Dr. Xinyu Zhao | affective computing | Best Researcher Award
Graduate student, Dalian Polytechnic University, School of Art and Design, China
Zhao Xinyu, a dedicated and high-achieving scholar from Jining, Shandong, is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Art Design at Dalian University of Technology. Known for her exceptional academic performance, she has ranked first in her major for seven consecutive years throughout her undergraduate and postgraduate studies. As a passionate researcher in emotional computing and rural cultural development, Zhao combines design, technology, and human-centered thinking. She is also an active student member of the Architecture Society of China and a member of the Communist Party of China, with additional proficiency in Russian (Level 4 and 6).
Publication Profile
📘 Education Background
Zhao earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design from Heilongjiang University (2019.09–2023.06), graduating with a GPA of 9.428/10 and ranking first in her major for four consecutive years. She was awarded the National Scholarship, First-Class Scholarship, and many accolades including the “Excellent Graduation Thesis and Design.” She is now studying Art Design at Dalian University of Technology (2023.09–Present) with a GPA of 91.396/100, continuing her academic excellence by ranking first for three years. Simultaneously, she is engaged in joint training at the Photonics Research Institute, School of Information Science and Engineering, working on light source and urban lighting projects.
💼 Professional Experience
Zhao Xinyu has gathered hands-on experience through internships and collaborations. She worked at the Harbin Institute of Technology Architectural Design Institute (2023.4–2023.6) and has been involved in project cooperation with Dalian Municipal Design Institute Co., Ltd. since December 2024. She has participated in major lighting and rural development projects in Hainan and Dalian, integrating design theory with real-world applications.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Zhao has received over 60 national and provincial awards. Her distinctions include the National Scholarship, “Best Three Good Students”, and “Excellent Graduate” honors. She also won a Gold Award in the “Rhythm·Child-Friendly Urban Design” Competition, Silver Award in the “Zhongzhuang Cup”, and numerous others. Her academic excellence has earned her two paper awards: Second Prize at the 8th International Conference on Ecological Design and Third Prize at the Human Settlement Environment and Health Industry Forum. She is also the holder of a utility model patent (Appearance Patent No.: 202430033757.5) for an “Assembled Leisure Table.”
🔬 Research Focus
Zhao’s research interests are focused on emotional computing (perceptual evaluation), transformation of the human settlement environment, and the integration of rural culture and tourism. She has published eight academic papers (1 SCI, 3 EI, 3 CNKI, 1 forthcoming), participated in numerous academic forums, and is actively involved in vertical and horizontal research projects at both provincial and municipal levels.
📝 Conclusion
Zhao Xinyu is a shining example of academic rigor, research innovation, and practical contribution to design and environmental studies. With her interdisciplinary mindset and outstanding achievements in both academics and real-world projects, she continues to shape a promising path in the field of design, blending art, technology, and cultural heritage to enhance human environments.
📚 Top Publications
Evaluation of Rural Visual Landscape Quality Based on Multi-Source Affective Computing – Applied Sciences (SCI, JCR Q1, CAS Q4, IF 2.5), 2024
🔗 View on MDPI | Cited by: 12 articles
A Comparative Study of the Architectural Features of South Manchurian Railway Station Buildings in the Context of Homologation and Heterogeneity – ICCREM2023 (EI Conference), 2023
🔗 View on ASCE Library | Cited by: 5 articles
Research on the Development Strategy of Cultural and Tourism Integration under the Perspective of the ‘Five Beauties’ Model – Central China Architecture (CNKI), 2023
🔗 View on CNKI | Cited by: 8 articles
Research on the Development Strategy of Deep Integration of Rural Cultural Tourism in Liaoning from the Perspective of ‘Three Integrations and Five Systems – China Design Theory and Digital Civilization Conference, 2024
🔗 View on Tongji University site | Cited by: 6 articles
Research on Visual Quality Evaluation of Dalian Rural Landscape Based on Multimodal Technology – CEB-ASC 2024 Conference Proceedings (To be published), 2024
🔗 To be available on ASC/NJU | Cited by: 0 (upcoming)
Exploration on the Training Path of National First-Class Professional Talents in Design from the Perspective of ‘Five-party Integration – Journal of Hubei Second Normal University (CNKI), 2023
🔗 View on CNKI | Cited by: 4 articles
Research on the Development Strategy of Rural Cultural and Tourism Integration in Liaoning from the Perspective of ‘Five States Integration – ICCREM2024 (EI Conference), 2024
🔗 View on ASCE Library | Cited by: 2 articles