Yongming Huang is a Ph.D. student at the Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University, specializing in the Landscape Course (Landscape Architecture). He is also one of the founders of Nature AI Lab, where he serves as both a Researcher and the Head of Coordination. His research focuses on the interdisciplinary application of big data and machine learning technologies in urban vitality analysis—particularly addressing environmental justice and macro-/micro-scale urban vibrancy through quantitative studies employing various advanced methods.
He holds a Master of Architecture and Environmental Design (Urban and Architecture) from Kyoto University of the Arts, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design (Architecture) from the College of Communication and Art Design at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST). His recent work was accepted for presentation at the abstract sessions of ACSP, EDRA 2024, and IFLA 2024.
Yongming’s research interests include human–environment interaction and well-being, urban vitality, and environmental justice.
Research Theme
- Space quality and vitality
The interdisciplinary application of big data and machine learning technologies to analyze the association between built environment and street vitality. - Spatial morphology and human activity patterns
The study of spatial morphology and human activity patterns reveals how various architectural and urban forms influence interactions and behaviors with space. - Human-nature Interaction and Wellbeing
Exploring the dynamic relationships between humans and urban natural environments to enhance mental and physical health.Exploring the dynamic relationships between humans and urban natural environments to enhance mental and physical health.
Peer – Review Paper
- SCI: Wang, Zhanzhu., Shen, Maoting., Huang, Yongming*. Exploring the Impact of Facade Color Elements on Visual Comfort in Old Residential Buildings in Shanghai: Insights from Eye-Tracking Technology. Buildings | https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14061758.
- SCI: Wang, Zhanzhu., Shen, Maoting., Huang, Yongming*. Combining Eye-Tracking Technology and Subjective Evaluation to Determine Building Facade Color Combinations and Visual Quality. Applied Sciences | https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188227.
- SCI: Cai, Yuxuan+., Huang, Yongming+., Chen, Anzhi., Yang, Zhuohao., Chen, Mingze,. Wen, Yuhan., Yang, Qiuyi., Li, Xiaowei*. Subjective Perception or the Physical Environment: Which Matters More for Public Area Visitation Thresholds Across Different COVID-19 Pandemic Stages? Urban Forestry & Urban Greening | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128835
Conference
- Chen, Mingze., Huang, Yongming., Zheng, Yuqiao., Du, Jiani., Park, Keunhyun. Defining Urban Vitality Using Text-based, Image-based, and GPS Data | 2024 ACSP (Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning) Individual Paper Presentation (Accepted)
- Chen, Mingze., Huang, Yongming., Zheng, Yuqiao., Du, Jiani. Evaluating Urban Vitality with Big Data: Insights from Social Media and GPS Data across 10 Global Cities | 2024 EDRA (Environmental Design Research Association) Conference Abstract (Accepted)
- Chen, Mingze., Huang, Yongming*., Zheng, Yuqiao., Du, Jiani. Evaluating Urban Vitality with Big Data across 10 Global Cities | 2024 IFLA (International Federation of Landscape Architects) Conference Abstract (Accepted)