Research Projects

• Virtual Reality Education Technology for Smart Museums
• Extended Reality Collaboration Technology for Metaverse
• Engaging Spectators in Virtual Reality
• Revisualization of Architectural Heritage with Heritage Building Information System (H-BIM) and Extended Reality (XR) Technology
• … any other projects that align with my research interests :)

If you have interest in the above projects and want to seek for collaboration opportunities, please feel free to send me an email: yue.li@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Research Grants and Scholarships

• PI, Key Laboratory Open Project, Quanzhou Normal University. SJXY202402. Research on Key Technologies and Applications of Virtual Performance of Nanyin Based on Virtual Reality. RMB 20,000 RMB. 01/05/2025 – 30/04/2027. 福建省大数据管理新技术与知识工程重点实验室开放课题: 基于虚拟现实的南音虚拟演奏关键技术及应用研究.
• PI, Industrial Internet XR Education Lab, Ministry of Education University-Industry Collaborative Education Program, 231104276200911. 200,000 RMB, 2024-05 to 2024-12. 教育部产学合作协同育人项目: 工业互联网XR教育实验室.
• PI, Virtual Reality Education Technology for Smart Museums, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), 62207022. 300,000 RMB, 2023-01 to 2025-12. 国家自然科学基金青年科学基金: 面向智慧博物馆的虚拟现实教育研究.
• PI, Extended Reality Collaboration Technology for Metaverse, Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China. 30,000 RMB, 2022-07 to 2024-06. 江苏省高校自然科学研究面上项目: 面向元宇宙的扩展现实协作技术研究.
• PI, Experiential Learning in Virtual Museums. XJTLU Postgraduate Research Scholarship Fund, FOSA2206014. 297,000 RMB, 2023-09 to 2026-08. 博士生奖学金: 虚拟博物馆中的体验式学习.
• PI, Fabrication of High-Performance Neural Sensors for Signal Acquisition of Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). XJTLU Postgraduate Research Scholarship Fund (JITRI), FOS2210JB02. 297,000 RMB, 2023.06 to 2026.05. 博士生奖学金: 高性能无创脑机接口信号采集传感器制备研究.
• PI, Engaging Spectators in Virtual Reality. XJTLU Research Development Fund, RDF-20-02-47. 97,700 RMB, 2021-09 to 2024-08. 科研发展基金: 面向社交环境的虚实融合交互机制研究.
• PI, Engaging Students in Exploratory Modules Using Virtual Reality, XJTLU Teaching Development Fund, TDF20/21-R22-142. 50,000 RMB, 2021-09 to 2023-08. 教学发展基金: 基于虚拟现实的探索性课程教学研究.
• PI, Playful Virtual Museums: Exploring the Digital Affordances, XJTLU Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, SURF-2023-0011. 6,000 RMB, 2023-06 to 2023-09. 夏季本科生研究基金: 有趣的虚拟博物馆：探索数字功能可供性.
• PI, Selection and Manipulation Techniques for Object Observation in Immersive Virtual Reality, XJTLU Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, SURF-2022055. 6,000 RMB, 2022-06 to 2022-09. 夏季本科生研究基金: 沉浸式虚拟现实中目标观察的选择和操作技术.
• PI, Presenting Cultural Artefacts Using Virtual and Augmented Reality, XJTLU Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, SURF-2021045. 10,000 RMB, 2021-06 to 2022-09. 夏季本科生研究基金: 使用虚拟现实和增强现实技术展示文物.
• Co-PI, Co-Creation of Digital Heritage Experiences: A Scoping Study for Suzhou’s Grand Canal. XJTLU Research Development Fund. REF-23-02-001. PI: Dr. Yiwen Wang, RMB 50,000, 01/07/2024 – 30/06/2026.
