1. PERSONAL DETAILS
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
08/2005-11/2009 Lecturer, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, China
12/2009-08/2016 Associate professor, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, China
07/2012-07/2013 Visiting scholar in Martin Center, University of Cambridge, UK
09/2016-07/2018 Tenure Track Associate Professor, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, China
08/2018-11/2023 Tenure Associate Professor, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, China
12/2023-present Professor, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, China
2. RESEARCH
The main theme of the research activity is luminous environment includes daylighting and artificial lighting. The research field is an important part of built environment, and it has a significant interdisciplinary feature. Research interest focuses on design research and human factors. Starting from 2004, over 100 publications [see Section A-7] have been made in the field, through over 26 research projects.
ACHIVEMENTS – specialist areas
MAIN SPECIALIST AREAS
Intensive works in the areas were listed below. The research outputs have also been applied in industry and practical projects.
· Luminous environment of Chinese traditional architecture
· Non-visual effects of daylighting, especially in office, home, elderly facilities and ICE spaces
· Lighting design methodology
OTHER SPECIALISTAREAS
Original contributions have also been made in a number of other areas such as listed below:
· Urban lighting pollution
· Cross Sensory Channels Related to Lighting
· Daylight guidance system's application
Research Project List
2021-2023 | Circadian Lighting studies in ICE (Isolated, Confined, and Extreme) spaces: Reconstruction of orientation and temporal cues. Key Technology Project for Independent Research Plan of Tsinghua University. | |
2021-2023 | Healthy lighting research on children’s room for MCC Real Estate Group. | |
2021-2023 | Study on the physiological and psychological effects of dynamic rhythmic light environment on drivers and passengers. The Tsinghua-Toyota Joint Research Fund. | |
2021-2022 | Design of healthy lighting for residential areas. School of Architecture, Tsinghua University - GRANDJOY Holdings Group Joint Research Center for Healthy Environment and Efficient System Creation Technology. | |
2021-2024 | Research on key issues in daytime applications of diffuse transmission assembly windows simulating daylight circadian lighting. National Natural Science Foundation of China (Project number: 52078266). | |
2019-2022 | Design and Research of Architectural Lighting Lab jointly built by School of Architecture, Tsinghua University and CDN Lighting. | |
2019-2020 | Research on “Green Wisdom Home” Lighting Standard System of YANGO Group. | |
2018-2021 | Research on the Indoor Thermal and Light Environment of Transportation Buildings and the Characteristics of Air Flow Distribution and Its Influence Mechanism on Air Conditioning Energy Consumption. National Key Research and Development Program of China (Project number: 2018YFC0705001). | |
2018-2021 | Fundamental studies of non-visual and biological effects of daylight on the sleeping and Alertness in young and middle-aged adults. National Natural Science Foundation of China. (Project number: 51778322). | |
2015-2018 | Lighting Models and Energy-efficient Design Strategies in Chinese Retail Buildings. National Natural Science Foundation of China. (Project number: 51478236). |
Teaching Experience
NO. | COURSE NAME AND OTHER TEACHING TASKS | TOTAL TEACH HOURS/YEAR | OBJECT AND NUMBER OF STUDENTS/YEAR | COURSE TYPE |
1 | Luminous Environment | 16 | Undergraduate 110 | Theory |
2 | Building Physical Environment (Lighting) | 16 | Graduate 10 | Theory |
3 | Writing Methods for Architectural Papers | 16 | Graduate 180 | Theory |
4 | Architecture Design (1 First semester) | 64 | Undergraduate 10 | Design |
5 | Architecture Design (1 Second semester) | 64 | Undergraduate 10 | Design |
6 | Architecture Design (2 First semester) | 64 | Undergraduate 10 | Design |
7 | Architecture Design (2 Second semester) | 64 | Undergraduate 10 | Design |
8 | Graduation Design | 96. | Undergraduate 6 | Design & theory |
Honors & awards of own
2023 | Award of Merit, IES Illumination Awards, by the Illuminating Engineering Society, U.S.A. (for the lighting design of the Shipping Museum, Songyang, Zhejiang, China) | |
2023 | Award of Merit, IES Illumination Awards, by the Illuminating Engineering Society, U.S.A. (for the lighting design of Xiong’An CCCC Future Science and Technology Innovation City Service Center – Source of The Future, Hebei, China) | |
2023 | Exhibitors of China Pavilion for the 18thVenice Architecture Biennale | |
2022 | The 1stprize of China Lighting Award - Illumination Engineering Design, by China Illumination Engineering Society (for the exterior lighting design of Zhejiang Buddhist College Phase II (Maitreya Altar), Ningbo, China) | |
2022 | The 2ndprize of China Lighting Award-Technical Innovation, by China Illumination Engineering Society (for the Research and Demonstration of Light Environment Protection in Traditional Chinese Buildings Based on Paper Windows) | |
2022 | Award of Merit, IES Illumination Awards, by the Illuminating Engineering Society, U.S.A. (for the lighting design of the Museum of Poetry, Songyang, Zhejiang, China) | |
2022 | The 1stprize of China Lighting Award - Illumination Engineering Design, by China Illumination Engineering Society (for the lighting design of Visitor Center of Jiuzhai Valley National Park, Sichuan, China) | |
