Dr. Xiang is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies of HKUST. He is also the director of the Laboratory of Zero Carbon Architecture and Future Cities at HKUST.

Dr. Xiang has the ambition to promote the development of smart carbon-neutral buildings and cities with holistic design strategies and cutting-edge technologies. His research interests include smart integrated PV systems for building and urban contexts, prefabrication construction, solar architecture and sustainable urban design, light and colour in architecture, climate-responsive and resilient cities.

He is a professional member of the International Solar Energy Society, a committee member of the Chinese National Standardization Technical Committee of Solar Photovoltaic Energy System (BIPV Thematic group), a member of the International Colour Association (AIC Study Group on Environmental Colour Design), a member of the Daylight Award Community, a member of the China Fashion Color Association-Architectural and Environmental Color Committee, a member of Active House Academic Committee of Architectural Society of China (ASC AHAC).