siidlab.github.io

SIID Lab is an interdisciplinary Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and 3D User Interface (3DUI) research group in the College of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts at Texas A&M University.

We investigate how humans perceive and interact with virtual and physical objects and spaces in eXtended Reality (XR), which encompasses Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality (AR / VR / MR). Using these insights, we create innovative spatial interaction and visualization techniques.

SIID Lab is seeking exceptional Ph.D. students to work on Human-AI Interaction and 3D User Interface Research. Our research agenda encompasses: 1) AI-powered intelligent user interfaces for AR/VR/MR applications; 2) Novel interaction techniques for AR/VR/MR applications; 3) Advancing high-fidelity XR prototyping through generative AI

‍Start Period: Fall 2026

Responsibilities:
- Develop AR/VR/MR prototypes for user studies
- Perform research-related tasks, including user study, research paper writing
- Attend weekly progress meeting

T‍o apply, please submit the following materials to Dr. Jong-In Lee jongin@tamu.edu:
- CV
- Online portfolio and/or code repository
- Research Statement
- (For PhD students) 2-3 Representative publications (pdf) relevant to the research

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or MS degree in Visualization, Computer Science, Information Science, or other related fields
- Previous research experience or publications in HCI/3DUI venues
- Strong programming skills and practical experience in Unity AR/VR development
- Experience with AR/ML libraries and back-end development is a plus
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative on projects

Fully funded, with a research and teaching assistantship
A designated work space in the lab is provided with a separate human-subject study space
Many opportunities to collaborate with and be involved in interdisciplinary research and creative work projects with arts and performance faculties. For more details of interdisciplinary works, please see the link below:
www.jonginlee.net/selected-works