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Research in Intelligence and Virtual Reality Technology
Research in Intelligence and Virtual Reality Technology (RIVRT) was founded in 2022 and undertakes research about virtual reality and artificial intelligence. We operate at the crossroads of 3D modeling, extended reality, and deep learning. We contribute to the development of innovative metaverse and digital twin technologies for healthcare and industrial applications. Our research interests ranged from virtual reality, hand rehabilitation, mixed reality, CAVE, educational pedagogy, artificial intelligence to digital twin.
Vision & Mission
Research and development at RIVRT are focused on virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Virtual reality simulation, mixed reality and CAVE augmented reality, deep learning, and digital twin technology are applied in the majority of our healthcare and industrial training programs. Using extended reality and machine learning technology, the team is actively researching new approaches to develop metaverse applications. We are executing or are interested in pursuing the following projects: virtual simulation using a game engine, an immersive device for healthcare applications, deep learning applications for product design, and signal processing.
Our Research Team
Principle Investigator
Dr. Yuk Ming TANG
PhD, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
MPhil, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
BSc (Hon), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research Interests
Virtual Reality; Augmented Reality; Artificial intelligence; Blockchain; Digital twin; Sustainable Technology
Dr. Yuk Ming Tang received his B.Sc. and M.Phil. from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was awarded a Ph.D. degree from the same university. He worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Faculty of Medicine at CUHK after graduation. Currently, he is teaching in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). His research interests include virtual reality (VR)/ mixed reality (MR), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, computer-aided design (CAD), and sustainable technology in Industry 4.0 and healthcare applications.
Contact
mfymtang@polyu.edu.hk
Technical Officer
David KUO
M.Sc., The City University of Hong Kong
B.Eng., The City University of Hong Kong
Research Interests
Virtual/Mixed Reality; Artificial Intelligence; Environmental Sensors; Blockchain Technology
Mr. Kuo received a B.Eng. and an M.Sc. in material engineering and nanotechnology from City University of Hong Kong. He is particularly interested in environmental sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual/mixed reality (V/MR), and blockchain technologies, as well as their applications and entrepreneurship.
Contact
david.kuo@polyu.edu.hk
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Mohammed Woyeso, Geda
PhD, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
MSc ,Politecnico di Torino
BSc, Mekelle University
Research Interests
Sustainable Design ( with special focus on design for remanufacturing); Human-centered design; data-driven design; ML/DL for affective design; Circular economy and Product’s EOL recovery strategies
Contact
mohammedwoyesogeda@aidlab.hk
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Denghui LI
PhD, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Interests
Control Systems Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
Contact
denghui.li@polyu.edu.hk
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Orisaremi Kayode Kelvin
Ph.D., The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Interests
Linear Programming; Stochastic Optimization; Inverse Optimization; lean production; Production Management
Dr. Kelvin received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2023.
Contact
kelvin-k.orisaremi@polyu.edu.hk
Project Associate
Dr. Dongning ZHAO
Ph.D.
Research Interests
Image processing; information security; artificial intelligence
Dr. ZHAO’s undergraduate, master degree, and Ph.D all focus on studying communication and information processing. After that, she spent three years in Harbin Institute of Technology for postdoctoral research work. At present, she is an extramural supervisor for Shenzhen University. She has been working in the scientific research and development for many years, like image and video processing technology, artificial intelligence. So far, she has got 18 national patents both in China and abroad. Moreover, she has also held in 4 research and development projects of the Shenzhen Science and Technology Plan.
Contact
dongnzhao@polyu.edu.hk
Project Associate
Celia CHAN
B. Sc., The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Interests
Virtual Reality; Augmented Reality; 3D Modeling; Game Design
Miss Chan received a B.Sc. in internet and multimedia technologies from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is interested in 3D modeling, game design, and development of VR/AR applications. She has been involved in the development of several VR/AR software after graduation. She is eager to expand her knowledge and learn more about this field.
Contact
hs-celia.chan@polyu.edu.hk
Project Assistant
Terrence KWOK
MSc., IT (AI and Big Data), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
B. Eng., The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Interests
Virtual Reality; Augmented Reality; Deep Learning; Natural Language Processing; Generative AI; Computer Vision; Decision-making
Mr. Kwok received his Master of Science in Information Technology, stream in AI and Big Data at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), machine learning, software development, and product design engineering are among his interests. He has worked on a number of AR/VR applications, AI applications, mobile applications, and websites. He is enthusiastic to gain further expertise in this domain.
Contact
terrence-cp.kwok@polyu.edu.hk
Research Assistant
Hadyn NG
MSc., IT (AI and Big Data), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BEng (Hons) in Product Engineering with Marketing
Research Interests
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, 3D Modeling, Product Architecture, Machine Learning
Mr. Ng received his Master of Science in Information Technology, stream in AI and Big Data at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He achieved his BEng from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and had been worked as product engineer and sales representative in various industries after graduation. He would like to capitalize his experience and spark on noval ideas with Dr Tang’s team.
