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About Me

Hi! I am Biru, a second-year graduate student at MIT pursuing a dual degree in Architecture Studies in Computation and Computer Science.  In my current studies, I am keen to develop new tools that can enhance human creativity and improve efficiency, extending beyond the design field.

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Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Master of Science in Architecture Studies (SMArchS) in Computation (with merit fellowship),

GPA: 4.9/5.0  

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Degree: Master of Architecture â… 

Nanjing University, School of Architecture and Urban Planning                                
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Urban Planning

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Skills

3D Modeling and Rendering: Rhino, Grasshopper, Vray, Unity, Cinema4D

Machine Learning and Programming: Python, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL

Design and Prototyping: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud

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Work Experience

Hosta AI

3D Computer Graphics Software Engineer Intern

MIT

IAP (Independent Activity Period) Workshop InstructorResearch Assistant

Manufacturing@MIT Working Group                                                                       
Web Developer, Part-time

Arup, Shanghai

Assistant Architect

Harvard FAS Chinese Art Media Lab

Research Associate

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Internships

Harvard FAS Chinese Art Media Lab: Research Assistant
Atelier Liu Yuyang Architects: Architecture Intern
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute: Urban Design Intern
Institute of Urban Planning and Design, Nanjing University: Urban Design Intern

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Publications & Conferences

Cao, B., Sun, M., & Bardhan, R. (2024). Measuring shaded bike lanes for heat stress mitigation with deep learning: A case study in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Urban Climate, 57, 102126.

ACADIA (Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture) 2024 Conference

Project Presentation: Street View Scene Reconstruction via Multi-View Sketches Using Deep Learning.
Sustainable Cities and Society

Reviewer

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Honors & Awards

​iF Design Award 2025 Winner

2024 International Design Awards (IDA), Honorable Mention

2024 IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge Cohort

MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program 2024 Spring Funding

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund 2023

2024 Independent Activities Period (IAP) Mini-Grant

MIT School of Architecture and Planning Merit Fellowship

Xu Xin International Exchange Scholarship

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Activities

Harvard XR 2023 Extended Intelligence Conference, Planning Team Member
China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation, Volunteer

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Exhibitions

Special Exhibition of Yongning Temple in Luoyang, Northern Wei Dynasty, Luoyang Museum

"Peony Pavillion: An Object Play" Immersive Theatre, Harvard University

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