Basic Information
Position/Title: Second-level Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing University; Class I Registered Lighting Designer
Research Interests: Urban disaster prevention/resilient lighting, healthy lighting research and its industrialization, urban lighting planning/interior and exterior architectural lighting design; dedicated to integrating lighting art and the latest lighting technologies with relevant medical technologies, sculpture/video, and other art forms to explore new urban lighting theories and methods through cross-disciplinary collaborations and to deeply interpret lighting art.
Academic Appointments: President of the Asian Association of Lighting Designers (AALD), Director of the Illuminating Engineering Society of China, Vice President of the Chongqing Illuminating Engineering Society, President of the Architectural Technology Branch of the Chongqing Civil Engineering and Architecture Society; Editorial Board Member of journals such as "Lighting Engineering Journal," "China Light & Lighting," and "Lighting Design."
Special Appointment: "Bayu Scholar" Distinguished Professor in Chongqing (2014-2018).

Educational Background
1994/09 – 1999/06: Chongqing Architecture University, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Architectural Technology Science, Doctor of Engineering
1991/09 – 1994/06: Chongqing Architecture University, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Architectural Design and Theory, Master of Engineering
1984/09 – 1988/06: Chongqing Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Department of Architecture, Urban Planning, Bachelor of Engineering

Professional Experience
2007/12 – Present: Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing University
2001/09 – 2007/12: Associate Professor, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing University
1999/07 – 2001/09: Lecturer, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing University
1988/07 – 1991/09: Assistant Engineer, Design Institute IV, Chongqing Design Institute
Among them: 2004/09 – 2005/09: Visiting Scholar at the University of Manitoba and the University of Calgary, Canada

Representative Achievements

1）Publications and Papers

[1] Li Tong, Yan Yonghong*, Qiao Xinya, Zhou Junyu, Liu Yunhai. Research on the Impact of Subway Evacuation Sign Angles on the Visual Efficacy of Emergency Lighting [J]. Lighting Engineering Journal, 2025 (2)

[2] Zhang Licheng, Yan Yonghong*, Huang Yixiong, Niu Pingjuan. Research on Age-Friendly Resilience of Emergency Lighting in Disaster Shelters in Mountain Parks [J]. Lighting Engineering Journal, 2025 (1)

[3] He, SQ; Li, HK; Yan, YH; Zhang, K; Cai, HY*, Quantifying the Environmental Light Exposure to Human Eyes [J]. LEUKOS, 2025 (Preprint)

[4] Du Yongliang, Yan Yonghong*. A Review of Evacuation Lighting Research in Disaster Scenarios Based on Bibliometric Analysis [J]. China Safety Science Journal, 2024, 34 (8)

[5] He, SQ; Li, HK; Yan, YH; Cai, HY*, Calibrating Lighting Simulation with Panoramic High Dynamic Range Imaging [J]. JOURNAL OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION, 2024 (1)

[6] Yu Quan, Yan Yonghong*, Zhao Pinyong, Lu Yu. Impact of VDT Work Light Environment on Visual Health of Designers with Different Physiques [J]. Western Human Settlements Environment, 2024 (2)

[7] Yan, YH*; Zhong, Y; Zhang, BH; Weng, ZM; Niu, SH; Zeng, Y; Cheng, X; Zhong, B. Light Environment Evaluation of the Architecturalized Immersive New Media Public Art Installation from the Audiences' Visual Safety Perspective [J]. BUILDINGS, 2023 (8)

[8] He, S; Yan, Y*, Impact of Advance Light Exposure on Assembly-Line Workers' Subjective Work Alertness and Sleep Quality [J]. LIGHTING RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY, 2023 (4)

[9] He, SQ; Li, HK; Yan, YH; Cai, HY*, Capturing Luminous Flux Entering Human Eyes with a Camera, Part 1: A Field Verification Experiment [J]. LEUKOS, 2023 (5)

[10] He, SQ; Li, HK; Yan, YH; Cai, HY*, Capturing Luminous Flux Entering Human Eyes with a Camera, Part 2: A Field Verification Experiment [J]. LEUKOS, 2023 (7)

