Research spanning geometric computing, intelligent design, manufacturability analysis, and computational fabrication. (Haisen Zhao is highlighted in each author list. * Corresponding author.)
A neural lattice-refinement model that replaces per-instance topology optimization with a single forward prediction, removing redundant material while preserving homogenized stiffness.
arXiv preprint, 2026.
A computational fabrication framework for insitu printing and material injection on three-axis FDM platforms.
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 2026.
Optimize 3D printing toolpath sequences for shorter printing time and better print quality.
Pacific Graphics 2026, Conference Track
Accelerates nearest-neighbor queries on manifold point clouds through geometry-aware search.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · ACM SIGGRAPH 2026, Journal Track
Combines neural guidance with rasterization for efficient tool-accessibility analysis in subtractive manufacturing.
ACM SIGGRAPH 2026 · Conference Track
Introduces an elliptical double-arrow hybrid re-entrant honeycomb to improve structural energy absorption.
Thin-Walled Structures, 2026
Combines rich local features and cross-scale fusion for few-shot semantic segmentation of point clouds.
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 2026
Uses neural fields to represent geometry and plan additive-subtractive manufacturing sequences.
Eurographics Symposium on Geometry Processing (SGP) 2026 · Poster Track
Generates city-scale photogrammetric reconstructions from extreme off-nadir satellite imagery.
CVPR 2026 · Findings
Recovers 3D geometry from images degraded by ultra-fast motion blur.
3DV 2026
Plans additive-subtractive remanufacturing while maximizing the reuse of existing material.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2025, Journal Track
Jointly decomposes and packs shapes into carvable hulls for efficient subtractive manufacturing.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2025, Journal Track
Learns tool accessibility to efficiently analyze manufacturability for subtractive processes.
ACM SIGGRAPH 2025 · Conference Track
Uses a generative hybrid neural representation for performance-driven inverse design of microstructures.
ACM SIGGRAPH 2025 · Conference Track
Provides a large 3D model dataset for learning and evaluating hybrid manufacturing process plans.
Journal of Computer-Aided Design & Computer Graphics, 2025 · In Chinese
Packs revolved objects while accounting for the geometric constraints of subtractive manufacturing.
Graphical Models, 2025 · Special Issue: Add-and-Sub Manufacturing
Plans ruled-surface carving operations for efficient rough machining of complex shapes.
Computers & Graphics, 2025
Provides an interactive guided workflow that helps novices fabricate wire sculptures by bending.
ICXR 2025
Optimizes wire reconfiguration sequences for efficient sculpture manufacturing.
ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 · Conference Track
Optimizes continuous toolpaths for efficient and high-quality simultaneous four-axis machining.
Computer Graphics Forum, 2024
Co-decomposes volume and surface to plan additive-subtractive hybrid manufacturing.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2023, Journal Track
Generates nearly continuous extrusion paths for fabricating surface models.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · Presented at ACM SIGGRAPH 2023
Couples structural design, assembly layout, and fabrication planning for carpentry-aware construction.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · Presented at ACM SIGGRAPH 2022
Computes fabrication-ready knit templates for producing target shapes.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · Presented at ACM SIGGRAPH 2022
Reconstructs carpentry designs from geometry while respecting fabrication and assembly constraints.
Computer Graphics Forum · SGP 2021
Explores coordinated parallel-printing strategies for multiple desktop 3D printers.
Combines a non-holonomic cutting robot with path planning for autonomous jigsaw fabrication.
IEEE IROS 2021
Computes printable shell thickening for extrusion-based ceramic fabrication.
Computers & Graphics · CAD & Graphics 2021
Decomposes volumes into carvable parts and plans their subtractive fabrication.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2020
Compiles high-level carpentry designs into fabrication and assembly plans.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2019
Strengthens printed structures by injecting triply periodic minimal-surface microstructures.
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (TVCG), 2019
Decomposes shapes and generates spiral carving paths for subtractive manufacturing.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · ACM SIGGRAPH 2018
Studies geometric algorithms for additive and subtractive manufacturing applications.
Ph.D. Thesis, Shandong University, 2018 · In Chinese · CCF Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award 2019
Generates connected, low-curvature spiral paths for continuous layered fabrication.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · ACM SIGGRAPH 2016
Designs perforated lampshades whose projected light forms continuous images.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · Presented at ACM SIGGRAPH 2016
Optimizes circular treemap layouts for clear visualization of hierarchical data.
Journal of Software · PacificVis 2015 · In Chinese
Optimizes internal structures to improve the strength-to-weight ratio of 3D printed objects.
ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) · ACM SIGGRAPH 2014
Computes point visibility using geometric relationships derived from Voronoi diagrams.
Journal of Computer-Aided Design & Computer Graphics · CAD/CG 2012, Best Student Paper · In Chinese