Zhan specializes in interactive building enclosures, focusing on integrating advanced technology into architectural design. She joined the PhD Architecture program in Fall 2024. Her research aims to develop responsive and sustainable solutions for the built environment by combining sensors with façade components to create dynamic and adaptable building skins. These researches seek to improve energy efficiency, user comfort, and environmental impact. Zhan is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Master of Environmental Building Design (MEBD) program, Class of 2020, and earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Hunan University.
Education
Master of Environmental Building Design, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Architecture, Hunan University
