郑亮
Zheng Liang

Liang Zheng, Ph.D. in Architecture, is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology. His academic research centers on the integration of artificial intelligence and architectural design, with particular emphasis on the development of computer vision-based generative design systems, predictive models for urban environmental analysis, and technologies for the assessment of building material performance. His scholarly interests also extend to architectural history, heritage conservation, and the study of decorative arts.

Research

Explore the Ultra-High Density Urban Waterfront Space Form: An Investigation of Macau Peninsula Pier District via Point of Interest (POI) and Space Syntax
Yue Huang, Yile Chen, Junxin Song, Liang Zheng*, Shuai Yang, Yike Gao, Rongyao Li, Lu Huang
Buildings (SCIE, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2025
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Rural service centers in China: development, spatial distribution, and urban sustainability
Shuai Yang, Junxin Song, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Yurong Ma, Yue Huang
Frontiers in Earth Science (SCIE, Q3, IF=2), 2025
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Analysis of the Material and Coating of the Nameplate of Vila D. Bosco in Macau
Liang Zheng, Jianyi Zheng, Xiyue He, Yile Chen*
Materials (SCIE, Q1, IF=3.1), 2025
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Artificial intelligence assists the identification and application of rural heritage wall surface damage in Zhejiang
Shuai Yang, Liang Zheng, Yile Chen, Yuhao Huang, Yue Huang
Heritage Science (SCIE, AHCI, Q2, IF=2.6), 2025
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Coupling Relationship Between Tourists’ Space Perception and Tourism Image in Nanxun Ancient Town Based on Social Media Data Visualization
Mengyan Jia, Jian Chen, Yile Chen, Yijin Ge, Liang Zheng, Shuai Yang
Buildings (SCIE, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2025
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Urban form evolution and transformation of traditional water towns based on space syntax and GIS: evidence from ancient Wenzhou city (16th to the 20th century)
Yuhao Huang, Zehui Shi, Yile Chen, Kai Zhou, Ziyi Ying, Liang Zheng, Shuai Yang
Frontiers in Earth Science (SCIE, Q3, IF=2), 2025
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Restoration Design of the Former Residences of Historical Dignitaries in Townships: Insights from Wu’s Juren Mansion in Fujian Province, China
Lei Zhang, Yile Chen, Jiaying Fang, Liang Zheng
Buildings (SCIE, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2025
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The evolution and construction of Shan-shui cities: evidence from the ancient city of Hangzhou from the sixth to the twenty-first century via geographical information systems and space syntax
Yue Huang, Yuhao Huang, Yile Chen, Junxin Song, Shuai Yang, Lu Huang, Liang Zheng, Yike Gao
Frontiers in Earth Science (SCIE, Q3, IF=2), 2025
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Landscape Design and Sustainable Tourism at the Wuyistar Chinese Tea Garden, a World Heritage Site in Fujian, China
Lei Huang, Liang Zheng, Lei Zhang, Junming Chen, Yile Chen, Jiaying Fang, Ruyi Zheng, Haoran Liu
Buildings (SCIE, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2025
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Corrosion Analysis of Bronze Arrowheads from the Minyue Kingdom Imperial City Ruins
Lei Zhang, Liang Zheng*, Yile Chen, Ruyi Zheng, Lei Huang, Jiali Zhang, Binwen Yan, Zirong Chen
Coatings (SCIE, Q2, IF=2.9), 2025
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Metagenomics of the Surface of an Architectural Heritage Site: A Case Study of the Ji Family’s Residence in the Southeast of Shanxi Province, China
Yanyu Li, Mingyi Zhao, Jinyan Jiang, Yile Chen, Haojie Chen, Liang Zheng, Huanhuan Chen, Yue Wu
Coatings (SCIE, Q2, IF=2.9), 2025
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PRNet: A Priori Embedded Network for Real-World Blind Micro-Expression Recognition
Xin Liu, Fugang Wang, Hui Zeng, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Junming Chen
Mathematics (SCIE, Q1, IF=2.3), 2025
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Architectural design of high-density urban vacant land plots on the basis of thermal environment analysis: the case of Macau BT8 and BT9 plots
Shuai Yang, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng
International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies (SCIE, Q2, IF=2.4), 2025
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Images of Architectural Landmarks Integrated into Spatial Vision Based on Urban Image Theory: A Case Study on the Wuhan Design Biennale Exhibition Space
Tianjia Wang, Yile Chen, Zhengcong Wei, Junming Chen, Jiaying Fang, Ziyang Dong, Liang Zheng
Buildings (SCIE, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2025
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Investigating and Identifying the Surface Damage of Traditional Ancient Town Residence Roofs in Western Zhejiang Based on YOLOv8 Technology
Shuai Yang, Yile Chen*, Liang Zheng*, Junming Chen, Yuhao Huang, Yue Huang, Ning Wang, Yuxuan Hu
Coatings (SCIE, Q2, IF=2.9), 2025
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Interpretation of the Jiangnan Landscape and Countryside (Shan-Shui) Pattern: Evidence from the Classification and Spatial Form of Traditional Settlements in the Nanxi River Basin
Yuhao Huang, Yingying Huang, Yile Chen, Yu Yan, Liang Zheng, Ziyi Ying
Buildings (SCIE, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2025
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Innovative Design Method for Lingnan Region Veranda Architectural Heritage (Qi-Lou) Facades Based on Computer Vision
Qiang Tang, Liang Zheng*, Yile Chen, Junming Chen, Shuai Yang
Buildings (SCIE, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2025
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Special Issue

