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Bio
I am a research scientist at NVIDIA Research. I received my Ph.D. degree from UCLA Department of Mathematics, advised by Prof. Chenfanfu Jiang. Previously, I received my M.S. degree from the Department of Computer Science, the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and my B.S. degree from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Tsinghua University (China).
My current research focuses on 3D generation and reconstruction, with a particular emphasis on utilizing physics-based simulation: On one hand, simulation serves as a tool to introduce dynamics into 3D scenes reconstructed from real-world data; On the other hand, I am exploring the integration of physics as a regularization within generation and reconstruction pipelines. |
Publications
Efficient Part-level 3D Object Generation via Dual Volume PackingJiaxiang Tang, Ruijie Lu, Zhaoshuo Li, Zekun Hao, Xuan Li, Fangyin Wei, Shuran Song, Gang Zeng, Ming-Yu Liu, Tsung-Yi Lin. |
Dress-1-to-3: Single Image to Simulation-Ready 3D Outfit with Diffusion Prior and Differentiable PhysicsXuan Li*, Chang Yu*, Wenxin Du*, Ying Jiang* (equal contributions), Tianyi Xie, Yunuo Chen, Yin Yang, Chenfanfu Jiang. |
Articulated Kinematics Distillation from Video Diffusion ModelsXuan Li, Qianli Ma, Tsung-Yi Lin, Yongxin Chen, Chenfanfu Jiang, Ming-Yu Liu, Donglai Xiang. Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR). 2025. |
GeoWarp: An automatically differentiable and GPU‑accelerated implicit MPM framework for geomechanics based on NVIDIA WarpYidong Zhao, Xuan Li, Chenfanfu Jiang, Jinhyun Choo. |
GarmentDreamer: 3DGS Guided Garment Synthesis with Diverse Geometry and Texture DetailsBoqian Li*, Xuan Li*, Ying Jiang* (equal contributions), Tianyi Xie, Feng Gao, Huamin Wang, Yin Yang, Chenfanfu Jiang. |
PhysMotion: Physics-Grounded Dynamics From a Single ImageXiyang Tan*, Ying Jiang*, Xuan Li* (equal contributions), Zeshun Zong, Tianyi Xie, Yin Yang, Chenfanfu Jiang. Arxiv. 2024. |
Atlas3D: Physically Constrained Self-Supporting Text-to-3D for Simulation and FabricationYunuo Chen*, Tianyi Xie*, Zeshun Zong* (equal contributions), Xuan Li, Feng Gao, Yin Yang, Ying Nian Wu, Chenfanfu Jiang. |
XPBI: Position-Based Dynamics with Smoothing Kernels Handles Continuum InelasticityChang Yu*, Xuan Li* (equal contributions), Lei Lan, Yin Yang, Chenfanfu Jiang. SIGGRAPH Asia. 2024. |
Efficient Cloth Simulation Using Non-distance Barriers and Subspace ReuseLei Lan, Zixuan Lu, Jingyi Long, Chun Yuan, Xuan Li, Xiaowei He, Huamin Wang, Chenfanfu Jiang, Yin Yang. |
A Dynamic Duo of Finite Elements and Material PointsXuan Li, Minchen Li, Xuchen Han, Huamin Wang, Yin Yang, Chenfanfu Jiang. SIGGRAPH. 2024. |
VR-GS: A Physical Dynamics-Aware Interactive Gaussian Splatting System in Virtual RealityYing Jiang*, Chang Yu*, Tianyi Xie*, Xuan Li* (equal contributions), Yutao Feng, Huamin Wang, Minchen Li, Henry Lau, Feng Gao, Yin Yang, Chenfanfu Jiang. SIGGRAPH. 2024. |
PhysGaussian: Physics-Integrated 3D Gaussians for Generative DynamicsTianyi Xie*, Zeshun Zong*, Yuxing Qiu*, Xuan Li* (equal contributions), Yutao Feng, Yin Yang, Chenfanfu Jiang. Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR). 2024. |
PIE-NeRF: Physics-based Interactive Elastodynamics with NeRFYutao Feng, Yintong Shang, Xuan Li, Tianjia Shao, Chenfanfu Jiang, Yin Yang. Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR). 2024. |
Bistable Aerial Transformer (BAT): A Quadrotor Fixed-Wing Hybrid that Morphs Dynamically via Passive Soft MechanismJessica Weakly*, Xuan Li* (equal contributions), Tejas Agarwal, Minchen Li, Spencer Folk, Chenfanfu Jiang, Cynthia Sung. |
PAC-NeRF: Physics Augmented Continuum Neural Radiance Fields for Geometry-Agnostic System IdentificationXuan Li, Yi-Ling Qiao, Peter Yichen Chen, Krishna Murthy Jatavallabhula, Ming Lin, Chenfanfu Jiang, Chuang Gan. International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR). 2023. |
Subspace-Preconditioned GPU Projective Dynamics with Contact for Cloth SimulationXuan Li, Yu Fang, Lei Lan, Huamin Wang, Yin Yang, Minchen Li, Chenfanfu Jiang. SIGGRAPH Asia. 2023. |
Neural Stress Fields for Reduced-order Elastoplasticity and FractureZeshun Zong, Xuan Li, Minchen Li, Maurizio M. Chiaramonte, Wojciech Matusik, Eitan Grinspun, Kevin Carlberg, Chenfanfu Jiang, Peter Yichen Chen. SIGGRAPH Asia. 2023. |
Augmented Incremental Potential Contact for Sticky InteractionsYu Fang*, Minchen Li* (equal contributions), Yadi Cao, Xuan Li, Joshuah Wolper, Yin Yang, Chenfanfu Jiang. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (TVCG). 2023. |
A Generalized Constitutive Model for Versatile MPM Simulation and Inverse Learning with Differentiable PhysicsHaozhe Su*, Xuan Li* (equal contributions), Tao Xue, Chenfanfu Jiang, Mridul Aanjaneya. |
PlasticityNet: Learning to Simulate Metal, Sand, and Snow for Optimization Time IntegrationXuan Li, Yadi Cao, Minchen Li, Yin Yang, Craig Schroeder, Chenfanfu Jiang. |
Topology Optimization with Frictional Self-ContactZeshun Zong*, Xuan Li* (equal contributions), Jianping Ye, Sian Wen, Yin Yang, Danny M. Kaufman, Minchen Li, Chenfanfu Jiang. Arxiv. 2022. |
Energetically Consistent Inelasticity for Optimization Time IntegrationXuan Li, Minchen Li, Chenfanfu Jiang. |
BFEMP: Interpenetration-Free MPM-FEM Coupling with Barrier ContactXuan Li*, Yu Fang* (equal contributions), Minchen Li, Chenfanfu Jiang. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering (CMAME). 2022. |
Soft Hybrid Aerial Vehicle via Bistable MechanismBest Paper Award in Mechanisms and Design Xuan Li*, Jessica McWilliams* (equal contributions), Minchen Li, Cynthia Sung, Chenfanfu Jiang. International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). 2021. |
Lagrangian-Eulerian Multi-Density Topology Optimization with the Material Point MethodYue Li*, Xuan Li*, Minchen Li* (equal contributions), Yixin Zhu, Bo Zhu, Chenfanfu Jiang. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering (IJNME). 2021. |
Polycube Shape SpaceHui Zhao, Xuan Li, Na Lei, Xiaoling Wang, Shaodong Wang, Wencheng Wang, Xiangfeng Gu. Pacific Graphics (PG). 2019. |
Conformal Mesh Parameterization using Discrete Calabi FlowHui Zhao, Xuan Li, Huabin Ge, Na Lei, Min Zhang, Xiaoling Wang, Xianfeng Gu. |
Robust Edge-Preserved Surface Mesh Polycube DeformationHui Zhao, Na Lei, Xuan Li, Peng Zeng, Ke Xu, Xianfeng Gu. |
Patents
Differentiable Rasterizer for Vector Font Generation and EditingZhaowen Wang, Zhifei Zhang, Xuan Li, Matthew Fisher, and Hailin Jin. US11392806B2. Adobe Inc. 2022. |
Experience
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Research Scientist Mar, 2024 - Present |
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Research Intern Jun, 2024 - Mar, 2025 |
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Research Intern Jun, 2022 - Sep, 2022 |
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Deep Learning Research Intern May, 2019 - Nov, 2019 |
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