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Dr Zhenan Feng PhD, MSc, BEng
Lecturer in Digitial Built Environment
Doctoral Co-Supervisor School of Built EnvironmentZhenan is a lecturer in Digital Built Environment in the School of Built Environment at Massey University. Zhenan has teaching and research experience on digital technologies for built environment, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, serious games, building information modelling, 3D scanning, and photogrammetry.
Zhenan has obtained a doctorate in Civil Engineering, investigating customizable VR SGs for earthquake emergency training.
Zhenan's research interests lie in:
- Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality;
- Serious Games and Gamification;
- Building Information Modelling;
- Digital Construction;
- Simulation;
- Evacuation.
Zhenan has obtained his Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Auckland (New Zealand) in 2020, Master of Science degree in International Construction Management from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) in 2015, and Bachelor of Engineering degree in Water Supply and Drainage Engineering from Hunan University (China) in 2011.
Before his academic career, he worked in China as a designer for an architectural consultant from 2015 to 2016 and in Singapore as a site engineer for a contractor from 2011 to 2014, taking care of the plumbing, sanitary, and water-based firefighting systems of buildings.
Zhenan is a lecturer in Digital Built Environment in the School of Built Environment at Massey University. Zhenan has teaching and research experience on digital technologies for built environment, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, serious games, building information modelling, 3D scanning, and photogrammetry.
Zhenan has obtained a doctorate in Civil Engineering, investigating customizable VR SGs for earthquake emergency training.
Zhenan's research interests lie in:
- Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality;
- Serious Games and Gamification;
- Building Information Modelling;
- Digital Construction;
- Simulation;
- Evacuation.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: +6492136194
Location: 3.39, Quadrangle Building A
Campus: East Precinct, Gate 1, Albany Highway, Auckland, 0632
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy - University of Auckland (2020)
- Master of Science - Nanyang Technological University (2015)
- Bachelor of Engineering - Hunan University (2011)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Co-Supervisor, Massey University
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality
Serious Games and Gamification
Building Informatics and Building Information Modelling
Digital Construction
Simulation
Evacuation
Thematics
21st Century Citizenship, Design – for Commerce, Community and Culture
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Built Environment And Design (120000):
Civil Engineering (090500):
Construction Engineering (090502):
Engineering (090000):
Information And Computing Sciences (080000):
Interdisciplinary Engineering (091500)
Research Projects
Summary of Research Projects
| Position | Current | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Project Leader | 1 | 1 |
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Feng, Z.
[Journal article]Authored by: Feng, Z.
[Journal article]Authored by: Feng, Z., Lovreglio, R.
[Journal article]Authored by: Feng, Z.
[Journal article]Authored by: Feng, Z.
Book
[Chapter]Authored by: Feng, Z.
Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Feng, Z.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Feng, Z.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Feng, Z.
Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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English
Last used: Today
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent -
Mandarin
Last used: Today
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent
Teaching and Supervision
Courses Coordinated
Graduate Supervision Statement
I am currently accepting doctoral candidates under my supervision on the topics related to my research interests and expertise.
Some scholarships from the University and School:
1. Massey University Doctoral Scholarship: https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/scholarships-bursaries-awards/scholarship-bursary-award_home.cfm?id=83B45FEA-2E17-48C0-B717-CA5F15B27B6E
2. China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarship: https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/scholarships-bursaries-awards/scholarship-bursary-award_home.cfm?id=A166B5BD-3364-4ADB-BA06-E0D7FF24FD0B
3. School of Built Environment Fee-only Scholarship
Please feel free to contact me to discuss any details regarding your PhD application.
Dr Zhenan Feng is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
| Position | Current | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Co-supervisor | 6 | 0 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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Zhidong Xu
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Doctor of Philosophy
Leveraging augmented reality technologies to improve productivity in the construction industry -
Dorothy Liu
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Doctor of Philosophy
Mixed Reality Applications for Construction Training -
Amir Karimi
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Doctor of Philosophy
Configuration a comprehensive framework for utilising DfMA technology in New Zealand construction -
Parisa Amirtash
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Doctor of Philosophy
Developing domain-specific ontology model of capability and capacity in the construction industry of New-Zealand -
Noushin Naraghiaraghi
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Doctor of Philosophy
Utilising digital technologies to facilitate building damage assessment after earthquakes - view more...