Bio
Haoyu You is a PhD candidate in Engineering at the School of Engineering and Informatics, University of Sussex, where he is a recipient of the Sussex PhD Scholarship. His current research focuses on using generative AI to enhance rare image datasets, such as facial expressions of elderly individuals. Haoyu holds a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems from the University of Sussex, where he graduated with distinction and received multiple academic scholarships. His Master's dissertation involved developing a lightweight deep learning network for facial emotion recognition. Previously, Haoyu gained practical experience as an assistant electrical engineer at Xiamen King Long Uniter Automotive Industry Co. Ltd., working on driverless vehicle projects in collaboration with Baidu Apollo and JD Logistics.
Research interests
Haoyu's research interests lie in the application of generative AI to enhance image processing, particularly in refining rare image datasets. His work focuses on leveraging models like Autoencoders, GANs, and Diffusion models to improve the quality and diversity of facial expression images for elderly individuals. Haoyu is also interested in exploring how these advanced AI techniques can address challenges in data scarcity and enhance emotion detection systems.