opening positions

I actively recruit self-motivated students who are passionate about research in 3D graphics and vision.

Prospective students: If you are interested in working with me, please apply to our PhD program in computer science and mention my name in your application — I will make sure to review every PhD application that lists my name.

Please Note: I receive a high volume of emails and, unfortunately, cannot reply to every inquiry or provide individual feedback.

Current UIUC students: If you are already an undergraduate or graduate student at UIUC, please feel free to email me directly or stop by my office to chat.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: What technical background are you looking for?

I look for students with strong fundamentals in mathematics (e.g., multivariate calculus, differential equations, and statistics) and coding (in C++, CUDA, and Python). Please note that even for vision-oriented topics, I prefer a sufficient background in computer graphics or rendering.

Pro tip: Demonstrated ability to read recent research papers and reproduce the results will make your application stand out.

Q: How are the admission decisions made?

Admission decisions are handled centrally by our graduate admissions committee, whose members change every year. Because of this committee structure, I am unable to predict the outcome of any individual application.

prospective visitors/post-docs

I occasionally host visiting scholars and students, typically to support ongoing collaborations or specific research goals. If you are interested in visiting, the best approach is to start a conversation about your work — feel free to email me or catch me at a conference. Once we identify a shared research interest and a clear path forward, I am much more likely to sponsor a visit.

I also welcome inquiries from standout students who are currently producing interesting work or are supervised by potential collaborators.