I am an incoming Assistant Professor of Computer Science at ShanghaiTech University, where I lead the Structure, Functionality and Creativity lab. My research revolves around generation and analysis of visual content, with a focus on 3D shapes and scenes. These days, I am most interested in understanding the structure and functionality of objects and scenes, and in how to use artificial intelligence to aid the human creative process.
Previously, I worked with Hao (Richard) Zhang as a postdoctoral scientist at Amazon from 2023 to 2025, and then as a visiting researcher at Simon Fraser University from 2025 to 2026. I received my PhD in Computer Science from Brown University, advised by Daniel Ritchie. I spent my undergraduate time at Williams College, where I enjoyed all the exposures in music theory, studio arts, cognitive science, and many other things (including the mountains).
I am currently recruiting PhD students (with a master's degree) for Fall 2026 and graduate students for Fall 2027. Please see the prospective students page for more details.
April 2026
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