Liyue Wu is a Ph.D. candidate in Design Studies at Shaanxi University of Science and Technology. With a diverse academic background in engineering, media, and business, he approaches architectural research from an interdisciplinary perspective. His doctoral work investigates traditional dwellings in Xi’an and Rome through a comparative lens, combining computer vision, deep learning, and social media analysis to explore cultural heritage and visitor perception. He previously spent over a decade in Germany, where he worked in the tourism, FMCG, and digital industries. Wu earned his Master of Science degree from HTW Berlin through the MBA&E (Master of Business Administration and Engineering) program, which fostered his appreciation for the Bauhaus tradition of simplicity, clarity, and functionality. He incorporates this design ethos into his academic work, striving for both conceptual rigor and practical relevance.