• Co-PI, Revisualization of Architectural Heritage with Heritage Building Information System (H-BIM) and Extended Reality (XR) Technology. Suzhou Science and Technology Development Planning Programme, 2022SS51. PI: Dr Yiping Dong, 100,000 RMB, 2022-07 to 2025-06. 苏州市科技计划（社会发展科技创新）: 基于建筑信息系统与扩展现实技术的建筑遗产重现应用研究.
• Co-PI, The collaborative work of heritage: Dataware as a means to support articulation work between abstract heritage data and information visualisation. XJTLU Research Development Fund, RDF-21-02-008. PI: Dr Yushan Pan, 100,000 RMB, 2023-01 to 2025-12.
• Co-PI, Low-code framework research and development for small-scale and highly flexible research affairs management system for SAT. AI University Research Centre (AIURC) Fund, AIURC-2022-0007. PI: Fei Cheng (CAN), 95,000 RMB, 2022-09 to 2024-08.
• Co-PI, Design and Development of Trusted Real-Time Execution Environments. XJTLU Research Enhancement Fund, REF-21-01-002. PI: Prof Ka Lok Man, 50,000 RMB, 2022-03 to 2024-02.
• Co-PI, Development of Data-Driven Project-Based Learning Instructional Model and Strategies for the XJTLU Undergraduate Students. XJTLU Teaching Development Fund, TDF21/22-R25-189. PI: Dr Jinhee Kim, 50,000 RMB, 2023-02 to 2024-02.
• Co-PI, Exploring Immersive Learning Through Virtual Reality Technology in IOM411 Logistics and Physical Distribution. XJTLU Teaching Development Fund, TDF20/21-R22-147. PI: Dr Zhiqin Ni, 50,000 RMB, 2021-09 to 2023-08.
• Member, Natural Interaction Techniques for Immersive Data Visualization. National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) General Programme, 62272396. PI: Dr Lingyun Yu, 540,000 RMB, 2023-01 to 2026-12. 国家自然科学基金面上项目: 自然交互驱动的沉浸式空间可视化数据探索.
• Member, Suzhou Municipal Key Lab for Intelligent Virtual Engineering. PI: Yong Yue, 700,000 RMB, 2022-11 to 2025-10. 苏州市智能虚拟工程重点实验室.
• Member, Suzhou Municipal Key Lab of Cognitive Computing and Applied Technology. PI: Qiufeng Wang, 2,000,000 RMB, 2019-07 to 2021-06. 苏州市认知计算应用技术重点实验室提升平台.
• Member, Cultural Heritage and Cross-Border Digital Communication in the Terrestrial and Maritime Silk Road: Facilitating the Construction of a Cloud-Based Heritage Open VR Social Database. Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau, 2017D10035. 300,000 RMB, 2018-09 to 2021-08. 宁波市重大科技专项项目: 海陆丝绸之路上的文化遗产和跨境数字通信：构建兼具开放性、社交性和虚拟现实技术的文化遗产云端共享数据库.
• Member, R & D and Practice of Key Technologies in Virtual Reality System Development of Chinese Culture and Education-Based Museum Collections. Zhejiang Science and Technology Bureau, 2017C33029. 150,000 RMB, 2016-09 to 2018-08. 浙江省公益技术应用研究: 基于博物馆馆藏的中国文化教育虚拟现实系统开发的关键技术研发及实践.
• PhD Scholarship, International Doctoral Innovation Centre. Sponsored by Ningbo Education Bureau, Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau, Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China, and University of Nottingham. RCUK Grant No. EP/L015463/1. Tuition fee waiver & ~300,000 RMB stipend, 2016-09 to 2020-08.

Student Projects @ XJTLU

I am happy to supervise student dissertations and final year projects in SAT301, SAT405 and SAT406, as well as summer research for HCI/VR/AR related projects and student competitions.

For XJTLU students who are interested in doing projects with me, please feel free to send me an email: yue.li@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Undergraduate students and projects (SAT301 FYP)

1. Kexiang Shuai, BEng Computer Science and Technology, AY2024/25. User-friendly Unity Project Template for Asymmetric Virtual Environment. (🥇Distinction)
2. Yu Cheng, BEng Digital Media Technology, AY2024/25. “Chivalrous Detective” Game Design and Development.
3. Jiarui Chen, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2024/25. AI-Enhanced Health Chatbot for Middle Age Adults. (🥇Distinction)
4. Bowen Fang, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2024/25. Design and Evaluation of a Curation Tool (🥇Distinction)
5. Zihui Qin, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2024/25. Affective Diary: A Virtual Environment Editor for Supporting Digital Self-Harm Intervention. (🥇Distinction)
6. Wanyi Tao, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2024/25. Enhancing Distance Perception in Virtual Reality Environments. (🥇Distinction)
7. Yinuo Wang, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2024/25. Chinese Museums in the Digital Age: Social Media Engagement and Online Store. (🥇Distinction)
8. Chen Yang, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2024/25. Grasping Relics: Design and Evaluation of a Tangible User Interface for Artifact Interaction in Virtual Reality. (🥇Distinction)
9. Jiayi Zhao, BEng Digital Media Technology, AY2023/24. Differences between VR and AR in Cultural Heritage Active Learning: A Comparative Study based on the SOR model and Engagement Theory. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in DigitalHeritage 2025)
10. Mingge Ma, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2023/24. The Impact of AI Agents in the Virtual Museum. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in IJHCI)
11. Haojun Shen, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2023/24. Development and Evaluation of a Network Framework for Multiuser Cross-Reality Experience.
12. Yuexin Yao, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2023/24. Textual Information Presentation in Virtual Museums: Exploring Environment-, Object-, and User-based Approaches. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in IEEE ISMAR 2024)
13. Ziyue Zhao, BEng Computer Science and Technology, AY2022/23. LeanOn: Simulating Balance Vehicle Locomotion in Virtual Environments. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in IEEE ISMAR 2023)
14. Fangze Qiu, BEng Digital Media Technology, AY2022/23. D-IFSC: Data Visualization of IFSC Sport Climbing Competition and Athlete Data. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in INTERACT 2023)
15. Yifan Wang, BEng Digital Media Technology, AY2022/23. Artifacts Interactions in Virtual Museums. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in IEEE ISMAR 2023)
16. Xuansheng Xia, BEng Digital Media Technology, AY2022/23. Evaluating the Degree of Involvement in Multiusers Asymmetric Virtual Reality. (🥇Distinction)
17. Mingze Wu, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2022/23. LonelyDance: Examining Player Experience, Performance and Social Acceptability of Dance Exergaming in Virtual Reality. (🥇Distinction)
18. Bingjie Xie, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2022/23. An Efficiency Application to Manage Time and Wealth (Web App).
19. Chongxi Yu, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2022/23. An Efficiency Application to Manage Time and Wealth (WeChat Mini Program).
20. Ruixiang Zhao, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2022/23. LetMeHear: Comparing the Effects of Visual and Auditory Stimuli on User Emotion and Engagement in Virtual Reality. (🥇Distinction)
21. Dingding Chen, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2021/22. An Application to Support Boulder Problems Creation in Gyms (iOS & Android) (🥇Distinction)
22. Ruizhe Kan, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2021/22. Collaborative Experience between Virtual Reality Users and Spectators. (🥇Distinction)
23. Jiangyue Li, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2021/22. Informed or Interrupted: Exploring the Impact of Different Message Notification Methods in Virtual Reality. (🥇Distinction)
24. Junhan Lin, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2021/22. An Application to Support Boulder Problems Creation in Gyms (WeChat) (🥇Distinction)
25. Haodong Liu, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2021/22. Engaging Students in SAT001 Explore Advanced Technology Using Virtual Reality.
26. Yihao Shu, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2021/22. Interaction Techniques for Large Object Selection and Manipulation in Virtual Reality.
27. Xingbo Wei, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2021/22. Virtual Reality Questionnaire Toolkit: Examining Interaction Techniques for Doing Questionnaires in VR. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in ICAVRS 2023)
28. Letian Xie, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2021/22. An Employee Management System with Automated Classification of Employee Levels. (🥇Distinction)
29. Yuang Zhou, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2021/22. Engaging Students in DES001 Explore Design Using Virtual Reality (📝 Published in ICVRV 2022)
30. Ruihong Su, BSc Information Management and Information Systems. AY2020/21. Optimal Decision on Computation Offloading in Vehicular Edge Computing Network. (🥇Distinction)
31. Wentao Wang, BSc Information and Computing Science, AY2020/21. Comparing Speaker-Dependent and Speaker-Independent Speech Recognition Systems: Using Siri and Xiaodu as Examples.

