Linping YUAN

Biography

Linping YUAN is a research assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Before that, she obtained her bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) in 2019

Her research interests lie in the intersection of virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR), human-computer interaction (HCI), and data visualization (VIS). She designs and develops algorithms, interactive tools, and visual analytic systems to facilitate the creation of various artifacts, including 2D visualizations and infographics, AR data videos, and VR animated stories. She also develops human-centered applications for various domains, such as education, healthcare, and tourism. Her work has been published at top-tier HCI and computer graphics venues, including IEEE TVCG, IEEE VR, ACM CHI, ACM UIST, IJHCS, etc. Her research has also made real-world impacts, such as becoming a part of a public exhibition at HKUST Library, empowering a mobile application of a global public speaking training company, and improving the public service delivery of a local government.