Feng Deng | Architecture | Innovative Research Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feng Deng | Architecture | Innovative Research Award

Associate Professor | Tongji University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feng Deng is an Associate Professor at Tongji University and a National First-Class Registered Architect specializing in sustainable architecture and low-carbon urban-rural development. Her research integrates green buildings, nearly zero-energy housing, rural revitalization, and adaptive spatial renewal through GIS-based analysis and quantitative morphology. She has published more than 40 indexed academic papers and authored several influential books on ecological architecture and shared design. According to available Scopus data, her publications have received over 60 citations with an h-index of 2, reflecting growing international recognition in sustainable architectural research.

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Education Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feng Deng earned her PhD in Architectural Design and Theory through a joint doctoral training program between Tongji University and Technical University of Munich. Her academic training combined architectural theory, ecological design, sustainable construction, and urban planning methodologies. She also qualified as a National First-Class Registered Architect in China, strengthening her integration of academic research with professional architectural practice. Her educational background established a strong interdisciplinary foundation in energy-efficient architecture, spatial planning, and sustainable urban-rural development.

Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feng Deng has served as Associate Professor, Graduate Teaching Coordinator, supervisor, and corresponding author at Tongji University since 2018. She teaches architectural design and supervises interdisciplinary research connecting energy-efficient buildings, spatial resilience, and rural landscape renewal. She has led multiple National Natural Science Foundation of China projects related to nearly zero-energy residential buildings and sustainable renovation strategies. Her professional experience also includes architectural consultancy, sustainable construction research, and collaborative projects integrating GIS analysis, landscape gene theory, and rural heritage preservation.

Awards and Honors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feng Deng is recognized as a National First-Class Registered Architect and serves as an Expert Committee Member of the China Association of Building Energy Efficiency. She has successfully led several nationally funded research projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, highlighting her contributions to green buildings and carbon-neutral architectural development. Her scholarly achievements include publications in high-impact journals such as Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Energy and Buildings, demonstrating strong academic influence in sustainable architecture and low-carbon urban research.

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feng Deng focuses on interdisciplinary research in green buildings, nearly zero-energy residential systems, passive houses, low-carbon cities, and sustainable construction. Her recent work emphasizes rural revitalization, spatial resilience, modern timber structures, and preservation-renewal strategies for “Shanghai-style Jiangnan” villages. She applies GIS spatial analysis, adaptive zoning, quantitative morphology, and landscape gene theory to address conflicts between heritage conservation and functional renewal. Her research contributes innovative frameworks for energy-efficient design and resilient urban-rural environments supporting sustainable regional development.

Publication Top Noted 

Quantitative Morphological Resolution of Preservation–Renewal Conflicts for “Shanghai-Style Jiangnan” Villages, China
Year: 2026
Citations: 1
Authors: Zhenyu Li; Mengying Tang; Qi Liu; Yichen Zhu; Feng Deng

A LSTM-model Based Approach for Long-term Forecasting of High-rise Residential Building Integrated Photovoltaic System
Year: 2025
Citations: 4
Authors: Feng Deng; Tianhang Wang; Wanting Tao; Jo Darkwa; Yilin Li

Research on Parametric Design Method of Solar Photovoltaic Utilization Potential of Nearly Zero-Energy High-Rise Residential Building Based on Genetic Algorithm
Year: 2022
Citations: 62
Authors: Huilai Wu; Feng Deng; Hongwei Tan

Evaluation on the Thermal and Optical Performance of a Double Skin Facade with a Semi-Transparent Phase Change Material Blind System
Year: 2025
Citations: 3
Authors: Yilin Li; Feng Deng; et al.

Mr. Jae Min Lee | Architectural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jae Min Lee | Architectural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jae Min Lee | Ph.D student | Chungbuk National University | South Korea

Academic Background

Jae Min Lee has established a strong academic foundation in Architectural Engineering with a focus on concrete mechanics and computational modeling. His scholarly record reflects measurable research engagement, with Scopus indexing multiple scholarly outputs, Google Scholar citations indicating growing influence, and an h-index demonstrating early-career research impact. His academic journey combines experimental material science and data-driven modeling, positioning him at the intersection of civil engineering and artificial intelligence.

Research Focus

His research centers on predicting and characterizing the behavior of concrete through machine learning and data-informed techniques. He integrates artificial neural networks and physics-informed neural networks to study thermal, mechanical, and moisture-related characteristics in complex concrete systems.

Work Experience

He has contributed to academic research environments through active involvement in laboratory-based investigations and computational analysis. His role includes developing data-driven methodologies for understanding heterogeneous concrete behavior and bridging experimental findings with predictive modeling. He has also participated in collaborative research that links advanced simulations with material characterization, enhancing interdisciplinary insight into structural performance.

Key Contributions

His contributions significantly advance the understanding of thermal and mechanical behavior in large-scale concrete structures. By implementing inverse estimation approaches using neural network frameworks, he has improved the accuracy of predicting internal temperature rise and moisture diffusion in mass concrete. His work introduces efficient methods for quantifying behavioral parameters even when physical observations are limited or affected by noise, reducing experimental dependency. These developments support sustainable and intelligent engineering practices and promote cost-efficient evaluation of material properties through computational innovation.

Awards & Recognition

His academic achievements and growing research influence have led to nomination for the Best Researcher Award. His work has drawn attention for combining civil engineering principles with artificial intelligence to solve emerging challenges in structural materials research.

Professional Roles & Memberships

He is an active member of major technical organizations, including the Korea Concrete Institute and the Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance and Inspection. His involvement reflects commitment to professional development and knowledge dissemination within the concrete engineering community. He also participates in collaborative initiatives involving machine learning applications in material sciences, contributing to interdisciplinary research networks.

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Featured Publications

Lee, J. M., & Lee, C. J. Inverse estimation of moisture diffusion model for concrete using artificial neural network.

Lee, J. M., Zhang, W., Lee, D., & Lee, C. Residual strength of concrete subjected to fatigue based on a machine learning technique.

Impact Statement / Vision

His long-term vision is to develop intelligent frameworks that enhance predictive accuracy and reduce experimental burden in concrete engineering. By combining deep learning, physics-based modeling, and structural material science, his work aspires to advance next-generation concrete technologies. He aims to contribute solutions that support sustainability, efficiency, and innovation in civil and structural engineering research.