Master students and projects (SAT405/6 FMP)

1. Shimeng Xiao, MSc Applied Informatics, AY2024/25. Technology Adoption in Museums and Tourism. (🥇Distinction)
2. Wenlu Wang, MSc Human-Computer Interaction, AY2024/25. A Gamified Social-Interactive Tourism System Integrating Physical Souvenirs with Digital Experience. (🥇Distinction)
3. Ziyi Xu, MSc Human-Computer Interaction, AY2024/25. Enhancing Cultural Heritage Appreciation: An Interactive Platform Utilizing AI and Data Visualization for Cultural Relic Appreciation. (🥇Distinction)
4. Gezhou Yang, MSc Human-Computer Interaction, AY2024/25. Analyzing Tourist Sentiment and Engagement on Xiaohongshu: A Case Study of Suzhou’s UNESCO Cultural Heritage Gardens.
5. Runze Yang, MSc Human-Computer Interaction, AY2024/25. GestureMove: Supporting User-Defined Gestures for Locomotion in Virtual Reality.
6. Kai Chen, MRes Computer Science, AY2024/25. NanyinVR: An Immersive VR System for Experiencing Traditional Chinese Musical Performing Art. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in HHME 2025)
7. Jiacheng Liu, MRes Computer Science, AY2024/25. Towards Modeling Distracted Human Driving: Sensor Fusion and Driver Status Monitoring in a VR Simulator. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in ChineseCHI 2024)
8. Jia Zhang, MRes Computer Science, AY2024/25. Passthrough and 3D Reconstruction Views: Enhancing Transition and Interaction from Virtual to Reality. (🥇Distinction)
9. Yafei Zhang, MRes Computer Science, AY2024/25. Design and Development of a Web App for the Twenty-Four Solar Terms. (🥇Distinction)
10. Xulong Li, MRes Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems, AY2024/25. Performance Optimization of 3D Unity Gaming on Mobile Devices. (🥇Distinction)
11. Xingzhi Zhao, MRes Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems, AY2024/25. Typical Manufacturing Process Data Analysis and Visualization. (🥇Distinction)
12. Xiaojie Wang, MSc Cultural and Creative Industry, AY2023/24. Vanishing Timeline: Interaction Design for Immersive VR Videos. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in IEEE ISMAR 2024)
13. Dingding Chen, MSc Human-Computer Interaction, AY2023/24. Development of a Material Database with Machine Learning Algorithms for Ductility Prediction. (🥇Distinction)
14. Qianru Liu, MSc Human-Computer Interaction, AY2023/24. User Defined Gestures for Virtual Museums: An Elicitation Study. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in IEEE ISMAR 2024)
15. Zelin Jiang, MSc Social Computing, AY2023/24. Research on the Impact of Different Patterns and Devices on a Multiplayer Asymmetric Virtual Educational Game: Fire Escape. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in IEEE ICVR 2024)
