DrHowe Zhu

Dr. Howe Zhu is an Adjunct Research Fellow (Lecturer) in the School of Computer Science at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and a Lecturer of Interactive Design at the University of Sydney, Australia. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science at UTS, Australia, in 2022. Before this, he received a BE in Biomedical Engineering (with a Mechatronics Major) from the University of Sydney, Australia, in 2017.

Dr. Zhu is actively exploring new applications and opportunities to integrate various technologies to improve the mental and physical wellbeing and performance of people. His current research interests include Extended Reality (XR/MR/VR/AR) technologies, the Metaverse, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), Robotics, Digital Healthcare/Medicine, Wearable Sensor Technology, Sensory Perception/Augmentation, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).

Currently, Dr. Zhu has multiple research projects in applying technologies for areas including vision healthcare, industrial manufacturing, robotic interfaces, and assistive technologies. His funded research included the 2022 UTS Cross-Faculty Collaboration Scheme (Good Health and Wellbeing) and contract research using XR and the Metaverse to improve workplace safety. Dr. Zhu has participated in various industry collaborations with companies and organisations, including CSR Limited, Lockheed Martin, and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group.