After years of striving to become a great tenor, I discovered a new calling in the field of design, where I earned both my master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architecture. I am interested in exploring how skills and passions can intersect in unexpected ways, leading to a career that combines artistic vision with practical impact.
My goal is to pursue interdisciplinary research on environmental design with respect to human behavior and comfort. I believe utilizing technologies such as virtual reality and digital twins will make spaces more interactive and intelligent. I am also exploring various design possibilities through a generative approach to optimize designs for human well-being.
Awards and Recognition
- University Fellowship, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Edward J. Romieniec Graduate Travel Fellowship, Texas A&M University
- Kelley Vrooman Endowed Scholarship, Texas A&M University
- The Smith & Entzeroth Scholarship, Washington University in St. Louis
Department
- Design Studies
Degree Program
- PhD Human Ecology: Design Studies
Education
- MS, Healthcare Design, Texas A&M University
- MArch, Architecture, Washington University in St. Louis
- BEng, Architecture, Liaoning University of Technology
Contact
Email: cxu378@wisc.edu