Dr. Yi Huang earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Shandong Jiaotong University in 2006, and a Master's degree from Lulea University of Technology, Sweden, in 2008. He completed his first PhD in the same institution in 2012. In 2023, he was awarded a second PhD from the University of Kitakyushu, Japan, where he focused his research on improving the energy performance of old buildings. Dr. Huang is currently a Lecturer at Qingdao Agricultural University. His work in Soil Mechanics and Environmental Engineering has led to a significant number of publications and presentations, particularly in the areas of building energy conservation and the sustainable evaluation of historical buildings. His research interests encompass energy efficiency in architecture, cultural heritage, and environmental communication, with a recent emphasis on architectural environmental engineering and the refurbishment of traditional housing to enhance indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency.