SUSTech School of Design Hosts Fall Student Research Sharing Event

The DS Student Research Sharing event was successfully held on September 24, 2023. This event provided a platform for students to share their research experiences and involved a variety of audience including teachers, undergraduate, graduate students, and research assistants from SUSTech School of Design. Through sharing their respective research projects, students have engaged in active discussions with their peers, and deepened their understanding of various design research fields.

Fig. 1. Assistant Professor JE Seungwoo giving the opening talk

The event was divided into three sessions, with a total of 9 students sharing their research projects. The event ended with a lecture given by Assistant Professor AN Pengcheng about academic writing in the domain of human-computer interaction (HCI). During the tea breaks between sessions, students engaged in discussions, sharing their thoughts, and gaining a deeper understanding of each other's research projects.

During this sharing event, students of different research groups shared their research work, covering various areas, such as material science, Extended Reality (XR) applications, AI-generated design, showcasing the depth and breadth of research within the School.

In the first session, ZHANG Yuqi introduced the design research on building-Integrated photovoltaic panels, aiming to contribute to sustainable development by combining engineering and design. DONG Chengxiao shared the design of an oral care teaching system using machine-learning techniques, while JIANG Jiaqi introduced a multimodal learning analysis system to assist teachers in reflective teaching practice.

Fig. 2. DONG Chengxiao shared the project of developing an oral care teaching system using machine-learning techniques

In the second session, PEI Lulu shared her experience in using AI-generative tools to design exhibits in science and technology museums. ZHANG Rongzheng presented his innovative design of an underwater robotic system, which relies on head motion and throat vibration to recognize the user’s intention. WANG Yimin provided a detailed literature review of XR in the field of public social interaction. LIN Yilong 's research project, "Arm Deformation," focused on applying haptic interaction technologies to create bodily transformation experiences within virtual environments, opening up possibilities of game design in immersive environments.

Fig. 3. ZHANG Rongzheng presenting his work on developing an underwater robotic system that recognize the user’s intention through head motion and throat vibration.

In the third session, WU Zijian's research explored the design approach of using wearable devices for gesture recognition and natural interaction in virtual environments. YAO Zhennan's research focused on applying emerging material technologies to address humidity issues in domestic environment design.

Fig. 4. WU Zijian sharing the design approach of using wearable devices for gesture recognition and natural interaction in virtual environments

Finally, the event concluded with a lecture given by AN Pengcheng, focused on academic writing in human-computer interaction (HCI). AN provided detailed insights into the techniques and key points of writing HCI papers, showcasing different approaches based on published papers in the field. He offered valuable guidance to students in the practice of academic writing regarding the interdisciplinary nature of design research.

Fig. 5. Assistant Professor AN Pengcheng giving a lecture on academic writing in human-computer interaction (HCI)

This research sharing event was jointly organized by Assistant Professor JE Seungwoo, An Pengcheng, LI Xueliang, and ZHANG Wanlin from the School. It received a positive response and support from both teachers and students. The school will continue to support the growth and development of students on their research path, providing more opportunities for students to showcase their research progress and achievements. They also encourage students to actively engage in exchange and interaction with other students and professors from different research fields, contributing the development of an open and equal academic exchange culture within the School.

Fig. 6. Group photo of the participants of the research sharing event