Achievements

Achievements

Publication

[1] L. Zhao, F. Xie, T. Isenberg, H.-N. Liang, and L. Yu, “ScaleFree: Dynamic KDE for Multiscale Point Cloud Exploration in VR,” in 2026 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (VR), 2026, pp. 358-368, doi: 10.1109/VR67842.2026.00057.

[2] L. Zhao, T. Isenberg, F. Xie, H.-N. Liang, and L. Yu, “SpatialTouch: Exploring Spatial Data Visualizations in Cross-Reality,” IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 897-907, 2025, doi: 10.1109/TVCG.2024.3456368.

[3] L. Zhao, T. Isenberg, F. Xie, H.-N. Liang, and L. Yu, “MeTACAST: Target- and Context-Aware Spatial Selection in VR,” IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 480-494, 2024, doi: 10.1109/TVCG.2023.3326517.

[4] S. He, H. Yao, L. Jiang, K. Li, N. Xiang, Y. Li, H.-N. Liang, and L. Yu, “Data Cubes in Hand: A Design Space of Tangible Cubes for Visualizing 3D Spatio-Temporal Data in Mixed Reality,” in CHI ’24, Honolulu, HI, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, 2024, doi: 10.1145/3613904.3642740.

[5] Sun, J. Huang, H. Zhang, P. Craig, L. Yu, and E. G. Lim, “Design and Development of a Mixed Reality Acupuncture Training System,” in 2023 IEEE Conference Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (VR), 2023, pp. 265-275, doi: 10.1109/VR55154.2023.00042.

[6] A. Yasin, L. Liu, T. Li, J. Wang, and D. Zowghi, “Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Cyber Security Requirements Education Game (SREG),” Information and Software Technology, vol. 95, pp. 179-200, Mar. 2018, doi: 10.1016/j.infsof.2017.10.001.

[7] A. Yasin, R. Fatima, I. Puspitasari, A. B. Dogar, L. Yang, and K. Ishaq, “From Prey to Protect: Exploring Social Engineering Through Games and Simulation. Trust, Awareness, and Phishing Defense,” International Journal of Information Security, vol. 25, no. 1, Art. no. 32, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.1007/s10207-025-01193-y.

[8] A. Yasin, R. Fatima, L. Wen, J. Zheng, and M. Niazi, “What Goes Wrong During Phishing Education? A Probe into a Game-Based Assessment with Unfavorable Results,” Entertainment Computing, vol. 52, Art. no. 100815, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.entcom.2024.100815.

[9] Y. Guan, W. Wang, J. Chen, P. Yang, J. Xu, and J. Qi, “A Survey of Multimodal Fusion for Alzheimer’s Disease Prediction: A New Taxonomy and Trends,” Information Fusion, 2026.

[10] Z. Wang, L. Shi, H. Wu, and J. Qi, “DistilCLIP-EEG: Enhancing Epileptic Seizure Detection Through Multi-modal Learning and Knowledge Distillation,” IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 2026.

[11] Y. Yang, C. Huang, X. Wang, M. Zhou, J. Qi, and P. Yang, “Cycle Masking for Time Series Self-Supervised Learning of Periodic Motor Patterns in Free-Living Parkinson’s Early Diagnosis,” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2026.

[12] L. Yao, A. Bezerianos, R. Vuillemot, and P. Isenberg, “Visualization in Motion: A Research Agenda and Two Evaluations,” IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 28, no. 10, pp. 3546-3562, Oct. 2022, doi: 10.1109/TVCG.2022.3184993.

[13] L. Yao, R. Vuillemot, A. Bezerianos, and P. Isenberg, “Designing for Visualization in Motion: Embedding Visualizations in Swimming Videos,” IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 1821-1836, Mar. 2024, doi: 10.1109/TVCG.2023.3341990.

[14] L. Yao, F. Bucchieri, V. McArthur, A. Bezerianos, and P. Isenberg, “User Experience of Visualizations in Motion: A Case Study and Design Considerations,” IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 174-184, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.1109/TVCG.2024.3456319.

[15] J. Tang, L. Yao, L. Ying, R. Vuillemot, and P. Isenberg, “Diving Deep Into Time: Temporal Arrangements for Embedded Visualization in Swimming Videos,” IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 32, no. 7, pp. 6825-6841, Jul. 2026, doi: 10.1109/TVCG.2026.3689361.

[16] Y. Li, E. Ch’ng, and S. Cobb, “Factors Influencing Engagement in Hybrid Virtual and Augmented Reality,” ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 1-27, 2023, doi: 10.1145/3589952.

