Dr. YaLun Lei 🧠🎨 is a design researcher at Tongji University, specializing in Sustainable Design and Urban Space Innovation 🌿🏙️. With a Ph.D. in Design from Shanghai University and postdoctoral work at Tongji, he combines big data, deep learning, and human-environment interaction to enhance historic streetscapes and preserve cultural heritage 🧱📊. His SCI-indexed research drives meaningful change in spatial design, community well-being, and the metaverse. A true visionary connecting technology and design 🔍💡.
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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. YaLun Lei began his academic journey in design with a deep-rooted interest in sustainability and innovation. He earned his Ph.D. in Design from Shanghai University, where he developed a robust foundation in design theory and research methodologies. Further refining his expertise, he completed postdoctoral research at Tongji University, exploring the intersection of design, technology, and urbanism. These formative years laid the groundwork for his pioneering work in sustainable urban and fashion design.
💼 Professional Endeavors
Currently positioned at the College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University in Shanghai, Dr. Lei has carved a niche in interdisciplinary design research. His work spans collaborative street design, cultural heritage preservation, and immersive metaverse experiences. By integrating big data, deep learning, and human-computer interaction, he brings a futuristic approach to traditional design disciplines, making his professional endeavors both socially impactful and technologically advanced.
Dr. Lei’s research centers on sustainable urban space design and human-field interaction, with a core aim to enhance how people perceive and interact with their environments. His contributions focus on using advanced digital tools—like deep learning, space syntax, and design algorithms—to improve urban living conditions. He has led research on collaborative street enhancement under the “People’s City” initiative, pushing the boundaries of how design can serve both functionality and emotional human experience.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Lei’s interdisciplinary approach has influenced urban planners, policymakers, and academics alike. His innovative blend of traditional spatial analysis with modern AI techniques has redefined street and community design strategies in China and beyond. His involvement in metaverse-related heritage preservation marks him as a visionary in the integration of digital realms with urban cultural narratives.
🧠 Research Skills
Dr. Lei possesses cutting-edge research skills in design algorithms, big data mining, deep learning, and human-computer interaction. These technical proficiencies allow him to tackle complex urban and environmental challenges with a systems-thinking approach. His ability to translate these skills into real-world urban design solutions makes his work highly applicable and impactful.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Dr. Lei’s forward-thinking research has earned him recognition on platforms such as Global Best Achievements Awards. His dedication to enhancing public spaces and design intelligence continues to bring him acclaim in academic and design circles.
🏛️ Legacy and Future Contributions
Dr. Lei is poised to leave a legacy of innovation in sustainable design, especially in how public environments can be made more inclusive, efficient, and culturally rich. Looking forward, he aims to continue developing immersive experiences for heritage preservation and refine AI-driven tools that enhance human-environment interactions. His work promises lasting value in bridging design with ecology, psychology, and smart technologies.
Publications Top Notes
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🌆 Measurement of Spatial Heterogeneity in Street Restorative Perceptions and Street Refinement Design
🗞️ Journal: Scientific Reports
📅 Year: 2025
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🏙️ Evaluating and Comparing Human Perceptions of Streets in Two Megacities by Integrating Street-View Images, Deep Learning, and Space Syntax
🗞️ Journal: Buildings
📅 Year: 2024
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🌞 Investigation and Evaluation of Insolation and Ventilation Conditions of Streetscapes of Traditional Settlements in Subtropical China
🗞️ Journal: Buildings
📅 Year: 2023
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🌿 Coupling Coordination and High-Quality Development Pathways Between Tourism, Economy, and Ecology Among the Arid and Semi-Arid Region of Northwestern China
🗞️ Journal: Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
📅 Year: 2024
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🏘️ Analysis on Spatial Characteristics and Adaptation Mechanism of Miao Traditional Settlement in Qiandongnan, China
🗞️ Journal: Mathematical Problems in Engineering
📅 Year: 2022