), 321

  9. 🌡️ Zhou, H., Chen, H., Wu, Y., Zha, J., Sun, J., Hu, D., Luo, P. (2019)
    Horizontal heat impacts of a building on various soil layer depths in Beijing
    🌍 Sustainability, 11(7), 1979

  10. 🌳 Chen, H., Sun, J.
    Research on Microclimate Benefit of Urban Green Land
    (Upcoming)

  11. 🏙️ Chen, H., Guo, F.*
    Research Progress on the Correlation between Urban Morphology and Urban Ventilation
    (Upcoming)

  12. 🌡️ Chen, H., Yang, J.*
    Risk Prediction and Improvement Strategy of Urban Thermal Environment—Capital Cities of the Yangtze River Economic Belt
    (Upcoming)