About

Jingyang (Leo) Liu is a computational designer and researcher specializing in generative design and robotic fabrication. He holds a Ph.D. in Computational Design from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), a Master of Science in Matter Design Computation and a Master of Architecture from Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Hunan University.

His research advances two complementary areas: (1) Computational systems for design generation and optimization, with a focus on algorithms, data-driven methods, and generative workflows. (2) Robotic systems for digital fabrication and human–machine collaboration, addressing questions of automation, adaptability, and creative robotics.

Liu’s work has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Manufacturing Futures Institute (MFI), and Autodesk, and has been disseminated through leading venues such as the International Journal of Architectural Computing (IJAC), Construction Robotics, and conferences including ACADIA and ICRA. His research envisions new paradigms where computation and robotics expand the boundaries of creativity, material innovation, and sustainable design practices.