Resume

Trained as a computer scientist with a strong passion for human-centered computing and interaction research. Dedicated to advancing virtual and augmented reality, innovative teaching, and impactful interdisciplinary projects around culture, arts, and technology.

Contact Information

Name Yue Li
Professional Title Associate Professor
Email Yue.Li@xjtlu.edu.cn
Phone 0512-81883223
Website imyueli.github.io

Education

  • 2016 - 2020

    United Kingdom

    Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science
    University of Nottingham
  • 2012 - 2016

    China

    Bachelor of Science (Hons), Computer Science
    University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Experience

  • 2026 - Present

    China

    Associate Professor
    Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • 2021 - 2025

    China

    Assistant Professor
    Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • 2019 - 2020

    China

    Research Associate
    Virtual Engineering Centre, XJTLU
  • 2017 - 2018

    China

    Research Intern
    NVIDIA AI Technology Centre, NVIDIA Inc.
  • 2017 - 2018

    United Kingdom

    Teaching Assistant
    University of Nottingham
  • 2014 - 2014

    China

    Software Engineer Intern
    Globalisation Shared Service Centre, IBM

Teaching

  • 2021 - Present
    CPT208 Human-Centric Computing
  • 2021 - Present
    CPT411 Evaluation Methods and Statistics
  • 2020 - 2021
    CPT202 Software Engineering Group Project

Projects

  • 2025 - 2027
    Research on Key Technologies and Applications of Virtual Performance of Nanyin Based on Virtual Reality

    Key Laboratory Open Project, Quanzhou Normal University.

  • 2023 - 2025
    Virtual Reality Education Technology for Smart Museums

    National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC): Young Scientists Fund.

  • 2024 - 2024
    Industrial Internet XR Education Lab

    Ministry of Education University-Industry Collaborative Education Program.

  • 2022 - 2024
    Extended Reality Collaboration Technology for Metaverse

    The Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China: General Programme.

  • 2021 - 2024
    Engaging Spectators in Virtual Reality

    XJTLU Research Development Fund (RDF).

  • 2021 - 2023
    Engaging Students in Exploratory Modules Using Virtual Reality

    XJTLU Teaching Development Fund (TDF).

Scholarships

  • 2025 - 2028
    Data-driven Surrogate Model for Temperature Field Prediction in Aluminum Alloy Casting

    XJTLU Postgraduate Research Scholarship Fund (JITRI PGRS).
    Student: Xingzhi Zhao.

  • 2025 - 2028
    Fostering Emotional Connections in Virtual Museums through Human-AI Co-creation and Participatory Curatorial Practices

    XJTLU Postgraduate Research Scholarship Fund (PGRS).
    Student: Bingqing Chen.

  • 2023 - 2026
    Playful and Participatory Cultural Heritage Experience Using Extended Reality Technologies

    XJTLU Postgraduate Research Scholarship Fund (PGRS).
    Student: Jiachen Liang.

  • 2023 - 2026
    Experiential Learning in Virtual Museums

    XJTLU Postgraduate Research Scholarship Fund (PGRS).
    Student: Xueqi Wang.

  • 2023 - 2026
    Fabrication of High-Performance Neural Sensors for Signal Acquisition of Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)

    XJTLU Postgraduate Research Scholarship Fund (JITRI PGRS).
    Student: Junyi Zhang.

Awards

  • 2025
    Academic Excellence Award - Teaching Innovation
    Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • 2025
    Excellent Mentor for Talent Cultivation
    JITRI Academy of Industrial Technology, XJTLU
  • 2025
    Rising Star in Research and Innovation
    University of Nottingham
  • 2025
    Best Paper Award
    UbiComp UbiSense
  • 2025
    Best Paper Award
    CHCI (第二十一届全国人机交互学术会议)
  • 2024
    Best Poster Award
    ChinaVR (第二十四届中国虚拟现实大会)
  • 2022
    Best Paper Award & Best Presentation Award
    International Conference on Educational Technology
  • 2022
    Nominee of IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Outstanding Dissertation
    IEEE VGTC
  • 2022
    Suzhou Science and Education Backbone Talents (科教骨干人才)
    Suzhou Industrial Park
  • 2022
    Jiangsu Shuangchuang PhD (双创博士)
    Jiangsu Province
  • 2022
    Outstanding Supervisor
    China Competition on Virtual Reality
  • 2021
    First Prize
    International Contest on Blended Teaching Learning
  • 2021
    Outstanding Supervisor
    China Competition on Virtual Reality
  • 2020
    Tri-Campus Postgraduate Award
    University of Nottingham
  • 2019
    Best Student Paper Award
    University of Nottingham
  • 2019
    Postgraduate Teaching Award Highly Commended
    University of Nottingham
  • 2018
    Postgraduate Teaching Award Highly Commended
    University of Nottingham
  • 2016
    Vice-Chancellor's Medal
    University of Nottingham
  • 2016
    Outstanding Graduate
    Zhejiang Education Bureau
  • 2015
    National Scholarship Award
    Chinese Ministry of Education