Dingran Dai
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Cornell Tech New York City, NY, Aug 2025 – May 2027
Master of Science in Applied Information Science & Master of Science Information Systems
South China University of Technology, School of Architecture Guangzhou, China, Sep 2020 – Jul 2025
Bachelor of Urban and Rural Planning
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Urban Sustainability Research Guangzhou, China, Mar 2024 – Jun 2024
Spatial Syntax Empirical Study Guangzhou, China, May 2024 – Jun 2024
Shaxi Ancient Town Historical Preservation Workshop Dali, China, Jun 2023 – Jul 2023
FABRICATION EXPERIENCE
2024 CDAC 3D Printed Bamboo Structure Shanghai, China, Nov 2024
Arduion-based Adaptive Tension Structure Beijing, China, Sep 2024 – Dec 2024
Robotically Controlled Wooden Slat Wall Guangzhou, China, Oct 2024 – Dec 2024
Camino de Santiago Board Game Guangzhou, China, May 2024 – Nov 2024
WORK EXPERIENCE
Software Engineer in Xiaomi | Intern Shenzhen, China, Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
Comparative Study of Urban Character in Guangdong and Zhejiang | Intern Guangzhou, China, Jun 2024 – Jul 2024
Yongning Subdistrict Master Plan | Intern Guangzhou, China, Oct 2023 – Dec 2023
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Head of Chinese Orchestra Guangzhou, China, Jun 2022 – Jun 2023
Student Assistant, Archive Office Guangzhou, China, Jul 2023 – Dec 2023
Officer, Rights Department Guangzhou, China, Sep 2020 – Jun 2022
EXTENDED EDUCATION
Essential Competencies for Innovative Talents | English Language Program Philadelphia, PA, Jun 2024 – Feb 2024
Sustainable Urban Futures: Designing for Climate Resilience and Adaptation Hong Kong, China, Aug 2024
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher, Spatial Cognition Class Guangzhou, China, Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
Undergraduate Residential Mentor Guangzhou, China, Sep 2021 – Sep 2022
HONORS & AWARDS
WUPEN International Competition for Sustainable Urban Research Report - Top 15% 2024
Outstanding Student Leader, SCUT Arts Troupe 2022-2023
Merit Student, School of Architecture 2022-2023
Third Class Scholarship, SCUT - Top 30% 2021-2022
Outstanding Student Officer, School of Architecture Student Union 2021-2022
Cornell University, Cornell Tech New York City, NY, Aug 2025 – May 2027
Master of Science in Applied Information Science & Master of Science Information Systems
South China University of Technology, School of Architecture Guangzhou, China, Sep 2020 – Jul 2025
Bachelor of Urban and Rural Planning
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Urban Sustainability Research Guangzhou, China, Mar 2024 – Jun 2024
Spatial Syntax Empirical Study Guangzhou, China, May 2024 – Jun 2024
Shaxi Ancient Town Historical Preservation Workshop Dali, China, Jun 2023 – Jul 2023
FABRICATION EXPERIENCE
2024 CDAC 3D Printed Bamboo Structure Shanghai, China, Nov 2024
Arduion-based Adaptive Tension Structure Beijing, China, Sep 2024 – Dec 2024
Robotically Controlled Wooden Slat Wall Guangzhou, China, Oct 2024 – Dec 2024
Camino de Santiago Board Game Guangzhou, China, May 2024 – Nov 2024
WORK EXPERIENCE
Software Engineer in Xiaomi | Intern Shenzhen, China, Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
Comparative Study of Urban Character in Guangdong and Zhejiang | Intern Guangzhou, China, Jun 2024 – Jul 2024
Yongning Subdistrict Master Plan | Intern Guangzhou, China, Oct 2023 – Dec 2023
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Head of Chinese Orchestra Guangzhou, China, Jun 2022 – Jun 2023
Student Assistant, Archive Office Guangzhou, China, Jul 2023 – Dec 2023
Officer, Rights Department Guangzhou, China, Sep 2020 – Jun 2022
EXTENDED EDUCATION
Essential Competencies for Innovative Talents | English Language Program Philadelphia, PA, Jun 2024 – Feb 2024
Sustainable Urban Futures: Designing for Climate Resilience and Adaptation Hong Kong, China, Aug 2024
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher, Spatial Cognition Class Guangzhou, China, Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
Undergraduate Residential Mentor Guangzhou, China, Sep 2021 – Sep 2022
HONORS & AWARDS
WUPEN International Competition for Sustainable Urban Research Report - Top 15% 2024
Outstanding Student Leader, SCUT Arts Troupe 2022-2023
Merit Student, School of Architecture 2022-2023
Third Class Scholarship, SCUT - Top 30% 2021-2022
Outstanding Student Officer, School of Architecture Student Union 2021-2022