[17] X. Wang, Y. Li, B. Ling, H.-M. Chen, and H.-N. Liang, “ResponsiveView: Enhancing 3D Artifact Viewing Experience in VR Museums,” IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 31, no. 5, pp. 2870-2879, 2025, doi: 10.1109/TVCG.2025.3549872.

[18] X. Wang, Y. Li, and H.-N. Liang, “MagicMap: Enhancing Indoor Navigation Experience in VR Museums,” in 2024 IEEE Conference Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (VR), 2024, pp. 881-891, doi: 10.1109/VR58804.2024.00107.

[19] J. Liang, Y. Li, F. Liu, Y. Cheng, R. Koeck, and H.-N. Liang, “MemoryVR: Collecting and Sharing Memories in Personal Virtual Museums,” International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, pp. 1-27, 2025, doi: 10.1080/10447318.2025.2543999.

[20] Y. Li, T. Ma, Z. Li, and H.-N. Liang, “Examining the Use of DanMu for Crowdsourcing Control in Virtual Gatherings,” International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, pp. 1-19, Jul. 2024, doi: 10.1080/10447318.2024.2375700.

[21] N. Xu, Y. Li, X. Wei, L. Xie, L. Yu, and H.-N. Liang, “CubeMuseum AR: A Tangible Augmented Reality Interface for Cultural Heritage Learning and Museum Gifting,” International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, vol. 40, no. 6, pp. 1409-1437, 2023, doi: 10.1080/10447318.2023.2171350.

[22] S. Yao, Z. Li, R. Guan, M. Xia, F. Hu, K. Cao, S. Xu, X. Zhu, R. W. Liu, and W. Ding, “GIF-Calib: Geometry-Intensity Fusion for 4D Radar-Camera Calibration in Autonomous Driving Vehicles,” Information Fusion, p. 104510, 2026.

[23] Z. Li, S. Yao, T. Wu, Y. Yue, W. Zhao, R. Qin, Á. F. García-Fernández, A. Levers, J. Ralph, and X. Zhu, “ULSR-GS: Urban Large-Scale Surface Reconstruction Gaussian Splatting with Multi-View Geometric Consistency,” ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, vol. 230, pp. 861-880, 2025.

[24] Z. Li, S. Yao, Y. Chu, A. García-Fernández, Y. Yue, W. Ding, and X. Zhu, “MVG-Splatting: Multi-View Guided Gaussian Splatting with Adaptive Quantile-Based Geometric Consistency Densification,” Information Fusion, p. 103540, 2025.

[25] S. Yao, R. Guan, Z. Peng, C. Xu, Y. Shi, W. Ding, E. G. Lim, Y. Yue, H. Seo, K. L. Man, J. Ma, and X. Zhu, “Exploring Radar Data Representations in Autonomous Driving: A Comprehensive Review,” IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2025.

[26] S. Yao, R. Guan, Z. Wu, Y. Ni, Z. Huang, R. W. Liu, Y. Yue, W. Ding, E. G. Lim, H. Seo, K. L. Man, J. Ma, and X. Zhu, “WaterScenes: A Multi-Task 4D Radar-Camera Fusion Dataset and Benchmarks for Autonomous Driving on Water Surfaces,” IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 25, no. 11, pp. 16584-16598, 2024.

[27] B. Jones, A. Tang, and C. Neustaedter, “RescueCASTR: Exploring Photos and Live Streaming to Support Contextual Awareness in the Wilderness Search and Rescue Command Post,” Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, vol. 6, no. CSCW1, 2022, doi: 10.1145/3512960.

[28] B. Jones, Y. Zhang, P. N. Y. Wong, and S. Rintel, “Belonging There: VROOM-ing into the Uncanny Valley of XR Telepresence,” Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, vol. 5, no. CSCW1, 2021, doi: 10.1145/3449133.

[29] B. Jones, K. Dillman, R. Tang, A. Tang, E. Sharlin, L. Oehlberg, C. Neustaedter, and S. Bateman, “Elevating Communication, Collaboration, and Shared Experiences in Mobile Video through Drones,” in Proceedings of the 2016 ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems (DIS 2016), 2016, pp. 1123-1135, doi: 10.1145/2901790.2901847.

[30] B. Jones, A. Tang, and C. Neustaedter, “Remote Communication in Wilderness Search and Rescue: Implications for the Design of Emergency Distributed-Collaboration Tools for Network-Sparse Environments,” Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, vol. 4, no. GROUP, 2020, doi: 10.1145/3375190.

[31] J. Hyrkas, A. D. Wilson, J. Tang, H. Gamper, H. Sodoma, L. Tankelevitch, K. Inkpen, S. Chappidi, and B. Jones, “Spatialized Audio and Hybrid Video Conferencing: Where Should Voices Be Positioned for People in the Room and Remote Headset Users?” in Proceedings of the 2023 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2023), 2023, doi: 10.1145/3544548.3581085.

