JIAYU WU
EDUCATION
Jun 2022May 2025
Sep 2018 -
Jun 2022
July 2019 -
Aug 2019
Harvard Graduate School of Design
-Master of Landscape Architecture
East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)
-Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK | July-Aug 2019
-Oxford Prospects Exchange Programs in Humanities, Regent’s Park College
Shanghai
Selected coursework: Academic English Writing, Strategic Management, Comparative Politics, Practical Ethics and Moral Philosophy, The Changing World of Journalism
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jun 2024Aug 2024
May 2023
July 2021 -
Oct 2021
Intern as President Assistant, EADG Landscape Cooperation
Shanghai
An International Design Cooperation with more than 500 employees across 10 cities. Participated in urban scale landscape and urban planning project.Helped communication and connection between diverse-nationality colleages. Prepared PPT and Materials for reporting.
Volunteer at Hearthstone Village, A co-housing Community sharing
42 acres on the traditional lands of natural forest
Engaged in construction of river drainges and garden designs.
Intern as Landscape Architecture Designer,
Aug 2019
Vancouver
Shanghai
AMJ Architectural Planning and Design Office，A Boston and Shanghai based office committed to the renovation of historical and residential urban areas
Envolved in public plaza project as chief designer. Participated in project including campus renovation, historical street revitalization and infrastructure design. Pepared presentation files and reported to supervisors. Collaberated with group members on different drawings.
Landscape Architectural Intern, RMJM Architectural Design Office UK-based international architectural practice, focusing on a collaborative process encompassing planning, engineering, art and sustainable urban and landscape design. Shanghai, China | Aug 2019
Modelled and produced designs for six types of riverbanks, produced traffic analysis graphics, produced PowerPoint for presentation.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Sep 2023May 2024
Sep 2022May 2023
Teaching Assistant of Landscape Core Studio\Representation, Harvard GSD
Boston
Helped students during weekly office hours, Assisted instructor with event organziation, schedule planning, connection and communication, material preparation
Mentor of Mentorship Program, Harvard GSD
Peered with first year student and offered guidance on academic/non-academic issues
Event Chair of Sketching Group, Harvard GSD
Organized weekly/monthly outdoor sketching activities. Connected with other organizations for collaborative events.
Volunteer at Glass Flower Gallery, Harvard Museum of Natural History
Greeted visitors with botanical and glass-making knowledges, ensured the safety of exhibits
Organizaed special events
Class Representative of MLA 1, Harvard GSD
Communication between students and instructors.
May 2024
Aug 2019 OTHER EXPERIENCE
May 2023
Oct 2023
Oct 2022
Oct 2021
Sep 2021May 2022
Exhibitor in Sydney Design week Exhibition(Powerhouse)
Presented work of 5 meter long mapping and archive table exploring Eucalyptus and shifting landscape in Australia, the seminar project in Territorial Commons.
Exhibitor for AFVS Spring Open Studios
Collaborately designed and organized exhibition work of sound and sculpture
Attendant of ASLA Annual International Conference, by American Society of Landscape Architects founded in 1899
Activity Planner for Annual Halloween Party, Harvard GSD Offered ideas for creative activities and site design. Worked with groups for installations. Organized events.
Attendant in a “Common Beach” Workshop held by MLA+ design office’s Zhiseng He (from South China University of Technology) Guided children to organize activities spontaneously, participated in hands-on installation building, site survey, panel discussion.
Deputy Chairman of the Piano Club
Initiated an online activity under the influence of Covid-19 an online activity. Hosted a university concert.
Event Chair of Art and Media Student Group, East China University of Science and Technology
Hosted annual event of art exhibition. Designed post for monthly activities. Connected with different departments.
Director and photograhper of a short movie concerned with depression
SKILLS
Photoshop, illustrator, Rhino, AutoCAD, V-Ray, ArcGIS Indesign, Powerpoint, Word, Excel