EDUCATION

Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Cambridge, MA

Master of Architecture in Urban Design
Master in Design Studies - Technology

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Bachelor of Architecture
Minor in Psychology

CASE New York Program (Center for Architecture Science and Ecology: RPI + SOM)
Ricketts Prize (RPI SoA) | Faculty Award | Dean’s List

EXPERIENCES

Google
Senior Computational Designer
New York, NY | Feb 2022 - present

Lead and design 3D geometry generation in Delve (master planning digital tool)
Lead and build review processes and testing tools for team wide feature design quality and health
Initiate research projects and collaborations focus on intelligent geospatial design and sustainability

Sidewalk Labs
Senior Computational Designer
New York, NY | Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

Lead and build urban analysis and performance evaluation features for Delve (master planning digital tool)
Design complex models and rule-based systems for the engineering team through interdisciplinary collaborations with subject-matter experts
Design and lead the implementation of geometry analysis visualization and interactions for the end-users of the product
Build simulations and analysis functions with a focus of sustainability

Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Teaching Assistant at Fabrication Lab
Cambridge, MA | Sep 2015 - May 2018

Review submitted 3D printing files and operate the 3D printing equipment
Consult and troubleshoot regarding the rapid prototyping process and file preparation
Provide assistance and maintenance for laser cutters and 3D printers

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Architectural Intern - computational design
Chicago, IL | Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

Competition entry of a planning and urban design project (0.3 million m2 GFA)
Program analysis, design and code review
Wind tunnel simulation and proposal

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Architectural Intern - computational design and BIM specialist
New York, NY | Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Design Development for Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Curved glass facade design digitization and optimization
Building Information Modeling (BIM) - Revit model development for project team and contractors and DD drawing set design assistance

PEI Architects
Architectural Intern
New York, NY | Jun 2014 - Aug 2014, May 2013 - Jul 2013

Design Development and Construction Administration for Six Dynasty Museum & Nanjing Hanfujie Plaza (opened in Aug 2014)
Site analysis and rendering for Qingdao Golden Beach Mixed-Use Complex

Futurepolis
Architectural Intern
Suzhou, China | Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Parametric facade design for Fenjiu Headquarter
Develop a design proposal for Waterfront Urban Design for Grand Canal in Wuzhong District with a team of 8 architects, and deliver the presentation on behalf of the team

Architectural Design and Research Institute of SCUT Co., Ltd
Architectural Intern
Guangzhou, China | Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Develop a design proposal for tendering of Zhengzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Assist with developing Masterplan for a business and management school

FEATURED

“Methods, systems, and media for generating and evaluating street grids”

D. Vanderkam, D. Osinga, V. Whitney, K. Soorya, J. Amadeo, D. Chen, B. Ho, O. Ikhena, A. Meurer, S.Trilling, US, 27 June 2024, US Patent 11,955,000

“Methods, systems, and media for generative urban design with spreadsheet and model integration features”

D. Chen, D. Osinga, O. Ikhena, V. Whitney, J. Amadeo, US, 2 February 2023, US Patent 11,468,210

“Methods, systems, and media for generating building layouts“

O. Ikhena, J. Chappell, D. Chen, T. Bianchi, S. Trilling, D. Osinga, B. Ho, J. Amadeo, L. Zhao, D. Huang, A. Harvey, US, 14 April 2022, US Patent App. 17/497,635

“Methods, systems, and media for modifying open space access using generative design“

V. Whitney, D. Chen, D. Osinga, K. Soorya, J. Amadeo, B. Ho, O. Ikhena, A. Meurer, S. Trilling, D. Vanderkam, US, 20 May 2021, US Patent App. 16/951,654

“Methods, systems, and media for data visualization and navigation of multiple simulation results in urban design“

B. Ho, D. Vanderkam, D. Osinga, V. Whitney, K. Soorya, J. Amadeo, D. Chen, O. Ikhena, A. Meurer, S. Trilling, US, 20 May 2021, US Patent App. 16/951,639

“Methods, systems, and media for initiating and monitoring instances of workflows“

K. Soorya, V. Whitney, D. Osinga, J. Amadeo, D. Chen, B. Ho, O. Ikhena, A. Meurer, S. Trilling, D. Vanderkam, US, 20, May 2021, US Patent App. 16/951,807

“Methods, systems, and media for generative urban design where maps are generated using fractals“

D. Osinga, D. Chen, V. Whitney, K. Soorya, J. Amadeo, B. Ho, O. Ikhena, A. Meurer, S. Trilling, D. Vanderkam, US, 20, May 2021, US Patent App. 16/951,627

“Generating Greener Cities”

2019 Hong Kong Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture Exhibition | Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

“One Out of Many: An Open Platform for Generative Urban Design”

2019 Bi-City Shenzhen Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture Exhibition | Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

“5 Piers”

“Platform 9: Still Life” GSD All-School Publication and Exhibition | Oct 2016

“HydroForest”

Archinect’s Dry Futures competition Pragmatic category | Sep 2015
Honorable Mention

“Aeolian Soniformation”, “Corridors Campus”, “Waving Clumps”

“INFLUX” RPI SoA All-School Publication | Sep 2014

“Stop-motion Energy Transfer”

SuckerPUNCH Daily “Affective Machines” w/ Casey Rehm @ RPI | Mar 2013

“Corridors Campus”

(Re)configuring Identity: Expanding The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY | Dec 2012