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Aniket KitturView profile

Professor

• AI-Augmented Cognition
• Collective Intelligence
• Social Computing
• +7 more

Aniket (Niki) Kittur is a Professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. His research focuses on AI-augmented cognition, exploring how humans and computational systems can partner to accelerate knowledge acquisition and innovation. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 17 best paper awards or honorable mentions, Dr. Kittur has established himself as a leader in human-computer interaction and social computing. Dr. Kittur's research spans multiple interconnected areas focused on enhancing human cognition through technology. His work on crowd-augmented cognition examines how crowds and computation can collectively enhance human intellect. In social computing, he investigates how sociotechnical architectures can motivate and coordinate large groups for complex tasks. His research in data visualization and sensemaking explores how people collect, organize, and make decisions with online information. Most recently, his work has shifted toward LLM-augmented cognition, investigating how humans and large language models can work together in partnership to achieve better decisions and greater creativity than either could alone. Dr. Kittur's publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated human-AI collaboration systems. Early work focused on crowdsourcing complex tasks (CrowdForge, CrowdSynthesis), then evolved to knowledge acceleration systems (Knowledge Accelerator, Fuse), and has recently centered on LLM-integrated cognition (Selenite, InkSpire, BioSpark). His research consistently demonstrates practical impact, with systems influencing products used by millions and receiving coverage in major media outlets including Nature News, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal. Kavli fellow NSF CAREER award recipient Allen Newell Award for Research Excellence Inductee into the CHI Academy 17 best paper awards or honorable mentions across his publications Dr. Kittur has advised numerous students, including Andrew Kuznetsov, and has secured major research funding from NSF, NIH, Google, Microsoft, Bosch, Toyota, and other organizations. His Skeema browser extension project, which addresses tab overload through innovative project-based organization, has shown remarkable user retention and represents a practical application of his research on knowledge acceleration. His work with industry partners has influenced products used by millions, including Semantic Reader, Google Shopping, and Wikipedia features.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• +6 more

Timothy M. Hospedales is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Institute of Perception, Action and Behaviour within the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh . He also serves as VP AI and Head of Samsung AI Research Centre Europe . His research focuses on efficient and robust AI , emphasizing meta-learning , lifelong transfer-learning , and domain adaptation in both probabilistic and deep learning frameworks. Applications span computer vision , vision and language , reinforcement learning for robotics , and finance . Professor at University of Edinburgh (2020–present) ELLIS Fellow (2021) Head of Samsung AI Research Europe (2020–present) Founding Director of Applied Machine Learning Lab at QMUL (2012–2016) His work includes pioneering contributions to meta-learning , few-shot learning , and self-supervised methods , with notable awards such as the Best Paper Prize at ICML AutoML 2018 and Best Student Paper at ICPR 2018 . He has co-authored 15+ recent papers on topics like Vision-Language Models , Medical AI Fairness , and Diffusion Model Optimization . He served as Program Co-Chair for BMVC 2018 and AAAI 2022 , and authored a book on Visual Adaptation in the Deep Learning Era (2022). Co-Chair, BMVC 2018 Guest Editor, IET CV Special Issue (2016) Keynote Speaker at TASK-CV Workshop (ECCV 2016) Special Issue on Fewer Labels (IEEE PAMI 2020) His leadership extends to organizing workshops like the Learning-to-Learn Workshop at ICLR 2021 , Meta-Learning Workshop at NeurIPS 2020 , and Domain Generalisation Workshop at ICLR 2023 . Current projects include Meta-Omnium (CVPR 2023) for general-purpose meta-learning and MetaAudio (ICANN 2022) for few-shot audio classification benchmarks.

• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Machine Learning
• +4 more

Prof. Matthias Nießner is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich , where he leads the Visual Computing Lab . Prior to this, he held a Visiting Assistant Professor position at Stanford University . His work bridges computer vision , graphics , and machine learning , focusing on 3D reconstruction , semantic scene understanding , and AI-driven video synthesis . Prof. Nießner has published over 150 works in top venues like SIGGRAPH , CVPR , and ECCV , with several receiving best paper awards (SIGCHI’14, HPG’15, SPG’18, SIGGRAPH’16 Emerging Tech). His research has garnered international media attention, including features in the New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and MIT Technological Review , as well as TV demonstrations (e.g., Jimmy Kimmel Live for Face2Face technology). Awards : TUM-IAS Rudolph Moessbauer Fellowship (2017–ongoing) Google Faculty Award (2017) Nvidia Professor Partnership Award (2018) ERC Starting Grant (2018, €1.5M) Eurographics Young Researcher Award (2019) Research Trends : 3D Gaussian Splatting for real-time rendering Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) with mesh supervision Audio-driven facial animation via diffusion models Latent space diffusion for 3D scenes Self-supervised and zero-shot methods for 3D and image analysis As a co-founder and director of Synthesia Inc. , he drives democratization of synthetic media. His YouTube channel has over 5 million views, reflecting his impact beyond academia.

Yi FangView profile

Associate Professor

• 3D Computer Vision
• Multimedia Processing
• Machine Learning
• +9 more

Yi Fang is an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering and an affiliated Associate Professor of Computer Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), and a Global Network Associate Professor at NYU Tandon. He is a core faculty member in the Division of Engineering, specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research is centered at the intersection of Embodied AI, Robotics, and AI-driven assistive technologies, with strong support from agencies such as the US NSF, UAE ADEK, and ASPIRE. PhD, Purdue University Yi Fang's research interests span 3D Computer Vision, Multimedia Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Embodied AI . He focuses on AI-driven perception, learning, and real-world applications, particularly in engineering, medicine, and accessibility. His lab, the Embodied AI and Robotics (AIR) Lab, develops intelligent robotic systems that integrate perception, learning, and decision-making to solve complex societal challenges. His work emphasizes large-scale visual computing, deep visual learning, and cross-domain/multimodal foundation models , with recent innovations in assistive AI for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on 3D vision, sketch-based 3D retrieval, point cloud learning, and assistive computer vision . His work leverages deep learning, adversarial training, metric learning, and generative models to bridge modalities such as sketches, depth images, and 3D models. There is a clear trend toward cross-modal understanding, unsupervised representation learning, and real-world assistive applications , especially for visually impaired individuals. Yi Fang actively contributes to the academic community as an Area Chair for top-tier conferences including CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, IJCAI, and IROS. He also serves in peer review and mentoring roles, shaping the future of AI and robotics research. As a dedicated educator, he teaches foundational and advanced courses such as Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Data Structures, and Capstone Design . He mentors students through research seminars and honors projects, fostering innovation and technical excellence. His research is supported by major grants from US NSF, UAE ADEK, and ASPIRE, enabling high-impact interdisciplinary collaborations. He founded and directs the Embodied AI and Robotics (AIR) Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi, a dedicated research space for developing intelligent systems that seamlessly integrate perception, learning, and decision-making. The lab promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, medicine, and social sciences, advancing the frontiers of Embodied AI.

Peter A. FlachView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Explainable AI (XAI)
• +3 more

