Dr. Xiaodi Dong | Ecoplanning Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiaodi Dong, Shenyang Jianzhu University, China

Xiaodi Dong is a senior engineer and doctoral candidate in Urban and Rural Planning at Shenyang Jianzhu University. She holds a Master’s degree in Architectural Design from Inner Mongolia University of Technology and has extensive experience in both academia and professional practice. Dong has served as a lecturer at the Shenyang Institute of Urban Construction, teaching a wide range of architectural and urban design courses, and previously led numerous planning and architectural projects at the Harbin Institute of Technology Architecture Design Research Shenyang Branch. Recognized for her contributions, she has received multiple teaching and design awards, including the First Prize in Architectural Design at the Liaoning Provincial Civil Engineering Science and Technology Awards and the Silver Award at the 16th Busan International Environmental Art Festival. Her recent work includes the development of a visual public participation system for urban planning and mentoring award-winning student teams in innovation competitions.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Xiaodi Dong, currently pursuing a Doctorate in Urban and Rural Planning at Shenyang Jianzhu University, is a senior engineer and academic with a strong foundation in architectural design, urban planning, and educational leadership. With a career spanning research, teaching, and practice, Dong presents a well-rounded profile for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

2019.09 – 2025.06
Doctor of Engineering (D.E.), Urban and Rural Planning
Shenyang Jianzhu University
2011.09 – 2014.02
Master of Engineering (M.E.), Architectural Design
Inner Mongolia University of Technology

💼 Work Experience

2022.12 – Present
Senior Engineer (Architecture)
Liaoning Province Labor Resources and Social Security Department
2016.09 – 2022.11
Engineer (Architectural Design)
Liaoning Province Labor Resources and Social Security Department
2017.08 – 2019.08
Lecturer
Shenyang Institute of Urban Construction
Courses taught:
- Practical: Architectural Design 2, 4, 5, Urban Design, Graduation Design, Thematic Architectural Design
- Theory: Environmental Psychology, China Classical Gardens, Architectural Expression Techniques
- Lab Development: Model and digital tech workshops
2014.04 – 2017.08
Project Leader
Harbin Institute of Technology Architecture Design Research – Shenyang Branch
Projects led:
- Urban planning: China-DPRK trade zones, Phoenix Hot Springs, Porter City, etc.
- Architecture: Libraries, cultural centers, schools, villas, and urban parks

🏆 Achievements

2024.04
Developed Visual Public Participation Aided Decision-Making System V1.0 for urban construction
2024.03
Instructor of:
- 🥈 Second Prize, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition (Liaoning Province, 2023)
- 🎖️ Excellence Award, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition (2023)
- 🥉 Third Prize, Aging Architectural Design Competition (NE China, 2023)
2021.12
🥇 First Prize, 4th Liaoning Provincial Civil Engineering Science and Technology Award (Architectural Design)

🌟 Awards & Honors

2022.10
🏅 First-Class Scholarship, Academic Year 2021–2022
🏅 Second-Class Scholarship, Academic Year 2019–2020
2018.12
👩‍🏫 Excellent Teacher, Shenyang City Institute of Architecture
2018.10
🥈 Silver Award, BIEAF2018, 16th Busan International Environmental Art Festival (“Lions Joint Exhibition”)
2016.12
🏗️ Second Prize, 2016 Architectural Creation Scheme (Implementation Group)