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I am a researcher in the field of XR Human-Computer Interaction, utilizing modern technology to evaluate and analyze human perceptions toward the use of VR, AR, and AI. 

yangfuchia@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/kellyyangfan

Resume

Kelly Yang
Fu-Chia Yang

2025

2024

present

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2022

2021

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2019

2019

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2018

2017

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2013

Research Scientist Intern at Meta

  • Conduct VR user study research with codec avatars

  • Conducted VR user study research with HMD-based body tracking algorithms

Ph.D. at Purdue University

Major: Computer Graphics Technology

  • Integrated Large Language Model with Unity game engine for Human-AI-Interaction research

  • VR development on Oculus Quest & HTC Vive

  • Led user experience studies through designing protocols and conducting mixed-methods tests

  • Teach Unreal Game Engine & Game Design

Master Degree at Purdue University

Major: Computer Graphics Technology

  • Research Project on holographic ASL avatar in Mixed Reality  

  • Graphics Programming, OpenGL

  • MR development on HoloLens with MRTK & Azure SDKs

  • VR development on Oculus Quest & HTC Vive

  • 3D animation

Consultant at IBM Global Business Services Hong Kong

Worked as Frontend Developer, UX Designer, UI Designer, IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Workshop Co-Creator

  • Worked on creating prototype and frontend coding for an e-commerce mobile banking platform for a global bank.

  • Created a gamify interactive Web Application for a worldwide insurance company, utilizing ReactJS and libraries like GreenSock.

  • Collaborated as an UX Designer and UI Designer on a mobile AR application for the largest theme park resort company.

  • Designed wireframes and early phase interfaces of an internal employee platform for an worldwide insurance company.

  • Revamped UX and UI Design for an AI virtual assistant powered by IBM Watson equipped on both web and mobile application for one of the largest local bank in Hong Kong.

  • Facilitated IBM Design Thinking Workshop for a well known local jewelry brand and a public corporation. 

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Bachelor Degree at Chinese University of Hong Kong

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Communication

  • Research Project on Machine Learning & Computer Vision

  • Computational Photography

  • Rich Media Creation

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