About Me

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Xiaozao at the beach

Inventing technologies of curiosity.

I am a multidisciplinary creative technologist working at the intersection of coding, art, and education. I'm passionate about how emerging technologies can transform education from passive knowledge delivery into active, immersive exploration.

My vision is to position curiosity and exploration as the driving forces of deep understanding, and to make sensing and engaging with the world the core goal for the cultivation of scientific literacy.

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Xiaozao Wang

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Education

New York University Shanghai

Sep 2021 - Dec 2025

BS Computer Science, BS Interactive Media Arts

  • GPA: 3.94/4.0
  • University Recognition Award, every academic year
  • Capstone Award of Distinction, Computer Science
  • Capstone Award of Distinction, Interactive Media Arts
  • Dean's Undergraduate Research Fund, Interactive Media Arts

New York University Abu Dhabi (Study Away)

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

Research Award Scholarship, Interactive Media

New York University (Study Away)

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

Research

Student Researcher (Open-source Machine Learning)

Feb 2024 - May 2025

MI5.js Machine Learning Group, New York University

  • Independently designed and developed an interactive, React-based educational web platform that visualizes, simulates, and parameterizes machine learning and neural network mechanisms to help beginners build intuitive understanding.
  • Led discussions and workshops on Explainable AI at the COSA × NYU Machine Learning for Creative Coding conference in New York.

Research Assistant (Speculative Technology)

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

Interactive Media Arts, New York University Shanghai

  • Researched soft technologies and bio-hybrid systems; analyzed case studies and developed speculative narratives on the intersections of technology, biology, and art.
  • Facilitated cross-disciplinary discussion by connecting with labs and interviewing experts.

Research Assistant (Computational Design)

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Intelligent Big Data Visualization Lab, Tongji University

  • Developed Rhino/Grasshopper workflows and assisted in 3D-printing fluidic channels in ceramic structures to create thermochromic surface effects.
  • Researched emerging technologies in digital fabrication and visualization, synthesizing insights and presenting findings in weekly team meetings.

Student Researcher (Interactive Exhibition)

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

Louvre Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Prototyped an AR-based interactive system for cultural heritage engagement, enabling artifact reassembly through spatial interaction.
  • Collaborated with local students in iterative prototyping and conducted regular evaluation with museum collaborators.

Research Assistant (Interactive Media)

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

Interactive Media, New York University Abu Dhabi

  • Conducted 20 in-person user interviews to gather insights and feedback on the artwork, documenting user behavior comprehensively.
  • Collaborated closely with artists to support the industrial design process, producing detailed hand sketches illustrating the artwork's appearance and functionality.

Experience

Technical Artist Intern

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

OUTPUT Studio

  • Contributed to two original AIGC video productions (reaching 1M+ views). Responsibilities included screenplay development, visual storyboarding, and keyframe/video generation using Midjourney, ComfyUI, Veo, Keling, and Jimeng.
  • Built a local ComfyUI pipeline for AI 3D model generation and co-developed a Kinect + TouchDesigner motion-tracking system deployed in an offline interactive experience store.

Business Development Intern

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

ByteDance

  • Conducted research on 6 venture capital companies, 6 North American game giants and 30+ game industry veterans, and presented the information to assist business development.
  • Participated in English-language business meetings and produced meeting summaries, facilitating cross-team communication and collaboration.

Director of Marketing

Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

Undergraduate Business Association, New York University Shanghai

  • Led an international team to strategize and implement marketing campaigns that increased club engagement, including managing social media, developing the website, and organizing in-person events.
  • Designed over 10 promotional posters for club events and managed information dissemination through the official Instagram account.

Teaching Experience

Scratch Programming Teaching Volunteer

Jul 2025 - Present

The Stepping Stone Shanghai

  • Led weekly Scratch Programming lessons for 20 migrant children.
  • Assisted in developing course materials.

Teaching Associate for Creative Coding Lab

Jan 2025 - May 2025

New York University Shanghai

  • Hosted 50+ office hours to help students debug code, understand p5.js, and develop creative coding projects effectively.
  • Supported peer LAs and supervisors by sharing strategies, co-leading training, and assisting with events.

English Teaching Volunteer

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

The Stepping Stone Shanghai

  • Led weekly English language lessons and engaging activities for 12 migrant children.

Awards

Nationwide Third Place

Disney Imaginations Competition, Shanghai

2025

Second Place

Unity × Rokid XR Hackathon, Shanghai

2025

Exhibitions and Conferences

Art and Design Education: FutureLab (Group Exhibition)

West Bund Art Center, Shanghai, China

Nov 2025

Human + Desire + Machine (Group Exhibition)

Yuz Museum & NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Nov 2025

NYU Global Show & Tell (Group Exhibition)

NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Oct 2025

Machine Learning for Creative Coding (Conference)

Clinic for Open Source Arts & NYU, New York, US

Mar 2025

Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, Python, C/C++

Digital Technologies: Unity, TouchDesigner, Blender, Rhino, Microcontroller, 3D Printing, Physical Fabrication

Visual & Interaction Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, Figma, AIGC

Languages: Mandarin (Native), English (Proficient, TOEFL 112)

Interests

Painting, Natural Sciences, Science Fiction, Music, Travel, Any Creative Work