16. Minyan Su, MSc Social Computing, AY2023/24. Design, Development, and Evaluation of an Educational Game: An Interactive 3D Universe Educational Game System. (🥇Distinction)
17. Zhiwei Chen, MRes Computer Science, AY2023/24.CoreLog: Data Analytics of Learning Mall Student Engagement.
18. Liang Li, MRes Computer Science, AY2023/24. Digital Twins and Smart Campus: A Case Study of XJTLU. (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in AAB 2024)
19. Youwen Wu, MRes Computer Science, AY2023/24. The Effects of Avatar on Collaborative Social Interactions in Metaverse: A Theoretical Model and Empirical Evidence. (🥇Distinction)
20. Guanjie Xu, MRes Low Carbon Electrical Power and Energy Technology, AY2023/24. A Study on the Effect of Closed-Loop Brain-Computer Interface on Brain Execution and Decision Preferences. (🥇Distinction)
21. Jianli Zhang, MRes Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems, AY2023/24. Web-based Personal Virtual Museum Creation and Immersive Visualization (🥇Distinction)
22. Tianqi Huang, MSc Human-Computer Interaction, AY2022/23. That’sMe: Avatar and Social Presence in Virtual Reality (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in ChineseCHI 2023)
23. Yuwen Li, MSc Human-Computer Interaction, AY2022/23. Easy Induction: A Serious Game Design to Help Freshmen Get Acquainted with XJTLU Through Participatory Design Workshops (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in CHIRA 2023)
24. Yukun Fu, MSc Social Computing, AY2022/23. AR Try-On: Interactive Virtual Try-On with Augmented Reality Based on Kinect (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in COMPSAC 2023)
25. Jiachen Liang, MSc Social Computing, AY2022/23. ExploreVR: Explorative Learning in Virtual Environment. (🥇Distinction)
26. Gongxi Su, MSc Social Computing, AY2022/23. Museum Artefact Metadata: Data Management and Visualization. (🥇Distinction)
27. Shiying Cai, MSc Applied Informatics, AY2021/22. PublicVR: Virtual Reality Arcades in Chinese Shopping Malls.
28. Jiayou Huang, MSc Applied Informatics, AY2021/22. BurnMyCalories: Comparing Workouts with Nintendo Switch and Virtual Reality.
29. Jie Lin, MSc Applied Informatics, AY2021/22. An Exploratory Study Examining Culture Heritage Knowledge Retention When Using Augmented Reality Mobile Applications (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in IEEE ISMAR 2022)
30. Ninigning Xu, MSc Applied Informatics, AY2021/22. Optimising CubeMuseum for Cultural Artefact Learning and Museum Gifting: A Participatory Design Approach (🥇Distinction, 📝 *Published in IJHCI)
31. Enhao Yang, MSc Financial Computing, AY2021/22. Investigating User Acceptance of 360° Virtual Navigation (📝 Published in Springer Book Chapter, Interactive Media for Cultural Heritage).

