Education:

• 2014-2019: Hebei University of Engineering, School of Architecture and Art, China. Architecture BA
• 2019-2022: Hebei University of Engineering, School of Architecture and Art, China. Architecture MA (master’s thesis: Research on the Heritage Investigation and Conservation of Fukouxing Ancient Road from the Perspective of Cultural Routes)
• April 2024-: PhD. Student at Shimoda Laboratory, Heritage Studies Degree Program, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

Research Theme: Architectural history; Chinese architectural history; Taihang Baxing(太行八陘); Linear cultural heritage; Cultural Routes; Heritage conservation

Research Topic: Taihang Baxing, an important natural road in the Taihang Mountains, played an important role in military wars, cultural exchanges, commerce and trade in ancient China. Try to research the Taihang Baxing from the perspective of linear cultural heritage, identify the current status of the heritage composition, and identify and register the tangible and intangible heritage along the road. Propose a strategy of heritage conservation and planning and development adapted to the region's development.

Research Achievements:

(Journal Papers)

• Xiaodong, W., Weiyu, C., & Mengjie, Y. (2021). Study on the Protection of Settlements and Tangible Cultural Heritage along the Fukouxing from the Perspective of Cultural Route. Journal of Landscape Research, 13(6), 19-22.
• Xiaodong, W., Weiyu, C., & Shuangxi, S. (2021). Research on the Historical Evolution and Spatial Composition of Fukouxing Cultural Route. Journal of Landscape Research, 13(6).
• Xiaodong, W., Weiyu, C., Yuhao, W., & Yujie Z. (2023). The Heritage Value and Conservation of Fukouxing Ancient Road from the Perspective of Cultural Routes. Shanxi Architecture(03), 40- 43

(Monographs)

• Carbon Peak Carbon Neutral Energy System Solutions - Beijing: China Electric Power Press, 2023.3 ISBN: 978-7-5198-7650-0. (co-author of chapter 7 and chapter 11 )

Work Experience:

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2022: Project manager at Hebei University of Engineering, School of Architecture and Art.
• Jul 2022 – Jun 2023: Architectural Designer at China Energy Engineering Group Hunan Electric Power Design Institute CO.,LTD.