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Dr. 朱哲伦 （ZHU Zhelun）holds a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome. He is a licensed Professional Building Engineer in Italy and serves as a member of the Aerospace Committee within the Engineers Association of Rome.
His research and teaching focus on the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. A key area of his work involves leveraging parametric and generative design to address complex architectural challenges and augment creative processes. In parallel, Dr. Zhu explores the expansion of architectural boundaries into extreme environments—including the design of sustainable habitats for extraterrestrial settlements.
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)
Academic year 2425 Semester 2
ARC306: Professional Practice (teaching team)
ARC304: Final Year Project (teaching team)
Academic year 2526 Semester 1
ARC301: Architectural Technology (teaching team)
ARC305: Small and Medium scale Buildings (teaching team)
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 → …
Member, Polar Zones Committee of the Chinese Architecture Association
… → 9 Dec 2030
Member, The Chinese Architecture Society
… → 9 Dec 2030
Research areas
- Space Architecture
- Extreme Environment
- Digital Design
- Parametric Design
Keywords
- NA Architecture
- Space Architecture
- Generative Design
- Parametric Design
- TH Building construction
- Building Information Modelling
Person Types
- Staff
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Construction Methods for the lunar context, a systematic literature review
Zhu, Z. (PI)
9/06/25 → 29/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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TIF: PROMOTING BIM METHODOLOGY IN ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME AT XJTLU, Challenge and Opportunities.
Zhu, Z. (PI) & Albano, S. (CoPI)
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
Zhu, Z. (PI) & Jiang, L. (Team member)
8/07/24 → 30/08/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Design Process Automation and Enhancement: A Collaborative Framework Based on Generative Design and BPMN
Zhu, Z., 24 Apr 2025, Architecture Across Boundaries 2024: 2nd International Conference. Han, J., Lombardi, D. & Cece, A. (eds.). Springer, p. 144-151 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 593 LNCE).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Integrating BIM into Architectural Education: Developing Adoption for the Chinese Context
Zhu, Z. & Albano, S., Sept 2025, 43rd Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe): Confluence.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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MOON METABOLISM: Modular Lunar Settlement Design for Long-term habitation below the Lunar Surface
Zhu, Z., Oct 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Probabilistic Parameter Control Method and Evolutionary Optimization of WASP Building Floor Plan Generation Algorithm
Zeng, Z., Wang, L. & Zhu, Z., 26 Mar 2025, CAADRIA 2025. Tokyo, Vol. 2. 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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The Role and Development of Inflatable Structures for Extraterrestrial Habitats: A Metadata-Driven Literature Review
Zhu, Z., Li, F. & Liang, B., Oct 2025, (Accepted/In press) 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC): Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth. International Astronautical Federation, IAF, IAC-25-E5,IP,11,x95617Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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xArch Symposium 2026
Zhu, Z. (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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Space Architecture 001: History, Challanges, and Opportunities
Zhu, Z. (Speaker)
17 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Smart Factories, Design e Big Data
Zhu, Z. (Participant)
17 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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TALK 14: Beyond Earth: AR-Enhanced Solutions for Space and Manufacturing
Albano, S. (Invited speaker), Zhu, Z. (Invited speaker) & Song, Y. (Invited speaker)
22 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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International Astronautical Congress 2025
Zhu, Z. (Participant)
26 Sept 2025 → 3 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …