Tong Yang

Dr Yang obtained her PhD in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation and field testing of natural ventilation in buildings and MSc in Renewable Energy and Architecture at the University of Nottingham. She started her career as a Structural Engineer in China, has extended her R&D contribution in various research projects (e.g. human-environment interaction in buildings and automobiles, rapid prototyping for advanced modelling of building ventilation, and application of additive manufacturing technologies to building design and fabrication of full-scale building elements) funded by EPSRC in collaboration with UK and European institutions and industrial partners. Through research-led teaching, Tong attracted national and international academic and industry collaborators to improve the quality of rural education, and steer the sustainable development of local communities. She is still working with Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau to address barriers and provide policy recommendations on developing green buildings for local governments in China. As a Chartered Engineer and Committee member of the Intelligent Buildings Group in the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), also a Joint Coordinator of the Working Commission W098- Intelligent and Responsive Buildings for the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB), Tong is engaged in effective communication across professional disciplines in AEC industry and knowledge transfer through international collaboration. Tong is passionate to work with multi-disciplinary AEC teams to bring the ‘soft fascination’ of Nature into the built environment. While advanced technologies expand human creativities and interactions with environment, CIB W098 brings international expertise and experience together to facilitate people participation in making intelligent buildings as responsive living-art, also in enabling social and environmental sustainability. Tong is exploring future trends and implementation strategies with all stakeholders to benefit our mental, physical and cognitive performance as well as improving occupants’ health & wellbeing in the design, construction, operation and management of intelligent and responsive buildings and cities.