• About Me

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    Welcome!
    I'm Zheng Wei, a PhD student at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, working under the guidance of Professor Huamin Qu. I am part of the VisLab research group at HKUST, which is committed to advancing the frontiers of visual analytics by developing innovative technologies, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing data-driven solutions across various fields, while also training the next generation of experts in data visualization and analytics.

    Research Interests

    • Data Visualization & Data Videos: Designing visual narratives that transform complex data into compelling, story-driven video content.
    • Virtual Reality (VR): Creating immersive analytical environments that blend artistic expression with interactive data exploration.
    • Data Videos Storytelling: Applying filmmaking techniques to visual analytics to enhance engagement and convey insights through narrative.
    • Social Media Data Analysis: Analyzing and visualizing social media data to uncover trends and patterns in human behavior.

    Approach & Goals

    I embrace a human-centered design philosophy and cross-disciplinary collaboration in my research. By integrating principles of art, design, and technology, I aim to develop innovative VR systems and visual analytics tools that bridge the gap between artistic creativity and technological innovation. My goal is to advance the field of visual analytics by creating engaging, immersive experiences that bring data to life, fostering deeper connections between people and information.

  • News

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    I served as a co-organizer for the CVPR 2025 CVEU Workshop

    June 2025

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    Participate in

    ACM MM 2024

    October 2024

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    Participate in

    IEEE VIS 2024 (Oral)

    October 2024

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    Participate in

    ACM SIGGRAPH 2024

    July 2024

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    Participate in TheWebConf 2024 (Oral)

    May 2024

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    Participate in

    ACM MM 2023 (Oral)

    November 2023

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    Participate in

    IEEE VR 2023

    March 2023

  • Publications

    First Author

    [1] Illuminating the Scene: How Virtual Environments and Learning Modes Shape Film Lighting Mastery in Virtual Reality

    Zheng Wei, Jia Sun, Junxiang Liao, Lik-Hang Lee, Chan In Sio, Pan Hui, Huamin Qu, Wai Tong*, Xian Xu*.

    IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics

    (IEEE VR25)

    [2] Telling Data Stories with the Hero's Journey: Design Guidance for Creating Data Videos

    Zheng Wei, Huamin Qu, Xian Xu*.

    IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics

    (IEEE VIS24)

    [3] Hearing the Moment with MetaEcho! From Physical to Virtual in Synchronized Sound Recording

    Zheng Wei, Yuzheng Chen, Wai Tong, Xuan Zong, Huamin Qu,

    Xian Xu*, Lik-Hang Lee*.

    ACM Multimedia 2024 (MM24)

    [4] Social Media Discourses on Interracial Intimacy: Tracking Racism and Sexism through Chinese Geo-located Social Media Data

    Zheng Wei, Yixuan Xie, Danyun Xiao, Simin Zhang, Pan Hui*,

    Muzhi Zhou*.

    ACM TheWebConf 2024 (WWW24)

    [5] Digital Democracy at Crossroads: A Meta-Analysis of Web and AI Influence on Global Elections

    Zheng Wei, Xian Xu, Pan Hui*.

    ACM TheWebConf 2024 (WWW24)

    [6] Multi-Role VR Training System for Film Production: Enhancing Collaboration with MetaCrew

    Zheng Wei, Shan Jin, Wai Tong, David Yip, Pan Hui*, Xian Xu.*

    ACM SIGGRAPH 2024 (Poster)

    [7] Feeling Present! From Physical to Virtual Cinematography Lighting Education with Metashadow

    Zheng Wei, Xian Xu, Lik-Hang Lee, Wai Tong, Huamin Qu*, Pan Hui*.

    ACM Multimedia 2023 (MM23)

  • Publications

    Co-author

    [1] 'Even When Success Seems Impossible, I Keep Streaming': Understanding and Strategies of Chinese Elderly Streamers Towards Douyin's Algorithm

    Junxiang Liao, Zheng Wei, Zeyu Yang, Xian Xu, Pan Hui,

    Changyang He, Muzhi Zhou*.

    ACM CHI 2025

    [2] Transforming Cinematography Lighting Education in the Metaverse

    Xian Xu, Wai Tong, Zheng Wei, Meng Xia, Lik-Hang Lee*,

    Huamin Qu*.

    Visual Informatics (2024)

    [3] How Can the Universal Disclosure of Provincial-level IP Geolocation Change the Landscape of Social Media Analysis

    Muzhi Zhou*, Zheng Wei, Junxiang Liao.

    ACM SIGWEB Newsletter 2024 (Autumn), 1-9

    [4] Is It the End? Guidelines for Cinematic Endings in Data Videos

    Xian Xu, Aoyu Wu, Leni Yang, Zheng Wei, Rong Huang, David Yip*, Huamin Qu*.

    ACM CHI 2023

    [5] Cinematography in the Metaverse: Exploring the Lighting Education on a Soundstage

    Xian Xu, Wai Tong, Zheng Wei, Meng Xia, Lik-Hang Lee,

    Huamin Qu*.

    IEEE VR 2023 (Poster)

    [6] Understanding 3D Data Videos: From Screens to Virtual Reality

    Leni Yang, Aoyu Wu, Wai Tong, Xian Xu, Zheng Wei, Huamin Qu*.

    IEEE PacificVis 2023

    [7] From ‘Wow’ to ‘Why’: Guidelines for Creating the Opening of a Data Video with Cinematic Styles

    Xian Xu, Leni Yang, David Yip, Mingming Fan, Zheng Wei,

    Huamin Qu*.

    ACM CHI 2022

  • Service

    Conference Reviewer

    ACM CSCW2025, ACM TheWebConf 2025, ACM CHI 2025, ACM CHI 2024

    Journal Reviewer

    Visual Informatics

    Workshop

    CVPR 2025 CVEU Co-organizer