Haoyu Zuo

Dr. Haoyu Zuo is a Research Associate at the Dyson School of Design Engineering, Imperial College London, focusing on creativity support tools, design methods, and design education. His work integrates AI technologies like knowledge graphs and large language models (LLMs) to enhance creative problem-solving and innovation in design.

He holds a PhD in Design Engineering from Imperial College London (2019–2024) and degrees from Tsinghua University (MSc and BEng). His research emphasizes leveraging AI for impactful design solutions, including projects like B-Link (a semantic network for divergent thinking), WikiLink (encyclopedia-based knowledge retrieval), and AskNatureNet (bio-inspired design platform).

Key areas of focus include human-AI collaboration in design, bio-inspired innovation, and educational tools for design reasoning. His work is supported by Innovate UK funding and has contributed to projects such as Eco-Innovation in Retrofit Design and cultural heritage design integration.

Notable publications explore AI-driven design methodologies, controllable generative design approaches, and TRIZ-GPT for problem-solving. His research bridges technical innovation with practical design practices, emphasizing both theoretical advancements and real-world applications.