Peter A. Flach is Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Intelligent Systems Laboratory, School of Computer Science, University of Bristol, where he has been faculty since 1997 and was promoted to Professor in 2003. He currently directs the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Practice-Oriented Artificial Intelligence and serves as Vice-President of the European Association for Data Science (EuADS), having previously served as its President. His research centers on rigorous evaluation and improvement of machine learning systems, with seminal contributions to classifier calibration (including Beta Calibration and Precision-Recall-Gain curves), explainable AI frameworks, and data science methodology. He pioneered the extension of CRISP-DM to data science trajectories and developed Explainability Fact Sheets for systematic assessment of XAI approaches. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical deployment in real-world systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant focus on interpretable and reliable machine learning, with strong emphasis on performance evaluation metrics, model calibration techniques, and human-centered explainability. His research increasingly addresses healthcare applications through projects like SPHERE and clinical decision support systems, while maintaining core contributions to fundamental ML theory. His scientific recognition includes prestigious fellowships: Fellow of the European Lab for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) Fellow of the European Association for Artificial Intelligence (EurAI) Professor Flach has secured major research funding including UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training grants and EU network funding (TAILOR). He leads extensive collaborations across Engineering, Population Health Science, and international institutions (Monash University, Polytechnic University of Valencia), plus over 20 industry partners in the Practice-Oriented AI CDT including LV= and QinetiQ. His work with the SPHERE project demonstrates successful translation of AI research into residential healthcare settings. He leads the Intelligent Systems Laboratory at Bristol, which develops influential open-source tools including the FAT Forensics Python toolbox for algorithmic fairness and the Explainability Fact Sheets framework. His lab maintains strong connections with the European AI community through ELLIS and EurAI, positioning Bristol as a hub for human-centered and methodologically rigorous AI research.

Gabriel BrostowView profile

Professor

• Computer Vision
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-Centered AI
• +6 more

Professor Gabriel Brostow is a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at University College London (UCL), where he leads research in Computer Vision and Human-Computer Interaction. He also serves as Chief Research Scientist and Senior Director of the R&D Team at Niantic, the company behind Pokémon GO. His work bridges academic research and industry applications, focusing on developing AI systems that enhance human capabilities through what he terms 'Human in the Loop AI'—now commonly referred to as Human-Centered AI. Brostow completed his BS in Electrical Engineering at UT Austin, followed by a PhD with Irfan Essa at Georgia Tech. He then pursued postdoctoral research with Roberto Cipolla's Computer Vision & Robotics Group at Cambridge University as a Marshall Sherfield Fellow, and with Marc Pollefeys in ETH Zurich's CVG Group. His research explores how AI, particularly Computer Vision, can serve as 'super-tools' for professionals across various domains including filmmaking, architecture, robotics, and scientific research. Specific interests include assistive technology for everyday life, authoring systems that maximize user effort, 3D reconstruction, depth estimation, and vision-language models. His work often involves creating systems that are validated through real-world human interaction to ensure practical utility. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical applications of Computer Vision that directly interact with humans. His research spans 3D scene understanding, depth estimation, sketch-based interfaces, and multimodal AI systems. There's a clear emphasis on creating benchmarks and tools that facilitate human-AI collaboration, with applications in assistive technology, urban planning, filmmaking, and biodiversity monitoring. His work frequently appears at top conferences including CVPR, NeurIPS, ECCV, and CHI. Marshall Sherfield Fellowship Brostow actively mentors PhD students, with current advisees including Ross Murphy, Skanda Koppula, Gizem Unlu, Omiros Pantazis, and Jamie Watson. His alumni include numerous PhD graduates and MSc students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. He emphasizes selecting students based on passion and potential rather than just academic credentials, valuing traits like helpfulness, drive, and hunger to learn. His research is supported through collaborations with major institutions and companies including DeepMind, MIT, and the University of Edinburgh. He leads a research group at UCL that collaborates closely with Niantic's R&D team, creating a unique bridge between academic research and industry application. His team's work frequently involves developing novel Computer Vision techniques that are validated through real-world human interaction, ensuring practical utility alongside technical innovation. The group explores blue-sky research problems with applications ranging from assistive technology to professional tools for filmmakers, architects, and scientists studying diverse environments.

