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Biography
Dr. William Lai, Chi-Fu is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Creative Arts under the School of Arts and Social Science in the Hong Kong Metropolitian University (HKMU). Before joining the HKMU, he was a Chief Scientist in the industry leading research projects on Computer Graphics and Vision applications on Geographic Information System and Building Information Modeling. He was a visiting scientist at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. He received his B.Eng. in Computer Science (Minor in Mathematics) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. from the School of Computer Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Research interests
- Computer Graphics and Applications
- Computer-Aided/Computational Design and Optimization
- VR/AR/Perceptual User Interface and Gamification
- 3D Scene Understanding and Analysis
Qualifications
BEng (Hons) COMP [HKUST], PhD [NTU Singapore], MIEEE, MACM
Appointments
- Reviewer, International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction 2017
- Reviewer, ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2019
- Reviewer, ACM SIGGRAPH 2020
- Reviewer, ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2020
Memberships
- Vice-President, The Computer Science and Engineering Alumni Association, HKUST, 2016-Present
- Expert Advisor, Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme (ACDFS)
- Co-opted Members, Dance and Multi-Arts Art Form Sub-committees, Leisure and Cultural Services Department
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Impacts
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A Digital Journey into the World of the Chinese Classics
LEUNG, M. L. R. (Participant), LEE, L. M. (Participant), LAI, C. F. (Participant), WONG, S. K. (Participant) & Vincent MAK Shing Fung (Participant)
Impact: Cultural impacts
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“The Construction of Teaching Modes for Standardised Chinese Creative Writing Studies: On the Teaching of Iconic Scenes in Chinese Literature through Immersive Interactions and Writing at Hong Kong Metropolitan University.”
LEUNG, M. L. R., WONG, S. K., LAI, C. F., LEE, L. M. & MAK , V. S. F., May 2026, Exploring the Intersection of Creative Writing and Creative Arts in Asia: Converging Horizons. Leung, R. M. L. (ed.). Singapore, p. 191-205 (Asian Voices: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Creative Writing).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Creating XR Educational Experiences for the Future - from Arts to Sciences
Yu, L. F., Yeung, S. K., Lai, C. F. & Lam, K. S. C., 14 Dec 2025, Proceedings - SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Courses, SA Courses 2025. Spencer, S. N., Komura, T. & Skouras, M. (eds.). 2. (Proceedings - SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Courses, SA Courses 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Reimagining Creativity: Gaussian Splatting as an Organological Extension of Imagination in Artistic Processes
Li, X., Li, R., Chung, C. K., Ma, H. Y. & Lai, C. F., 1 Jun 2025, In: Leonardo. 58, 3, p. 241-249 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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〈陶淵明詩歌風格及情感的再探索：人工智慧的運用及嘗試個案〉
LEUNG, M. L. R., LEE, L. M., LAI, C. F., Vincent Shing Fung, M. & WONG, S. K., Sept 2025, In: 文學論衡. 45, p. 17-33Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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基于虚拟现实的驾驶训练系统
Translated title of the contribution :基于虚拟现实的驾驶训练系统 Research output: Patent
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Collective Memory Maps from Community-Style Video Capture: A Simulated Pilot Using 3D Gaussian Splatting
LAI, C. F. (PI) & LI Xiaoqiao (CoI)
1/12/25 → 30/11/26
Project: Research
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AI-Driven Robotic Art: Learning and Re-Creating Creativity in the Lingnan School of Painting
LAI, C. F. (PI), LI Xiaoqiao (CoI), TIN Lai Man (CoI), Walter WONG Shu Kei (CoI) & Winnie WU Yanjing (CoI)
9/10/25 → 8/10/27
Project: Research
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Virtual Reality-based Driving Training System
LAI, C. F. (PI), Ada WONG (CoI) & YEUNG Sai Kit (CoI)
31/03/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Preliminary Study of VR Driving School – Digital Twins Creation
LAI, C. F. (PI)
4/07/22 → 3/03/23
Project: Research
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The Research and Development of a Virtual Training Set for Metro Operation and Maintenance
LAI, C. F. (PI)
1/08/21 → 31/12/24
Project: Research