Yile Chen holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from the Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology graduating in 2024. She completed a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Design at the Faculty of Innovation and Design, City University of Macau, in 2020. She has published over 20 papers in prestigious SCIE, SSCI, and A&HCI journals, including the International Journal of Architectural Heritage, Heritage Science, Open House International, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Island Studies Journal, Buildings, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Geocarto International, Frontiers in Earth Science, Atmosphere, and Sustainability. Her primary research interests include artificial intelligence technology, the scientific analysis of healthy human settlements, and the application of spatial information technology in cultural heritage protection. She focuses on cutting-edge research in architectural technology for high-density urban forms and healthy environments and the preservation and renewal of urban and architectural cultural heritage in Macau and Portuguese-speaking regions. She is also a member of the PLOS ONE Editorial Board and serves as a peer reviewer for numerous SCIE, SSCI, A&HCI, and ESCI journals, including internationally renowned publications such as the International Review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, and Frontiers of Architectural Research.
