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Jingyang Liu is a computational designer and researcher specializing in generative design and robotic fabrication. Before joining Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), he received a Ph.D. in Computational Design (PhD-CD) from Carnegie Mellon University and served as a Senior Research Associate at the Sabin Design Lab at Cornell University. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Manufacturing Futures Institute (MFI), and Autodesk, leading to publications in journals such as The International Journal of Architectural Computing (IJAC), Construction Robotics, and conferences including The Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) and International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). His creative practices and works have been featured in exhibitions presented at institutions such as the Centre Pompidou, Storefront for Art and Architecture (NYC), Hartell Gallery, and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum. Jingyang’s research focuses on (1) computational approaches to design generation and optimization and (2) autonomous systems for construction automation.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Computational Design, Carnegie Mellon University
Master, Matter Design Computation, Cornell University
Master, Architecture, Cornell University
Bachelor, Architecture, Hunan University
Research areas
- Computational Design
- Generative Design
- Robotic Fabrication
Keywords
- NA Architecture
- Computational Design
- Robotic Fabrication
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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(EASE): Agentic AI as Proactive Study Partner: A Pedagogical Model for Studio-Based Education and Cross-Disciplinary General Education
Dall'Asta, J. C. (PI), Hidalgo Nacher, F. T. (Team member), Han, J. (Team member), Podda, R. (Team member), Liu, J. (Team member), Song, Y. (Team member), Longo, G. (Team member) & Benavent Esteve, N. (Team member)
4/05/26 → 16/09/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Programmable Kirigami - Cutting and Folding with Nonzero-Thickness Panels
Liu, J. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Scan-to-Assembly: AI-Assisted Design and Fabrication of Recyclable Wood Structures with 3D-Printed Nodes
Liu, J. (PI), Liu, Y. (Team member) & Owen, D. (Team member)
15/06/26 → 23/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Advancing embodied fieldwork and AI literacy through the dissertation module: moving beyond proofreading toward critical engagement
Han, J. (PI), Liu, J. (Team member), Sun, Y. (Team member) & Lei, Y. (Team member)
5/05/26 → 10/07/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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AI-Assisted Design Research Pedagogy: Leveraging Sentiment Analysis as a Methodological Bridge in Multisensory Design Evaluation
Liu, J., Han, J. & Zhu, Y., Sept 2026. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Automated Recognition of Traditional Tall-Window Lattice Patterns in Suzhou Gardens: A Comparative Study of YOLO Models and H-Scan Tool Implementation
Zhao, J., Liu, J. & Lombardi, D., Sept 2026, From Inspiration to Solutions xArch Symposium. SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Between Veils: An Atmosphere of Desire: EAST Design Show 2026
Essen, I. (Designer), Yu, J. (Designer), Rolla, S. (Designer) & Liu, J. (Designer), 17 Mar 2026Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Constructability-aware assembly sequence planning of spatial trusses via tokenized reinforcement learning
Liu, J., Zhao, J., Song, Y. & Rian, I. M., 14 Sept 2026, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of IASS-IWSS 2026: R-Evolution of Shapes—Sustainability, Re-Use, and New Design Paradigms. Annual Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures and 3rd Italian Workshop on Shell and Spatial Structures, Turin, Italy, 14–18 September 2026.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Detecting Traditional Chinese Window Patterns in Suzhou Gardens Using YOLOv8: A Computer Vision Approach to Architectural Heritage Recognition
Zhao, J., Liu, J. & Lombardi, D., 2026, Humanistic Computation and Intelligence - Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2026 - Volume 3. Makki, M., Chen, J., Nik Chien, S.-F., Liu, J., Wang, L. & Wang, S.-Y. (eds.). The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, p. 21-30 10 p. (Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia; vol. 3).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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CAADRIA 2027 - Adapative Horizons: (Event)
Liu, J. (Reviewer)
1 Aug 2026 → 31 Aug 2026Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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ARC DES promotional materials development
Liu, J. (Consultant) & Song, Y. (Consultant)
Jul 2026 → …Activity: Consultancy
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Fuzor Accreditation
Zhao, J. (Participant), Liu, J. (Participant) & Song, Y. (Participant)
Jul 2026 → Aug 2026Activity: Other
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ACADIA 2026: Humanism Recoded (Event)
Liu, J. (Reviewer)
31 May 2026Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Architectural Science Review (Journal)
Liu, J. (Reviewer)
10 May 2026Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review