Yingjie Chen

Yingjie Chen is a Professor at Purdue University's Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Department of Computer Graphics Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction from Simon Fraser University (2011), a Master of Science in Information Technology (2007), and a Bachelor of Engineering from Tsinghua University (1992). His research focuses on interdisciplinary domains including Virtual Reality, AI in Computer Graphics, Human-Computer Interaction, and Information Visualization. He has led multiple grants, including projects on VR training systems for Cryo-EM and precision medicine using Graph AI.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Human-Computer Interaction, Simon Fraser University (2011)
• M.Sc., Information Technology, Simon Fraser University (2007)
• B.Eng., Thermal Engineering, Tsinghua University (1992)

Dr. Chen’s research emphasizes practical implementation and evaluation, blending theory with real-world applications. His work spans VR training systems, autonomous driving perception, and clinical decision support systems. Recent grants include funding for VR-based Cryo-EM training and AI in precision medicine.

Research Interests:

• Virtual Reality (VR) System Design
• AI-Driven Computer Graphics
• Visual Analytics for Healthcare
• Human Factors in Autonomous Systems

Grants & Awards:

• "Virtual Reality Augmented Hands-on Cryo-EM Training" (2020–2023)
• "Graph AI for Precision Medicine" (2021–2023)
• VAST Challenge Awards (2017, 2019)

His lab, VA.Tech, develops innovative visual systems for interdisciplinary challenges. Collaborations span healthcare, transportation, and environmental science.