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ZHANG Xin
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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-present        Tenure Associate 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 reviewScience 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





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