Personal profile
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
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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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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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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A Virtual Reality-based Driving Training System 一種虛擬實境的駕駛訓練系統
LAI, C. F. (Inventor), LI Long Hin (Inventor), MAK Ka Wai (Inventor), LO Bok Yin (Inventor), WONG Tsz Hang (Inventor) & YEUNG Sai Kit (Inventor), 2024, (Submitted) IPC No. 32024092074.6, Patent No. HK30116132, 29 May 2024Research output: Patent
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Leveraging Feature Extraction and Context Information for Image Relighting
Fang, C., Wang, J., Chen, K., Su, R., Lai, C.-F. & Sun, Q., Oct 2023, In: Electronics (Switzerland). 12, 20, 4301.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reviewing the Usability of Mosaic Artwork Simulation Systems
Lai, C. F. & Tang, J. K. T., 2020, Advances in Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Communication of Design - Proceedings of the AHFE 2020 Virtual Conferences on Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Human Factors in Communication of Design. Markopoulos, E., Goonetilleke, R. S., Ho, A. G. & Luximon, Y. (eds.). p. 289-295 7 p. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing; vol. 1218 AISC).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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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 → 30/09/25
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