معرفی
Ma Xufeng is an Assistant Professor in the Animation Department at the School of Art and Media, Tongji University, Shanghai. She earned her PhD in Image Arts from Chung-Ang University, South Korea, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University. Her research bridges intelligent imaging, animation games, AIGC, new media art, and the metaverse, focusing on intelligent image production and dissemination, AI-driven art therapy, and serious games.
Education:
- PhD in Image Arts, Chung-Ang University, South Korea (2018.09–2021.02)
- Master of Image Arts, Chung-Ang University, South Korea (2016.09–2018.06)
- Bachelor of Art Design (Animation), Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China (2011.09–2015.07)
Research Interests:
Dr. Ma’s scholarship sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital media, and therapeutic applications. She explores how AI-generated content (AIGC) can revolutionize animation, game design, and immersive storytelling. A second strand investigates serious games and VR systems for autism rehabilitation and emotional therapy, leveraging game psychology to craft interventions that blend aesthetics, technology, and mental health.
Publications & Research Trends:
Her most recent work (2021-2024) charts a trajectory from VR-based rehabilitation games to AI painting for art therapy, demonstrating a shift from interactive technology prototypes toward critical and aesthetic theories of AI art. Collectively, her publications map the evolution of intelligent media ecosystems and their societal impact.
Scientific Awards & Grants:
- Principal Investigator, Korean BK21+ CFT Convergence Research Project – VR immersive game for autistic children (2020)
- Principal Investigator, Korean BK21+ CFT Convergence Research Project – Fitness-bicycle functional game (2019)
- Special Selection Award, Seoul International Animation & Cartoon Festival (2020)
- Nomination, Golden Kuker–Sofia International Animation Festival (2020)
Teaching & Labs:
At Tongji University, Dr. Ma contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate curricula in animation, new media art, and game design. She is affiliated with the Omnimedia Research Institute and the Media Experiment and Practice Teaching Center, where she guides students in AI-driven content creation and VR/AR prototyping.
