Dr. Jeffrey Huang

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Huang is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he is the Director of the Media x Design Laboratory. He holds DiplArch from ETH Zurich and Doctoral Degrees from Harvard University, having previously served as an Assistant Professor at Harvard. His research focuses on the convergence of physical and digital architecture, exploring new paradigms in artificial design, experience design theories, and computational urbanism, particularly in the context of digital twins in sustainable smart cities. Huang co-founded Convergeo, an award-winning strategic experience design firm. He has also been instrumental in establishing a new school of architecture in Singapore and held various visiting appointments at prestigious institutions, including Stanford University and the University of Sheffield. His recent work has won several accolades, including the 2023 ACSA Article Award for his paper on GANs and architecture. Huang teaches courses that critically engage with the effects of digitalization and artificial intelligence on design practices and architectural typologies, emphasizing hands-on, studio-based methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2006-01-01 — Present

Media x Design Laboratory • Lausanne, Switzerland

Head of the Media x Design Laboratory focusing on the intersection of architecture and design.

Full Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Full Professor at EPFL, specializing in architecture and design.

Assistant Professor

1998-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA, USA

Assistant Professor at Harvard University in the department of architecture.

Awards

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ACSA Article Award

2023-01-01
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Gerald McCue Medal

Courses

CS-489 - Experience Design AR-301(k) - Studio AR-302(k) - Studio AR-401(k) - Studio AR-402(k) - Studio AR-480 - Experience Design

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.