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Dr. Zhao Tianjiao | Design Education | Best Researcher Award

Zhao Tianjiao is an Associate Professor in the Visual Art Department at Tianjin University and a Master’s Degree Supervisor in Industrial Design. He holds a Ph.D. in Design from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has extensive experience in research on user experience, design thinking, and deep learning applications in design. His work focuses on emotion-embedded design, creative idea generation, and intelligent design tools. He has published numerous SCI/SSCI-indexed research papers and has led several national research projects in China. 🎨📚🔬

Profile

Education 🎓

Zhao Tianjiao completed his Bachelor’s (2009) and Master’s (2011) degrees in Mechatronics Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology. He pursued his Ph.D. in Design (2015) from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He was also a Visiting Scholar (2013-2014) at National Taiwan University, where he explored interdisciplinary research in design and planning. His education provided a strong foundation in integrating engineering, design, and user experience methodologies. 🎓📖💡

Experience 👨‍🏫

Zhao Tianjiao began his academic career as a Lecturer (2016-2020) in the Visual Art Department at Tianjin University. He was later promoted to Associate Professor (2021-present) and has been a Master’s Degree Supervisor (2017-present) in Industrial Design. His teaching focuses on User Experience Design, Design Thinking, and Animation Derivative Design. Over the years, he has contributed to curriculum innovation and research-driven education. 🎭👨‍🏫📐

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Zhao Tianjiao has been recognized for his academic excellence and teaching contributions. He received the Tianjin University Elite Scholar Program Award, was selected for the Tianjin 131 Talent Project, and won Second Prize in the Tianjin University Youth Teacher Lecture Competition. Additionally, he was honored with the Excellent Guide Teacher Award at the National College Digital Art and Design Awards. 🏅🎨🎖️

Research Interests 🔬

His research explores emotion-driven design, deep learning applications in creative design, and user experience optimization. He investigates how AI can enhance design processes and has led multiple National Natural Science Foundation of China projects on design big data, creative education, and intelligent product development. His work bridges the gap between human emotions and AI-driven design methodologies. 🤖🎨

Publications 

1. Zhao T.J.,Jia J.Y., Zhu T.F.,Yang J.Y.(2023 Accept).Research on emotion-embedded design fow based on deeplearningtechnology. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. (SCI/SSCI)

2. Zhao T.J.,Zhang X.Y.,Zhang H.C.,Meng Y.F.(2023 Accept), A study on users’ attention distribution to product featuresunderdifferent emotions.Behaviour & Information Technology.(SCI/SSCI)

3. Zhao T.J.,Yang J.Y.,Zhang H.C.,Kin Wai Michael Siu (2019).Creative idea generation method based on deeplearning,International Journal of Technology and Design Education,2021,31, 421-440. (SCI/SSCI)

4. Zhao, T.J., & Siu, K. W. M. (2015). The needs of quality urban rail transit life in an Asian metropolitan city. Applied ResearchinQuality of Life, 10(4):647~665.(SSCI)

5. Zhao, T.J., & Siu, K. W. M. (2014). The Boundaries of Public Space: A Case Study of Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway.
International Journal of Design, 8(2), 43-60. (SCI/SSCI )

6. Zhao T.J., Zhang H.C., Yang J.Y. (2018). Research on theDesign Form Exploring Method from Daily Life: ExplorationandPractice on the Teaching of Form Design Course. ZHUANGSHI, 306(10), 104-107. (CSSCI)

7. Zhao T.J.,Chen M.J.,Liu W.F.(2022).Research on Image Retrieval Optimization Based on Eye Movement Experiment
Data,Journal of Education and Training Studies, 10(4).

8. Zhao T.J., Zhang H.C.,Pan L.(2021).The Teaching Reform of User Experience Design under the NewEngineeringBackground——”Multy Integration”Curriculum Model Practice,Creation and Design,2021(5):7.

9. Yang J.Y.,Zhao, T.J., Zhang H.C.(2020).Visual strategy boosts service design.Tsinghua Publishing.

10. Zhao, T.J., Zhu, T.F.(2019). Exploration of product design emotion based on three-level theory of emotional design, Advancesin Intelligent Systems and Computing, v 1018, p 169-175. (EI Conference)

11. Zhao T.J., Siu K W M, Sun H.(2017). Discovering subway design opportunities using social network data: Theimage-need-design opportunity model. International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media. Springer, Cham, 2017, 451-466. (EI Conference)

12. Zhao, T.J., and Kin Wai Michael Siu (2017). The Production of URT Public Space: People, Occupation, and PracticeintheHong Kong Mass Transit Railway. The International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design .11(3): 35-48.

13. Zhao T. J, Gao K, Li X, et al(2017). Deep Learning based Design Image Management: Proceedings of the International
Conference on Environmental Science and Sustainable Energy,Ed.by ZhaoYang Dong[M]// ESSE 2017. 453-461.

14. Zhao, T.J., & Siu, K. W. M. (2014). Freedom and Control: A state of balance in public space. Facilities, 32(11/12), 606-623.

15. Zhao T. J., Siu K. W. M.(2012). The role of subway in the urban life: Case study in Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway. Humanities and Social Sciences Review, 2012.

Zhao Tianjiao | Design Education | Best Researcher Award

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