Heden Yan

Il - He/him

EPFL IC IINFCOM eM+
Rue des Jordils 41
Station JORDILS
1025 St-Sulpice VD

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EPFL IC IINFCOM eM+
Rue des Jordils 41
Station JORDILS
1025 St-Sulpice VD

Expertise

Heden (Jiahao) is a researcher specializing in digital heritage, immersive storytelling, and urban memory reconstruction. With a background bridging architecture, cultural heritage, and interactive media, Heden translates archival research into evidence-led virtual environments and spatial narratives.
He co-led the Shanghai 1924: Wukang Mansion LBVR Exhibition and contributed to Parallel Worlds, a VR installation featured in the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale. His research aims to advance Virtual Heritage Ethnography as a framework connecting participatory design, cutting-edge technology, and cultural heritage preservation.