About Me
Hi, I'm Junke. I'm currently a Research Assistant at DE4M Lab, UT Dallas, advised by Prof. Liang He, . Before this, I obtained my Master of Science degree in Computational Design from Carnegie Mellon University in May 2025, and obtained my Bachelor of Architecture degree from Southeast University in June 2023.
My research interests focus on the intersection of design and technology, with a focus on exploring computational design, digital fabrication, tangible interaction, and ubiquitous computing in the field of human-computer interaction. Specifically, my research objectives lie in the following two aspects:
Interactive and Adaptive Physical Environments
My research investigates the design and implementation of adaptive, responsive and interactive systems within built environments and everyday artifacts, aiming to enhance user comfort, human abilities, and overall experience.
Personal and Democratized Design and Fabrication Tools
My research explores design tools and advanced fabrication methodologies, aimed at democratizing digital manufacturing, reducing barriers to entry, and expanding the scope of material and spatial expression.
Research Projects
Beyond Furniture:A Taxonomy of Functional,Personalized Transformable Furniture Made with Digital Fabrication Technologies for Domestic Usage
Kinetic Shades
Exploring the spatial experience resulting from user interaction with building facade design through an adaptively sensing curtain wall system enabled by digital fabrication and physical computing.
Track Your Commute
An interactive widget that visualizes your daily commute by combining real-time weather and bus schedule data.
Ambient Infohub
By incorporating sensors and interactive interfaces, transforming the historic Magret Morrison Carnegie Hall into a massive information distribution & interaction center that is perceptible, interactive, and experiential.
The Waving Cloud
Prefabricated 3D printed architectural design explores breaking through the size limitations of 3D printing equipment by using a method of layered printing and structural reinforcement.
Living As You Want
A user-participatory apartment design platform built to help users customize room layouts, interior styles, and community environments, as well as assist designers in planning architectural and community designs.
Recent Experiences
The University of Texas at Dallas
Research Assistant, Aug 2025-Present
Carnegie Mellon University
Research Assistant, Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Science in Computational Design, Aug 2023 - May 2025
Southeast University
Bachelor of Architecture, Aug 2018 - Jun 2023
ETH Zurich
Joint Program, Architecture, Sep 2019 - Jun 2020