Jia-Rey Chang

Jia-Rey Chang is a Lecturer in the School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen's University Belfast. His research focuses on immersive spatial interaction design, exploring the interplay between human bodies, technology, and architectural spaces. He creates experimental environments using emerging technologies like AI, generative art, and XR (VR/AR/MR), aiming to provoke critical engagement with societal issues through art.

His creative work spans speculative design, wearable tech, and interactive installations, often blending computational methods with traditional artistic practices. Key projects include Swarmscape (swarm simulations + volumetric projections) and frameworks like HyperCell (bio-inspired adaptive systems). He collaborates internationally on initiatives like the XAIxArts manifesto, advocating for explainable AI in artistic contexts.

Chang actively participates in festivals and workshops, including the Belfast XR Festival and the ACM Creativity and Cognition Conference. He supervises PhD students in areas like immersive design and generative systems, and his work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and sustainable cities.

Notable activities include organizing practice-as-research workshops and presenting at the 20th Anniversary Symposium of the School of Arts. His lab and team collaborations emphasize transdisciplinary approaches, merging art, tech, and architecture to explore future spatial interactions.