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Holder of an MSc in Construction Management with Distinction from the University of Liverpool (Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, XJTLU), which I commenced in 2022 and graduated in 2024. Consistently ranked first in all semesters throughout the program, demonstrating sustained academic excellence. During the MSc program, I received multiple awards, including the Department of Civil Engineering HoD Award (2024), Best Taught Module Prize (2024), and Best Dissertation Prize (2024).

Currently pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Built Environments at XJTLU (registered at the University of Liverpool), which I began in 2024, focusing on construction waste management, industrial ecology, decarbonization strategies, and sustainability evaluation. I am supervised by Dr. Jian Li Hao (primary), with co-supervision from Dr. Guobin Gong (XJTLU), Dr. Zhiqin Ni (XJTLU), and Dr. Thomas Fischer (University of Liverpool).

To date, my research has produced 6 SCI journal papers (3 as first author) and 3 conference papers. During my PhD studies, I have received four awards while representing XJTLU, including the Outstanding Presentation Award at the 2nd Jiangsu Graduate Student Academic Forum. My work employs interdisciplinary approaches, including quantitative modeling, life cycle assessment, and policy analysis, to develop practical solutions that reduce environmental impacts in the construction sector. 

Awards and honours

  • Excellent Oral Presentation Award, 2026, XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium
  • Outstanding Academic Presentation, 2025, The 2nd Jiangsu Graduate Student Academic Forum
  • Runner-up for Oral Presentation, 2025, UNNC 8th Postgraduate Research Conference
  • Second Prize, 2025, XJTLU 3MT Final Competition
  • Departmant of Civil Engineering HoD Award, 2024, XJTLU
  • Best Taught Module Award, 2024, XJTLU
  • Best Dissertation Award, 2024, XJTLU
  • Excellent Oral Presentation Award, 2023, XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium
  • Best Graduation Project Award, 2022, Shenyang Jianzhu University

Experience

Teaching Assistant Experience:

  • CEN409-2324-S1 Advanced Construction Management
  • CEN422-2324-S2 Construction Planning and Control
  • DES402-2425-S1&S2 Sustainable Project Management
  • CEN404-2425-S2 Environmental Engineering and Management Practice
  • CEN416-2526-S1 Life Cycle Assessment: Principle and Practices

Research Assistant Experience:

  • Application of digital technologies in construction waste management
  • Barriers to the adoption of digital twin technology in the AECO industry
  • Security risk management in built environment

Related documents

Education/Academic qualification

MSc (Distinction), Construction Management, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Liverpool

1 Sept 202221 Mar 2024

Award Date: 21 Mar 2024

BSc, Quantity Surveying, School of Management, Shenyang Jianzhu University

1 Sept 201822 Jun 2022

Award Date: 22 Mar 2022

Research areas

  • construction waste management
  • decarbonization
  • sustainability evaluation
  • industrial ecology
  • sustainable built environment
  • circular economy
  • SDGs

Person Types

  • Students

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):

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  4. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  5. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

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