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Mr

Yufeng Wu

Graduate Research Student

School of Computer Science

BIO

Hi, I'm Yufeng, a researcher and designer currently completing a PhD at the University of Technology Sydney. Before moving into Human-Computer Interaction, I completed an MFA in Communication Design at Pratt Institute and a BEng in Industrial Design at Tiangong University.

 

My research asks how emerging interactive technologies can support people in their everyday lives, especially in relation to memory and wellbeing. My interests include generative AI, conversational agents, digital health, tangible interaction, and augmented and virtual reality.

 

My design practice includes interactive experiences, interfaces, and visual identities. I have worked at design studios and technology companies.

 

I enjoy moving between research and making. Projects often begin with an open question or a conversation with participants. Solving the problem matters, but so does how the experience feels. I want my work to support people while leaving room for thoughtful details and moments of enjoyment.

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY APPOINTMENTS

  • Research Assistant
    University of Technology Sydney, Australia1 Jan 2025 - present
  • Tutor
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia1 Feb 2024 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research Intern
    The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia1 Sep 2025 - present

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • UI/UX Designer
    Tencent (China), Shenzhen, China1 May 2020 - 2 Sep 2020
  • User Interface Designer
    IFlyTek (China), Hefei, China1 Feb 2020 - 4 Jul 2020

DEGREES

  • Master of Fine Arts
    Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, United States1 Sep 2021 - 30 Jun 2023
  • Bachelor of Engineering
    Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin, China1 Sep 2017 - 30 Jun 2021

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

PROFILE TYPE

  • Higher Degree by Research