Joe Liu

Joe Liu is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University, within the Faculty of IT. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Monash University (2023), a Master of Information Technology (2018), and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of New South Wales (2013). His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Data Visualisation, and Immersive Analytics, with contributions to embodied interaction and construction safety management. He has taught courses such as FIT1050, FIT2081, and FIT2095, and served as a teaching associate for units like FIT3179 (Data Visualisation) and FIT5152 (User Interface Design).

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, Monash University (2023)
• MSc in Information Technology, Monash University (2018)
• BSc in Computer Science, UNSW (2013)

Research Interests:

Joe’s work explores immersive analytics, embodied interaction in virtual environments, and the application of augmented reality (AR) for safety in construction. He investigates spatial memory in AR, gesture-based interfaces, and multi-view visualisation techniques. His recent studies include physical landmarks’ impact on spatial recall and AR-driven fall hazard detection on construction sites.

Publications: Over 10 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing trends in AR/VR applications, gesture interaction, and immersive analytics. Key themes include spatial cognition in immersive environments and industrial safety solutions through digital technologies.

Awards: None explicitly listed beyond academic degrees.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed. Collaborates with researchers in embodied visualisation and safety engineering through Monash’s Embodied Visualisation group.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Embodied Visualisation research group at Monash University, focusing on interdisciplinary projects blending HCI and data science.