Assoc. Prof. Dr, Chang’an University, China
Xuan Ma is an Associate Professor at Chang’an University, China. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture Design from The University of Kitakyushu, Japan. His research focuses on urban climate, sustainable building design, and green building design.
Profile
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Education 🎓
Xuan Ma holds a Ph.D. in Architecture Design from The University of Kitakyushu, Japan (2016-2019), a Master’s Degree in Architecture Design from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2014-2016), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Design from Chang’an University, China (2009-2014).
Experience 🧪
Xuan Ma has worked as an Associate Professor at Chang’an University, China (2022-present), Assistant Professor at Chang’an University, China (2019-2022), Intern Architect at NKS Architectural Design Office, Japan (2016-2017), Intern Architect at China Architecture Design & Research Group, China (2014-2015), and Intern Architect at Tsinghua University Architectural Design Institute, China (2013-2014).
Awards & Honors 🏆
Xuan Ma has received several awards, including the Outstanding Reviewer Award from MDPI Company (2024), NCDA Future Designer Competition First Prize Best Mentor Award (China Region) (2024), and Excellent Mentor Award for University Students in the Cross-Strait Huacan Cup Competition (2023).
Research Focus 🔍
Xuan Ma’s research focuses on urban climate, sustainable building design, and green building design. He explores the relationships between urban design, climate, and human comfort, aiming to create more sustainable and livable cities.
Publications📚
1. Study on outdoor thermal comfort of the commercial pedestrian block in hot-summer and cold-winter region of southern China 🌡️
2. The study on outdoor pedestrian thermal comfort in blocks: A case study of the Dao He Old Block in hot-summer and cold-winter area of southern China 🌴
3. The outdoor pedestrian thermal comfort and behavior in a traditional residential settlement–A case study of the cave dwellings in cold winter of China ❄️
4. The effect of various urban design parameter in alleviating urban heat island and improving thermal health—A case study in a built pedestrianized block of China 🌆
5. The Deviation Between the Field Measurement and ENVIMet Outputs in Winter-A Cases Study in a Traditional Dwelling Settlement of Northern China 📊
6. The evaluation of outdoor thermal sensation and outdoor energy efficiency of a commercial pedestrianized zone 🌞
7. A study of the pedestrian block: Urban design effects on humans’ thermal comfort in hot-summer and warm-winter region of southern China 🌴
8. Performance of different urban design parameters in improving outdoor thermal comfort and health in a pedestrianized zone 🏙️
9. Tourists’ Thermal Experience and Health in a Commercial Pedestrianized Block: A case study in a hot and humid region of southern China 🌴
10. Improving indoor thermal environment in a traditional building of Danihe Village, China with additional solar house 🏠
11. Spatial Identification, Prevention and Control of Epidemics in High-Rise Residential Areas Based on Wind Environments 💨
12. The effect of landscape configuration on outdoor thermal environment: A case of urban plaza in Xi’an, China 🌳
13. Improvement strategies for microclimate and thermal comfort for urban squares: a case of a cold climate area in China ❄️
14. Effect of urban underlying surface on PM2.5 vertical distribution based on UAV in Xi’an, China 🚁
15. Microclimate-Adaptive Morphological Parametric Design of Streets and Alleys in Traditional Villages 🏙️
Conclusion 🏆
Xuan Ma’s impressive academic and research experience, research output, interdisciplinary research approach, and leadership and service skills make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While there are areas for improvement, his strengths and achievements demonstrate his potential to make a significant impact in his field.