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Personal profile
Dr Yu Liu (刘钰) is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computing (CPT), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. She graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Dr Liu’s research interest is in Information Visualization (InfoVis), and Human-Computer Interaction. She is interested in research related to the design, implementation, and evaluation application of InfoVis and HCI. See more details at https://6ris1.github.io/YuLiu-homepage.github.io/. ---I am seeking highly motivated PhD students, to be part of my team. If you are interested in InfoVis / HCI-related projects with me, please feel free to email me at yu.liu02@xjtlu.edu.cn.Also, I am seeking an experienced Front-end Research Assistant (RA). If you are well-versed in front-end technologies, wed like to hear from you.
Research interests
Immersive Visualization
Generative Visualization
Experience
Visualization Designer and Developer, Bytedance Co. 2021.12-2022.06
Teaching
CPT001 Professional Skills in Computer Science
CPT103 Introduction to Database
Awards and honours
We got 1st prize of Data Challenges in ChinaVis 2023 (Chongqing, China).
We got 2nd prize of Data Challenges in ChinaVis 2022 (Xining, Qinghai).
We got merit prize of Data Challenges in ChinaVis 2021 (Wuhan, Hubei).
Education/Academic qualification
Bsc in Computer Science and Software Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, 2016
Msc in Design for Informatics, University of Edinburgh, 2017
PhD in Computer Science, University of Liverpool, 2022.
Research areas
- Information Visualization
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Digital Humanity
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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AR and AI-powered Immersive Multimodal Experiences for Chinese Handscroll Paintings
Liu, Y. (PI), Yu, L. (Team member) & Chen, X. (PI)
1/09/25 → 31/07/27
Project: Other
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A Study on Immersive Multimodal Experiences of Chinese Handscrolls Enhanced by AR and AI
Liu, Y. (PI) & Yu, L. (Team member)
1/07/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Cross-reality Immersive Visualization and Exploration for Scientific Data
Yu, L. (PI), Wu, Y. (CoPI), Liang, H.-N. (Team member), Liu, Y. (Team member), Zhao, L. (Team member) & Xie, F. (Team member)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Cross-reality Immersive Visualization and Exploration for Scientific Data
Yu, L. (PI), Liang, H. N. (Team member), Liu, Y. (Team member), Zhao, L. (Team member) & Xie, F. (Team member)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Spatially-aware Multi-device Visualization for Co-located Collaboration
Liu, Y. (PI)
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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A Survey on Multi-Device Systems Involving Smartwatches
Liu, Y., Huang, J., Gu, Y., Polidoro, F., Yu, L. & Liu, Y., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A comparative study of table-sized physicalization and digital visualization
Wang, Y., Liu, Y., Yu, L., Ji, C. & Liu, Y., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Visualization. 28, 3, p. 511-533 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
ArtifactShow: Incorporating Generative AI into Narrative Visualization for Interactive Cultural Experience
Xu, N., Liu, Y., Chen, Y., Jiang, Z., Ren, Y., Zhang, Z., Jia, B. & Yu, L., 26 Apr 2025, CHI EA 2025 - Extended Abstracts of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Association for Computing Machinery, 78. (Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
ChinaVis24.MapCraft: dissecting and designing custom geo-infographics
Zhang, X., Xu, Y., Li, K., Yu, L. & Liu, Y., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Visualization. 28, 4, p. 837-857 21 p., 00469580211059290.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Evaluating Information Synchronization Methods in Large Display-Centered Multi-Device Collaboration
Cheng, Q., Yu, L. & Liu, Y., 22 Jul 2025, The China Visualization and Visual Analytics Conference (ChinaVis) .Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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The 12th China Visualizationand Visual Analytics Conference
Liu, Y. (Participant)
19 Jul 2025 → 22 Jul 2225Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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International Workshop on Big Data Visual Exploration and Analytics
Liu, Y. (Participant)
25 Aug 2024 → 29 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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MapCraft: Dissecting and Designing Custom Geo-Infographics
Liu, Y. (Speaker)
21 Jul 2024 → 24 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Revitalizing Chinese Opera (Xiqu) with Technology
Liu, Y. (Supervisor)
14 Jun 2024 → 14 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Multi-Device Enhanced At-Home Workout System
Liu, Y. (Supervisor)
14 Jun 2024 → 14 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project