Yequan Hu

📧 zczqhuj@ucl.ac.uk
📱 +44 7383114579

教育背景

City University of Hong Kong HK, China
PhD School of Data Science (Sept 2025 - Sept 2028)
Supervisor: Zhao Xiangyu
Research Interests: Quantitative Compression and Distillation Based on Large Language Model LLM
University College London London, UK
Master of Architecture Design (B-Pro) AI Tectonics (Sept 2023 - Sept 2024)
Classification: Merit
Core modules: Architectural Thesis Project, Design Thesis Report, Historical, Cultural and Theoretical Skills
Zhijiang College of Zhejiang University of Technology Zhejiang, China
Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture (Sept 2018 - Jul 2023)
GPA: 4.0/5.0 (Top 5%)
Core modules: Design Thesis Report, Architecture Graphics, Techniques of Architectural Painting, Computer Aided Design for Architecture, Architecture Structure

研究兴趣

Human Behavior and Well-being in Natural Areas: Applying sensor and vision-based technologies to understand human volumes, trajectories, and activities in urban, regional, and national parks.
Urban Nature Vitality and Environmental Justice: Using big data (Points of Interest, Street View Imagery, Social-economic data, Social media data), machine learning (Computer vision), and tools (GIS, Smartphone GPS, Sensor, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), to evaluate diversity, preference, and distribution in human-nature interaction.

发表论文

Chen, Y., Hu, Y., Cai, Y*. Ride Equity: Exploring Socioeconomic and Environmental Disparities in Bike Share System Distribution in Major U.S. Cities. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. (Under Review) | JCR Q1, IF=7.3
Hu, Y., & Chen, M*. (2024). Comparative analysis of greenery inequalities in New York and London: Social-economic and spatial dimensions. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. (Revise) | JCR Q1, IF=6.0
Dai, Q., Wei, Y., Hu, Y., Chen, T., Yan, Y., Gu, Y., & Wang, Q. (2024). Research on the Value of Water-Related Cultural Heritage Architecture from Historical Environmental Records: Evidence from the Li River Basin in China. Land, 13(6), 838. DOI:10.3390/land13060838. | JCR Q2, IF=3.2

会议论文

Hu, Y., & Chen, M. (2025). Factors influencing the use of greenspace in New York and London: A comparative study of environmental justice in the US and UK. 2025 CELA (Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture). Conference Abstract. (Under Review)
Hu, Y. (2025). Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Promote Spatial Justice in Urban Marginalized Communities: A Case Study of London. IFOU 2024(The International Forum on Urbanism).Conference Abstract. (Accept)

研究经历

Comparative Urban Resilience and Environmental Justice in Global Cities Jun 2024 - Present
Group leader, academic project supervised by Dr. Mingze Chen
  • Leveraged advanced spatial analysis techniques, including OLS, GWR, and MGWR, to explore socio-economic and spatial disparities in urban green space (UGS) access between New York and London.
  • Revealed significant inequalities in UGS access, particularly for low-income groups and in economically weaker urban areas.
  • Independently authored and submitted a research paper to Urban Forestry & Urban Greening as the first author.

项目经历

Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London Sept 2023
Workshop 8: AI and virtual extended reality
Applied Blender and Stable diffusion to explore how XR technology is changing the way people's interaction and experience with the built environment.
Zhijiang College of Zhejiang University of Technology Architectural Branch May 2021 - Aug 2021
Head of Campus Bidding Project & Internship Assistant
Supported the architectural team with design tasks and technical drawings. Contributed to the successful completion of on-campus landmark buildings.

专业经历

Zhongting International Design Co., Ltd. Ningbo Branch Sept 2022 - Oct 2022
Assistant Architect
Assisted in monitoring engineer quality, involved in the architectural scheme design and refined design of construction drawings.
Kaihong Building Materials Co., Ltd., Ningbo Branch Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Internships for assistants
Played a key role in the digital manufacturing process for the restoration of ancient buildings, including the renewal and remodeling of building materials and space form.

获奖情况

Scholarship of Zhijiang College of Zhejiang University of Technology | Third Prize (2021)
Shaoxing Undergraduate Rural Revitalization Competition | First Prize (2021)
"Yuguang Cup" Architectural Design Competition | Third Prize (2020)

技能专长

计算设计与建筑

  • Rhino
  • Grasshopper
  • Blender
  • SketchUp
  • Unreal Engine 5

空间数据分析

  • ArcGIS Pro
  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS
  • Mapbox

数据统计与可视化

  • Python
  • R Studio
  • SPSS

算法

  • Python
  • Google Colab
  • 8th Wall