Fang Liu is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean of the Academy of Film and Creative Technology at XJTLU. She possesses extensive expertise in digital media arts, visual effects, interactive and game design, as well as immersive technologies such as AR, VR, and MR. She plays a leading role in curriculum development, integrating state-of-the-art tools including AIGC, motion capture, and interactive media across various modules.

Prof. Liu has secured and directed multiple research grants in areas like human-centred computer vision and metaverse applications in cultural tourism. Her research has been published in prestigious journals and conferences.

An award-winning educator and researcher, she has received honours such as the Gold Award at the Busan International Art Festival and the Outstanding Supervisor Award in both provincial and national competitions. Under her mentorship, students have earned numerous national and international accolades and gained admission to top-tier global institutions including the University of Cambridge, Carnegie Mellon University, and the Royal College of Art.

Prof. Liu actively engages in academic service, international conferences, and industry partnerships, consistently driving innovation in digital media education and creative technology.

• Human-Centered Computer Vision & AI 
• Creative Technology Integration 
• Digital Cultural Heritage 
• Intelligent Interaction Design 

• Academy of Film and Creative Technology, XJTLU, 2023-Present. Associate Professor
• School of Film and Television Arts, XJTLU, 2020-Present. Assistant Professor
• Multinational Corporation, Singaporean, 2019-2020. Senior Creative Director
• Gemini Technologies Company USA, 2017-2019. Creative Director
• Cube Design Studio, 2010-2014. Visual Marketing Director

Course Taught

• Start Digital Media Arts
• Introduction to Visual Communication
• Motion Graphics
• Digital Compositing
• Visual Effects
• Minor Digital Arts Project
• Motion Design
• Digital Media Arts: Major Project
• Final Year Project: Moving Image

Teaching Oriented Activities & Exhibitions

• Student-Staff Welcome Meetings and Induction Sessions
• Programme promotion workshops
• Programme interviews and Selection Test
• DMA Exhibition & New Year Gala (From AY2021-2025)
• MEGA and Digital Media Arts Graduation Exhibition (From AY2021-2025)
• “Art Creativity Month”, Arts Center Museum of XJTLU
• Employability workshops, Industry visits & Industry talks

Personal Awards Honors

• “Gold Award” Busan International Art Festival (BIAF). AY 2025.
• “Gold Award” Busan Global City Foundation. AY 2025.
• "Outstanding Supervisor”11th China College Student DMT Works & Creativity Competition" AY 2024.
• "All-round Academic Excellence Award" Academy Level. AY 2023.
• First Prize, Best Exhibition Award. China Nanjing Exhibition Design.
• "The Outstanding Academic Staff Award for Teaching Excellence" Academy Level. AY 2022.
• “Excellent Advisor”, 10th National College Digital Art & Design Awards, Jiangsu, 2022.
• “Excellent Advisor”, Jiangnan Culture Cup Innovation and
•  Entrepreneurship Competition of Digital Cultural and Creative  Products.
• “Outstanding Advisor” 4th XJTLU Student Competition for Research-Led Learning, 2021.
• “Excellent Advisor Award” 9th National College Digital Art& Design Awards, Jiangsu, 2021.
• “Excellent Award” 13th National Advertising Art Design Competition for College Students in Jiangsu Province. 2021.

Students Achievements

Under my mentorship, students have won over 100 national and international awards at prestigious events such as the Busan International Art Festival (BIAF) and the National Digital Art Design Competition. Their work, celebrated for its fusion of digital technology and cultural expression, has been featured by major outlets like Xinhua News Agency and the Yangtze Evening Post. Furthermore, these students have gained admission to world-leading institutions, including the University of Cambridge, Carnegie Mellon University, and the Royal College of Art.