Hangchuan Wei

Research

Subject

MIBE: Microbiome Informatics of Built Environment 

First and second supervisors 

• Prof Marjan Colletti
• Dr Sean Nair

Abstract

Microbiology of built environment (MoBE) plays an important role in the heath and wellbeing of occupants as people spend most of their time indoors. Despite significant research and engineering efforts in the fields of Microbiology and the Built Environment, the intricate interplay remains largely unrevealed. 

Addressing this gap, the Microbiome Informatics of Built Environment (MIBE) initiative aims to unravel the complex relationships between Building Information Modelling (BIM), Microbiome Informatics, and occupants. This initiative seeks to comprehensively understand the structure, interactions and behaviour within MoBE and how they affect occupant health and well-being. MIBE's ambitious goal is to develop hierarchical methodologies and tools that empower scientists, engineers, designers, and occupants. Through these innovations, MIBE endeavours to facilitate a deeper understanding of MoBE, enabling stakeholders to learn from, respond to, and ultimately modify. 

Biography

Hangchuan Wei completed his undergraduate studies in Architecture at Zhejiang University and Master’s Degree in Architectural Design from at Bartlett. His works are principally centred on the confluence of architectural design, bio-design, and computational methodologies. 

Currently, Hangchuan is engaged in research related to microbiome and built environment, as part of the EPSRC project titled "Developing Probiotic Interventions to Reduce the Emergence and Persistence of Pathogens in Built Environments." His research within this project is focused on investigating the mechanisms and conditions of microbial growth and distribution in Built Environment, with the aim of integrating these insights into architectural design through the use of AI and computational techniques. 

Funding

• EPSRC DTP

Image: Gaussian Splatting Reality (2022-2023) – Hangchuan Wei