QU Hong's Portfolio

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2025.05-Now

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Postdoctoral Researcher

2023.08-2025.04

Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Centre (FLAIR)

Projects Lead:
1. Development of Interactive Control System for Robot Manipulation in Assembly Application (ITF Project)
    - Led and successfully delivered the project on time, ensuring all objectives were met.
    - Developed Mixed Reality (MR) environments in Unity to support interactive robot control.
    - Designed and implemented control systems for multiple robots, including Franka Emika, UR5, and ABB YuMi.
    - Managed project documentation, including technical reports, presentations, and progress updates.

2. Development of Interactive Control System based on Diffusion-Policy Algorithm for Robot Manipulation in Assembly Application (Cooperate with Kobayashi)
    - Led the project from concept to completion, managing all development processes and ensuring timely delivery.
    - Developing the system using the ABB YuMi, including data collection, model refinement, and training of diffusion-policy algorithms.
    - Integrated hardware and software components into a cohesive robot control system.

Research Assistant

2018.12-2019.09

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Job Description:
Supported research projects, including system development, prototyping, data processing, and factory coordination.

Participating Projects:
1. Intelligent Sizing and Somatotype Analysis Platform for Uniform Production
    - Assisted development and functional testing of the system interface.
    - Built the size recommendation prototype system.

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2. High-Performance Hong Kong Bespoke Men’s Suiting Project (ITF:ITT/011/18TP)
    - Designed and prototyped men’s and women’s uniforms.
    - Conducted 3D body data collection and wearing-trial experiments.

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Designer

2017.09-2018.10

ONESTOP Co., Ltd.

Job Description:
    - Designed and developed woven and knit products (scarves, hats, gloves, etc.) for the U.S. market.
    - Coordinated material selection and production, ensuring product quality and on-time delivery.
    - Collaborated on the 2019 in-house design launch, receiving positive feedback from clients like American Eagle, Aerie, and JJill.

Assistant Designer

2016.08-2017.08

METERSBONWE Co., Ltd.

Job Description:
- Supported garment development processes, including accessory design (e.g., bags), factory communication, and translation work.
- Independently developed accessory products, ensuring alignment with brand requirements.

Education

Ph.D.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (QS2023 #65)

Major: Fashion Technology (Computer-aided Design)

Research topic: Intelligent systems for digital pattern analysis and design support

This study proposes a new framework (the REG framework) for generating decorative patterns in the fashion industry using artificial intelligence. The framework consists of three intelligent systems: the repeated pattern detection system (R-system), the automatic design element extraction and vectorization system (E-system), and the vector-based digital pattern generation system (G-system). The systems analyze input images, extract useful design elements and rules, and generate new vector-based patterns that meet human aesthetic requirements. The proposed framework promotes the use of artificial intelligence for design generation, catering to the speedy fashion product development cycles. Download

Keywords: Fashion Computer-aid Design (CAD), Digital Pattern Analysis, Design Generation, Vectorization, Intelligent Systems, Human Aesthetics

Master

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (QS2023 #65)

Major: Fashion and textile design

Design Project: Elementary Drape: Creating a minimalist fashion collection inspired by artwork and masters, using draping as a key element to bridge minimalism and fashion design.

Bachelor

Donghua University (211 Project)

Major: Fashion design and engineering (Major ranks 1st in the country)

Research topic: Study on the structure of the straight-front Shenyi in the Han Dynasty （汉代直裾深衣）

Publications

Conference

1. Qu, H., Zhou, Y., Chau, K. P., & Mok, P. Y., Repeated pattern extraction with knowledge-based attention and semantic embeddings, 14th International Conference on Computer Graphics, Visualization, Computer Vision and Image Processing, 2020.
2. Qu, H., Chau, K. P., & Mok, P. Y. Detection of Repeated Patterns with CNN Activations and Similarity Matching, 1st ITC-KSCT Joint Symposium, 2022.
3. Qu, H., Chau, K. P., & Mok, P. Y., Design Elements Extraction Based on Unsupervised Segmentation and Compact Vectorization, 16th International Conference on Computer Graphics, Visualization, Computer Vision and Image Processing, 2022.
4. Qu, H., Zhou, Y., Chau, K. P., & Mok, P. Y., Automatic design elements extraction and vectorization for design support, International Conference on Advances in Design, Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (ICADMMT), 2023.

Journal

1. Qu, H., Zhou, Y., Mok P. Y., Flatz G., & Li L., Efficient and Effective Detection of Repeated Pattern from Fronto-Parallel Images with Unknown Visual Contents, Signals, 2025.
2. Qu, H., Chau, K. P., & Mok, P. Y., Recycling/Upcycling Graphic Design - Automatic Design Elements Extraction and Vectorization, the visual computer, 2025.

Patent

1. Lyu, H., Ma, X., Qu, H., Leung, K., Tam, H., A human preference labeling method for robot operation trajectories and a corresponding robot learning system, HK30117845, 2025.

Teaching

Teaching Assistant

Foundations of Apparel Construction (Lab class) (64 hours)

Description:
Various making-up techniques and practices on the machinery, work aids, sewing sequences and handling skills of various types of apparel products and requirements. Correct choice of seam type, stitch type, edge-finishing, fastening system, openings, etc. in relation to different fabric properties (sheer, stretchable, fake fur, etc.), aesthetic (special and decorative sewing effects) and functional requirements, as well as enduses.

Design Projects

Elementary Drape

The design project aims to create a timeless, three-dimensional minimalist fashion collection inspired by minimalist artwork and previous works of masters. Draping is used as a bridge between minimalism and fashion design, allowing for unexpected works. The project involves experimenting with adding, modifying, and cutting details to improve the collection's appearance. The slogan "less is more" reflects the high level of control required for minimalism, which combines decorative and utilitarian elements while abandoning purely decorative ones.

Fashion Illustration