Zhu Wang

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of New Mexico, where I direct UNM MIRAI Lab. Previously, I was a post-doctoral researcher at Future Reality Lab, New York University, after completing my PhD (advised by Prof. Ken Perlin) at NYU CS.

My research interests span several areas including XR, HCI, robotics, and AI:

• XR-based Human balance assessment and rehabilitation with emerging technology, such as motion analysis, eye-tracking, force-sensing;
• XR-based multi-participant collaboration and communication;
• Interactions with mobile robots and drones;
• Data-driven content generation and retrieval.

My name is pronounced like Ju /dʒu:/ Wong /waŋ/. In Chinese, it’s 王铸. Zhu sounds just like the first syllable of July.

I am looking for prospective PhD students with critical thinking, self-motivation, research curiosity, and sufficient technical skills. Priority will be given to applicants with experience or strong interest in AI, Graphics, HCI, XR, or Robotics.

My team also welcomes motivated undergraduate and master’s students who are interested in my research and look for opportunities to participate in research projects and publications.

If you are interested in joining my team, please send me an email with your CV and a brief description of your background and research interests.