New Insights into Earthen Site Conservation: Methods, Techniques, Management, and Key Case Studies
Siu Yu Lau, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Jianyi Zheng
Coatings (SCIE, Q2, IF=2.9), 2025
Call for Papers (Deadline: 2025-10-31)

Research on the Composition and Casting Technology of Bronze Arrowheads Unearthed from the Ruins of the Imperial City of the Minyue Kingdom
Lei Zhang, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Ruyi Zheng
Materials (SCIE, Q1, IF=3.1), 2025
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The vernacular cultural landscape in traditional villages: global hotspots, emerging trends, and a case study of China’s Qilu cultural district
Zhao Pan, Yile Chen, Yuhao Huang, Liang Zheng
Frontiers in Earth Science (SCIE, Q3, IF=2), 2024
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Renewal Design of Art University Campuses Using Urban Image Theory: A Case Study on the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts (HIFA)
Tianjia Wang, Yile Chen, Yuhao Huang, Liang Zheng, Chenxi Zhang
Buildings (SCIE, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2024
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Investigating the Surface Damage to Fuzhou’s Ancient Houses (Gu-Cuo) Using a Non-Destructive Testing Method Constructed via Machine Learning
Lei Zhang, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng*, Binwen Yan, Jiali Zhang, Ali Xie, Senyu Lou
Coatings (SCIE, Q2, IF=2.9), 2024
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Artificial intelligence empowering museum space layout design: Insights from China
Qiang Tang, Liang Zheng*, Yile Chen*, Lina Yan*, Junzhang Chen
PLoS One (SCIE, Q1, IF=2.9), 2024
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Metagenomic study of the microbiome and key geochemical potentials associated with architectural heritage sites: a case study of the Song Dynasty city wall in Shou County, China
Mingyi Zhao, Yanyu Li, Huanhuan Chen, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Yue Wu, Kang Wang, Zhao Pan, Tao Yu, Tao Wang
Frontiers in Microbiology (SCIE, Q2, IF=4.0), 2024
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Archaeological Excavation, Protection, and Display Engineering Design Practice: A Case Study in the Ruins of the Imperial City of the Minyue Kingdom
Shihui Zhou, Lei Zhang, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Nengzhong Lei, Jiali Zhang
Coatings (SCIE, Q2, IF=2.9), 2024
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Investigating the Satisfaction of Residents in the Historic Center of Macau and the Characteristics of the Townscape: A Decision Tree Approach to Machine Learning
Shuai Yang, Yile Chen, Yuhao Huang, Liang Zheng*, Yue Huang
Buildings (SCIE, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2024
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Artificial Intelligence for Routine Heritage Monitoring and Sustainable Planning of the Conservation of Historic Districts: A Case Study on Fujian Earthen Houses (Tulou)
Jiayue Fan, Yile Chen*, Liang Zheng*
Buildings (SCI, EI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2024
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The Correlation Between Asian Port Cities and Traditional Portuguese Urban Forms Based on Map and Machine Learning Analyses
Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Jianyi Zheng
Island Studies Journal (SSCI, Q2, IF=1.5), 2024
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Landscape sightline analysis on height control of land around architectural heritage sites: Nanshan Temple and Nanping Academy in Zhangzhou, China
Lina Yan, Liang Zheng, Yile Chen
Geocarto International (SCIE, Q2, IF=3.8), 2024
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Artificial Intelligence to Facilitate the Conceptual Stage of Interior Space Design: Conditional Generative Adversarial Network-Supported Long-Term Care Space Floor Plan Design of Retirement Home Buildings
Yanyu Li, Huanhuan Chen, Jingyi Mao, Yile Chen*, Liang Zheng*, Junjie Yu, Lina Yan & Lulu He
Applied Artificial Intelligence (SCIE, Q2, IF=2.8), 2024
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The evolution of traditional ancient towns in South China: Tangjiawan Ancient Town in Zhuhai city
Junxin Song, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng & Qiang Tang
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering (SCIE, A&HCI, Q3, IF=1.3), 2024
