Jin Zhi

Dr. Jin Zhi is an Associate Professor (tenured) in the Division of Mass Communication at St. John's University, New York. He holds a D.Des. from Seoul National University and has dual expertise in visual effects (VFX) production and higher education. Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer at the University of Greenwich and taught at the University of Dundee. His professional experience spans 20+ years in film and TV VFX, including roles as VFX Supervisor on projects for Bugatti, Huawei, and Ford, and contributions to major films like Harry Potter and Prometheus.

Education Background:

• Doctor of Design (3D CGI & Film VFX), Seoul National University
• MSc VFX & Digital Compositing (Distinction), University of Westminster
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Greenwich

Research Interests: Focus on 3D CGI integration in live-action footage, VFX pedagogy, and high-end production pipelines. Current projects include an upcoming Routledge book on VFX principles and an ACM-indexed paper on art-science curriculum design.
Awards: BAFTA winner for VFX in Harry Potter, multiple Academy Award nominations, and UK Higher Education Fellowship. Grants include $3,125 from St. John’s for online VFX mentoring (2021–2022).
Teaching: Leads courses in Film Compositing, 3D Animation, and VFX Principles at undergraduate and graduate levels.