Curriculum Vitae

Below is my abridged resume. I will always try to keep it as up-to-date as possible.

Research Experience

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen   2024  Present   (New!)
    Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    School of Science and Engineering
    Web: https://sse.cuhk.edu.cn/en/teacher/1590
  • Simon Fraser University     2023
    Visiting Scholar     Collaborator: Prof. Xingdong Yang
    XDiscovery Lab at the School of Computing Science
  • Tinted Technology     2021 – 2023
    Chief Research Scientist
    Tech Startup at the Nature of Innovation Techpark in Italy
  • MIT     2018 – 2020
    Postdoctoral Associate     Advisor: Prof. Stefanie Mueller
    HCI Engineering Group at MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
  • Beijing University of Technology     2010 – 2017
    Graduate Research Assistant/Research Associate      Advisor: Prof. Yijian Jiang
    Advanced Laser Fabrication Research Group at Laser Institute of Engineering/ National Center for Laser Technology/ Chinese-German Center for Laser Technology

Education

  • Ph.D. Optical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, China, 2017
  • M.Eng. Optical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, China, 2013
  • B.S. Applied Physics, Beijing University of Technology, China, 2010

Awards & Honours

  • SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies: DCEXPO Special Prize 2020
  • ACM UIST Best Paper Award 2019
  • ACM UIST Best Talk Award 2019
  • Best Paper Award of Chinese Journal of Lasers (Vol.6) 2015
  • Best Talk Award of the 11th National Conference on Laser Processing (NCLP) 2014
  • Best Talk Award of the Annual Scientific Congress of the Chinese Optical Society 2013

Areas of Expertise

  • Human-Computer Interaction, photochromic science, color vision science, smart materials, computational fabrication, personal fabrication, 3D printing, optical system prototyping, optical engineering, laser optics, laser fabrication, data statistics & analysis, 3D modeling, optimization algorithm, scientific programming, etc.

Publications & Patents

[16] Yuning Su, Yuhua Jin, Zhengqing Wang, Yonghao Shi, Da-Yuan Huang, Teng Han, Xing-dong Yang, “Laser-Powered Vibrotactile Rendering”. Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies (ACM IMWUT ’23), Article 178, 1–25 (2023)

[15] Michael Wessely, Yuhua Jin, Cattalyya Nuengsigkapian, Aleksei Kashapov, Isabel Qamar, Dzmitry Tsetserukou, Stefanie Mueller. “ChromoUpdate: Fast Design Iteration of Photochromic Color Textures Using Grayscale Previews and Local Color Updates”, In Proceedings of ACM CHI ’21, 1–13 (2021)

[14] Yuhua Jin, Isabel Qamar, Michael Wessely, Stefanie Mueller. “Photo-Chromeleon: Re-Programmable Multi-Color Textures Using Photochromic Dyes”. In ACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Emerging Technologies (SIGGRAPH ’20).  Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 7, 1–2 (2020)

[13] Yuhua Jin, Isabel Qamar, Michael Wessely, Stefanie Mueller. “Introduction to Re-Programmable Color-Changing Materials”, In Proceedings of CHI EA ’20, 1–4 (2020)

[12] Yuhua Jin, Isabel Qamar, Michael Wessely, Aradhana Adhikari, Katarina Bulovic, Parinya Punpongsanon, Stefanie Mueller. Re-Programmable Multi-Color Textures Using Photochromic Dyes”, In Proceedings of UIST ’19, 701–712 (2019) [Best Paper Award]

[11] Ali Hassan, Yuhua Jin, Muhammad Azam, Muhammad Irfan, Yijian Jiang. “Large photoluminescence enhancement in mechanical-exfoliated one-dimensional ZnO nanorods”, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 30, 5 (2019)

[10] Ali Hassan, Yuhua Jin, Muhammad Irfan, Yijian Jiang. “Acceptor-modulated optical enhancements and band-gap narrowing in ZnO thin films”, AIP Advances 8, 035212 (2018)

[9] Ali Hassan, Feng Chao, Yuhua Jin, Muhammad Irfan, Yijian Jiang. “First principle calculations and optoelectronic enhancement in laser-ablated GZO thin films”, Optical and Quantum Electronics 50, 143 (2018)

[8] Ali Hassan, Yuhua Jin, Feng Chao, Muhammad Irfan, Yijian Jiang, “Dopant-driven enhancements in the optoelectronic properties of laser-ablated ZnO: Ga thin films”, Journal of Applied Physics 123, 161401 (2018)

[7] Yuhua Jin, Ali Hassan, Yijian Jiang. “Chebyshev Freeform Microlens Array Homogenizer for E-xcimer Laser Beam Shaping,” in Frontiers in Optics 2017, OSA Technical Digest (2017)

[6] Yuhua Jin, Ali Hassan, and Y. Jiang. “Freeform microlens array homogenizer for excimer laser beam shaping”, Optics Express 24, 24846-24858 (2016)

[5] Yuhua Jin, Yan Zhao, Yijian Jiang. “Microlens beam homogenizer for excimer laser processing”, Journal of Laser Applications 28, 022601 (2016)

[4] Yuhua Jin, Yan Zhao, and Yijian Jiang. “Microlens beam shaping and homogenizing optical system for excimer laser”, Chinese Journal of Lasers 42(6), 0602003 (2015) [Best Paper Award]

[3] Yuhua Jin, Yijian Jiang, Yan Zhao. “A Novel Method to Optimize the Microlens Beam Homogen-izer for Excimer Laser”, CN Patent: ZL201410654703.6 (2015)

[2] Yuhua Jin, Yan Zhao, Yijian Jiang. “Simulation of excimer laser based on ZEMAX software”, Chinese Journal of Lasers 40(9), 090210 (2013)

[1] Yijian Jiang, Yuhua Jin, Yan Zhao. “Microlens Homogenizer for Excimer Laser with a New Structure”, CN Patent: ZL201220748699.6 (2013)

 

Selected Press

MIT NewsObjects can now change colors like a chameleon

BBC NewsColour-changing ink allows objects to swap designs

Fast CompanyMIT’s new color-changing ink lets you customize your stuff

Business InsiderScientists have invented an unbelievable ‘reprogrammable’ ink that can change color and vanish at will

GizmodoMIT Created Color-Changing Ink That Can Be Reprogrammed With Light to Show Different Images

CnetMIT’s crazy ink could make your shoes change color like a chameleon

EngadgetMIT’s color-changing ink could let you customize your shoes

Yahoo TechMIT’s amazing reprogrammable ink can create color-changing objects

SlashGearMIT creates reprogrammable ink that changes colors using light

Digital TrendsMIT’s amazing reprogrammable ink can create color-changing objects

Hype BeastMIT Has Invented Color-Changing Ink So You Can Customize Anything

Interesting EngineeringPhotoChromeleon: MIT Researchers Create Incredible Color-changing Ink

New AtlasChameleon-inspired tech uses light to “rewritably” color objects

FuturismNEW TECH CAN SWITCH YOUR CAR’S PAINT JOB “LIKE A CHAMELEON”

Simple NewsMIT’s color-changing ink could let you customize your shoes

Hot hardwareMIT Scientists Invent Reprogrammable Color Changing Ink For Customizing Your Gear

ExtremeTechMIT Creates Light-Sensitive ‘Reprogrammable’ Ink

Medical DailyMIT Develops Color-Changing Ink; Ford Motor Interested
Tech the LeadWatch: Reprogrammable, Color Changing Ink from MIT Could Revolutionize Fashion

TechSpotMIT creates special ink that is ‘reprogrammable’ via light

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