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About Me

Hi! I am Biru, a first-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: 5.0/5.0  
Dual degree in Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Degree: Master of Architecture Ⅰ

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

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
Web Development: Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

Work Experience

Manufacturing@MIT Working Group                                                                       
Web Developer, Part-time

Arup, Shanghai

Assistant Architect

Harvard FAS Chinese Art Media Lab

Research Associate

Internships

MIT: IAP Workshop InstructorResearch Assistant

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

Honors & Awards

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

Activities

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

Exhibitions

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

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

2023-2025 (expected)

 

 

 

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