Lei Cao Professor of Landscape Architecture Department Director of Landscape Architecture Department of Landscape Architecture Tianjin University Email: tjdxcl2006@163.com EDUCATION 2008 Doctor Degree in Architectural Design and Theory, Tianjin University 1989 Master in Architectural Design and Theory, Tianjin University 1984 Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Tianjin University ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2011.9-present Department Director of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Tianjin University Lead Researcher of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Tianjin University 2003.6-present Professor of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Tianjin University 1996.11-2003.6 Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Tianjin University 1990.5-1996.11 Lecturer of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Tianjin University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Executive Vice-President and Chief Designer at the Landscape Architecture branch institute of Tianjin University Research Institute of Architectural Design & Urban Planning Director of Tianjin Landscape Ecological Technology Engineering Center ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS Master of Planning and Design in Tianjin
RESEARCH AND CREATIVE PRACTICE DESIGN AWARDS (SELECTED) 2018 Integration and application of ecological restoration and landscape construction technology at the low-carbon garden creative practice base in Tianjin; Outstanding Scientific and Technological Achievement, China Landscape Architecture Association 2018 Landscape planning and design of Judian Lake Wetland Park in Shouguang, Shandong Province; Tianjin "Haihe Cup" Excellent Landscape Architecture Award 2017 New campus landscape project of Tianjin University; National Outstanding Garden and Landscape Engineering Award 2017 Business center landscape design of Xinxiang, Henan province; National Outstanding Garden and Landscape Engineering Award 2016 Key technology integration and comprehensive demonstration of sponge city construction on saline-alkali land in Bohai Region; Tianjin Science and Technology Progress Award 2013 Center landscape planning of Wudi New Town in Shandong Province; Tianjin "Haihe Cup" Outstanding Survey and Design Award 2013 Yu Qingcheng sculpture garden landscape planning; Excellent Landscape Planning and Design Award of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China 2013 Landscape planning of No.1 District in the new coastal area of Tianjin; Tianjin "Haihe Cup" Outstanding Survey and Design Award 2012 Waterfront landscape planning of Hulinxin River in Hebei Province; Tianjin "Haihe Cup" Outstanding Survey and Design Award 2009 Landscape planning and design of Shigu Park, Bronze Museum in Baoji; "China Construction" National Environmental Art Design Award 2003 Haihe building business area landscape planning and design in the ancient culture street in Tianjin; Excellent Planning and Design Award in Tianjin 1995 Window of the World landscape planning and design in Shenzhen; Excellent Design Award of the Ministry of Education of the People's
Republic of China; Excellent Design Award of the Ministry of Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China 1995 Landscape planning and design for Chinese folk culture village; Excellent Design Award of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China; Excellent Design Award of the Ministry of Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China BOOK CHAPTERS 1. Striding towards the sponge city, Tianjin University Press 2. A collection of professional works from landscape architecture teachers in Tianjin University & Universities in Taiwan, Tianjin University Press 3. Chinese contemporary art concepts and landscape design, China Construction Industry Press 4. Landscape works collection of professor Cao's studio, Tianjin University Press 5. Street & road landscape design, Jiangsu Fenghuang Science and Technology Press 6. Chinese landscape design, Jiangsu science and technology press 7. Joint design of teaching experiments by Martha Schwartz & Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, Tianjin University, Jiangsu Fenghuang Science and Technology Press ARTICLES / OTHER PUBLISHED WORKS (SELECTED) [1] Cao, L., et al., The Green Life Cycle Model on Historical District Regeneration A Case Study of the Anshanli and Baoshanli Block in Tianjin [J]. Journal of Tianjin University, 2017, 19(06): 530-535. [2] Cao, L., & Mu, X., Research on Design and Protection of the Waterscape of Ancient Towns Based on Water Culture [J]. Architecture and Culture, 2014(09): 131-132. [3] Cao, L., & Xi. L., The Most Beautiful City to the South of Beijing, the Most Flourishing Town in the North of the Country: A Study on Tianjin Shuixizhuang [J]. New Architecture, 2014(04): 154-157. [4] Cao, L., & Mu, X., HVAC Technology Applied in Green Buildings [J]. Building Energy Efficiency, 2014, 42(07): 14-16. [5] Cao, L., & Wang, M., The Local Culture and Local Features of Concession
