I am a Ph.D. student at Purdue University, where I specialize in virtual reality and intelligent virtual agents. My research focuses on embodied, AI-driven agents, examining how appearance, voice, and behavior influence user perception and interaction in immersive environments. I hold an M.S. in Computer Graphics Technology and a B.A. in Animation, both from Purdue University, West Lafayette. Working with my advisor Dr. Christos Mousas, I design and develop VR applications to investigate human-agent interaction. I also serve as a teaching assistant in the School of Applied and Creative Computing. Outside of research, I enjoy painting, photography, and hiking.
EDUCATION
PhD in Technology
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 2023 - Current
Research area: Virtual Reality
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 2023 - Current
Research area: Virtual Reality
Master of Science in Computer Graphics Technology
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 2023
Research area: Virtual Reality
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 2023
Research area: Virtual Reality
Bachelor of Science in Animation
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 2021
Focused area: Animation
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 2021
Focused area: Animation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology Department
West Lafayette, IN | 2021 - Current
Assist the major professors and the students with technical difficulties in CGT 24100: Introduction To Computer Animation, CGT 34100: Motion For Computer Animation, CGT 44200: Production For Computer Animation, and CGT 10500 Introduction To Games.
Hold lectures and labs when needed.
Help the students with problems in Autodesk Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop.
Grade students’ assignments and provide feedback.
West Lafayette, IN | 2021 - Current
Assist the major professors and the students with technical difficulties in CGT 24100: Introduction To Computer Animation, CGT 34100: Motion For Computer Animation, CGT 44200: Production For Computer Animation, and CGT 10500 Introduction To Games.
Hold lectures and labs when needed.
Help the students with problems in Autodesk Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop.
Grade students’ assignments and provide feedback.
Digital Content Coordinator Summer Internship at Purdue University, Krannert Computing Center West Lafayette, IN | May 2022 - August 2022
Design digital signages for school events.
Create original animation videos for school events and festivals.
Manage the digital signages using the Four Winds Interactive software.
Assist faculty and staff with technical difficulties.
Design digital signages for school events.
Create original animation videos for school events and festivals.
Manage the digital signages using the Four Winds Interactive software.
Assist faculty and staff with technical difficulties.
Publications
F.-C. Yang, S. Guo, C. Mousas
ACM Transactions on Applied Perception, TBA(TBA), pp. TBA, 2025
ACM Transactions on Applied Perception, TBA(TBA), pp. TBA, 2025
Let's Do It My Way: Effects of Personality and Age of Virtual Characters
M. Choi, D. Cui, S. Guo, D. Kao, C. Mousas
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (Proc. of IEEE ISMAR 2025), TBA(TBA), pp. TBA, 2025
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (Proc. of IEEE ISMAR 2025), TBA(TBA), pp. TBA, 2025
F.-C. Yang, P. Acevedo, S. Guo, M. Choi, C. Mousas
IEEE Access, Volume 13, pp. 79805-79824, 2025
IEEE Access, Volume 13, pp. 79805-79824, 2025
M. Choi, S. Guo, A. Koilias, M. Volonte, D. Kao, C. Mousas
ACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems, 14(3), Article No. 23, pp. 1-33, 2024
ACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems, 14(3), Article No. 23, pp. 1-33, 2024
S. Guo, M. Choi, D. Kao, C. Mousas
Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques (Proc. of ACM SIGGRAPH I3D 2024), Vol. 7, No. 1, Article 4, pp. 1-23, 2024
Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques (Proc. of ACM SIGGRAPH I3D 2024), Vol. 7, No. 1, Article 4, pp. 1-23, 2024
S. Guo, N. Adamo, C. Mousas
International Conference on Artificial Reality and Telexistence & Eurographics Symposium on Virtual Environments, pp. 45-52, 2023
International Conference on Artificial Reality and Telexistence & Eurographics Symposium on Virtual Environments, pp. 45-52, 2023