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Curriculum Vitae

Education:

  • Ph.D. in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California, Berkeley, December 1993. Thesis: Tracking Process Technologies in Design Automation. Minor in electronic music.
  • BS in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California, Berkeley May, 1986

Experience:

  • Associate Professor:  Director of Digital Entertainment and Game Development, Established MERECL, School of Design. Hong Kong Polytechnic University, January 2005 - Present.
  • Associate Professor:  Founding Head of the Multimedia Innovation Center. Established the Multimedia Innovation Center (http://mic.polyu.edu.hk) and grew from staff of 3 to 70, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, January 1999 – January 2005.
  • Non-Executive Board Member:  Prime Credit Limited, 2000 – 2004.
  • Assistant Professor: Co-director of the Center for Enhanced Learning Technologies. Established a MPhil multimedia program. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, August 1997 - December 1998.
  • Multimedia Production: Founded Media Electronica, a multimedia production and consulting firm. Clients include Prudential, Toyota, JPL, Patrico Sinare, Chen Hsong, Santa Fe Shipping, and Twinbridge, 1996 - 1997.
  • Research Assistant Professor: Director of the Multimedia Research Laboratory. Planned curriculum for Masters in Multimedia. Established the Teachers Learning Center. Helped to establish the Integrated Media Systems Center, University of Southern California, 1994 - 1997.
  • Research Associate: Created the USC multi-media lab. Selected lab equipment, initiated research projects. Initiated research projects in the area of applying CAD technology to, film and theater, and produced a CD ROM. University of Southern California, 1993 - 1994.
  • Consultant:Continued development of a silicon compiler in Prolog. Guided a student team in the development of VLSI design automation tools for the ADAS system. University of Southern California, 1991 - 1992.
  • Post Graduate Researcher: Development of a silicon compiler in Prolog. University of California at Berkeley, 1985 - 1990.
  • Co-op Intern: Development of CAD layout tools and layout of a FIR filter. Implemented a netlist highlighter and a river router for the MULGA layout system and produced layout cells for a 9 bit 4 tap FIR filter. Bell Communications Research, 1983 – 1984.
  • School Teacher: Taught science, mathematics, astronomy, physics, and chemistry to gifted elementary and high school students through the GATE program. Culver City Unified School District, 1979 - 1982.

Publications:

