Dr. Lizhou Cao – Assistant Professor

Dr. Lizhou Cao

Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology

Office Location: EASC 2034
Tel: (410) 651-7270
Email: lcao@umes.edu
LinkedIn: Dr. Lizhou Cao’s Profile

 

 

Research Interests

  • Entertainment Computing
  • Computer Graphics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Immersive Content Generation
  • Applications in Education and Outreach Scenarios

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. in Computing Science (Interactive Games and Media) – Rochester Institute of Technology (2024)
  • M.S. in Computer Science – University of Alabama in Huntsville (2019)
  • B.S. in Software Engineering (Digital Media) – Beijing Institute of Technology (2013)

Courses and Teaching Areas

  • CSDP 101: Introduction to Computing
  • CSDP 120: Introduction to Computer Programming
  • CSDP 150: Advanced Programming and Data Structure
  • CSDP 232/332: Internet Programming
  • CSDP 280: Programming in C#
  • GASE 235: Introduction to Game Design and Development
  • GASE 310: Game Programming I
  • CSDP 610: Parallel Computing
  • CSDP 619: Application of Neural Network

Grants and Projects in the Last 5 Years

  • AI-Assisted Multi-Modal Active Learning Hub for Seafood SciTech Education and Outreach, PI, Funding Source: University of Maryland Extension Program, Undergraduate and Graduate
  • Enhancing Student Engagement and Retention of Underrepresented Students in STEM Programs Through Immersive Virtual Reality Learning, Co-PI, Funding Source: National Science Foundation, Undergraduate and Graduate
  • AI-Driven Tutoring System for Feynman-Based Active Learning, Advisor, Graduate
  • Ellic’s Exercise Camp: Engaging Children in Physical Activity Through Virtual Reality Gaming, PI, Undergraduate and Graduate

Last 5 Publications

  1. Sagar Patel, Beryl Malomo, Yixiao Ma, Jaden Hanson, Chengchu Liu, and Lizhou Cao, “Adaptive AI Educator: A Multimodal Educational Platform for Aquatic Invasive Species Education and Outreach ‑ A Blue Catfish Case Study”, 28th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 2026. (accepted)
  2. Huadong Zhang, Lizhou Cao, Xuhang Yuan, and Chao Peng, ”Lunar Roving Adventure: Stepping into Historic Apollo Missions in Virtual Reality”, Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques Conference Immersive Pavilion. 2025.
    Link: ACM Digital Library
  3. Huadong Zhang, Lizhou Cao and Chao Peng, ”UltraMeshRenderer: Efficient Structure and Management of GPU Out-of-core Memory for Real-time Rendering of Gigantic 3D Meshes”, ACM Transactions on Graphics, 2025.
    Link: ACM Digital Library
  4. Lizhou Cao and Chao Peng, “Hierarchical Spherical Cross-Parameterization for Deforming Characters”, Computer Graphics Forum, p. e15197. 2024.
    Link: Wiley Online Library
  5. Lizhou Cao, Cielo Serna, Huadong Zhang, and Chao Peng, “Ellic’s Exercise Camp: Engaging Children in Physical Activity Through Virtual Reality Gaming”, ACM SIGGRAPH 2024 Immersive Pavilion, July 28 – August 2, 2024.
    Link: ACM Digital Library

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Hobbies and Personal Interests

I’ve loved fishing since childhood, a hobby I learned from my father. But I have to admit, he’s much more skilled than I am.​
At home, I take care of two bearded dragons named Geeks-2.0 and Geeks-3.0. I also have fond memories of Geeks-1.0, a spiny lizard who was once part of my animal family.

Additional Information

Personal Website: www.lizhoucao.com

 

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