Tianyi Wang

About Tianyi Wang

I am a Research Scientist at Meta Reality Labs Research, where I develop cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and interaction models for smart wearable devices. My work empowers people to seamlessly express themselves through gestures, gaze, and voice while leveraging contextual understanding for more intuitive and immersive interactions.Previously, I was a Ph.D. researcher at the C Design Lab, Purdue University, where I focused on solving human-computer interaction (HCI) challenges and unlocking new capabilities in mixed reality (MR). My research explored the alignment between physical and digital spaces to enhance user experiences across daily activities, creative design, and robotics—paving the way for a future where humans and technology are naturally connected.Before that, I earned my B.S. in Precision Measurement and Control from Tsinghua University, where I gained hands-on experience in programming, embedded systems, and robotics.Expertise:Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) & Interaction DesignAugmented & Virtual Reality (Unity3D, Quest, HoloLens)Machine Learning & Computer Vision (PyTorch, TensorFlow, transformer, OpenCV, SAM, CNNs, LLMs)Software Development & Prototyping (Python, C#, C/C++)Fast End-to-End Prototyping, User Evaluation, & UX Analysis

Experience

1. Research Scientist

   Meta

   May 2022 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Develop ML algorithms for adaptive user interface. Interaction design and fast prototyping on novel wearable/mixed reality devices. User experience evaluation and data analysis.

Education

• Purdue University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Human Computer Interaction and Augmented Reality