Shuchang Xu
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Ph.D. candidate at HKUST
Visiting student at the MIT Media Lab
Research Area
My research focuses on AI-powered assistive systems that enhance human cognition, with a particular focus on three cognitive pillars: perception, memory, and behavior.
Education
2023–present
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong, China
Advised by Prof. Huamin Qu.
2026–present
Visiting Student, MIT Media Lab
Cambridge, USA
Advised by Prof. Pattie Maes, Fluid Interfaces Group.
2018–2021
M.S. in Computer Science, Tsinghua University
Beijing, China
Advised by Prof. Yuanchun Shi.
2014–2018
B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University
Beijing, China
Working Experience
2021–2023
Xiaomi Corporation
Beijing, China
Product Manager, Smart Home and Internet of Things
Selected Awards
2025
Best Paper Honorable Mention Award, CHI 2025
2025
Best Paper Honorable Mention Award, UIST 2025
2024 – 2027
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS)
2024 – 2026
HKUST Redbird Academic Excellence Award
2026
HKUST Global Research Award
2026
HK JEBN Scholarship for Talents
2021
Outstanding Graduates in Computer Science, Tsinghua University
2020
National Scholarship for Postgraduates
2019
National Scholarship for Postgraduates
2017
National Scholarship for Undergraduates
Publications [Interactive Version]
1
Sonic Stage: Automatically Generating an Interactive Spatial Soundscape to Facilitate Dialogue Video Comprehension for Blind and Low Vision Viewers
Shuchang Xu, Xiaofu Jin, Gaurav Jain, Wenshuo Zhang, Huamin Qu, Brian A. Smith, Yukang Yan.
CHI EA, 2026.
2
Wearable AR for Restorative Breaks: How Interactive Narrative Experiences Support Relaxation for Young Adults
Jindu Wang, Runze Cai, Shuchang Xu, Tianrui Hu, Huamin Qu, Shengdong Zhao, Linping Yuan.
CHI, 2026.
3
DanmuA11y: Making Time-Synced On-Screen Video Comments (Danmu) Accessible to Blind and Low Vision Users via Multi-Viewer Audio Discussions
Shuchang Xu, Xiaofu Jin, Huamin Qu, Yukang Yan.
CHI, 2025.
CHI 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention
4
Branch Explorer: Leveraging Branching Narratives to Support Interactive 360° Video Viewing for Blind and Low Vision Users
Shuchang Xu, Xiaofu Jin, Wenshuo Zhang, Huamin Qu, Yukang Yan.
UIST, 2025.
5
NeuroSync: Intent-Aware Code-Based Problem Solving via Direct LLM Understanding Modification
Wenshuo Zhang, Leixian Shen, Shuchang Xu, Jindu Wang, Jian Zhao, Huamin Qu, Linping Yuan.
UIST, 2025.
UIST 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention
6
RhythmTA: A Visual-Aided Interactive System for ESL Rhythm Training via Dubbing Practice
Chang Chen, Sicheng Song, Shuchang Xu, Zhicheng Li, Huamin Qu, Yanna Lin.
UIST, 2025.
7
Memory Reviver: Supporting Photo-Collection Reminiscence for People with Visual Impairment via a Proactive Chatbot
Shuchang Xu, Chang Chen, Zichen Liu, Xiaofu Jin, Linping Yuan, Yukang Yan, Huamin Qu.
UIST, 2024.
8
Tactile Compass: Enabling Visually Impaired People to Follow a Path with Continuous Directional Feedback
Guanhong Liu, Tianyu Yu, Chun Yu, Haiqing Xu, Shuchang Xu, Ciyuan Yang, Feng Wang, Haipeng Mi, Yuanchun Shi.
CHI, 2021.
9
LightGuide: Directing Visually Impaired People along a Path Using Light Cues
Ciyuan Yang, Shuchang Xu (co-first author), Tianyu Yu, Guanhong Liu, Chun Yu, Yuanchun Shi.
IMWUT, 2021.
10
Virtual Paving: Rendering a Smooth Path for People with Visual Impairment through Vibrotactile and Audio Feedback
Shuchang Xu, Ciyuan Yang, Wenhao Ge, Chun Yu, Yuanchun Shi.
IMWUT, 2020.
11
Accurate and Low-Latency Sensing of Touch Contact on Any Surface with Finger-Worn IMU Sensor
Yizheng Gu, Chun Yu, Zhipeng Li, Weiqi Li, Shuchang Xu, Xiaoying Wei, Yuanchun Shi.
UIST, 2019.
12
A Machine Learning Framework to Identify Detailed Routing Short Violations from a Placed Netlist
Aysa Tabrizi, Nima Darav, Shuchang Xu, Logan Rakai, Ismail Bustany, Andrew Kennings, Laleh Behjat.
DAC, 2018.