In 2024, Haoyu participated in a research led by Jiaqi Yu at the University of Sheffield and Prof. Wen-Shao Chang at the University of Lincoln. It has now been published in Energy and Buildings. Unlike Haoyu’s usual focus on structural engineering, this research was centered on the built environment. The shift was motivated by the critical importance of addressing operational carbon emissions and energy efficiency in the context of achieving net-zero goals. Additionally, studying U-values is a key aspect of this research.

Haoyu plans to use this opportunity to expand his research into the built environment and carbon-related topics. Currently, he supervises two PhD students, Ms. Zhenhong Zhao and Ms. Yaxuan Yi, who are conducting research on low-carbon solutions for timber buildings. Haoyu hopes these works will lead to significant outcomes and welcomes collaborations with others interested in his research.