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Jun Zou is an Associate Professor in the LSU School of Interior Design, specializing in culturally inherited ecological philosophies and their relationship with environmental psychology and lighting design. She joined LSU in 2006 and has extensive teaching experience in courses like Color and Illumination, Digital Drawings, and Interior Design Studio sequences. Her interdisciplinary research bridges Eastern and Western design traditions, focusing on sustainable design, digital technologies, and pedagogy.
Education:
- BS in Architecture, Hunan University, China
- MArch (Architectural Design Theory), Hunan University
- MArch (Digital Media), Carleton University
- DDes (Cultural Preservation), Louisiana State University
Research Interests: Zou investigates how cultural, social, and technological factors influence design thinking and education. Key topics include vernacular dwellings' sustainability, digital visualization tools, and the role of light in architectural design. Her work emphasizes the interplay between traditional practices and modern environmental psychology.
Awards & Grants:
- Nuckolls Fund Grant for Lighting Education (2024)
- Ruth Z. McCoy Professorship (Interior Design)
- State ATLAS Grant (co-PI)
- Service-Learning Faculty Scholars Award
Grants & Advising: Zou has secured multiple research grants and led collaborative projects. Her pedagogical approach integrates interdisciplinary research and leadership training. She has presented globally, with recent invitations to lecture in China.
Labs & Initiatives: Engaged in the Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio and LSU's Digital Media Arts & Engineering programs, focusing on sustainable and culturally responsive design solutions.
