Professor CHHEANG Vuthea
Biography
Dr. Vuthea Chheang is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at San José State University (SJSU). His research bridges extended reality technologies with practical applications in medical planning and training, bringing cutting-edge XR innovations to real-world healthcare scenarios.
Before joining SJSU, Dr. Chheang was a postdoctoral research staff at the Center for Applied Scientific Computing at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Delaware, where he advanced his research in visualization and interactive systems.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Magdeburg, Germany (2022)
- M.Eng. in Computer Science, Chungbuk National University, South Korea (2018)
- B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2015)
Professional Experience
- Current: Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, San José State University (SJSU), USA
- Previous: Postdoctoral Research Staff, Center for Applied Scientific Computing, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
- Previous: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Delaware
Research Interests
Focus Areas: Extended Reality (XR) technologies and their applications in healthcare, interactive systems, and collaborative environments.
- Extended Reality (XR) - Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Visualization Techniques
- Interaction Techniques for Immersive Environments
- Collaborative Virtual Environments
- XR Applications for Medical Planning and Training
- Scientific Visualization
Role in AICLab
As an Advisor to AICLab, Professor Chheang Vuthea brings specialized expertise in extended reality technologies and human-computer interaction. His experience in developing XR applications for medical contexts and his background in visualization techniques provide valuable guidance for the lab's research initiatives in applied AI and computer vision. His international experience across multiple renowned institutions enriches AICLab's collaborative research environment and opens opportunities for innovative applications of AI in immersive technologies.
International Collaboration
With academic and research experience spanning four continents - Cambodia, South Korea, Germany, and the United States - Professor Chheang brings a truly global perspective to AICLab. His postdoctoral work at prestigious institutions like Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the University of Delaware, combined with his current position at San José State University, positions him as a valuable bridge for international research collaborations in extended reality and visualization technologies.
Areas of Expertise
- Extended Reality (XR): Development and evaluation of VR, AR, and MR applications
- Human-Computer Interaction: User interface design and interaction techniques for immersive environments
- Visualization: Scientific and information visualization, particularly in computational contexts
- Medical Applications: XR systems for medical planning, training, and education
- Collaborative Systems: Multi-user virtual environments and remote collaboration tools