HANG ZHAO

Focus

Multimodal AI Full-Stack AI Systems ML Systems Embedded Sensing Computer Vision Human-Centered AI Systems

Education

2025–Now
Harvard GSD
Master in Design Studies(Mediums) · Boston, USA
2025–Now
MIT
Cross-registration student Computer Science & AI & Media Arts and Sciences · Boston, USA
2020–2025
Tsinghua University
B.F.A. Information Design & B.A. Economics · GPA 3.9/4.0 · Beijing, China
2023–2024
Cornell University
Exchange in Info Sci, Systems & Technology · Ithaca, USA

Experience

2023 Summer
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2022 Summer
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Selected Works

  • Tuchsure — AI visual assistive glove combining palm camera, on-device recognition, and fingertip haptics.
  • Ehoura — A handheld “sundial” for astronauts to recalibrate time perception.
  • SeePal — Navigation aid for BLV users; iterative tests improved indoor wayfinding.

Exhibitions & Awards

  • Beijing International Design Week — The Futurescaping
  • Cross-Strait Youth Summit: Tech-Art Fusion Exhibition
  • International exhibition at SUTD, Singapore
  • Tsinghua Comprehensive Excellence Scholarship (Top 1%)

Skills

AI & ML Systems PyTorch, RAG Pipelines, Vector Databases (Chroma), Model Deployment (Vertex AI), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Docker & Compose, Data Versioning (DVC)
Computer Vision & Edge AI OpenCV, CLIP, YOLOv8 Edge Deployment (RK3588 / RKNN), Real-Time Inference
Embedded & Sensing Systems ESP32 / Arduino, Sensor Fusion (PPG / GSR / IMU), Wearable Systems, Edge Devices
Full-Stack AI Systems JavaScript, React, PHP, SQL / SQLite, API Development
Design & Interaction Figma, Blender, Fusion 360, Adobe AE/PR/PS/AI
Programming Python, C++, R, JavaScript, PHP, SQL/SQLite, HTML, CSS, React