Changying XIANG

Dr. Changying Xiang received his Bachelor of Architecture degree and Master of Architecture degree from the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), he received his second master degree (MSc in Technology in Architecture) in sustainable architecture direction from Aalborg University. From 2018 autumn to 2022 Spring, he worked in the Light & Colour Centre in the Department of Architecture and Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for three and a half years and received the Ph.D. degree in Architecture. During the research period in Norway, Dr. Xiang worked closely with SINTEF (the Norwegian Foundation for Industrial and Technical Research),  The Research Center for Sustainable Solar Cell Technology (SuSolTech), and IFE (Institute for Energy Technology) to develop advanced coloured photovoltaics prototypes and architectural design methodologies for BIPV applications. He was also a member of NTNU Energy Team Solar, and a member of New Bauhaus @ NTNU.

Dr. Xiang is now an Assistant Professor in the ISD division of HKUST, he has the ambition to promote the development of smart carbon-neutral buildings and cities with holistic design strategies and cutting-edge technologies.  His research interests include designing smart integrated PV systems for building and urban context, prefabrication construction, sustainable architecture and urban design, light and colour in architecture and cities, resilient carbon-neutral cities and climate responsive design etc. He is a professional member of the International Solar Energy Society, a member of the International Colour Association (AIC Study Group on Environmental Colour Design), a member of the Daylight Award Community, a member of the China Fashion Color Association-Architectural and Environmental Color Committee, a member of Active House Academic Committee of Architectural Society of China (ASC AHAC).

He has worked as a schematic architect at the Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University, Co. Ltd, Beijing and he co-founded an architectural design and construction company conducting prefabricated low-energy housing in Denmark. As an architect with entrepreneurial spirit, Dr. Xiang is enthusiastic to promote the sustainable revolution of the AEC industry and actively in collaborating with the PV industries. In his vision, the future world will be powered by renewable energy systems and can provide more climate resilient, culturally diverse, ecologically friendly, and human-centered environments. Everyone can and should contribute to the sustainability of our beautiful and magic planet.

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