About
Hi! I am Biru, a designer and engineer working at the intersection of architecture, AI, and creative technology. At MIT, I explore how computation and design can shape new ways of interacting with space, materials, and systems. My work has been recognized by the iF Design Award, A’ Design Award, and IDA, and supported by MIT innovation programs. I co-founded FOODres.AI, a 3D printer that turns food scraps into functional objects. My research has been published in Urban Climate and presented at ACADIA. I’m interested in building tools and experiences that push boundaries and make emerging technologies more accessible and expressive.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Design Computation (with merit fellowship), GPA: 4.9/5.0
Master of Science in EECS
Harvard University
Master of Architecture Ⅰ
Nanjing University, School of Architecture and Urban Planning
Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Urban Planning, GPA: 3.8/4.0
Skills
Design: UI/UX, AR/VR, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, Prototyping
Software: Figma, Blender, Unity, Rhino+Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Cinema4D, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite
Programming & ML: Python, C#, JavaScript (Three.js), HTML/CSS, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Open3D, PyTorch3D, COLMAP
Work Experience
Hosta AI: Software Engineer, 3D Computer Vision
MIT: Winter Semester Workshop Instructor, Research Assistant
Manufacturing@MIT Working Group: Frontend Developer
Arup, Shanghai: Junior Architect
Harvard FAS Chinese Art Media Lab: Design Engineer
Internships
Harvard FAS Chinese Art Media Lab: Research Assistant
Atelier Liu Yuyang Architects: Architecture Intern
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute: Urban Design Intern
Institute of Urban Planning and Design, Nanjing University: Urban Design Intern
Publications & Conferences
Cao, B., Sun, M., & Bardhan, R. (2024). Measuring shaded bike lanes for heat stress mitigation with deep learning: A case study in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Urban Climate, 57, 102126.
ACADIA (Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture) 2024 Conference
Project Presentation: Street View Scene Reconstruction via Multi-View Sketches Using Deep Learning.
Sustainable Cities and Society
Reviewer
Urban Climate
Reviewer
Honors & Awards
iF Design Award 2025 Winner
2024 International Design Awards (IDA), Honorable Mention
2024 IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge Cohort
MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program 2024 Spring Funding
Chancellor’s Innovation Fund 2023
2024 Independent Activities Period (IAP) Mini-Grant
MIT School of Architecture and Planning Merit Fellowship
Xu Xin International Exchange Scholarship
Activities
Harvard XR 2023 Extended Intelligence Conference, Planning Team Member
China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation, Volunteer
Exhibitions
Special Exhibition of Yongning Temple in Luoyang, Northern Wei Dynasty, Luoyang Museum
"Peony Pavillion: An Object Play" Immersive Theatre, Harvard University
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