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PhD Candidate, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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About
Xinting GAO is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University. Her research focuses on the intersection of built environments, AI, and public health, specifically developing data-driven design strategies for precision healthy buildings.
Outside of her academic life, she is an photography enthusiast and enjoys tennis and hiking.
Education
- 2022.09 – 2025.10 (Expected): Tsinghua University, Ph.D. in Engineering
- Advisor: Prof. Weimin Zhuang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
- Exchange Program: Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health under Prof. John D. Spengler
- Dissertation: Research on the correlation between subjective and objective perception evaluation data in open-plan offices
- 2020.09 – 2022.06: Tsinghua University, Master of Architecture
- GPA: 3.9/4.0, Rank: 9/126.
- Advisor: Prof. Weimin Zhuang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
- 2015.09 – 2020.06: Harbin Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture
- GPA: 91/100, Rank: 1/74.
- Exchange Program: School of Architecture, Politecnico di Milano
Published
- Gao, X., Geng, Y., Spengler, J. D. et al. (2025). Evaluating the impact of spatial openness on stress recovery: A virtual reality experiment study with psychological and physiological measurements. Building and Environment, 269, 112434 (IF=7.1 Q1).
- Gao, X., Chen, W., Spengler, J. D. et al. (2025). Larger or smaller? The effects of open-plan office spatial dimensions on human mood, productivity and economic benefit. Building and Environment, 280, 113067 (IF=7.1 Q1).
- Gao, X., Osaragi, T., Ni, J. et al. (2025). A new space utilization assessment paradigm from the perspective of post-occupancy evaluation based on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth positioning systems. Building Simulation (IF=6.1, Q1).
- Gao, X., Ni, J., & Zhuang, W. (2024). Measuring spatial features in office building public areas: Integrating occupant movement and IEQ exposures. In: Indoor Air 2024.
- Gao, X., & Zhuang, W. (2024). Apply digital-twin model to simulate smart park site plan and equipment pipeline system. 2024 Phygital Intelligence.
- Gao, X., & Zhuang, W. (2023). Rethink the ways of behavioral pattern research by using fine-grained subjective and objective assessment data. In: 30th International Seminar of Urban Form (ISUF).
- Gao, X., & Zhuang, W. (2023). Apply digital-twin model to optimize the planning of equipment pipeline system in the laboratory campus. In: The 5th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2023, included in CumInCAD).
- Gao, X. (2023). Rethinking Contemporary Architectural Issues from the Perspective of Rationality in Modernity. Annual Conference of the Architectural Society of China. (Chinese version)
- Gao, X. (2022). The Expression of Genius Loci in the Main Landscape Axis of the Expo Park. World Architecture, (380)2, 71–77. (Chinese version)
- Chen, W., Chang, J., Wang, Q., Liu, N., Gao, X., et al. (2024). Thermal comfort characteristics of preschool children in kindergartens: A field study during summer in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter zone of China. Sustainable Cities and Society (IF=10.5 Q1).
- Luo, Z., Qi, X., Sun, C., Dong, Q., Gu, J., Gao, X. (2024). Investigation of influential variations among variables in daylighting glare metrics using machine learning and SHAP. Building and Environment (IF=7.1 Q1).
- Zhuang, W., Miao, Z., Guo, S., Zheng, Y., Gao, X. (2023). Research on the frontier of architectural programming and post-occupancy evaluation intelligent technology. Scientia Sinica Technologica.
- Zhao, J., & Gao, X. (2022). Architectural programming and design of modern bio-medicine scientific research building. In: 2022 International symposium on architectural interchanges in ASIA (18–25).
- Zhao, J., Gao, X., & Zhang, W. (2021). Planning and Design of Contemporary Biomedical R&D Campuses. Housing Technology, (105)5, 18–25. (Chinese version)
Software Copyright
- Building Systems Integration Optimiz ation Software (First Author), Registration No. 2023SR0505106
Honors and Awards
- 2019 UIA Rio de Janeiro World Architects Congress (27th Edition) – Award in Design Group, Second Author
- 2022 AUBE “TRANS+1KM²: Industrial Space Transformation under Dual Carbon Goals in Beijing” – First Prize (Ranked 1st), Second Author
- 2022 AUL Innovation Research Competition, World Association of Chinese Architects. Theme: “Smart Living and Healthy Cities” – First Prize, First Author
- China National Scholarship
- CSC Scholarship
- Comprehensive Scholarship (Twice), Tsinghua University
- Santander Scholarship, Tsinghua University
- Excellent Student Leader, Harbin Institute of Technology
- Outstanding Graduation Design, Harbin Institute of Technology
- Top 10 Academic Star, Harbin Institute of Technology
Skills
- Python (LLM finetuning), MATLAB, LaTeX
- GIS data analysis, Neuropsychological analysis
- Unity, Rhino, Adobe Suite, VR modeling
- Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English (IELTS 7.5)
Others
Professional Experience
- 2025.07 – 2025.08: AI Engineer Intern (Multimodal), Bytedance
- 2024.08 – 2024.10: Part-time Assistant, McKinsey & Company
- 2023.03 – 2023.06: Technical Research Intern, Tencent Inc. (Smart Transportation & Mobility)
- 2019.09 – 2022.09: Assistant Architect, Tsinghua Architectural Design & Research Institute
Research
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