[11] He Siqi, Yan Yonghong. A Method for Calculating Indoor Human Eye Light Exposure Using the "Eye Movement-Visual Field" Model [J]. Architectural Science, 2023 (6)

[12] Yan Yonghong, Ye Zhenguang, Yu Kaiyuan, Li Na, Zhang Bohan. Research on Landscaping of Road Lighting Facilities Based on Traffic Safety [J]. China Safety Science Journal, 2022, 32 (10)

[13] Katabaro, JM; Yan, YH*; Hu, T; Yu, Q; Cheng, X. A Review of the Effects of Artificial Light at Night in Urban Areas on the Ecosystem Level and the Remedial Measures [J]. FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 2022 (10)

[14] He, SQ; Yan, YH; Cai, HY*, Improving the Accuracy of Circadian Lighting Simulation with Field Measurement [J]. JOURNAL OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION, 2022 (15)

[15] Yan Yonghong, Zhong Yi, Zhong Biao. From "Easel" to Urban Public Space – Immersive Video Interactive Art Installation "Insight" [J]. New Architecture, 2021 (6)

[16] Zhang Wenli, Yan Yonghong*, Reflections on Urban Nightscape Lighting under the Background of Local Government Enterprization, Modern Urban Research, 2021 (1)

[17] Yang Guan, Yonghong YAN*, Bohan Zhang, Annual Daylight Quality of Typical Classrooms in Sun-Deficient Areas, International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 2020 (5)

[18] Justine mushobozi Katabaro, Yonghong YAN*, Effects of Lighting Quality on Working Efficiency of Workers in Office Building in Tanzania, JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 2019 (6)

[19] Yan Yonghong*, Hu Zongguang, Nighttime Light Environment Design of Chongqing Zhaomushan Forest Park from an Ecological Perspective, Chinese Landscape Architecture, 2019 (1)

2）Research Projects

[1] General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, "Research on Compatible 'Visual Barrier-Free' Emergency Evacuation Lighting for Outdoor Stairways of Vulnerable Populations" (52578111, 2026.1-2029.12), Principal Investigator, National Natural Science Foundation of China

[2] General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, "Research on Light Environment in E-sports Training Spaces for Visual Health and Safety Protection of Adolescents" (51978097, 2020.1-2023.12), Principal Investigator, National Natural Science Foundation of China (Completed)

[3] General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, "Research on VDT Office Light Environment Based on Physiological Adaptability" (51778081, 2018.1-2021.12), Principal Investigator, National Natural Science Foundation of China (Completed)

[4] "Healthy Lighting" Innovation Team in Chongqing Universities (CXTDX201601005, 2016.7-2019.6), Chongqing Municipal Education Commission, Team Leader (Ranked 1/15), (Completed)

[5] General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, "Research on Factory Dynamic Light Environment Based on Light Exposure Safety Prediction" (51378518, 2014.01-2017.12), National Natural Science Foundation of China, Principal Investigator (Completed)

[6] General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, "Research on Photobiological Safety of Classroom Light Environment" (51178483, 2012.01-2015.12), National Natural Science Foundation of China, Principal Investigator (Completed)

[7] General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, "Research on Classroom Healthy Lighting Based on Photobiological Effects" (50778182, 2008.01-2010.12), National Natural Science Foundation of China, Principal Investigator (Completed)

3）Design Works

[1] Nightscape Lighting Design of the Macau Bridge, China (2020-2024)

[2] Nightscape Lighting Design of the Sports Center and Supporting Projects in Hechuan District, Chongqing (2022-2024)

[3] Nightscape Lighting Design of Chengdu High-Tech Zone People's Hospital (2022-2023)

[4] Detailed Planning and Demonstration Project of Nightscape Lighting in Tianzi Park and Gaofeng Park, Wanzhou Economic Development Zone, Chongqing (2020-2022)

[5] Large-scale Art Installation: "Insight" (2018), Authors: Zhong Biao + Yan Yonghong

[6] Road Lighting Design of Chancheng Avenue in Xishui County, Zunyi; Lighting Engineering Design of Jingshan Park and Tourist Distribution Center in Xishui County (2017-2019)

