Ms.
Chunlan Wang is an interdisciplinary researcher with a unique background that
bridges architecture, design computation, and digital media. Currently pursuing
a MS in design computation at Georgia Institute of Technology, her research
focuses on how digital platforms can foster empathy, cultural exchange, and
collaboration in an increasingly interconnected world.
Ms.
Wang’s academic journey began in architecture, where she explored the interplay
between cultural identity and urban environments in mountainous regions of
China. Her passion for contextually informed design led her to pursue a Master
of architecture degree at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University
College London, where she specialized in urban design and digital
methodologies. Projects like HYPE ARCTIC and HYPER-BOREA, which
integrated gamification into collaborative design processes, earned her
distinction and broadened her understanding of how technology can reshape human
interactions.
Her
professional experiences as a junior architect and design instructor in
Shanghai further refined her expertise in advanced digital tools like
Grasshopper, Rhino, and Blender This experience deepened her commitment to
leveraging technology for inclusive and adaptive human connections.
At
Georgia Tech, Ms. Wang has expanded her research through projects on shape
grammar, AI-assisted design, and health-monitoring robots. Her contributions,
including papers published at HCII 2024 and CAADRIA 2025, demonstrate her
dedication to advancing digital media as a medium for cross-cultural dialogue
and creative collaboration.
Grounded
in her multicultural upbringing across China, the UK, and the US, Ms. Wang is
passionate about shaping a future where digital media transcends boundaries,
enabling meaningful global dialogue and storytelling. Through her
interdisciplinary approach, she strives to create a more empathetic, culturally
rich, and human-centered digital world.