Joy ArulrajView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Systems
• Machine Learning
• Database Systems
• +2 more

Joy Arulraj is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science within the College of Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on data systems, machine learning, and database systems, with a particular emphasis on video analytics and adaptive query processing. He leads the Data Systems and Analytics Group and is developing the EVA AI-Relational Data System. Dr. Arulraj's research interests span data systems, machine learning, database systems, video analytics, and adaptive query processing. His work centers on developing systems that efficiently process complex queries, particularly for video analytics and machine learning workloads. He has made significant contributions to GPU database systems, non-volatile memory database management, and adaptive query processing techniques. His research often bridges the gap between theoretical database principles and practical implementations for modern hardware architectures. His recent publications show a strong trend toward video analytics systems, adaptive query processing for machine learning workloads, and GPU-accelerated database systems. The EVA system represents a major focus of his recent work, providing end-to-end exploratory video analytics capabilities. His research also addresses fundamental database concepts like buffer management, query optimization, and storage management, adapting these principles for modern hardware and application requirements. Dr. Arulraj has advised numerous graduate students including Pramod Chunduri, Gaurav Tarkok Kakkar, Jiashen Cao, and Sayan Sinha. His graduated students have gone on to work at companies like ServiceNow, Meta Research, and the Korean Army. He actively teaches database system courses at Georgia Tech, including Database System Implementation (CS 4420/6422) and Advanced Database System Implementation (CS 4423/6423), where students build database systems from scratch using C++ and the BuzzDB framework. He maintains an active research program with consistent publication output across top database and systems conferences. His work spans from theoretical database principles to practical system implementations, with a recent emphasis on video analytics, machine learning integration with database systems, and leveraging modern hardware like GPUs and non-volatile memory for database applications.

Elette BoyleView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Coding Theory
• +7 more

Elette Boyle is an Associate Professor at Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) and a Senior Scientist at NTT Research . She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from MIT (advised by Shafi Goldwasser and Yael Tauman Kalai) and an undergraduate degree from Caltech . Education Ph.D. in Mathematics, MIT B.S. in Mathematics, Caltech Her research focuses on cryptographic solutions for secure data processing , particularly in secure multi-party computation , function/homomorphic secret sharing , and distributed point functions . Recent work explores topology-hiding communication , memory checking complexity , and sublinear-communication MPC . Key trends in her publications include: Advancements in Function Secret Sharing for branching programs and sparse vectors. Efficient Secure Multi-Party Computation protocols with preprocessing. Information-theoretic and computational Topology-Hiding Broadcast schemes. Optimized Oblivious Transfer with constant computational overhead. Scientific Awards European Research Council (ERC) Award Israeli Science Foundation (ISF) Grant United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Grant Google Research Scholar Award International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) Recognition As Director of the Foundations & Applications of Cryptography (FACT) Research Center , she leads collaborative work with institutions like Technion Israel , Cornell University , and NTT Research . Her students include Pierre Meyer (Ph.D.) , Matan Hamilis (Ph.D.) , and D'or Banon (MSc.) .

Anshumali ShrivastavaView profile

Associate Professor

• Large Scale Machine Learning
• Randomized Algorithms for Big Data
• Graph Mining
• +3 more

Anshumali Shrivastava is an Associate Professor of Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Statistics at Rice University, affiliated with the George R. Brown School of Engineering. His research focuses on large-scale machine learning, randomized algorithms for big data, and graph mining. He holds a PhD from Cornell University (2015) and an MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (2008). His research interests span scalable deep learning, efficient neural network inference, and probabilistic algorithms. He has pioneered techniques in compressed learning, hashing-based search, and distributed optimization for handling massive datasets. Notable contributions include methods for accelerating LLM inference, memory-efficient quantization, and graph processing algorithms. Teaching: Probabilistic Algorithms, Large-Scale ML, and Machine Learning Seminars Awards: Charles W. Duncan Jr. Achievement Award (2023), Young Faculty Research Award (2021), NSF CAREER Award (2017), and multiple best paper awards His work bridges algorithm design with practical applications in recommendation systems, genomics, and edge computing. Current efforts focus on sustainable AI, hardware-aware compression, and efficient training/inference pipelines for large models.