[7] Urban Nightscape Lighting Planning of Bai'anba in Wanzhou District, Chongqing (2017-2019)

[8] Nightscape Lighting Design of Jinhaiwan Park in Chongqing (2016-2020)

[9] Nightscape Lighting Planning and Key Building/Landscape Design of Jiangnan New District, Wanzhou, Chongqing (2016-2019)

[10] Special Urban Lighting Planning and Key Building Lighting Design of Dajiuhu Pingqian Ancient Town, Shennongjia (2016-2017)

[11] Landscape Lighting Engineering Design of Key Areas in the Northern New District of Chongqing in 2015 (Landscape Lighting Design of Zhaomushan Park, Key Building Lighting Design along Huangshan Avenue) (2015-2017)

[12] Overall Planning of Urban Nightscape Lighting in the North Bank of Yuanjiang River, Changde City (2014), Demonstration Design of Nightscape Lighting Engineering of Wuling Avenue, Changde City (2014)

[13] Overall Lighting Planning of Guanyinqiao Business District, Jiangbei District, Chongqing, and Lighting Design of Dozens of Key Buildings such as Weilai International, Tongju Yuanjing, Beichen Jingang, and Tianjie No. 2 (Phase IV, 2014; Phase III, 2012; Phase II, 2011; Phase I, 2007); Detailed Design of Outdoor Advertising Planning and Setting within the Guanyinqiao Business District, Jiangbei District, Chongqing (including lighting, 2011)

[14] Overall Planning of Urban Nightscape Lighting in Panzhihua City (2013)

[15] Nightscape Lighting Planning and Key Node Lighting Design of Meitan County, Zunyi City (2012)

[16] Nightscape Scheme of Key Buildings in the Main City of Wanzhou District, Chongqing, and Demonstration Planning of Urban Nightscape Lighting in the Core Section of Binjiang Road (2012)

[17] Nightscape Lighting Planning of Hong'en Temple Park, Jiangbei District, Chongqing, and Nightscape Lighting Design of Key Buildings such as Hong'en Pavilion (2011)

[18] Nightscape Lighting Planning and Scheme Design of Key Buildings in Changbin Road Area and Shibanpo and Dongshuimen Areas, Yuzhong Peninsula, Chongqing; Nightscape Planning and Key Building Lighting Scheme Design of Shangqingsi Area and Changbin Road Area, Yuzhong Peninsula, Chongqing (2011)

[19] Scheme for Store Signs and Boards on Eight Roads including Heping Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing (including lighting, 2011)

[20] Detailed Planning of Urban Nightscape Lighting in Luzhou City from 2010 to 2015 (2010)

[21] Nightscape Lighting Planning and Design of Lingquan Scenic Area, Suining City; Nightscape Lighting Design of Administrative Center Building, Suining City (2008)

[22] Nightscape Lighting Planning and Design of Luneng Beautiful MALL Area, Sanya (2008)

[23] Indoor Lighting Design of the Renovation and Expansion Project of Wuhan Art Museum (2007)

4）Awards and Honors

[1] Nightscape Lighting Design of the Macau Bridge, China, won the Gold Award for Architectural Lighting Design at the 2025 American Muse Design Awards (Ranked 1/10)

[2] Nightscape Lighting Design of the Sports Center and Supporting Projects in Hechuan, Chongqing, won the "Extraordinary Light" Award at the 10th Asian Lighting Design Awards 2025 (Ranked 1/7)

[3] An Immersive Light and Shadow Art Installation – "Insight" [Zhong Award (2019) 1-201-1, 2019/9/6 (Ranked 1/5)], Illuminating Engineering Society of China, Second Prize of the 14th Zhong Award for Lighting Technology Innovation, 2019; won the 'IES Illumination Awards' of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America in 2020; won the "Best Design Award for Light Art" at the 2021 Aladdin Lighting Awards

[4] Road Lighting Engineering of Chancheng Avenue, Xishui County, Zunyi City [Zhong Award (2019) 2-305-1, 2019/9/6 (Ranked 1/3)], Illuminating Engineering Society of China, Third Prize of the 14th Zhong Award for Lighting Engineering, 2019; won the 'IES Illumination Awards' of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America in 2020

