PhD student, Computer Science, NYU
email: yz6675 [at] nyu [dot] edu
I am a sixth year PhD student at NYU Geometric Computing Lab. My PhD advisor is Daniele Panozzo. I also work closely with Teseo Schneider.
My research focuses on generating and improving geometries for physical simulation, animation, and modeling. I am currently working on producing topologically consistent meshes for CAD models. While CAD meshing is a well-established field, few existing methods offer guarantees on the topology of the output mesh. My work addresses this gap — by generating meshes that faithfully preserve design intent, I enable more accurate simulations, laying the groundwork for applications such as shape optimization and inverse design.
I also worked with displacement maps and texture maps for high-quality mesh generation in modeling, and have gained experience in cloth simulation and fabric geometry generation through internships.
I live in New York City and love arting around in the museums and galleries.
I am looking for industry positions starting in early 2027.