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Detection and recognition of Chinese porcelain inlay images of traditional Lingnan architectural decoration based on YOLOv4 technology
Yanyu Li, Mingyi Zhao, Jingyi Mao, Yile Chen*, Liang Zheng* & Lina Yan
Heritage Science (SCIE, A&HCI, 中科院一区, IF=2.5), 2024
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Application of computer vision technology in surface damage detection and analysis of shedthin tiles in China: a case study of the classical gardens of Suzhou
Lina Yan, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng* & Yi Zhang
Heritage Science (SCIE, A&HCI, 中科院一区, IF=2.5), 2024
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The Impact of High-Density Urban Wind Environments on the Distribution of COVID-19 Based on Machine Learning: A Case Study of Macau
Liang Zheng,Yile Chen, Lina Yan and Jianyi Zheng
Buildings (SCIE, Q2, IF=3.8), 2023
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Predicting the distribution of COVID-19 through CGAN—Taking Macau as an example
Liang Zheng, Yile Chen, Shan Jiang, Junxin Song, Jianyi Zheng
Frontiers in Big Data (ESCI, Q2, IF=3.1), 2023
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Automatic Detection and Recognition Method of Chinese Clay Tiles Based on YOLOv4: A Case Study in Macau
Liang Zheng, Yile Chen, Lina Yan & Yi Zhang
International Journal of Architectural Heritage (SCIE, A&HCI, Q2, IF=2.4), 2023
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The Floor Plan Design Method of Exhibition Halls in CGAN-Assisted Museum Architecture
Xiao Min, Liang Zheng* and Yile Chen*
Buildings (SCIE, Q2, IF=3.8), 2023
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Research on the Application of CGAN in the Design of Historic Building Facades in Urban Renewal—Taking Fujian Putian Historic Districts as an Example
Hongpan Lin, Linsheng Huang, Yile Chen*, Liang Zheng*, Minling Huang and Yashan Chen
Buildings (SCIE, Q2, IF=3.8), 2023
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Intelligent approach to mining cultural tourism potential areas based on YOLOv4: insights from Macau
Yile Chen, Lina Yan & Liang Zheng*
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering (SCIE, A&HCI, Q3, IF=1.3), 2023
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Non-destructive testing research on the surface damage faced by the Shanhaiguan Great Wall based on machine learning
Qian Li, Liang Zheng*, Yile Chen*, Lina Yan, Yuanfang Li, Jing Zhao
Frontiers in Earth Science (SCIE, Q3, IF=2.9), 2023
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CGAN-Assisted Renovation of the Styles and Features of Street Facades—A Case Study of the Wuyi Area in Fujian, China
Lei Zhang, Liang Zheng, Yile Chen, Lei Huang, Shihui Zhou
Sustainability (SSCI, SCIE, Q2, IF=3.9), 2022
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Intelligent Generation Method and Sustainable Application of Road Systems in Urban Green Spaces: Taking Jiangnan Gardens as an Example
Lina Yan, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Yi Zhang, Xiao Liang & Chun Zhu
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (EI, Q1(JCR), IF=4.614), 2023
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Research on Wind Environment and Morphological Effects of High-Rise Buildings in Macau: An Example from the New Reclamation Area around Areia Preta
Jialun He, Yile Chen, Liang Zheng & Jianyi Zheng
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (EI, Q1(JCR), IF=4.614), 2023
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Research on the intelligent generation of the spatial form of the island city historic district Based on parameterization: taking Macau Taipa Village as an example
Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Lina Yan
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering (SCIE, A&HCI, Q3, IF=1.3), 2023
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Recognition of Damage Types of Chinese Gray-Brick Ancient Buildings Based on Machine Learning—Taking the Macau World Heritage Buffer Zone as an Example
Xiaohong Yang, Liang Zheng, Yile Chen, Jingzhao Feng & Jianyi Zheng
Atmosphere (SCIE, Q3, IF=2.9), 2023
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Revealing the Impact of Urban Form on COVID-19 Based on Machine Learning: Taking Macau as an Example
Yile Chen, Liang Zheng, Junxin Song, Linsheng Huang & Jianyi Zheng
Sustainability (SSCI, SCIE, Q2, IF=3.9), 2022
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郑亮
Zheng Liang