I'm

Diyu Zhou.

A design technology researcher and practitioner

I am a design technology researcher working at the intersection of human-computer interaction and extended reality. My work asks how AR, MR, and VR can influence human behavior, strengthen the development and transfer of real-world skills, and enable more effective collaboration. Through immersive prototyping, behavioral studies, motion sensing, and intelligent agents, I design and evaluate systems for spatial navigation, rehabilitation, medical training, and collaborative experiences.

About Me

Get to know more about my background, interests, and what drives me.

Human-Centered XR Environments

I design immersive VR/AR spaces that respond to users’ cognitive, perceptual, and emotional needs, improving navigation, comfort, and engagement.

AI-Augmented Agents & Interactive Guidance

I create embodied AI agents that combine GPT-based dialogue, behavioral triggers, and motion analysis to support wayfinding, task assistance, and decision-making in XR.

Rehabilitation Technology & Human Motion Analysis

I develop IMU-based motion capture systems and game-based VR rehabilitation tasks that enhance proprioception, track joint mobility, and support early post-surgical recovery.

Medical XR & MR Surgical Navigation

I design mixed-reality training and navigation systems for arthroscopy and orthopedic procedures, integrating in-situ/ex-situ cues and multimodal feedback to reduce cognitive load.

Spatial Cognition & Behavioral Analytics

I study how people perceive, understand, and navigate complex environments by analyzing movement trajectories, gaze patterns, and interaction behaviors.

Computational Design & Prototyping

I build interactive prototypes using parametric tools, digital fabrication, and rapid XR development pipelines to explore new forms of spatial and experiential interaction.