To Prospective Students

My research is driven by a single goal: building pervasive systems that can sense, communicate, and learn to augment human capabilities and problem-solving in real-world environments. I work at the intersection of pervasive computing, embedded and edge systems, and machine learning, with an emphasis on intelligent systems that are practical, resource-efficient, and trustworthy.

In recent years, we design wearable and environment-deployed sensing systems, including wearable eye tracking, cognitive-context-aware sensing, and multimodal human-centered AI, with the vision to enable systems that holistically understand the user, the surrounding environment, and their interactions through sensor fusion, efficient system design, and privacy- and security-aware learning. You are encouraged to browse the research page and our recent publications for a concrete sense of the problems we work on and how we approach them.

You will receive close mentorship, rigorous research training, and the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact problems. I work closely with students throughout the research process, from shaping ideas and identifying important questions to executing them with technical depth, rigor, and clarity.

I care deeply about both vision and execution. I expect students to aim high, think independently, and take research seriously, and I invest heavily in helping them get there through frequent feedback, careful guidance, and a strong commitment to their long-term growth as researchers.

You will also benefit from an international research environment and strong global collaborations. I maintain close and active ties with some of the world-leading universities and institutions across the Asia-Pacific region, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, and I actively support students (also financially) in building collaborations, pursuing research visits, and preparing for strong academic and industry opportunities after graduation.

I am always keen to hear from outstanding candidates at different career stages. I take a flexible and opportunistic approach to recruitment, and I make every effort to accommodate exceptional applicants when there is a strong research fit.

At the moment, my group has multiple opennings, and I am happy to support highly competitive candidates who wish to pursue external fellowships or university-based funding schemes, in addition to positions supported directly through available funding in my group. Strong applicants with ambition, initiative, and clear research potential are especially encouraged to get in touch.

If you are close to completing your PhD, or already hold one, you will likely know how to start a conversation with a potential scientific collaborator. I therefore will not over-explain the process here. If my work aligns with your interests and you believe there is a strong fit, feel free to reach out with a thoughtful introduction and relevant materials.

For more information on university-based funding schemes, please refer to the UM Talent Programme website.

I look for new PhD students each year, and have multiple openings immediate available for the 2026 Fall/ 2027 Spring/Fall intakes.

I seek candidates who are self-disciplined, highly motivated, and equipped with a strong technical background. Ideally, before reaching out, you should have read some of my recent papers and have a solid understanding of them. This helps me assess your genuine interest and also helps you determine whether our research is truly aligned with your own interests.

The general PhD admission requirements at the University of Macau can be found on the official admissions website. The formal selection process is handled by the graduate admissions committee, which makes the final decision. However, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact me in advance.

• Your CV.
• Manuscripts, publications (or writing samples), if available.
• A brief statement explaining why you think we would be a good match.

I typically supervise 3 to 4 MSc students each year and dedicate a significant amount of time to mentoring them. I have no intention of treating MSc students as “free labor” for my research projects or of delaying their graduation for my own benefit, although difficult cases can occasionally arise.

What I expect from working together is simple: we collaborate on something we both find interesting; you approach your work seriously and responsibly; you respect the efforts of yourself and your collaborators; and ideally, we all learn something from your project. In some cases, if the work is of high quality and leads to a scientific publication, we would expect you to meet the general responsibilities and expectations of a co-author.

If this sounds like a good fit, please take a look at the available projects and feel free to send me an email with a brief motivation, your CV, and manuscripts. We can then arrange a chat.

Yes, my group recruits research interns and research assistants on a rolling basis. I welcome candidates who are highly motivated and genuinely interested in our research areas.

Successful candidates will receive competitive financial support or salary, depending on the position and level of experience. If you are interested, please email me your CV together with a brief statement of interest and any relevant project experience, publications, or manuscripts.