Hello.
I'm Junke, a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the DE4M Lab, UT Dallas, advised by Prof. Liang He. Previously, I earned an M.S. in Computational Design from Carnegie Mellon University (2025) and a B.Arch. from Southeast University (2023).
Working at the intersection of design and technology, I reimagine physical environments as active, responsive media. While we spend ever more time in digital spaces, I believe the tangible world is what truly shapes our experiences. Drawing on computational design, tangible interaction, and ubiquitous computing in HCI, I study how AI can reshape the relationship between people and the spaces and objects they live with, along two directions:
Spaces that Understand
Environments and everyday objects that use AI to perceive, reason about, and proactively respond to people's needs as they live and work.
People who Shape
AI-assisted design and fabrication tools that empower people, from non-experts to designers, to customize, create, and improve the physical world around them.
I'm always happy to chat about intelligent environments, AI-assisted design and fabrication, and tangible interaction — feel free to reach out.
News
Started my Ph.D. in Computer Science at UT Dallas.
Joined the DE4M Lab at UT Dallas as a Research Assistant, advised by Prof. Liang He.
Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with an M.S. in Computational Design.
Joined the Design Fabrication Lab at Carnegie Mellon University as a Research Assistant.
Research Projects
Beyond Furniture: A Taxonomy and Personalized Design Platform of Transformable Furniture Made with Digital Fabrication Technologies for Domestic Usage
A taxonomy and query platform that maps transformation mechanisms to user needs across diverse demographics, built on an analysis of 150+ papers from HCI, architecture, and design.
2024
Kinetic Shades
Exploring the spatial experience resulting from user interaction with building facade design through an adaptively sensing curtain wall system enabled by digital fabrication and physical computing.
2023
Track Your Commute
A desktop interactive installation that visualizes your daily commute by combining real-time weather and bus schedule data.
2022
The Weaving Cloud
Prefabricated 3D printed architectural design explores breaking through the size limitations of 3D printing equipment by using a method of layered printing and structural reinforcement.
Experience
The University of Texas at Dallas
Research Assistant, DE4M Lab
Carnegie Mellon University
Research Assistant, Design Fabrication Lab
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University
M.S. in Computational Design
Southeast University
Bachelor of Architecture
ETH Zurich
Joint Program in Architecture