[32] B. Jones, J. Maiero, A. Mogharrab, I. A. Aguilar, A. Adhikari, B. E. Riecke, E. Kruijff, C. Neustaedter, and R. W. Lindeman, “FeetBack: Augmenting Robotic Telepresence with Haptic Feedback on the Feet,” in Proceedings of the 2020 ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (ICMI 2020), 2020, pp. 194-203, doi: 10.1145/3382507.3418820.

[33] F. Li, D. Hong, J. Ma, Z. Tian, H.-N. Liang, J. Guo, and K. Wang, “3D-PV: Enhancing PV Power Prediction by Modeling Spatial Uncertainty Under Dynamic Shading Conditions,” Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 296, Art. no. 128869, 2026, doi: 10.1016/j.eswa.2025.128869.

[34] M. Huang, J. Ma, K. Wang, K. L. Man, S.-U. Guan, X. Zhang, and J. Qian, “Sensorless Beta-Particle-Filter Strategy for Optimizing Solar Trackers Under Partial Shading Condition,” Renewable Energy, vol. 256, Art. no. 123871, 2026, doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.123871.

[35] J. Ma, K. Wang, M. Huang, X. Chen, X. Li, and D. Hughes, “VCP-Decomposition-Based Adaptive Search for Optimal Power Extraction in Photovoltaic Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 39, no. 10, pp. 12794-12802, Oct. 2024, doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2024.3423485.

[36] M. Huang, J. Ma, Y. Luo, K. L. Man, S.-U. Guan, X. Zhang, X. Zhu, and E. G. Lim, “RIS-LLM: Reasoning-Informed Semantic Modeling of Electricity Market Price Dynamics,” Advanced Engineering Informatics, vol. 76, Art. no. 104949, 2026, doi: 10.1016/j.aei.2026.104949.

[37] J. Wu, E. Purwanto, and T. Selig. “TraceMate: Collaborating with AI in Test-Driven Programming”, in Proceedings of 2025 IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing (VL/HCC): 253-259, 2025.

 

Selected Awards and Recognition

Member Year Award / recognition
Lingyun Yu 2025 ACM CHI Best Paper Award
Lingyun Yu 2024 12-Year IEEE VIS SciVis Test-of-Time Award
Lingyun Yu 2024 ACM ISS Best Paper Honorable Mention
Lingyun Yu 2023 Top Cited Article 2021-2022 at Computer Graphics Forum
Lingyun Yu 2023 VINCI Best Short Paper
Yue Li Apr. 2026 Outstanding Supervisor Award, XJTLU-JITRI Academy of Industrial Technology
Yue Li Oct. 2025 Best Paper Award, ACM UbiComp 2025 UbiSense Workshop
Yue Li Aug. 2025 Best Paper Award, CHCI 2025
Yue Li Jul. 2025 Academic Excellence Award – Teaching Innovation Award, XJTLU
Yue Li Jul. 2025 Rising Star in Research and Innovation, University of Nottingham
Yue Li Apr. 2025 Excellent Mentor for Talent Cultivation, JITRI Academy of Industrial Technology
Yue Li Mar. 2025 Teaching Innovation Award of AY2023-24, School of Advanced Technology, XJTLU
Jieming Ma 2022 / 2025 Included in the World’s Top 2% Scientists List
Jieming Ma 2023 Young and Middle-Aged Academic Leader under the Jiangsu Qinglan Project
Jieming Ma 2019 Outstanding Young Backbone Teacher under the Jiangsu Qinglan Project
Jieming Ma 2016 Jiangsu Province Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctor Programme
Jun Qi 2025 Best Paper Award, IEEE INDIN-2025, IEEE
Jun Qi 2025 IEEE INDIN Best Service Award
Jun Qi 2024 National high-level talent of China
Jun Qi 2020 National Top 100 Outstanding Returned Overseas Doctors, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China
Xiaohui Zhu 2024 22-23 Suzhou Natural Science Excellent Academic Paper, 3rd Prize, Suzhou Municipal Government
Xiaohui Zhu 2024 2023 Science & Technology Award of Suzhou Computer Society, 3rd Prize, Suzhou Computer Society
Xiaohui Zhu Dec. 2023 2023 Suzhou AI Science & Technology Award, 1st Prize, Suzhou Artificial Intelligence Association
Lijie Yao 2026 ChinaVis Paper Honorable Mention Award
Lijie Yao 2025 Jiangsu Double-Innovation Doctor Program and Canada Mitacs Globalink Research Award noted in profile
Lijie Yao Mar. 2024 ACM AFIHM Ph.D. Thesis Prize
Thomas Selig 2024 / 2023-2024 Outstanding Individual in Education and Teaching in Suzhou; XJTLU University Teaching Excellence Award
Kok Hoe Wong AY2024/25 XJTLU Student Voted Best Teacher Award
Kok Hoe Wong AY2023/24 XJTLU Academic Excellence Award for Teaching Innovation
Kok Hoe Wong AY2022/23 XJTLU Academic Excellence Award for Teaching Innovation
Kok Hoe Wong AY2021/22 XJTLU School of Advanced Technology’s Innovative Teaching Practice Award
Kok Hoe Wong Jun. 2020 Suzhou Education Bureau’s Outstanding Teaching Team Award
Teng Ma, Erick Purwanto, Brennan Jones, Yu Liu 2026 XJTLU “XIPU AI in Education” Innovation Competition First Prize
Erick Purwanto, T. Selig, and D. Xia 2025 REVISAGE Analytics: Guiding Writing Though Reflection, Visualization, and Classroom Integration, AI in Education category