Contact
hadyn1.ng@polyu.edu.hk
Research Assistant
Joyce TANG
BSocSc., The City University of Hong Kong
Research Interests
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, 3D Modeling, Product Architecture, Machine Learning
Miss Tang received a BSocSc. in Criminology and Sociology from the City University of Hong Kong. She is passionate in various scientific researches.
Contact
kfong.tang@polyu.edu.hk
Project Assistant
Ruby CHAN
BEng (Hons) in Product Engineering with Marketing
Research Interests
Virtual Reality, Product Design, 3D Modeling
Miss Chan received a B.Eng in Product Engineering with Marketing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is passionate about developing virtual reality and 3D models.
Contact
yeekiu.chan@polyu.edu.hk
Research Assistant
Suet Yi TSE
BEng (Hons) in Product Engineering with Marketing
Research Interests
Virtual Reality, Product Design, 3D Modeling
Miss TSE received a B.Eng in Product Engineering with Marketing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is passionate about developing virtual reality and 3D models.
Contact
suetyi.tse@polyu.edu.hk
Research Assistant
Coco LEE
BEng (Hons) in Enterprise Engineering with Management
Research Interests
Virtual Reality; Product Design; 3D Modeling
Miss LEE received a B.Sc in Enterprise Engineering with Management from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is passionate about developing virtual reality and 3D models.
Contact
kylee@aidlab.hk
Honorary Researchers
Research Associate
Wun Ting CHAN
B.F.A., Northwest College of Art and Design
B.Sc., The Evergreen State College
Research Interests
Natural Language Processing; Generative AI; Technological Art
Miss CHAN received her B.F.A. in Visual Communication with a double major in Fine Art and Entertainment Art from the Northwest College of Art. She later received her B.Sc. in Computer Science from the Evergreen State College. She has industry experience designing user experience at companies such as Microsoft and Amazon.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Lerui CHEN
Ph.D. Xi’an Jiaotong University
Research Interests
Complex system fault diagnosis; Artificial intelligence; Big data processing and analysis; Robot control and intelligent perception
Dr.Chen received his Ph.D in Xi’an Jiaotong University with the major of control science and engineering, now he is working as the postdoctoral fellow at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Abdullah Al Noman
Ph.D., The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
M.Eng., University Malaya
B.Sc., Independent University, Bangladesh
Research Interests
Optical fiber sensor (OFS); Micro/Nanophotonics; Optoelectronic devices; Fiber grating devices and applications; Biophotonics.
Dr. Abdullah Al Noman received his Ph.D. from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and his Master of Engineering in Telecommunication from the University Malaya in 2023 and 2018, respectively. In 2016, he obtained his B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the Independent University, Bangladesh. Currently, he is working as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering of PolyU. His research focuses on the optical fiber based sensor and its applications.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Junping ZHONG
Ph.D. Southwest Jiaotong University, China
BSc. Southwest Jiaotong University, China
Research Interests
Machine Learning; Computer Vision; Infrastructure Condition Monitoring
Dr. Zhong was a PhD visitor in Delft University of Technology (TUDelft), Netherlands, 2019-2020, which was supported by the China Scholarship Council. He has published 12 SCI/EI papers, and 1 Springer book. He won the second prize of “Wu Wenjun Artificial Intelligence Science and Technology Award 2022” (ranking 10/15). He was selected as the Outstanding Reviewer by IEEE IMS in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
Research Associate
Kenneth LAI
B.SS., The University of Hong Kong
M.A., The Savannah College of Art and Design
Research Interests
Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Interactive Design
Mr. Lai received a B.SS. in psychology from the University of Hong Kong and a M.A. in Interactive design and game development from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He is passionate in creating innovative, practical and fun interactive experiences while experimenting with technologies like virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
Master of Philosophy
Wenqiang LI
B.Sc., The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
M.Sc., City University of Hong Kong
MPhil, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Interests
Computer Aided Diagnosis;Contrastive Learning; Semi-supervised Learning; AI Interpretability; Generative Adversarial Networks
Wenqiang Li received his B.Sc. from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is now pursuing an MPhil degree at the same university. Mr. Li’s research interests include deep learning algorithms in medical images, semantic segmentation, computer-aided diagnosis, and other computer vision algorithms.
Research Assistant
Candice LEONG
B. Eng., The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Interests
Virtual Reality; Product Marketing
Miss Leong received a B.Eng in product engineering with marketing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Research Assistant
Ruby AU
B. Sc., The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Interests
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Product Design
Miss Au received her B. Sc. in Enterprise Engineering with Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is interested in virtual reality, augmented reality, as well as the use of artificial intelligence into product design and development.
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