Curriculum vitae

Education

• 2025.08-2026.02, Visiting Scholar at Center for the Built Environment, UC Berkeley
• 2023-Present, Ph.D. Student in Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University
• 2021-2023, Minor in Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering, Tsinghua University, GPA: 3.85/4.00, 30 Credits
• 2019-2023, Major in Bachelor of Engineering, Civil, Hydraulic, and Marine Engineering (Civil Engineering Focus), Tsinghua University, GPA: 3.98/4.00, 191 Credits

Work Experience

• 2025.06-2025.08, Internship, MLLM Algorithm Engineer, Kuaishou Technology
• 2023-2024, Teaching Assistant for Undergraduate Course “Civil Engineering and Disaster Mitigation”
• 2023-2024, Teaching Assistant for Graduate Course “Disaster Science”
• 2020-2022, Member, Minister, and President, Student Association for Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Tsinghua University
• 2019-2021, Member and Executive Vice President, Tsinghua University Student Makerspace Association

Honors

Education

• 2025.12, Tsinghua University First-Class Comprehensive Excellence Scholarship (University-level)
• 2024.12, Tsinghua University First-Class Comprehensive Excellence Scholarship (University-level)
• 2023.08, Tsinghua University Ph.D. “Future Scholar” Scholarship
• 2023.07, Beijing Outstanding Graduate
• 2023.06, Tsinghua University Outstanding Graduate
• 2023.03, Mao Yisheng Science and Technology Award - Engineering Education Student Award (Nationwide, 9 recipients)
• 2022.12, Nominee for Tsinghua University Undergraduate Special Scholarship (Top 15 in the University)
• 2022.12, National Scholarship
• 2022.12, Tsinghua University Comprehensive Excellence Scholarship
• 2022.12, Tsinghua University Science and Technology Innovation Excellence Scholarship (Tsinghua Friends - Longhu Scholarship)
• 2021.12, Tsinghua University Comprehensive Excellence Scholarship (Tsinghua Friends - Xitai Scholarship)
• 2020.12, Tsinghua University Comprehensive Excellence Scholarship (Tsinghua Friends - Hengda Scholarship)
• 2020.12, Tsinghua University Practice Excellence Scholarship (Tsinghua Friends - Gammon First-Class Scholarship)

Research

• 2025.06, Tsinghua University’s first “Tanzhen Scholars” (15 recipients university-wide).
• 2024.06, “Galaxy Award” (Civil Engineering Diagnosis and Maintenance) Excellent Paper Silver Award (one of two student recipients)
• 2023.12, Excellent Undergraduate Graduation Design (Thesis) of Beijing Regular Higher Education Institutions
• 2023.06, Excellent Undergraduate Thesis in Comprehensive Paper Training, Tsinghua University
• 2023.05, Gold with congratulations of the jury at the 48th Geneva International Invention Exhibition (sole undergraduate in the team)

Competitions

• 2024.07, First Prize in “Beijing Xicheng · University Development Alliance” Youth Digital Innovation and Creativity Competition (2/100+)
• 2022.12, First Prize in the National College Student Intelligent Construction Digital Design Competition “YJK Cup” (Team Leader, 1/600+)
• 2022.07, Grand Prize in the Fourth “Mao Yisheng Public Welfare Bridge - Small Bridge Project” Innovation Design Competition “China Railway 14th Bureau Cup” (Team Leader, 1/99)

Skills

• Computer Skills
  • Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, SQL
  • Frontend: Vue.js
  • Backend: Django, Flask
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
  • AI: Basic familiarity with common deep learning and machine learning models (CNN, RNN, GNN, LSTM, Transformer, etc.)
• Finite Element Analysis
  • Marc, Midas, SAP2000
• Modeling and Drawing
  • AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp

Publications

• LAMDA: Large Language Model as Decision Analyst

  Hong, Y., Qin, S.Z., Wang, C., 2026. LAMDA: Large Language Model as Decision Analyst. Decision Analysis, Articles in Advance. https://doi.org/10.1287/deca.2025.0438

• StructureClaw: Traceable LLM Agents and an Executable Benchmark for Structural Engineering Workflows

  Qin, S.Z., Gu, Y., Jiang, Y., Cai, A., Zhou, C.J., Shuai, S.X., Wang, J.C., Shen, T.H., Li, Y.Q., Li, X.H., Zeng, L., Chen, Y.S., Gao, D.C., Xu, G.R., Liao, W.J., Lu, X.Z. 2026. StructureClaw: Traceable LLM Agents and an Executable Benchmark for Structural Engineering Workflows. arXiv preprint arXiv:2607.14896. https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.14896

• AutoCut: End-to-end advertisement video editing based on multimodal discretization and controllable generation

  Zhou, M., Qin, S.Z., Li, Y.Z., Chen, Q., Jiang, P., 2026. AutoCut: End-to-end advertisement video editing based on multimodal discretization and controllable generation. In: Proceedings of the IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), pp. 37777–37787. https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.28366

• Tokenization Allows Multimodal Large Language Models to Understand, Generate and Edit Architectural Floor Plans

  Qin, S.Z., Weber, R.E., Lu, X.Z., 2026. Tokenization Allows Multimodal Large Language Models to Understand, Generate and Edit Architectural Floor Plans. In: Proceedings of the IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), pp. 10430–10440. https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.11640

• Intelligent design of dimensions of reinforced concrete frame structure components using diffusion models

  Gu, Y., Qin, S.Z., Liao, W.J., Lu, X.Z., 2026. Intelligent design of dimensions of reinforced concrete frame structure components using diffusion models. Computers in Industry 175, 104428. DOI:10.1016/j.compind.2025.104428.

