Yangang Xing

Yangang Xing is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University. He focuses on sustainable architectural science, integrating nature-based solutions, intelligent building technologies, and systemic modeling of post-carbon built environments. His work bridges building physics, smart cities, biophilia, and heritage conservation.

• Specializes in sustainable built environment and occupant wellbeing
• Develops AI-driven digital twin systems for circular energy renovation
• Active in EPSRC-funded projects on urban sustainability
• Chair of CIBSE Intelligent Building Group

His research emphasizes creating holistic solutions to address societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent projects include the Innovate UK KTP partnership with Allsee Technologies, developing the Vieunite system for immersive digital nature experiences, and collaborations with Historic England on low-carbon materials.

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHA)
• Member of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE)

Dr. Xing supervises postgraduate research in areas including net-zero buildings, health-promoting urban design, and digital sustainability tools. His industrial experience complements academic research in economically viable carbon-neutral urban planning.