Education

• B.S. in Architecture, Northeastern University, 2021
• M.Arch., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2023
• M.S. in Digital Media, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2025
• Ph.D. in Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, in progress (started Aug. 2025)

Keywords

Architecture and Computation, Computational Design, Digital Media, Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Heritage

Biography

Yizhou Lin is a Ph.D. student in the Architecture program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His academic background combines architecture, digital media, and human-computer interaction, with an interdisciplinary interest in how emerging technologies can support and transform design practices, learning environments, and interactions with the built environment.

His research explores the intersection of architecture, computation, and human-centered design. He is interested in developing interactive systems and computational approaches that support architectural design, education, and digital heritage. More broadly, his work examines how designers and users engage with emerging technologies, and how these tools can become more accessible, meaningful, and integrated into architectural practice.

Statement of Teaching Interest

My teaching interests are shaped by my interdisciplinary background in architecture, digital media, and human-computer interaction. I am interested in teaching courses that explore the relationship between design, computation, and emerging technologies. With experience in architectural design, digital modeling, interactive systems, UI/UX design, and user-centered research methods, I aim to help students understand how computational tools can support creative design processes and enhance their ability to critically engage with new technologies.

Through my teaching experiences, I have supported students in computational design and data-driven architectural design studios, helping them explore digital workflows, parametric methods, and the integration of computational approaches into design practice. Moving forward, I am interested in teaching courses related to computational design, digital media, human-computer interaction, and digital technologies in architecture. I hope to encourage students to develop both technical skills and critical perspectives on how these tools can shape the future of architectural practice.

Statement of Research Interest

My research lies at the intersection of architecture, digital media, and human-computer interaction, exploring how emerging technologies can support design practices and interactions with the built environment. My work focuses on developing computational and interactive approaches that bridge technology and architectural practice. I am interested in computational design, digital heritage, interactive technologies, and integrate emerging technologies into architectural practice.