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Research interests
Civil Engineering - Building Integrated photovoltaics systems
Civil Engineering - Design for smart low-altitude infrastructure
Civil Engineering - Sustainable architectural design
Civil Engineering - Zero-carbon and climate-responsive building
Civil Engineering - Automation and prefabrication in construction
Creative Arts, Performing Arts & Design - Light, colour and interactive design
Civil Engineering - Design for smart low-altitude infrastructure
Civil Engineering - Sustainable architectural design
Civil Engineering - Zero-carbon and climate-responsive building
Civil Engineering - Automation and prefabrication in construction
Creative Arts, Performing Arts & Design - Light, colour and interactive design
Position Held
Director of Laboratory of Zero Carbon Architecture and Future City
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Architecture, PhD, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2022
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Projects
- 2 Active
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integrated design for smart city with the next generation communication technology
XIANG, C. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/01/28
Project: Research
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Towards Zero Carbon Tall Office Buildings: A Holistic Design Framework for Curtain Wall Integrated Photovoltaics in High-density Urban Contexts
XIANG, C. (PI)
1/08/23 → 31/07/26
Project: Research
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Cooling photovoltaic surfaces with vertical or rooftop greenery: a review of mechanisms, key factors, methods and future research trends
Tao, L. & Xiang, C., Jan 2026, In: Solar Energy. 303, 114163.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Life cycle carbon footprint and sustainability assessment of building-integrated photovoltaics: A comparative review of technologies and applications
YAN, Y. & XIANG, C., 1 Jan 2026, In: Energy and Buildings. 350, 116678.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A comprehensive review of machine learning applications in perovskite solar cells: Materials discovery, device performance, process optimization and systems integration
Mao, L. & Xiang, C., Jan 2025, In: Materials Today Energy. 47, 101742.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
16 Citations (Scopus) -
Assessing the effects of photovoltaic and solar thermal ratios on performance, cost, and emissions in combined solar configurations
Kazemian, A., Yang, H. & Xiang, C., 15 Apr 2025, In: Applied Energy. 384, 125438.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
10 Citations (Scopus) -
Corrugated tubes as a paradigm shift in solar PV thermal system technologies: Numerical insights into performance
Navegi, A., Maadi, S. R., Khanjani, I., Kazemian, A., Xiang, C. & Ma, T., 1 Jul 2025, In: Energy. 327, 136026.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
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Façade-integrated photovoltaics for low-carbonbuildings- case studies in Hong Kong
XIANG, C. (Speaker)
5 Sept 2025 → 7 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
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Facade integrated BIPV towards smart zero carbon buildings
XIANG, C. (Speaker)
6 Aug 2025 → 8 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
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第四届华人能源与人工环境国际学术会议(CEBE2025)
XIANG, C. (Speaker)
1 Aug 2025 → 4 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
Awards
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Government Reception Celebrating I&T Awards 2024
XIANG, C. (Recipient), Jul 2024
Prize: Honorary Award
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SSC Project- Interactive UST map + Amazing Sustainability Race: Art-Tech for a better interactive Sustainable HKUST Campus Life
XIANG, C. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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SSC project- Smart Integrated Photovoltaic Systems toward Zero Energy HKUST Campuses
XIANG, C. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Early Career Scheme (ECS)-Towards Zero Carbon Tall Office Buildings: A Holistic Design Framework for Curtain Wall Integrated Photovoltaics in High-density Urban Contexts
XIANG, C. (Recipient), Jun 2023
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize