About

Currently, I am an assistant lecturer at Zhejiang Wanli University, and pursuing my doctoral studies at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China about Human-Computer Interaction. My research focuses on user intention to interact in metaverse.

My research interests include Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Information Visualization (InfoVis).

Phd Student, in Industrial Design
  University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), Joint studies with Zhejiang University, 2022.9 -

M.Sc. in Applied Informatics (Distinction)
  Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), 2020.9 - 2022.3

BBA. in Management Information System
  Northwood University (NU), Joint studies with Jiangnan University, 2016.9 - 2020.6

Research Assistant
  XrVis Lab, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2021.6 - 2022.8

Fintech Assistant
  Ningbo Branch, China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd, 2019.7 - 2019.8

Teacher, N1L00196 Virtual Reality Design, ZWU, 2024/2025 S1

Co-Teacher, N1L00235 Motion Design, ZWU, 2023/2024 S1/S2

Co-Teacher, N1L00150 Design Thinking and Sustainable Development, ZWU, 2023/2024 S1

Co-Teacher, N1L00135 Design Aesthetics and Methodology, ZWU, 2023/2024 S1

Teaching Assistant, CPT208 Human-Centric Computing, XJTLU, 2021/2022 S1, 2020/2021 S1

Teaching Assistant, CPT411 Evaluation Methods and Statistics, XJTLU, 2020/2021 S2

Teaching Assistant, CAN304 Computer Systems Security, XJTLU, 2020/2021 S1

[Supervisor] China Visualization and Visual Analytics Conference, Data Challenge Competition. Second Prize, 2024

[Individual] UNNC 2nd DTP symposium. Best Oral Presentation, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, 2024

[Supervisor] Millan Design Week, China Collegiate Design Competition & Exhibition. Third Prize, 2024

[Supervisor] CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Student Design Competition. Finalist, 2024

[Leader] China Visualization and Visual Analytics Conference, Data Challenge Competition. First Prize, 2023

[Leader] CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Student Design Competition. Finalist, 2023

PhD Scholarship. Sponsored by University of Nottingham and Zhejiang University, 2022-2026

[Member] China Visualization and Visual Analytics Conference, Data Challenge Competition. Second Prize, 2022

[Leader] ACM International Conference on Mobile Human-Computer Interaction, Student Design Competition. Finalist, 2022

[Leader] China Commercial Passwords Exhibition, Cryptography Popularization Competition. Second Prize, 2021

[Leader] International Conference on Virtual Reality and Visualization, China Competition on Virtual Reality. First Prize, 2021

[Member] China Visualization and Visual Analytics Conference, Data Challenge Competition. Merit Prize, 2021

[Member] Data Media Hackson. Merit Prize, Hong Kong Baptist University, 2020

First-class Scholarship. Jiangnan University, 2019

[Individual] Capture The Flag. Third Prize, Jiangnan University, 2018

Second-class Scholarship. Jiangnan University, 2017

Xu, N., Chen, Y., Ma, T., Mao, Q., Huang, X., Zhou, H., & Sun, X. (Major Revision). LanternOperAR: Engaging Yue Opera Culture with Chinese Philosophy in Hybrid Gift through Interactive Experience. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage. [SCI Q3]

Xu, N., Li, Y.*, Liang, J., Shuai, K., Li, Y., Yan, J, Zhang, C., & Dong, Y. (2024). HeritageSite AR: Design and Evaluation of A Mobile Augmented Reality Exploration Game for a Chinese Heritage Site. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage. [SCI Q3]

Chen, Y., Ye, C., Jiang, Z., Li, J., Wang, Y., Ma, T., & Xu, N.* (2024).EmoVR: Guiding and Visualizing Emotions in Virtual Reality Therapy for Mental Health. 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct (ISMAR-Adjunct). [EI, CCF B, Workshop]

Xu, N., Chen, Y., Ma, T., Mao, Q., Huang, X., Zhou, H., & Sun, X. (2024). LanternOperAR: Integrating Gamification and Visualization to Engage with Yue Opera in a Hybrid Gift. EUROGRAPHICS Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage 2024.

Chen, Y., Mao, Q., Huang, X., & Xu, N.* (2024). LanternOperAR : A Hybrid Cultural Gift for Quality Education and Family Well-being. Extended Abstracts of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA ’24). [EI, CCF A, Student Design Cometition]

Xu, N., Liu, Y, Zhang, Z., & Yu, L.* (2023). TimeQuestAR: Unfolding Cultural Narratives in an AR Board Game. 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct (ISMAR-Adjunct). [EI, CCF B, Workshop]

Xu, N.*, Liang, J., Shuai, K., Li, Y., & Yan, J. (2023). HeritageSite AR : An Exploration Game for Quality Education and Sustainable Cultural Heritage. Extended Abstracts of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA ’23). [EI, CCF A, Student Design Cometition]

Xu, N., Li, Y.*, Wei, X., Xie, L., Yu, L., & Liang, H.-N. (2023). CubeMuseum AR : A Tangible Augmented Reality Interface for Cultural Heritage Learning and Museum Gifting. International Journal of Human Computer Interaction (IJHCI). [SCI Q1]

Xu, N., Li, Y.*, Lin, J., Yu, L., & Liang, H.-N. (2022). User Retention of Mobile Augmented Reality for Cultural Heritage Learning. 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct (ISMAR-Adjunct). [EI, CCF B, Poster]

PI, Li Dak Sum Innovation Fellowship, Composition VR: A Study on Virtual Reality Musical Game, E01240100004, RMB 78,799, 2023.11 to 2024.11

Ningning Xu, Qinling Mao, Yifei Chen, Xinlie Huang. Invention. An Augmented Reality-Based Cultural Interaction Method, Installation and Medium. Submitted Feb 2024. Application No.: 202410166119.X, Issue No.: 202402060121852.

Yifei Chen, Ningning Xu, Kaiwen Li, Teng Ma. Invention. A Virtual Reality-Based Emotional intervention Method and System. Submitted Oct 2024. Application No: 202411433770.5, Issue No.: 2024101501389050.