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Research interests
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
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Architecture, PhD, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2022
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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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Research and Application of AI+Robots in Urban and Architectural Scenarios
XIANG, C. (PI)
Ningbo Hanlang Intelligent Drive Technology Co., Ltd.
16/03/26 → 16/03/27
Project: Research
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integrated design for smart city with the next generation communication technology
XIANG, C. (PI)
Shenzhen Leadus Technology Industry Co., Ltd.
1/01/25 → 31/01/28
Project: Research
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Environment and Conservation Fund Tackling the Challenges of Carbon Reduction and Extreme Weather in High-Density Cities—A Holistic Design Framework for Façade Integrated Photovoltaics and Vertical Greenery Systems in Commercial Districts
XIANG, C. (PI), JIM, C. Y. (CoI), YANG, H. (CoI) & WONG, K.-S. (CoI)
Environment and Conservation Fund / Woo Wheelock Green Fund, Zhong Shan Engineering Company Limited, Hong Kong Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
1/09/26 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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A cross-climate multi-stage approach to life-cycle carbon sensitivity analysis in BIPV-integrated building design
MAO, L. & XIANG, C., 1 Mar 2026, In: Energy and Buildings. 354, 117011.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Adaptive co-planning of building-integrated photovoltaics and vehicle-to-grid infrastructure under phase-out policy incentives: A two-stage multi-objective optimization framework
Wu, K., Mao, L. & Xiang, C., 1 Aug 2026, In: Applied Energy. 416, 20 p., 127981.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Analysis of and Control Policies for Obtrusive Light from Commercial Signboards in Nanjing
Kong, Z., Hong, W., Zhang, Y., Kong, X., Yang, L. & Xiang, C., 4 Mar 2026, In: LEUKOS - Journal of Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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City-scale rooftop retrofit prioritization: linking thermal performance, energy impacts, urban morphology, and population exposure
KAZEMIAN, A. & XIANG, C., 1 Mar 2026, In: Applied Energy. 406, 22 p., 127304.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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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
2 Link opens in a new tab 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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Gold Medal, 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
XIANG, C. (Recipient), WANG, S. (Recipient), CHEN, J. (Recipient) & XU, X. (Recipient), 14 Mar 2026
Prize: Others
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Gold Medal at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo)
XIANG, C. (Recipient), 15 Mar 2026
Prize: Honorary Award
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Top Cited Articles in 2025, Materials Today Energy (Elsevier)
MAO, L. (Recipient) & XIANG, C. (Recipient), 29 Jan 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Government Reception Celebrating I&T Awards 2024
XIANG, C. (Recipient), Jul 2024
Prize: Honorary Award