International Student Competitions

• 🎖 Finalist. Xuansheng Xia, Jiachen Liang, Ruixiang Zhao, Ziyue Zhao, and Mingze Wu. Cross-Reality Interaction and Collaboration in Museums, Education, and Rehabilitation. Student Competition, ISMAR 2023. October 16-20, 2023.
• 🎖 Finalist. Boyuan Chen, Junkun Long, Wenxuan Zheng, Yuzheng Wu, and Ziming Li, AR.S.Space: An AR Casual Game for Social Engagement in Work Environments. Student Competition, ISMAR 2023. October 16-20, 2023.
• 🎖 Finalist. Ningning Xu, Jiachen Liang, Kexiang Shuai, Yuwen Li, and Jiaqi Yan, HeritageSite AR: An Exploration Game for Quality Education and Sustainable Cultural Heritage. Student Design Competition, CHI 2023. April 23-28, 2023.
• 🎖 Finalist. Ningning Xu, Shuhao Zhang, Kedong Chai, Ruizhang Zhao, and Mingze Wu, CUSMO. MobileHCI 2022. Vancouver, Canada. September 28 – October 1, 2022.

National Student Competitions

• 🥇 First Prize. Jiachen Liang, Fanpei Liu, and Yu Cheng, A Multiuser AR Boardgame for the Museum of Wu. China VR Student Innovation Design Competition 2024. Xiamen, China. 16-17 November 2024.
• 🥈 Second Prize. Bingqing Chen and Wenqi Chu, Sound of Museum Artifacts. China VR Student Innovation Design Competition 2024. Xiamen, China. 16-17 November 2024.
• 🥉 Third Prize. Kai Chen, Nanyin VR. China VR Student Innovation Design Competition 2024. Xiamen, China. 16-17 November 2024.
• 🥇 First Prize. Yinuo Wang, Jiarui Chen, and Jiachen Liang, Explore! Suzhou Shuangta. CCVR 2023. Suzhou, China. November 16-17, 2023.
• 🥇 First Prize. Yu Cheng and Mingge Ma, Night at the Museum. CCVR 2023. Suzhou, China. November 16-17, 2023.
• 🥇 First Prize. Jiayi Zhao and Wanyi Tao, Heritage Marathon: A Journey of Clues. CCVR 2023. Suzhou, China. November 16-17, 2023.
• 🥈 Second Prize. Haojun Shen and Yuexin Yao, Cross-Reality Virtual Museum. CCVR 2023. Suzhou, China. November 16-17, 2023.
• 🥇 First Prize. Jiarui Chen, Yinuo Wang, and Yuang Zhou, Exploratory Virtual Classroom. CCVR 2022. Kunming, China. November 18-20, 2022.
• 🥈 Second Prize. Xuansheng Xia, Guanxuan Jiang, and Shuhao Zhang, VR Chemistry Laboratory. CCVR 2022. Kunming, China. November 18-20, 2022.
• 🥉 Third Prize. Ziyue Zhao, Wenxuan Zheng, and Jiachen Liang, Memory VR. CCVR 2022. Kunming, China. November 18-20, 2022.
• 🥇 First Prize. Ningning Xu, Xingbo Wei, and Letian Xie, CubeMuseum AR. CCVR 2021. Nanchang, China. October 17-20, 2021.
• 🥇 First Prize. Mingze Wu, Ruizhe Kan, Jiangyue Li, and Ruixiang Zhao, CoVisit VR Museum. CCVR 2021. Nanchang, China. October 17-20, 2021.

Other Student Projects and Student Awards

• 🏆 Grand Prize. Leduo Chen, Juntuo Wang, Yuzheng Wu, Suqi Zhang, and Shuchen Yuan, A Human-Computer Interaction Project to Develop a Fitness App for Obese People. XJTLU Student Research-Led Learning Symposium. Suzhou, China. 20 November, 2023.
• 🥇 Best Poster Award. Shuhao Zhang, A Comparative Study of Desktop, Tablet, and Virtual Reality for 3D Object Interaction. 2022 XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium, 16 December, 2022.
• 🥈 Excellent Poster Award. Jiachen Liang, ExploreVR: Exploratory Learning in Virtual Environment. 2022 XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium, 16 December, 2022.
• 🏆 Grand Prize. Jeongyeong Park, Miji Heo, Seungil Jung, and Beomjin Kim, Study Buddy Finder, XJTLU Student Research-Led Learning Symposium. Suzhou, China. 19 November, 2022.
• 🥉 Third Prize. Hao Su, Su Wang, Ziang Wu, and Jingzhou Xu. Full Windshield Head-up Display. XJTLU Student Research-Led Learning Symposium, 19 November, 2022.
• 🏆 Group Winner. Kexiang Shuai, Zhiwen Xu, Mingze Wu, Ruixiang Zhao, Xuansheng Xia, Ziyue Zhao, and Wenxuan Zheng. XJTLU SURF Poster Fair. Suzhou, China. September 8, 2022.

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