2021 | The 2ndprize of China Lighting Award - Illumination Engineering Design, by China Illumination Engineering Society (for the lighting design of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Big Air Shougang Venue and its surroundings, Beijing, China) | |
2021 | The 2ndprize of China Lighting Award - Illumination Engineering Design, by China Illumination Engineering Society (for the lighting design of Xiong’An CCCC Future Science and Technology Innovation City Service Center, Hebei, China) | |
2021 | Exhibitors of China Pavilion for the 17thVenice Architecture Biennale | |
2020 | Award of Merit, IALD International Lighting Design Awards, by International Association of Lighting Designers. (for the lighting design of Wangjing Memorial Hall, Songyang, Zhejiang, China) | |
2020 | Award of Merit, IES Illumination Awards, by the Illuminating Engineering Society, U.S.A. (for the lighting design of Summer’s Living Room, Beijing, China) | |
2020 | Active Excellent Award, 2020 China Active House Award, by Active House Alliance. (for the interior design of Architectural Lighting Lab, Beijing, China) | |
2020 | Award of Merit, IES Illumination Awards, by the Illuminating Engineering Society, U.S.A. (for the lighting design of Big Air Shougang, Beijing, China) | |
2020 | Award of Merit, IES Illumination Awards, by the Illuminating Engineering Society, U.S.A. (for the lighting design of the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, China) | |
2019 | Award of Merit, IES Illumination Awards, by the Illuminating Engineering Society, U.S.A. (for the lighting design of Shougang 3# Blast Furnace Museum and its affiliated structures, Beijing, China) | |
2019 | The 1stprize of China Lighting Award - Illumination Engineering Design, by China Illumination Engineering Society (for the lighting design of Shougang 3# Blast Furnace Museum and its affiliated structures, Beijing, China) | |
2019 | Award of Excellence, IALD International Lighting Design Awards, by International Association of Lighting Designers. (for the lighting design of Lounge Bridge in Shimen Village, Songyang, Zhejiang, China) | |
2019 | Award of Merit, IES Illumination Awards, by the Illuminating Engineering Society, U.S.A. (for the lighting design of Lounge Bridge in Shimen Village, Songyang, Zhejiang, China) | |
2019 | Award of Merit, IALD International Lighting Design Awards, by International Association of Lighting Designers. (for the lighting design of Exhibition Halls and Workshops of Rice Barns, Wuzhen, China) | |
2018 | Award of Merit, IES Illumination Awards, by the Illuminating Engineering Society, U.S.A. (for the lighting design of Exhibition Halls and Workshops of Rice Barns, Wuzhen, China) | |
2018 | The 1stprize of China Lighting Award - Illumination Engineering Design, by China Illumination Engineering Society (for the lighting design of the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, China) |
PUBLICATIONS
2023 | Yue Yu, Danya Feng, Xin Zhang, Jian Kang. Influence of interaction between obstructive light and noise in urban environments on residents' tolerance limits in pre sleep state. Frontiers in Psychology, May 2023 | |
2022 | Tong Liu, Xin Zhang. Dynamic simulation on eye exposure of in-vehicle daylighting in urban environments of China, Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Dec 2022(16) | |
2022 | Xinyi Hao, Xin Zhang, Jiangtao Du, Meichen Wang and Yalan Zhang. Pedestrians’ psychological preferences for urban street lighting with different color temperatures. Frontiers in Psychology , Sep 2022(13) | |
2022 | Yeyu Wu, Xiaodong Chen, Hui Li, Xin Zhang, Xiang Yan, Xian Dong, Xianting Li, Bin Cao. Influence of thermal and lighting factors on human perception and work performance in simulated underground environment, Science of the Total Environment, Mar 2022 | |
2021 | Yingjun Dong, Xin Zhang. Study on the effect of awakening daylight in dormitories on morning alertness, mood, fatigue and sleep quality of college students. Building and Environment, Jun 2021 | |
2021 | XiaodongChen, HuiLi, BinCao, Xin Zhang, XiangYan, ZongxinLi, YangboLong, XiantingLi. Effect of thermal, acoustic, and lighting environment in underground space on human comfort and work efficiency: A review，Science of The Total Environment, May 2021 | |
2020 | Xiaodong Chen, Xin Zhang, Jiangtao Du. The Potential of Circadian Lighting in Office Buildings Using a Fibre Optics Daylighting System in Beijing. Building and Environment, Jul 2020 | |
2020 | Yingjun Dong, Xin Zhang. Investigation of the effects of awakening daylight on the morning alertness, mood, and sleep quality of male college students. Building and Environment, May 2020 | |
2019 | Xiufang Zhao, Xin Zhang, Kai Cui. Recreating the Tibetan Traditional Lighting in Local Modern Library: Research-Based Lighting Design in Yushu Library. Light and Engineering, Nov 2019 | |
2019 | Xiaodong Chen, Xin Zhang, Jiangtao Du. Exploring the Effects of Daylight and Glazing Types on Self-reported Satisfactions and Performances: A Pilot Investigation in an Office. Architectural Science Review, Jul 2019 | |
2019 | Xiaodong Chen, Xin Zhang, Jiangtao Du. Glazing Type (Colour and Transmittance), Daylighting, and Human Performances at a Workspace: a Full-scale Experiment in Beijing. Building and Environment, Apr 2019 | |
2018 | Xin Zhang. Lighting - Led Architecture: A Collaborative Approach. Architectural Design, Dec 2018 | |
2018 | Jiangtao Du, Xin Zhang, Derek King. An investigation into the risk of night light pollution in a glazed office building: The effect of shading solutions. Building and Environment, Sep 2018 |
