Yingcai Xiao

Dr. Yingcai Xiao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Akron's College of Engineering and Polymer Science. He joined the university in 1995 after working as a Software Scientist at Intergraph.

• Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Ph.D. in Physics, M.S. in Mathematics

Dr. Xiao's research focuses on Visualization, Computer Graphics, Human-Computer Interaction, and their applications in Video Game Design and Numerical Simulation. His work bridges theoretical computing with practical solutions in education, healthcare, and engineering design.

His publications from 2006–2008 highlight expertise in open-source learning platforms (e.g., Sakai), virtual surgical systems using fuzzy logic, and distributed 3D CAD systems. These contributions reflect interdisciplinary interests in educational technology, medical simulation, and internet-based systems.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Co-PI on NSF Grant: Interactive Learning to Stimulate the Brain's Visual Center and to Enhance Memory Retention

Dr. Xiao has served as Program Chair for the International Conference on Computer Graphics, Visualization, Computer Vision, and Image Processing (2007–2021), demonstrating sustained leadership in his field. He has also co-authored a chapter in Biologically-Inspired Computing for the Arts: Scientific Data through Graphics, expanding his impact into arts-oriented computational methods.