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Curriculum Vitae

ZHANG Baizhou

PhD Candidate · Architecutural Design, Computational Design

Email: zhang_baizhou@seu.edu.cnWebsite: https://zhangbz764.github.ioORCID: 0000-0003-3153-2264Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Research Profile

PhD candidate at the School of Architecture, Southeast University. Research focuses on computational design, generative design, and AI applications in architecture, with particular interest in urban form encoding, generative urban design and data-driven design workflows.

Education

  • 2022 - Present
    PhD Candidate, Architecture School of Architecture, Southeast University
  • 2020 - 2022
    Master's-stage Study, Integrated Master-PhD Track School of Architecture, Southeast University
  • 2015 - 2020
    Bachelor of Architecture School of Architecture, Southeast University

Selected Publications

  1. Baizhou Zhang, Yichen Mo, Biao Li. (2026). Reimagining Synergy between Architects and Computational Systems: Insights from Web-based Generative Design Applications. Frontiers of Architectural Research. 15(3), pp. 795-805. DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2025.07.009.

  2. Baizhou Zhang, Biao Li. (2025). From knowledge encoding to procedural generation for early-stage layout design: A case of linear shopping centres. Frontiers of Architectural Research. 14(1), pp. 282-294. DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2024.07.002.

  3. Baizhou Zhang, Yichen Mo, Biao Li. (2025). Web-based computational design tools for architectural design studio: enhancing pedagogical framework. Nexus Network Journal. 27(3), pp. 663-680. DOI: 10.1007/s00004-025-00826-y.

  4. Baizhou Zhang, Yichen Mo, Biao Li, Yanyu Wang, Chao Zhang, Ji Shi. (2024). SIMForms: A Web-Based Generative Application Fusing Forms, Metrics and Visuals for Early-Stage Design. CAADRIA 2024, Singapore, Singapore. 1, pp. 373-382. DOI: 10.52842/conf.caadria.2024.1.373.

  5. Baizhou Zhang, Yichen Mo, Biao Li. (2023). Case-Based Reasoning Strategy for Urban Morphological Generative Design: A Case Study of Block Scale. South Architecture. no. 1, pp. 9-18. DOI: CNKI.

Research Grants

  • 2025 - 2026
    SEU Innovation Capability Enhancement Plan for Doctoral Students Southeast University · Grant No. CXJH_SEU 25057 Project Investigator · Ongoing
  • 2024 - 2026
    Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education · Grant No. KYCX24_0418 Project Investigator · Ongoing
  • 2021 - 2023
    Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education · Grant No. SJCX21_0025 Project Investigator · Completed

Awards & Honors

  • 2025
    Southeast University “Zhishan” Scholarship for PhD Students Southeast University
  • 2025
    Outstanding Individual in Academic Innovation, Southeast University Southeast University
  • 2024
    Young CAADRIA Award The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
  • 2024
    Li Ce & Guo Zhe Digital Design Scholarship SEU Education Foundation
  • 2020
    Huajian Cup - Excellent graduation design of School of Architecture, SEU, 2nd prize School of Architecture, Southeast University

Intellectual Property

  • 2025
    Method and system for generating loop animation Biao Li, Qiyan Zhang, Baizhou Zhang, Peng Tang, Zhehao Song, Hongjian Li CN113888683A · Granted patent · CNIPA
  • 2021
    Design and construction method of assembly type UHPC shell Hao Hua, Biao Li, Baizhou Zhang, Xugang Chen, Yuyuan Che CN110593478B · Granted patent · CNIPA

Selected Research Projects

  • 2024
    FLEXUrban Main contributor A web-based generative tool for tensor-field-based site subdivision, typology-oriented building massing generation, and parametric mapping of grayscale images.
  • 2023
    SIMForms Main contributor A web-based generative tool for parametric model generation, metric feedback, and AI-generated renderings.
  • 2021
    Shopping Centre Layout Generator Main contributor Geometry-based generation of linear shopping centre layouts, including circulation spaces and shop subdivision.
  • 2019
    Sichuan Dayi Country Ecology Museum & Moiré Pattern Dynamic Wall Design Team Member · Chengdu, Sichuan, China Contributed to the design of the landscape wall's moiré algorithm and to automated CNC drawing export, fabrication, and construction.

Teaching Experience

  • Autumn 2024
    Autumn 2024 Graduate Architectural Design Studio - "Digital Technology-Based Urban Renewal around Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence" Teaching Assistant · Southeast University, Nanjing, China & Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italy
  • November 13-15, 2024
    CDAC 2024 Workshop - "Decoding Syntax: Generative Urban Design Network" Teaching Assistant · Tongji University, Shanghai, China
  • Spring 2024
    Senior Undergraduate Architectural Design Studio - "Digital Encoding of Morphology and Typology" Teaching Assistant · Southeast University, Nanjing, China
  • Autumn 2022
    Master's Course - "Introduction to AI for Architects" Teaching Assistant · Southeast University, Nanjing, China

Academic Service

Invited Reviewer for: Frontiers of Architectural Research; Scientific Reports; Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering; URBAN DESIGN International; CAADRIA