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Dr Aria YANG received her Doctor of Philosophy at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). She has joined PolyU School of Design as a PhD Researcher in 2020 and later promoted as a Research Assistant Professor.

Dr Yang has the research interest of utilizing participatory design approaches in building age-friendly environments for older adults living in residential care homes and the community. Her works have been published to various journals such as International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Sensors. Additionally, Dr Yang collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and business sector to work on projects aimed at designing smart elderly home systems and residential care homes in Hong Kong, her partners include The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service. Her projects have generated impacts and contributed to the field of smart ageing. 

• Bachelor of Architecture, Feng Chia University
• Master of Arts in Design, Domus Academy
• Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Research Associate, Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• PhD Researcher, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Part-time Visiting Lecturer, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Research Assistant Professor, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University