  • G. Yu, “Framework for Communicating Inner Experience,” Towards a Science of Consciousness Conference, 2007
  • M. Highland, G. Yu, “Communicating Inner Experience with Video Game Technology,” Heidelberg Journal Religions on the Internet, 2007.
  • M. K. Yip, E. S. Liu, M. K. Cheung, R. M. Lung, G. Yu, “遊戲中間件開發的設計抉擇──來自Lucid平台的經驗”, Game Creation Magazine, GC Networks, Jan, 2006.
  • M. K. Yip, E. S. Liu, M. K. Cheung, R. M. Lung, G. Yu, “Design Decisions in Game Middleware Development: Experiences from Lucid Platform”, 1st International Symposium on Game’s Science, Art, Education and Applications, Taipei, 2005.
  • E. S. Liu, M. K. Yip, G. Yu, “Lucid Platform: Applying HLA DDM to Multiplayer Online Game Middleware”, 3rd International Game Design and Technology Workshop and Conference (GDTW), Liverpool, 2005.
  • E. S. Liu, M. K. Yip and G. Yu, “Scalable Interest Management for Multidimensional Routing Space”, ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST), Monterey, 2005.
  • X. Shen, W. Geng, N. Lau & G. Yu. Laban-baseed Motion Editing. International Symposium on Game's Science, Art, Education and Application, 2005.
  • N. Lau, S. Cheung, G. Yu & W. Geng. Example-based Synthesis of Martial Arts Sequence. International Symposium on Game's Science, Art, Education and Application. 2005.
  • Liu, E. S., Yip, M. K., Yu, G., “Scalable Interest Management for Multidimensional Routing Space”, Proceedings of ACM VRST 2005.
  • Yu, G., “Cultivating Creative Talent,” Proceedings of First Hangzhou Animation Conference, 2005.
  • Yu, G., “Opportunities for Applying Digital Entertainment Technologies in E-Government the Government,” 17th issue HKSAR ITSC Newsletter, 2005.
  • Yu, G., “Hong Kong as a Hub for Digital Entertainment,” Hong Kong General Chamber Magazine, January 2005.
  • Yu, G., Horan, R., Mamas, M., Weisshaar, B., “Recovering Creativity: For Personal Evolution, Industry and Society”, Journal of Youth Studies, Volume 7, Issue No. 2, Serial No. 14, pp 27-36, July 2004.
  • Ho, H., Yu, G., “Edutainment:  A Clash Between Playable and Historical,” International Conference on Application and Development of Computer Games, 2003.
  • Cheung, K., Ng, G., Yip, M., Cormick, D., Nguyen, J., Cheok, A., Yu, G., “Design of Augmented Reality Games,” International Conference on Application and Development of Computer Games, 2003.
  • Geng, W. D., Chan, M., Lai, C. K., Yu, G., “Implementation of Run-time Motion Adjustment in Game Development,” International Conference on Application and Development of Computer Games, 2003.
  • Geng, W.D., Lai, C. K., Yu, G., “Design of Kungfu Motion Library for 3D Game Development,” International Conference on Application and Development of Computer Games, 2003.
  • Yu, G., “Digital Entertainment in Hong Kong,” Hong Kong International Computer Conference, 2002.
  • Yu, G., “Cultivating a Games Industry in Developing Countries,” Game Developers Conference, 2002.
  • Yu, G., “The Game Industry in Hong Kong,” Game Technology Conference, 2001.
  • Yu, G., Shun, L., “A Platform for Distance Education,” International Workshop on Multimedia Data Storage, Retrieval, Integration and Applications, 2000.
  • Yu, G., et al., “Real-time Media Annotation,” International Workshop on Multimedia Data Storage, Retrieval, Integration and Applications, 2000.
  • Yu, G, Choi, F. & James, J. “The Application-Specific Virtual Meeting Place: tools for virtual communication by students and teachers,” 2nd International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education. 2000.
  • Yu, G. “Living Lessons for University Learners of English,” Information Technology in English Language Teaching, 1999.
  • Yu, G., et al. “Support for Community-Moderated Information,” 13th Annual Conference of Open and Distance Education Facing the 21st Century, 1999.
  • Yu, G, Lau, N., “Interactive Tutoring Engine on the Internet,” Proceedings of the 5th HK Web Symposium, 1999.
  • M.Chan, G. Yu, “Extracting Web Design Knowledge: The Web Decompiler,” Multimedia, 1999
  • G. Yu, et al., “Teachers Learning Program at HKUST,” Quality in Teaching and Learning Conference, Dec 1998.
  • G. Yu, et al., “Integrating the Internet into Tertiary Education Using Generic Course Website Support Tools,” Quality in Teaching and Learning Conference, Dec 1998.
  • G. Yu, et al., “Virtual Research Center,” Quality in Teaching and Learning Conference, Dec 1998.
  • G. Yu, et al., “Online Educational Resources Catalog,” Quality in Teaching and Learning Conference, Dec 1998.
  • G. Cheng, “Media for the Masses.” Symposium on Internet Technologies, Hong Kong, April 1998.
  • G. Cheng, “A Language for Describing VLSI Manufacturing Processes,” International Conference on Circuits and Systems, Shanghai, June 1996.
  • G. Cheng, “Technology Based Scaling,” International Conference on Circuits and Systems, Shanghai, June 1996.
  • G. Cheng, B. Wood, “Interactive Distance Medical Education,” Pediatric Radiological Society Annual Conference, San Diego, May 1996.
  • G. Cheng, B. Wood, “Using Multimedia to Educate Children in Radiology,” Pediatric Radiological Society Annual Conference, Washington DC, April 1995.
  • G. Cheng, Automatically Updating Technology Dependent Information in a VLSI Synthesis System, PhD Dissertation, University of California, Berkeley, 1993.
  • G. Cheng, J. Wawrzynek, A. Despain, “Automatically Updating Technology Dependent Information in Design Automation,” Proceedings of Euro-ASIC, Paris, March 1993.
  • I. Pyo, G. Cheng, e.t. al. “Application-Driven Design Automation for Microprocessor Design,” Proceedings of Design Automation Conference, pp. 512-517, Anaheim CA., June 1992.
  • G. Cheng, et al., “A Full-range Design Automation System for Instruction Set Processors,” Proceedings of the Practical Application of Prolog Conference, London, August 1992.
  • G. Cheng, A. Despain, “Fang: A Joiner for Compacted Cells,” Proceedings of VLSI, pp. 455-463, Munich, August 1989.
  • G. Cheng et al, “A CAD Design Environment Based Upon Prolog,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Circuits and Systems, pp. 322-329, Shanghai, July 1989.
  • G. Cheng, et al, “Layering Expertise in a Full-range Hardware Synthesis System,” IFIP WG10.2 Working Conference on Computer Design: VLSI in Computers and Processors, Tokyo, June 1989.
  • G. Cheng, et al, “A Prototype Silicon Compiler in Prolog,” UC Berkeley Technical Report, No, UCB/CSD 88/476, June 1988.
  • G. Cheng, et al, “Experience with Prolog as a Hardware Specification Language,” 14th Symp. on Logic Programming, San Francisco, Sept. 1987.
  • G. Cheng, et al, “An Advanced Silicon Compiler in Prolog,” Proceedings of International Conference on Computer Design, pp 27-31, Boston MA, Nov. 1987.
  • G. Cheng, et al, “Prolog for VLSI - Layout: Experiences in the Design and Implementation of Topolog, a Prolog - Based Module Generation and Layout System,” UC Berkeley Tech Report No. UCB/CSD 87/363, June 1987.