• Leveraging data-driven artificial intelligence in optimization design for building structures: A review

  Qin, S.Z., Fei, Y.F., Liao, W.J., Lu, X.Z., 2025. Leveraging data-driven artificial intelligence in optimization design for building structures: A review. Engineering Structures 341, 120810. DOI:10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.120810.

• Comparative analysis of intelligent retrofit design methods of RC frame structures using buckling-restrained braces

  Qin, S.Z., Liao, W.J., Tan, Z., Hu, K.G., Gao, Y., Lu, X.Z., 2025. Comparative analysis of intelligent retrofit design methods of RC frame structures using buckling-restrained braces. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering 23(8), 3353–3374. DOI:10.1007/s10518-025-02164-3.

• Graph neural network-assisted evolutionary algorithm for rapid optimization design of shear-wall structures

  Fei, Y.F., Qin, S.Z., Liao, W.J., Guan, H., Lu, X.Z., 2025. Graph neural network-assisted evolutionary algorithm for rapid optimization design of shear-wall structures. Advanced Engineering Informatics 65, 103129. DOI:10.1016/j.aei.2025.103129.

• Intelligent design for component size generation in reinforced concrete frame structures using heterogeneous graph neural networks

  Qin, S.Z., Liao, W.J., Huang, Y.L., Zhang, S.L., Gu, Y., Han, J., Lu, X.Z., 2025. Intelligent design for component size generation in reinforced concrete frame structures using heterogeneous graph neural networks. Automation in Construction 171, 105967. DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2025.105967.

• Intelligent generation and optimization method for the retrofit design of RC frame structures using buckling-restrained braces

  Tan, Z., Qin, S.Z., Hu, K.G., Liao, W.J., Gao, Y., Lu, X.Z., 2025. Intelligent generation and optimization method for the retrofit design of RC frame structures using buckling-restrained braces. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics 54(2), 530–547. DOI:10.1002/eqe.4268.

• ChatHouseDiffusion: Prompt-guided generation and editing of floor plans

  Published Chinese journal article: Qin, S.Z., Chen, S.Q., He, C.Y., Chen, Q.Y., Yang, S., Liao, W.J., Gu, Y., Lu, X.Z., 2025. ChatHouseDiffusion: Prompt-guided generation and editing of floor plans. Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology 57(12), 245–253 (in Chinese). DOI:10.11918/202505066.

  English arXiv preprint: Qin, S.Z., He, C.Y., Chen, Q.Y., Yang, S., Liao, W.J., Gu, Y., Lu, X.Z., 2024. ChatHouseDiffusion: Prompt-Guided Generation and Editing of Floor Plans. arXiv:2410.11908. DOI:10.48550/arXiv.2410.11908.

• Intelligent design and optimization system for shear wall structures based on large language models and generative artificial intelligence

  Qin, S.Z., Guan, H., Liao, W.J., Gu, Y., Zheng, Z., Xue, H.J., Lu, X.Z., 2024. Intelligent design and optimization system for shear wall structures based on large language models and generative artificial intelligence. Journal of Building Engineering 95, 109996. DOI:10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109996.

• AIstructure-Copilot: Assistant for generative AI-driven intelligent design of building structures

  Qin, S.Z., Liao, W.J., Huang, S.N., Hu, K.G., Tan, Z., Gao, Y., Lu, X.Z., 2024. AIstructure-Copilot: Assistant for generative AI-driven intelligent design of building structures. Smart Construction 1(1), 0001. DOI:10.55092/sc20240001.

• Synthetic research on construction inspection based on BIM and point cloud segmentation using deep learning

  Zhang, F., Sun, C.J., Qin, S.Z., Zhao, X.Y., 2024. Synthetic research on construction inspection based on BIM and point cloud segmentation using deep learning. Engineering Mechanics 41(2), 194–201. DOI:10.6052/j.issn.1000-4750.2022.04.0281.

• An efficient assessment method for intelligent design results of shear wall structure based on mechanical performance, material consumption, and empirical rules

  Qin, S.Z., Liao, W.J., Lin, Y.Q., Lu, X.Z., 2023. An efficient assessment method for intelligent design results of shear wall structure based on mechanical performance, material consumption, and empirical rules. Engineering Mechanics 40(12), 148–159. DOI:10.6052/j.issn.1000-4750.2023.05.0360.

• Exploring and discussion on the application of large language models in construction engineering

  Qin, S.Z., Zheng, Z., Gu, Y., Lu, X.Z., 2023. Exploring and discussion on the application of large language models in construction engineering. Industrial Construction 53(9), 162–169. DOI:10.13204/j.gyjzG23081006.

• Enlightenment to China on earthquake prevention and disaster reduction from the M7.8 earthquake in Turkey

  Lu, X.Z., Qin, S.Z., Xu, Z., 2023. Enlightenment to China on earthquake prevention and disaster reduction from the M7.8 earthquake in Turkey. City and Disaster Reduction 2023(2), 1–8. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1671-0495.2023.02.002.

• A calculation system for the adjustment of prefabricated segmental beam templates based on the "cloud + end" model

  Liu, Y., Ma, Z.L., Liu, S.L., Qin, S.Z., Zhou, F.N., Shi, Q.B., 2022. A calculation system for the adjustment of prefabricated segmental beam templates based on the "cloud + end" model. In: Proceedings of the 8th National Conference on Building Information Modeling, pp. 109–113. China Architecture & Building Press.

• A Cloud-Based System for Supporting Quick Location of Precast Concrete Formwork Using Computer Vision and BIM

  Liu, Y., Ma, Z.L., Qin, S.Z., Liu, S.L., 2022. A Cloud-Based System for Supporting Quick Location of Precast Concrete Formwork Using Computer Vision and BIM. In: Proceedings of the Creative Construction e-Conference 2022, pp. 97–104. DOI:10.3311/CCC2022-014.