Zhelun Zhu

Assistant Professor

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20202024

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朱哲伦 (ZHU Zhelun) received his Ph.D. degree in Architectural Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome. He is a licensed Building Engineer in Italy and a member of the Aerospace Committee, Engineers Association of Rome. His research and teaching interests include the exploration of the Fourth Industrial Revolution's impacts on AEC industries. In particular, he is investigating the role of Parametrical and Generative Design in resolving complex design problems and therefore, enhancing human creativity. On the other side, he is interested in the extension of Architecture's frontier in extreme conditions, including Extraterrestrial Environments.

Research interests

Space Architecture

Architecture in extreme environments

Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on AEC sectors

Experience

Assistant Professor at Department of Architecture, XJTLU, Aug 2023 - present

Teaching

Academic year 2324 Semester 1

ARC201: Environmental Design and Sustainability (teaching team)

ARC301: Architectural Technology (teaching team)

 

Academic year 2324 Semester 2

ARC103: Introduction to Environmental Science (teaching team)

ARC306: Professional Practice (teaching team)

ARC304: Final Year Project (floating tutor)

 

Academic year 2425 Semester 1

ARC305: Small and Medium scale Buildings (teaching team)

ARC403: Applied Technology in Architecture (Module Coordinator)

Awards and honours

Excellent graduated student Sapienza, 2018

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):

  • 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 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Bachelor & Master combined degree in Architectural Engineering (EU), Sapienza University of Rome

PhD in Architectural Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome

External positions

Aerospace Committee Member, Ordine degli Ingegneri

20 Dec 2022 → …

Keywords

  • NA Architecture
  • Space Architecture
  • Generative Design
  • Parametric Design
  • TH Building construction
  • Building Information Modelling

Person Types

  • Staff

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