Li Qi (Richie) CHAN
PhD Scholar & Part-Time Tutor, 2026 Jan–Present
Department of Architecture, College of Design and Engineering
National University of Singapore
e: richie.liqi.chan@u.nus.edu
w. https://www.linkedin.com/in/richieclq/
Research Interests
Places & Experiences of Solitude
Urban Atmospheres
Critical Theory
Wellbeing & the Built Environment
Modules Teaching/Taught
- Urban Design Theory & Praxis (AR5601)
Teaching Assistant, National University of Singapore, 2026– - Theory of Urban Design and Planning (UR2223)
Teaching Assistant, National University of Singapore, 2011 - History and Theory of Western Architecture (AR3222)
Teaching Assistant, National University of Singapore, 2011 - Design Innovation (UDE2222)
Singapore Institute of Technology, 2024–5 - Interdisciplinary Design Innovation (UDE2001)
Singapore Institute of Technology, 2024–5 - Art History—Modern World (ARTH11)
American University of Yangon, 2017–20 - Principles of Microeconomics (ECON40)
American University of Yangon, 2017–20 - Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON50)
American University of Yangon, 2017–20 - Fundamentals of Public Communication (COMM3A)
American University of Yangon, 2017–20 - Computers and their Applications (CSCI5)
American University of Yangon, 2017–20 - Introduction to the Internet (CSCI3)
American University of Yangon, 2017–20
Design Reviews
- Architectural Design Thesis, M.Arch
National University of Singapore, 2022– - Options Design Research Studio/Advanced Architecture Studio, M.Arch
National University of Singapore, 2022– - Architectural Design Studio Y1
National University of Singapore, 2022 - Design Innovation Challenge Finals
Serangoon Garden Secondary School, in collaboration with Singapore Institute of Technology, 2025 - Design Innovation Finals
Singapore Institute of Technology, 2023 - Interior Architecture Diploma Course Y2 Finals
Yangon School of Interior Design, 2016
Updating in progress
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Architecture, 2026–
National University of Singapore - Master of Architecture
National University of Singapore - Bachelor of Arts (Architecture), First Class Honours
National University of Singapore - Diploma with Merit in Business Information Technology
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Singapore) - User Experience Design
General Assembly (Singapore)
Teaching Experience
- Tutor, National University of Singapore
2026– - Associate Faculty, Singapore Institute of Technology
2024–25 - Lecturer, American University of Yangon
2016–20 - Teaching Assistant, National University of Singapore
2011–12
Creative Practice
- Co-Founder & Design Principal, WOWCARDSTUDIO, Singapore, Myanmar
2023– - Architectural Designer, SUPER ASSEMBLY, Singapore
2021–23 - Managing Editor & Art Director, Knowledge Media Group, Thailand
2017–19 - Creative Director, Myanmore Media Group, Myanmar
2015–17 - Architectural Designer, JGP Architecture, Singapore
2012–15