Date of Birth: 04.02.1999
Nationality: Chinese
Hobbies: Fitness / Photography / Painting / Guitar
Tel: +86 177 9825 8389
Email: zhuo.zhang@arch.ethz.ch
Professional Interests: Automation in Construction, Computational Geometry, and beyond.
Education Background
MAS ETH Architecture and Digital Fabrication,
Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA), ETH Zurich
Master's Thesis: Automated Finishing Strategies for Impact Printing Structures
Automation in Construction, Computational Geometry, Python, ROS, C++, Motion Planning
2022-2023
Bachelor of Architecture, School of Urban Design, Wuhan University
China's 985 project, GPA: 3.53/4.0 (Average 90+/100 in Core Design Courses)
2017-2022
Bachelor of Arts (Honor) in Architecture Studies,
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee
Computational Design, Java-Processing, Unity, AR, CG (ShaderLab)
2017-2022
Career Experiences
Development Engineer, Gravis Robotics, Zurich
C++ libigl Mesh Algorithm, Linux
04.2024-present
Scientific Assistant, Block Research Group, ETH, Zurich
COMPAS_VIEWER: Standalone CAD Viewer based on COMPAS Framework
10.2023-03.2024
Unreal Engine VR Designer (Intern), Z-1 Technology, Shanghai
Immersive Exhibition, VR with Unreal Engine, Game Development
08.2022-09.2022
Junior Algorithm Designer (Intern), Xkool Technology, Shanghai
Intelligent Design System for Data Centers with Schneider Electric
C# Rule-based Generative Design
08.2021-10.2021
Architecture Intern, Zaha Hadid Architects, Beijing
Urban Complex Design, High Quality City Rendering
01.2021-02.2021
Assistant Architect (Intern), Archi-Union Architects, Shanghai
Urban Design, Architecture Design, Robotic Fabrication
06.2020-09.2020
Workshop Experiences
Performative Ai, Digital FUTURES 2022 Workshop, Online, China
Ai, StyleGAN, DiscoDiffusion
06.2022
Spatial Glulam Structures: Design Potentials of In-Situ Robotic Timber Construction,
Digital FUTURES 2021 Workshop, Shanghai, China
Robotic Control, In-Situ Fabrication
06.2021
Wuhan University & Dundee University Co-workshop, Dundee, UK
08.2019
Surveying and Mapping of Ancient Buildings, Online, China
07.2020
Watercolor Painting Workshop, Guizhou, China
06.2019
Urban Cognition Field Trip, Zhejiang, China
09.2018
Leadership Experiences
Staff, Information Department, Association of Chinese Students and Scholars in Zurich
2022-present
Volunteer, Youth Co:Lab, United Nations Development Programme
02.2022
Volunteer Guider, Wan-Lin Museum
2020-2021
Vice President of Dragon Boat Association, Wuhan University
2019-2020
Leader, Undergraduate Training Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Wuhan University
Topic: A Parametric Form Finding Study with Topological Theory
2019-2020
Member of the Publicity Department, WHU Young MEDIA, Wuhan University
2017
Awards & Recognitions
Merit Student Award (2021) and Excellent Student Awards (2018/2019/2020), Wuhan University
2018,2019,2020,2021
Entrepreneur LEI Jun Alumni Scholarship (2021), 1st (Top 1% in 2021) Class Scholarship, Wuhan University
2021
2nd (Top 5% in 2019 & 2018) Class Scholarships and 3rd (Top 25% in 2020) Class Scholarship, Wuhan University
2018,2019,2020
2nd Award (Urban Complex and City), The 16th Asian Design Award
2021
3rd Award, GUYU Sustainable Architecture Design Competition
2021
Honourable Mention (Megachain, ZHANG Zhuo), 12th YUANYE Awards for Students
2021
Honourable Mention (Probing Tower, YAN Zhengqian & ZHANG Zhuo), 12th YUANYE Awards for Students
2021
Master Solution Award & Master Maniella Award & Master Form Design Award & ONE-PERCENT Award,
WASA World Architectural Student Award
2021
Utility Model Patent (ZL 2016 2 0820656.2)
An Urban Eco-environmental Protection Device and Automatic Water Sprinkler for Temperature and Humidity
2017
Multiple Sports Awards
2nd International Award with Multiple National and Provincial Awards in Dragon Boat Tournaments
2017-2020
Top Design, Urban Design Studio of WHU
2020
1st Award, Engineering Drawing Competition, Wuhan University
2018
2nd Award, Furniture Design Competition, School of Urban Design, Wuhan University
2018
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin Grade 2A), Native
English, ITELS Band 7 (6.5 in Speaking)
German, Beginner
Professional Skills
Computation | Scenario | Level | Since |
---|---|---|---|
C# | Grasshopper, Unity | ●●●●● | 2018 |
Python | Grasshopper | ●●●●● | 2022 |
Java | Processing | ●●●●○ | 2019 |
HTML/CSS | Web Dev | ●●●●○ | 2022 |
JavaScript | three.js | ●●●○○ | 2023 |
Data Processing | CV/Open3D | ●●●○○ | 2022 |
C++ | Arduino, libigl | ●●○○○ | 2022 |
Python | DiscoDiffusion-CoLab | ●●○○○ | 2022 |
CG (ShaderLab) | Unity | ●○○○○ | 2022 |
Fabrication | Scenario | Level | Since |
---|---|---|---|
Laser Cutting | CNC | ●●●●○ | 2017 |
3D Printing | 3D Printer/PrusaSlicer | ●●●●○ | 2019 |
Carpentry series | Carpentry tools | ●●●○○ | 2017 |
Robotic Control | UR/KUKA/ABB | ●●●○○ | 2021 |
Robotic Motion Planning | 6 DoF Robots | ●●●○○ | 2021 |
Material Explorations | Any | ●○○○○ | 2020 |
Design | Scenario | Level | Since |
---|---|---|---|
2D Graphics | Adobe Suits/Hands | ●●●●● | 2011 |
CAD | AutoCAD | ●●●●● | 2017 |
Modeling | Rhino/Blender/MAYA/3DsMax | ●●●●● | 2017 |
Animation | Grasshopper | ●●●●● | 2017 |
Photography | Sony A7M2 | ●●●●○ | 2017 |
Interactive | Touch Designer | ●●●○○ | 2021 |
Rendering | Vray/Enscape/Lumion | ●●●○○ | 2021 |
Gaming | Unity/Unreal Engine | ●●●○○ | 2022 |
BIM | Revit | ●○○○○ | 2019 |
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