Jian ZhaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Visualization (InfoVis)
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Data Science
• +6 more

Jian Zhao is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Computer Science, specializing in Information Visualization (InfoVis), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Data Science. With a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2016), his research emphasizes interactive visualization techniques, AI integration in design processes, and socio-technical systems. He explores how human-AI collaboration can enhance data analysis, presentation, and user experience in complex systems. Key research areas include: 1) AI-Driven Design (e.g., code generation via sketching, infographic creation), 2) Health Informatics (therapeutic AI tools for autism support), 3) Immersive Technologies (VR/AR interfaces for presentations and education), and 4) Social Computing (remote family communication, multi-modal emoticons). His work bridges technical innovation with human-centered design principles. His publications (2021–2025) reflect a focus on interactive visualization frameworks (e.g., iTrace for cross-view data analysis), AI-human collaboration (CoLadder for hierarchical code editing), and specialized applications like TherAIssist for art therapy and EMooly for autism support. Zhao frequently explores novel interaction modalities , including gesture-based VR interfaces and sketch-based programming tools. He leads projects in computational notebooks (EDAssistant, Slide4N), visual analytics (MissBin for bipartite networks), and neurofeedback training games (Eggly). His work often emphasizes systematic design considerations for missing data, cross-view analysis, and contextual visualization in spatial AR environments.

Hui ZhangView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Networking
• Data-Driven Systems
• +3 more

Hui Zhang is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on data-driven networking systems, video streaming optimization, and network control frameworks. He has contributed to innovations in adaptive resource allocation, real-time analytics, and sustainable strategies for resource utilization. Key research themes include time-state analytics, network anomaly detection, and integrating machine learning for enhanced performance. His work addresses challenges in content delivery networks (CDNs), peer-to-peer systems, and environmental applications like waste management. Recent publications (2021–2024) highlight advancements in neural network-based prediction, timeline frameworks, and sustainable material science innovations. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text. His research emphasizes practical solutions for improving video quality of experience (QoE), network efficiency, and cross-disciplinary applications.

Henry Corrigan-GibbsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Security
• Cryptography
• Computer Systems
• +5 more

Henry Corrigan-Gibbs is an Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He is affiliated with the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and collaborates with the PDOS and CSS research groups. Henry co-hosts the MIT Security Seminar series. Education : PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University (advisor: Dan Boneh), Postdoc at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) (host: Bryan Ford), and B.S. in Computer Science from Yale University . Research Interests Henry focuses on computer security , cryptography , and systems research , building technologies that: Empower end users through privacy-preserving design Implement strong cryptographic security in real-world deployments Scale to millions of users while maintaining security Key projects include: Tiptoe for private web search Prio for privacy-preserving aggregate statistics used by Apple and Google Express for metadata-hiding communication SafetyPin and True2F for secure authentication Scientific Contributions Standards Influence : IETF and NIST standards recommend his private-aggregation systems Industry Impact : Deployed in Apple iOS , Google Android , and Mozilla Firefox Non-profit Deployment : Co-founder of Divvi Up for real-world Prio implementations Academic Recognition 2023 MIT EECS Jerome Saltzer Award for teaching excellence 2020 ACM Doctoral Dissertation Honorable Mention 2016 Caspar Bowden Award for PET research 2015 IEEE Security & Privacy Distinguished Paper Award Multiple IACR Best Young Researcher Paper Awards (2015–2018) Advising and Collaborations Current advisees include: PhD students: Alexandra Henzinger , Ryan Lehmkuhl Postdoc: Emma Dauterman Collaborates with industry (Apple, Google, Mozilla) and standards bodies (IETF, NIST) to translate research into practice.

Bo LiView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• +2 more

Dr. Bo Li serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he teaches core computer science courses including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, and Database Management Systems. His academic foundation spans institutions across three countries, reflecting a globally oriented research perspective in visual computing and machine learning. His educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science from Nanyang Technological University (2012) MS in Computer Science from Texas State University (2015) MS in Computer Science from Xi'an Jiaotong University (2005) BS in Computer Science from Xi'an Jiaotong University (2005) Dr. Li's research centers on 3D shape retrieval systems, where he pioneers methods for sketch-based and image-based 3D model search. His work bridges computer vision, graphics, and machine learning through innovative approaches to 3D scene analysis, semantic modeling, and cross-modal translation. Recent investigations extend into social media analysis and speech emotion recognition, demonstrating methodological versatility within artificial intelligence. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a sustained focus on 3D shape retrieval benchmarking through SHREC competitions, evolving from traditional descriptor methods to deep learning frameworks. Key trends include multimodal query processing, large-scale dataset handling, and applications in real-world image denoising. His research consistently addresses challenges in partial/non-rigid model matching and semantic scene understanding. Dr. Li has not been documented with scientific awards in the provided information. Regarding academic mentorship and funding, no details about student supervision, research grants, or sponsored projects are available in the source material. Similarly, information about laboratory facilities, research teams, or collaborative groups is not provided in the current documentation.

• Algorithms for Big Data Analytics
• Computational Geometry
• Machine Learning
• +4 more

Jeff M Phillips is a Professor in the Kahlert School of Computing at the University of Utah, specializing in algorithms for big data analytics, computational geometry, and machine learning. He holds a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics from Rice University (2003) and a PhD in Computer Science from Duke University (2009). He serves as Director of the Utah Center for Data Science, Director of the Data Science Program in the Kahlert School of Computing, and Faculty Co-Director of the One U Data Science Hub. His research focuses on geometric data analysis, coresets, sketches, and handling uncertainty in data. Education: BS/BA (Rice University, 2003), PhD (Duke University, 2009) CI Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Utah (2009–2011) His research interests include algorithms for big data analytics, computational geometry, machine learning, spatial statistics, and AI. He has led NSF-funded projects on spatial data analysis, cosmic origins via AI, and reactive flow data modeling. Phillips has advised numerous PhD and master’s students, contributing to topics like trajectory classification and bias mitigation in word embeddings. His publications span computational geometry, data science, and machine learning. Notable work includes coresets for kernel density estimates, bias mitigation in language models, and scalable spatial scan statistics. Phillips is also active in academic service, serving as co-PC chair for SoCG 2024 and on program committees for major conferences like NeurIPS and ICML.

Ruihui LiView profile

Professor

• Deep Geometry Learning
• Generative modeling
• 3D Vision
• +3 more

Ruihui Li - Academic Summary Professional Overview Prof. Ruihui Li is a faculty member at the College of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Hunan University , specializing in Deep Geometry Learning , Generative Modeling , and 3D Vision . His work focuses on advancing 3D reconstruction and generation with high controllability, particularly in applications like point cloud upsampling and neural rendering. Education & Career Dr. Li earned his Ph.D. in 2021 (oral defense passed in June 2021). His career includes significant contributions to research in geometric deep learning and 3D computer graphics. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Tel Aviv University on projects such as PU-GAN and SP-GAN . Research Interests His research spans cutting-edge topics in: Neural Wavelet-Domain Diffusion for 3D Shape Generation Topology-Aware 3D Mesh Reconstruction Camera-Based 3D Scene Completion Point Cloud Analysis and Upsampling Professional Activities Dr. Li has delivered invited talks at prestigious events such as the Asia Graphics Webinar and Peking University . He serves as a reviewer for top conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV) and journals (TPAMI, TVCG). His research is supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Technical Contributions Key projects include: PU-GAN : A point cloud upsampling adversarial network (ICCV 2019). SP-GAN : Sphere-guided 3D shape generation (SIGGRAPH 2021). Neural Wavelet-domain Diffusion : 3D shape generation and manipulation (TOG 2024). Labs & Teams He leads a research group at Hunan University, mentoring Ph.D./MPhil students, RAs, and postdocs. His team focuses on interdisciplinary projects combining AI, computer graphics, and geometric deep learning.