Architecture in Modern Tianjin: From the Perspective of Historic Architecture in Tianjin [J]. Journal of Beijing University of Science and Technology, 2013, 29(01): 79-83. [6] Cao, L. & Wang, M., Maintenance and Management of Traditional Streets and Districts Supported by the Concept of Community Museum [J]. Chinese Landscape Architecture, 2012, 28(09): 48-51. [7] Cao, L., et al., Landscape Planning of Artificial Wetland Based on the Concept of LID: A Case Study of the North Constructed Wetland in Tianjin Airport Economic Zone [J]. Journal of Tianjin University, 2012, 14(02): 144-149. [8] Cao, L., & Guo, J., The Communication between Nature and Science: the Design Method of Modern Plant Landscapes [J]. Journal of Beijing Forestry University, 2007(02): 64-67+86. [9] Cao, L., & Wang, J., Artistic Design of Architectural space Daylighting [J]. China Illuminating Engineering Journal, 2003(02): 43-47. [10] Cao, L., et al., Modern Aesthetic Opinion and the Design of the Modern Landscape [J]. Journal of Tianjin University, 2003(01): 56-58. [11] Cao, L., & Dong, Y., Art and Landscape [J]. Art & Design, 2003(03): 10-11. [12] Cao, L., et al., Research on the Teaching of Design in Architectural Institutes [J]. Art & Design, 2002(05): 23-24. RESEARCH GRANTS (SELECTED) 1. 2017.10.1-2019.09.30 Tianjin City Research Project Public service platform for smart sponge city planning and construction technology; 1,000,000 yuan 2. 2016.01.01-2019.12.31 National Natural Science Foundation of China Research on coupling method of urban natural and artificial water circulation system in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region through landscape planning and design; 620,000 yuan 3. 2013.01-2017.12 National Social Science Foundation of China Research on security strategy selection and comprehensive disaster prevention measures for coastal big cities based on intelligent technologies; 250,000 yuan 4. 2013.01.01-2016.12.31 National Natural Science Foundation of China Research on landscape heritage protection of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal based on quantitative research of spatial morphology; 800,000yuan
5. 2013.1-2014.12 Research Project of Tianjin Oceanic Administration Ecological restoration and planning of Tianjin Qilihai National Nature Reserve; 4,500,000 yuan 6. 2012.01-2016.06 Special Research on National Major Projects about Water Research on water system construction and water quality and quantity assurance technology of China-Singapore Eco-city; 5,000,000 yuan 7. 2011.5-2013.5 Tianjin City Research Project Research on landscape heritage protection of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal based on spatial morphology: the case study of the Tianjin section of the canal; 15,000 yuan 8. 2010.10-2011.11 Tianjin City Research Project Research and application of Tianjin urban color planning; 100,000 yuan 9. 2007.4-2011.1 Tianjin City Research Project Research on the theory and application of Tianjin urban landscape ecosystem; 80,000 yuan 10. 2003.11-2005.8 Tianjin City Research Project Environmental landscape aesthetics and design theory and its application in Tianjin; 40,000 yuan TEACHING RECOGNITION AND CITATIONS OF STUDENT WORKS (SELECTED) [1] Li, M., et al., Research on the Planning Method of Dingxiang Valley Scenic Area Based on GIS [J]. Chinese Landscape Architecture, 2018, 34(07): 123-128. [2] Li, X., et al., Research on Avian Abundance and Their Co-relationship with Environmental Variables at Coastal Wetland in Tianjin [J]. Landscape Architecture, 2018, 25(06): 107-112. [3] Li, X., & Cao, L., Situational Experience of Creation of Landscape Space [J]. Huazhong Architecture, 2018, 36(06):99-102. [4] Zhang, Y., et al., Study on the Optimization Methods of Runoff Pollution Control Measures Based on Urban Ecological Stormwater Management [J]. Huazhong Modern Urban Research, 2018(02): 9-15. [5] Yang, D., et al., Research on Spongy System Construction by Coupling Green and Grey Infrastructure: Landscape Planning and Design of Reading Cabin in
Tianjin University Campus [J]. Chinese Landscape Architecture, 2017, 33(09): 61-66. [6] Lin, J., et al., Exploration and Conception of Aqueous System Protection Strategy for Qilihai Wetland [J]. Journal of Tianjin University, 2016, 18(05): 445-450. [7] Li, X., & Cao, L., Research on Landscape-oriented Protection and Reconstruction of Historical Blocks [J]. Architecture and Culture, 2014(11): 145-146. [8] Zhao, J. & Cao. L., The Tectonic Method and the Tectonic Aesthetic: About the Tectonic Spirit in Frank Owen Gehry s Work, 2014(06): 127-128. [9] Wang, M., et al., Tianjin Modern Landscape Integrated with Chinese and Western Culture [J]. Journal of Tianjin University, 2014, 16(01): 75-79. [10] Zhang, X., & Cao, L., Make an Image to Express Connotation: Artistic Conception Theory and Interpretation of Artistic Conception [J]. Architecture and Culture, 2014(01): 99-100. [11] Zong, F., et al., Alys Beach: A Romantic Representative Work of New Urbanism [J]. Chinese Landscape Architecture, 2013, 29(10):105-109. [12] Lin, J., & Cao, L., Countermeasure Study on the Conservation and Utilization of Ancient Cities: Taking Zhengding as an Example [J]. Journal of Tianjin University, 2013, 15(05): 432-435. [13] Zong, F., et al., Design Principles of Green Infrastructure Development in Industrial Zones: Taking the East Part of Xiangshan Industrial Zone as an Example [J]. Architectural Journal, 2013(S1): 153-157. [14] Wang, M., & Cao, L., The Application of Facade Materials in Modern Buildings and the Preservation of Historical Styles and Features: The Case Study of Tianjin [J]. Chinese Landscape Architecture, 2013, 29(06): 121-124. [15] Wang, M., & Cao, L., Research for the Development of Tianjin Architect Firms at Modern Times [J]. Journal of Tianjin University, 2013, 15(04): 324-327. [16] Wu, C., et al., Keeping the Color Culture of City by Restoring and Protecting Color of Historical Buildings: Practice of the Restoration and Protection of the Historical Building Color in Tianjin [J]. Journal of Tianjin University, 2012, 14(03): 235-240. [17] Yang, D., & Cao, L., Research on Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal heritage Conservation based on the Quantitative Analysis of Spatial Structure [J]. Chinese Landscape Architecture, 2012, 28(03): 89-93.
[18] Lu, B., & Cao, L., Look at center street from city space [J]. Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology, 2006(09): 1553-1557. SERVICE ACADEMIC SERVICE Member of the National Landscape Architecture Education, Professional Steering Committee Member of the editorial board of Chinese Landscape Architecture Member of the editorial board of Landscape Architecture PUBLIC SERVICE Managing Director of Tianjin Urban Planning Institute Director of the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture