Jiacheng Dong
董嘉铖
Undergraduate at ZJU-UIUC Institute | Electrical Engineering Major
Hello! I am currently pursuing my B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering at the ZJU-UIUC Joint Institute of Zhejiang University (2024–2028). I am passionate about 3D vision, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and 3D reconstruction. I recently joined the CVNext Lab in July 2025, where I work on cutting-edge research in computer vision and AI.
Professional GPA: 4.0/4.0 | Cumulative GPA: 3.88/4.0
🔥 News
🔎 Research
I focus on developing intelligent systems that bridge the gap between 2D and 3D vision. My current research interests include:
- 3D Vision: Point cloud processing and 3D scene understanding
- 3D Reconstruction: Interested in generative reconstruction approaches
- Agent Systems: Interested in code agents and how LLMs perform within agent frameworks
💼 Experience
Working on computer vision and AI research projects focusing on 3D vision, generative modeling, and visual perception. Collaborating with the team led by Prof. Gaoang Wang.
Conducted research on electromagnetic compatibility and artificial intelligence. Gained experience in AI applications for electromagnetic systems and signal processing.
Started my first research experience focusing on computer vision and point cloud processing. Developed expertise in 3D scene understanding and contributed to motion-based background segmentation frameworks.
📃 Publications
Authors: Jiacheng Dong, Yuxiao Zheng, Maolin Tian, Jun Liang, and Jixing Cao
Led the complete rewrite of the Python implementation achieving 20× performance improvement. Designed multiple real-world 3D point cloud scenarios and led manuscript writing covering methodology, experimental results, and analysis.
🎖 Awards & Honors
🎓 Education
Professional GPA: 4.0/4.0 | Cumulative GPA: 3.88/4.0
Successfully transferred majors during my first to second year to focus on Electrical Engineering. Also planning to complete a Minor in Computer Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Completed three years of high school education at one of the top high schools in Zhejiang Province, building a strong foundation in mathematics and sciences.
📧 Contact
Email: Dong48@illinois.edu
GitHub: dongjiacheng06
Institution: ZJU-UIUC Institute, Zhejiang University
Lab: CVNext Lab
💡 Mentoring & Guidance
I am deeply grateful to the many seniors who have guided and supported me throughout my research journey. Their mentorship has been invaluable and has shaped my academic growth significantly. I believe in paying this kindness forward.
If you are a junior student interested in computer vision, 3D vision, research opportunities, or just want to chat about academic life, please feel free to reach out via email. I'm always happy to share my experiences and help where I can. Let's schedule a time to connect!