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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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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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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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., Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) xArch Symposium 2026: From Inspiration to Solutions. 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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Detecting Traditional Chinese Window Patterns in Suzhou Gardens Using YOLOv8: A Computer Vision Approach to Architectural Heritage Recognition
Zhao, J., Liu, J. & Lombardi, D., Apr 2026, CAADRIA 2026: Humanistic Computation & Intelligence.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Breathing Surfaces: Tension-Activated Kirigami (TAK) for Passive Airflow Control in Natural Ventilation
Liu, J., 31 Aug 2025, (Submitted) In: International Journal of Architectural Computing.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Programmable Thick Kirigami - Folding and cutting with non-zero thickness Panels
Liu, J., 15 Aug 2025, (Submitted) CAADRIA 2026.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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Adapative Horizons: Designing for Uncertainty and Transformation; 32nd international CAADRIA Conference
Schnabel, M. A. (Chair), Lombardi, D. (Chair), Wang, L. (Member of programme committee), Liu, J. (Member of programme committee), Zhu, Z. (Member of programme committee), Han, J. (Member of programme committee), Essen, I. (Member of programme committee), Zhao, J. (Member of programme committee), Roslan, S. B. (Member of programme committee) & Cheung, H. (Organiser)
29 Mar 2026 → 3 Apr 2027Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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xArch Symposium 2026
Liu, J. (Organiser)
26 Mar 2026 → 27 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Computational Folding Workshop 2025
Liu, J. (Organiser)
14 Jul 2025 → 21 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Interview - with XIPU iLearn (Seeing Architecture Differently)
Liu, J. (Speaker)
30 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk