Dongfang Liu

Dr. Dongfang Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), affiliated with the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University (2021) and specializes in artificial general intelligence (AGI), vision-language systems, and interdisciplinary AI applications such as autonomous robotics, healthcare, and energy systems. His research is supported by the NSF and industry partnerships.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Purdue University (2021)

Research Interests: Dr. Liu focuses on developing AGI systems to address societal challenges. His work integrates computer vision, robotics, and machine learning, with recent projects including vision-anchored UAV automation using RGB-D cameras. He emphasizes ethical AI, robustness against adversarial attacks, and real-world deployment in domains like autonomous driving and medical diagnostics.

Service & Leadership:

• Area Chair, CVPR (2023–present)
• Senior Program Committee Member, AAAI/IJCAI (2023–present)
• Associate Editor, IEEE TCSVT, Neurocomputing, MTAP, ACM JATS (2023–present)

Key Projects:

• "Vision-Anchored UAV Automation": Full automation of bird-sized UAVs in cluttered indoor environments using vision-only sensors, funded by NSF Grant #2242243.
• Developing AGI tools for fusion energy simulation, medical diagnostics, and sustainable energy.

Teaching:

• CMPE-679 Deep Learning
• CMPE-789 Special Topics
• IMGS-890/891 Research & Thesis Supervision

Grants/Awards:

• NSF Grant #2242243 (2023–2025): Supports UAV automation research.