RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
Building Acoustics
Network Cabling in Building
Acoustic Design in Auditoriums, Noise control, Laboratory Acoustical Tests, Computer Simulation Research
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Building Acoustics, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, 2008
M.S. in Engineering Physics, Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, 1997
Bachelor in Engineering Physics, Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, 1994
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1997.4-2009.1, Lecturer, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
2009.1- , Associate Professor, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Rain Noise Study on Light-weight Roofs and Measurement/Reduction Methodology
Under the direction of Prof. Qin Youguo; This research has recorded legitimated corrections on the results of artificial rain noise experiment. Both the study of comparing rain noise from the same lightweight roof between artificial raindrops in lab and real rains in field, and the long-term rain noise measurements are unprecedented by other researchers
Acoustic design of Beijing National Grand Theater
Acoustic design of broadcasting Studio, recording studio, practice room, theater, opera house, and concert hall. Vibration reduction study and engineering design of recording studio. Engineering study and design of under seat perforated cylindrical ventilation system.
Computer Simulation of Acoustic Environment in Buildings and Open Areas
SPL mapping of Tsinghua University Campus Area; SPL and RASTI analysis of Beijing Olympic Cycling Stadium; SPL mapping of Beijing-Tianjing high-speed railway; Acoustic design based on computer simulation for various auditoriums, such as Daqing Cultural Center, Luoyang Grand Theater, etc.
COURSES TAUGHT
Building Acoustics for the undergraduate (90 students in spring)
Network Cabling in Building for the undergraduate (90 students in spring)
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
1. Visiting Architectural Acoustic Institutes and Companies in German, 2008
2. Collaborating with Prof. Wang Anbin, Southampton Unviersity, on various vibration insulation research projects, 2009
3. Prof. Jin Yong JEON, Hanyang University, Korea lectured for Tsinghua Building Acoustic Forum, 2009. Joint research on box shaped concert hall design with Prof. Jin Yong JEON
4. Isabelle Schmich, CSTB chief acoustic consultant, France was invited to lecture for building acoustic lab, 2009
5. Prof. Henkel and Hummel, German, was invited to lecture for Tsinghua Building Acoustic Lab, 2009
6. Long term research collaboration with Prof. Kang Jian, Sheffield University, UK.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Conference
Tomorrow of Architecture Acoustics in China, 2007
The 37th InterNoise Conference, Shanghai, China, 2008
“Civil Architecture Sound Insulation and Real Estate Value” Summit Forum, 2008
The 10th academic conference of Architecture Academy of China, Architectural Physics department
Tomorrow of Architecture Acoustics in China, 2009
IRF2009, Porto, Portugal, 2009
PUBILICATIONS
Journal papers
1. Yan Xiang, Zhou Qinlin. Creative Application of Acoustic Design in Beijing National Grand Theatre,Architectural Journal,2008.2
2. Yan Xiang, Attention should be paid to the impact noise insulation of floor slabs in dwelling design,Architectural Journal,2008.6
3. Yan Xiang, Zhang Hailiang. New Methodology Application in Continuous Acoustic Environment Test,Tsinghua University Journal,2008.4
4. Yan Xiang, Architecture, Art, Science-Room Acoustics in Beijing National Grand Theatre,Entertainment Technology,2008.1
5. Yan Xiang. Studies on laboratory measurement of artificial rain noise from lightweight roofs, “37th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering”(Inter-noise’2008)
6. Yan Xiang. Studies on reduction of rain noise from lightweight roofs,”37th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering”(Inter-noise’2008)
7. Yan Xiang, Scale Model Studies on Sound Absorption of Theater Stage Opening, “38th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering”(Inter-noise’2009)
8. Yan Xiang, Discover Enigmatic Echo From a 960 Years Old Dagoba In Inner Mongolia, “38th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering”(Inter-noise’2009)
9. Yan Xiang, “Room in Room” structure Vibration Isolation Research, “3rd International Conference on Integrity, Reliability & Failure” (IRF2009)
Selected conference proceedings
1. Perspective of Architectural Acoustics in China
2. Acoustic Environment in Commercial Buildings
