Qian Zhou

Qian Zhou is a Principal Research Scientist at Autodesk Research, based in San Francisco. Her research focuses on spatial perception, innovative 3D interaction techniques, and user interface design. Before joining Autodesk, she gained extensive industry experience at Facebook Reality Labs and completed her PhD at the University of British Columbia, where she specialized in perception factors and 3D interaction in augmented and virtual reality. She has published numerous award-winning papers. Qian Zhou's research is influential in both academia and industry, with her work frequently presented at leading international conferences, driving practical applications in AR/VR technology.

• 2020–Present·Autodesk Research·Principal Research Scientist
  • Research areas include spatial perception, 3D interaction techniques, and user interface design. Responsible for advancing the integration of innovative design with virtual reality technologies.
• 2018–2020·Facebook Reality Labs·Research Scientist
  • Focused on perception research in augmented and virtual reality to optimize user experience.

• 2013–2018·University of British Columbia·PhD
  • Research focus: Perception factors and 3D interaction techniques in augmented and virtual reality.