Funded Projects:

  • Innovation Technology Fund ($888K HKD), 3D Character Customization and Real-time Anime-Style
    Rendering Toolkit    , 2007
  • Internal PolyU Funding ($3.2M HKD), The Design of Application Specific Communities, 2007
  • Innovation Technology Fund ($3.0M HKD), Cross-platform Game Development, 2006
  • Innovation Technology Fund ($1.7M HKD), Kung-Fu Motion Synthesis, 2003.
  • Small and Medium Enterprise Fund ($2.0M HKD), Server Architectures for Online Games, 2003
  • Innovation Technology Fund ($2.7M HKD), Support for the Digital Entertainment Industry in Hong Kong, 2000.
  • University Grants Committee ($6.7M HKD), Enhancing Learning, Teaching, and Curricula with a University-wide Integrated World Wide Web Framework, 1999 (with EDC and ITS).
  • Education Department ($9M HKD) – Advanced Information Technology in Education Training Program, 2001 (with EDC, COMP, and EIE).
  • Quality Education Fund Grant ($2.5M HKD), The Teachers Learning Program, 1998.
  • Sino Software Grant ($300K HKD), Real-Time Media Annotation, 1998.
  • Direct Allocation Grant ($100K HKD), Virtual Meeting Places, HKUST, 1998.
  • Participating Investigator, NSF Engineering Research Center:  Integrated Media Systems Center, University of Southern California, 1996.
  • Intel Corporation ($50K USD), Application Specific Virtual Meeting Places, 1995.
  • LG Electronics ($50K USD), Industrial Applications of the WWW, 1995.
  • Hitachi ($10K USD), Report on University Research in CATV, 1995.


Undergraduate Courses Taught:

  • Digital Media and Multimedia Applications (HKUST, Elec 300K and ELEC 360).
  • Multimedia Clinic (HKUST, Elec 300M).
  • Digital Media Production (HKUST, Elec 300L).
  • Digital Media Fundamentals (HKPU, SD2003).
  • Computing Technology (HKPU, SD2002).
  • Sound Design (HKPU, SD2102).
  • Client Project (HKPU, SD3001).

Graduate Courses Taught:

  • Recovering Creativity (HKPU, MIC508)
  • Production Processes (HKPU, MIC503)
  • Digital Media (HKPU, MIC504)
  • Edutainment (HKPU, MIC5200)
  • Digital Media and Multimedia Applications (USC, EE 599).
  • Advanced Internet Technologies (HKUST, Elec 691V).

Professional Societies and Activities:

  • Chairman, Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association, 2005 - Present.
  • Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Virtual Reality, 2006-Present
  • Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Game Development, 2004 - Present.
  • Program Committee, 2nd International Conference of E-Learning and Games, 2006 - Present.
  • Program Committee, International Conference on Information Technology and Management, 2007.
  • Demo and Poster Chair, 5th Workshop on Network & System Support for Games, 2006.
  • Organizer, AIBD Workshop on Animation in Education, 2005.
  • Co-Chair, ACM SIGCHI International Conference on Computer Entertainment Technology, 2004-2005.
  • Co-Chair, Europe-China Workshop on Edutainment, 2005
  • Organizer, Game Technology Conference (GTEC) 2001, 2002, 2003.
  • Technical Committee Member, Digital Production Services 99.
  • Program Committee Member, Hong Kong Web Symposium ’98 and ’99.
  • Program Committee Member, ACM Multimedia ‘95 and ‘96.

Program Validation Panels:

  • Higher Diploma in Web Development and Digital Entertainment, IVE Tsing Yi .
  • MFA in Theater Arts, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts.

Advisory Role:

  • External Academic Advisor, Division of Computer Studies, City University, 2006 - Present.
  • Advisor, Eutechnyx Asia, 2006 - Present.
  • Independent Non Executive Director, Prime Credit, 2002-2004.

Honors / Awards:

  • 2006 Silver Innovation Award China Innovation Expo - Lucid Platform
  • 1993 Dramalogue Award - Best sound design for East West Players Fish Head Soup.