Beyond Upright VR: Understanding Direct Interaction and Hand Redirection Strategies in Supine Posture
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics · Early access
DOI ↗Zhiqing Wu
PhD Student · Computational Media and Arts
HKUST (Guangzhou)
I study human–computer interaction, with a focus on virtual and mixed reality, inclusive interaction, and everyday wellbeing. I am advised by Dr. Mingming Fan at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou).
Previously, I studied at the University of Melbourne with Dr. Jorge Goncalves. I also have a visiting research appointment at Singapore Management University with Dr. Jiannan Li (April–October 2026).
Education
2023 — PRESENT
PhD · Computational Media and Arts
HKUST (Guangzhou)
APR — OCT 2026
Visiting Research
Singapore Management University
2021 — 2022
Master of Information Technology (HCI)
The University of Melbourne
2018 — 2020
BSc · Computing and Software Systems
The University of Melbourne
Selected publications
Stand Up, Head Up, Stretch Up: Exploring Opportunities for Context-Aware Adaptive Stretching in MR for Microbreaks among Sedentary Workers
IMWUT · 10(2), Article 67
DOI ↗Toward Adaptive and Accessible XR Through User and Context Modeling
IEEE VR Abstracts and Workshops · Doctoral Consortium
Best Doctoral Consortium Award
Phanthera: An Adaptive VR Exergame for Posture-Aware Recovery During Work Breaks
UbiComp Companion ’25 · 414–418
DOI ↗Toward Making Virtual Reality (VR) More Inclusive for Older Adults: Investigating Aging Effect on Target Selection and Manipulation Tasks in VR
CHI ’24 · Article 24, 1–17
DOI ↗Point- and Volume-Based Multi-object Acquisition in VR
INTERACT 2023 · 20–42
DOI ↗Other publications
The Last Door You Open: A Mixed-Methods Study on Design Strategies for Positive Disengagement in Virtual Reality Games
CHI ’26 · Article 849, 1–15
DOI ↗Human Factors in Immersive Analytics
arXiv preprint · arXiv:2601.11365
DOI ↗Toward Designing Motor Imagery-driven Hand Redirection in Virtual Reality for Upper Limb Rehabilitation
IMWUT · 9(4), Article 224, 1–27
DOI ↗ExplorAR: Assisting Older Adults to Learn Smartphone Apps through AR-powered Trial-and-Error with Interactive Guidance
ACM MM ’25 · 7016–7025
DOI ↗RemVerse: Supporting Reminiscence Activities for Older Adults through AI-Assisted Virtual Reality
IMWUT · 9(3), Article 103, 1–25
DOI ↗SilverCycling: Exploring the Impact of Bike-Based Locomotion on Spatial Orientation for Older Adults in VR
IMWUT · 8(3), Article 95
DOI ↗Design project
Phanthera
An adaptive VR exergame for posture-aware recovery during work breaks, bringing immersive interaction into the rhythm of the working day.
UbiComp Companion 2025Dutch Design Week 20253rd prize · Rokid Game Development Competition 2025
Experience
Industry experience
DEC 2021 — JAN 2022
Product Manager Intern
Hi-Target Navigation Technology Corporation
FEB — JUL 2021
Frontend Developer
Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co Ltd
DEC 2019 — FEB 2020
IT Intern
Dentsu Inc
Awards
- Best Doctoral Consortium Award · IEEE VR 2026
- Third Prize · Rokid Game Development Competition 2025
Professional service
Reviewer: ACM CHI 2025, 2026
Student volunteer: ACM UbiComp 2024, 2025 · Chinese CHI 2024 · Greater Bay ACM SIGCHI Chapter