Hongrui Chen

Hongrui Chen serves as a Research Fellow at the Chair of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Design and Building at the Technical University of Munich, advancing sustainable building practices and urban planning through cutting-edge research. He holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's in Construction Management from Nanjing Tech University.

His educational background includes:

• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2019-2022)
• B.Sc. in Construction Management, Nanjing Tech University (2014-2018)

Chen's research centers on sustainable construction methodologies, energy efficiency optimization, and AI integration in building processes. He specializes in machine learning applications for construction scheduling and natural language processing for performance factor analysis, driving innovation in lean construction and circular economy frameworks within the building sector.

His publication record reveals a clear trajectory toward digital transformation in construction, with AI-driven approaches enhancing resource efficiency and project planning. This work directly supports climate-resilient urban development through data-informed building practices.

As a teaching assistant at TUM, Chen actively contributes to courses including Sustainable Architecture, Urban and Landscape Planning; Sustainable Building Design in Urban Contexts; and System Effects in Sustainable Civil Engineering Planning, mentoring students in sustainable design principles.

Chen operates within the Chair's dynamic research ecosystem, collaborating on high-impact projects like Building Climate–Municipal, CircularGreenSimCity, and Urban Green Infrastructure, which develop integrated solutions for resource-efficient cities and climate-adaptive building systems.