 

Translation, Platforms, Patents and Intellectual Property

Category Patent / IP item Relevant member(s)
U.S. patent / application Nebeling, M., Lee, G., Smith, M. I., Grossman, T., Parent, M., Henrikson, R., Jones, B. D. G., and Glueck, M., “Techniques for Interactive Visualization for Workspace Awareness in Collaborative Authoring of Metaverse Environments, and Systems and Methods of Use Thereof,” U.S. Patent No. 18/637,438, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2025. https://patentcenter.uspto.gov/applications/18637438 Brennan Jones
U.S. patent / application Jones, B. D. G., Xu, Y., and Eghbalzadeh, H., “Large Language Model-Based Virtual Assistant for High-Level Goal Contextualized Action Recommendations,” U.S. Patent No. 18/771,207, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2025. https://patentcenter.uspto.gov/applications/18771207 Brennan Jones
Chinese patent application X. Xia, X. Zhu, Y. Jin, Y. Yue, Z. Xu, J. Ma, and L. Li, “Agricultural Product Grasping Method, Apparatus, Equipment and Storage Medium,” Chinese patent application no. 202511652933.3, 12 November 2025. Xiaohui Zhu; Yong Yue; Jieming Ma
Chinese patent application Y. Jin, X. Zhu, Y. Yue, Z. Xu, and J. Ma, “Robot Grasping Method, Apparatus, Equipment and Storage Medium,” Chinese patent application no. 202511609093.2, 5 November 2025. Xiaohui Zhu; Yong Yue; Jieming Ma
Chinese patent Y. Yue and X. Zhu, “A USV Control System,” Chinese patent no. ZL202010429881.4, authorised 21 November 2023. Yong Yue; Xiaohui Zhu
Chinese invention patent application Y. Li and X. Wang, “A Virtual Reality Object-Based Interaction Method, Device, Equipment, Medium, and Product,” application no. 202411611079.1, submitted November 2024. Yue Li
Chinese invention patent application Y. Li and Z. Zhao, “A Balance Vehicle Equipment and System,” application no. 202311032538.6, submitted August 2023. Yue Li
Chinese invention patent application Y. Li and K. Chai, “Haptic Simulation Device, Haptic Simulation Method and Virtual Reality System,” application no. 202310744340.4, submitted June 2023. Yue Li
Chinese invention patent application Y. Li, “An Augmented Reality-Based Interaction Method, Artefact, Electronic Device and Medium,” application no. 202111193452.2, submitted October 2021. Yue Li
Chinese patent application J. Pei, J. Ma, and Y. Wang, “Method, Apparatus, Equipment and Medium for Determining the Control Strategy of a Refrigeration Unit,” Chinese patent application no. 202610057482.7. Jieming Ma
Chinese patent application M. Huang, W. Yang, J. Ma, Y. Wang, K. Jin, and H. Peng, “Automatic Photovoltaic Solar-Tracking Device and Method,” Chinese patent application no. 202511321250.X. Jieming Ma
Software copyright XJTLU and Suzhou Cultural Relics Protection and Management Office, “Suzhou Twin Pagodas Tour Guide System Based on Augmented Reality and Large Language Model,” software copyright registration no. 2025SR1215933. Yue Li
Software copyright Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, “Time-Frequency Large-Model System, Version 1.0.0,” software copyright registration no. 2025SR1822043. Jieming Ma
Software copyright Xuyin: Multi-perspective Narrative Visual Storytelling System. software copyright registration no. 2025SR1850895 Lingyun Yu