[5] Nightscape Lighting Engineering of Zhaomushan Forest Park, Chongqing [Zhong Award (2017) 2-103-1, 2017/9/9 (Ranked 1/7)], Illuminating Engineering Society of China, First Prize of the 12th Zhong Award for Lighting Engineering, 2017; won the 'IES Illumination Awards' of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

[6] Nightscape Lighting Engineering of Guanyinqiao Business District, Jiangbei District, Chongqing (Phase IV, Phase III, Phase I) [Zhong Award (2016) 2-409-1, Zhong Award (2013) 2-406-1, Zhong Award (2009) 2-408-1), all ranked 1/2], Illuminating Engineering Society of China, Excellence Awards of the 11th, 8th, and 4th Zhong Awards for Lighting Engineering, 2016, 2013, 2009

[7] Nightscape Lighting Engineering of the Square and Key Buildings of the Civic Cultural Activity Center, Yunyang County, Chongqing [Zhong Award (2013) 2-216-1, Ranked 1/5], Illuminating Engineering Society of China, Second Prize of the 8th Zhong Award for Lighting Engineering, 2013

[8] Nightscape Lighting Engineering of Tianhu Park and Key Buildings/Structures in the Urban Area of Meitan County, Zunyi [Zhong Award (2012) 2-210-1, Ranked 1/5], Illuminating Engineering Society of China, Second Prize of the 7th Zhong Award for Lighting Engineering, 2012

[9] Nightscape Lighting Engineering of Guanyinqiao Business District, Jiangbei District, Chongqing (Phase II) [Zhong Award (2011) 2-207-1, Ranked 1/5], Illuminating Engineering Society of China, Second Prize of the 6th Zhong Award for Lighting Engineering, 2011

[10] Nightscape Lighting Engineering of Hong'en Temple, Jiangbei District, Chongqing (Phase II) [Zhong Award (2011) 2-314-1 (Ranked 1/3)], Illuminating Engineering Society of China, Third Prize of the 6th Zhong Award for Lighting Engineering Design, 2011

[11] "Bayu Scholar" Distinguished Professor, Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (2015-2018); received a major merit award from Chongqing University in 2018; received a merit award from Chongqing University in 2017; Third Prize for Outstanding Research Teacher of the "Tang Lixin Teaching Award" in 2015, Chongqing University, 2015

[12] Won the "Leading Figure Award" (2020) and the "Special Contribution Figure Award" for the 10th Anniversary (2020) at the 10th Golden Finger Awards; "70 Years · 70 People – Contributing Figures to China's Lighting Design" Award (2019, First Design); "Lighting Design Decade Contribution Award 2008-2018" (2018, China Lighting Network, Lighting Designer Work Committee of the Illuminating Engineering Society of China); "Top Ten Most Influential Lighting Designers of the Year" at the 2015 "Golden Finger" Awards, Ten-Year Contribution Award from the China Semiconductor Alliance (2014), etc.

[13] In 2019, CCTV's "Discovery Journey" broadcast a feature interview titled "The Tailor of Night Space"; in 2018, collaborated with artist Zhong Biao on the large-scale art installation "Insight," which was selected for the "Day and Night" Ancient and Modern Art Dialogue Exhibition at the Poly Time Museum in Beijing in 2018, the Curitiba Biennial at the Oscar Niemeyer Museum in Curitiba, Brazil in 2019, the Southern Biennial at the Jesus Soto Museum of Modern Art in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela in 2019, and the China-South Africa Contemporary Artists Dialogue Exhibition at the Durban Art Gallery in South Africa in 2019. It has been exhibited at the Shenzhen Art Biennial, Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Himalayas Art Museum in Shanghai, and Luo Zhongli Art Museum at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, among others. It has been reported by dozens of mainstream media outlets including CHINA Daily, Science and Technology Daily, China National Arts Network, Robb Report, Xiaokang Network (Qiushi), Chongqing Daily, Chongqing Morning Post, and Shanxi Daily.