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Personal profile
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):
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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TIF: PROMOTING BIM METHODOLOGY IN ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME AT XJTLU, Challenge and Opportunities.
1/09/24 → 31/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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SURF: Modular Lunar Village Concept Design for Long-term Habitation Located in Lava Tube
8/07/24 → 30/08/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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ARC Workshop Series 24 Winter: Workshop Results On Display
Csikvari, G., Albano, S., Longo, G., Middleton, D., Remón, J., Wang, L., Yu, J., Zhu, Z. & Jiang, L., 5 Mar 2024Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Design Process Automation and Enhancement: A Collaborative Framework Based on Generative Design and BPMN
Zhu, Z., 2024, (In preparation) Architecture Across Boundaries 2024: 2nd International Conference. SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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HOUSE – Habitations Organisation for hUman Settlement in Extraterrestrial Environment. an automised and performance driven framework of modular units layout generation.
Liu, J., Yang, L. & Zhu, Z., 1 Nov 2024, 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC): Responsible Space for Sustainability.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Modular Lunar Settlement Concept Design for Long-term Habitation Located in Lava Tube
Jiang, L. & Zhu, Z., 1 Nov 2024, 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC): Responsible Space for Sustainability.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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SAUCE – SpAcevehicle-bUilding Connectivity Evaluation: An Adjacent Matrix Based Digital Tool for Internal Connectivity Evaluation and Improvement in Spacevehicle-Buildings
Zhu, Z., 2024, Creativity in the Age of Digital Reproduction: xArch Symposium. Springer Singapore, p. 85 92 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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ARC403 Applied Technology in Architecture Guest Lecture
Zhelun Zhu (Organiser) & Yige Liu (Participant)
8 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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75th international astronautical congress
Zhelun Zhu (Participant), Leyuan Jiang (Participant), Muhao Chen (Participant), yang liu (Participant), Jingyang Liu (Participant) & Jingyang Liu (Participant)
14 Oct 2024 → 18 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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XJTLU Design School Careers Open Day
John Latto (Chair), Zhelun Zhu (Organiser) & Jue Qiu (Organiser)
25 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Robotic 3D-Printed Formworks for Concrete Shells: A Bio-Inspired and Topologically Optimized Approach
Leyuan Jiang (Supervisor), Likai Wang (Co-supervisor) & Zhelun Zhu (Co-supervisor)
8 Jul 2024 → 28 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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PhD Supervision Ziyue Zeng
Likai Wang (Supervisor) & Zhelun Zhu (Co-supervisor)
1 Jun 2024 → …Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision