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Canhui Chen is a Lecturer in Architectural Design at the School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology, and one of the founding members of its architecture programme established in 2017. He previously served as a studio leader at the University of Melbourne and as a research associate and lecturer at RMIT University, where he led the digital fabrication stream in the Spatial Information Architecture Laboratory (SIAL) and the Master of Design Innovation and Technology (MDIT) programme.
His research lies at the intersection of digital design, sustainability, and the circular economy, with a focus on computational design, digital and bio-fabrication, material efficiency, and innovative construction. He explores the use of biomaterials such as mycelium and the upcycling of timber and industrial by-products to develop sustainable architectural solutions. As Theme Leader for Innovative Building Processes at Swinburne’s Smart Cities Research Institute, he leads projects that bridge advanced design with local material economies.
Chen’s recent publications reflect a strong trend in sustainable material innovation, structural optimization using waste timber, and bio-digital fabrication. His work integrates computational tools with ecological principles to minimize embodied carbon and promote circularity in construction. He has led interdisciplinary projects involving biologists, engineers, and designers, resulting in award-winning prototypes and exhibitions.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Multiple Good Design Awards (Gold Winner in Design Research and Engineering Design)
- Australian Timber Design Awards (National Winner)
- Victorian Premier’s Design Awards (Finalist)
- New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant for sustainable urban renewal collaboration with India
- Innovation and Impact Award from Swinburne’s School of Design and Architecture
Chen has secured several research grants, including projects on out-of-grade timber utilization (Forest and Wood Products Australia), mycelium-based upcycling (Seed and Sprout Co), and IoT-integrated digital fabrication with Arup. He has supervised and collaborated on numerous student and interdisciplinary projects, often resulting in physical prototypes and public exhibitions. He has organized international workshops such as the IaaC Global Summer School and served as a scientific reviewer for FABRICATE and Smartgeometry conferences. His work is widely disseminated through creative outputs, exhibitions, and collaborations with industry and academic institutions globally.
He is actively involved in the Innovative Planet Research Institute and contributes to Swinburne’s flagship areas in Digital Capability, Manufacturing Futures, and Sustainable Planet. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 9, 11, and 12.
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