Summary
Haoxiang Wang is a research scientist in the San Francisco Bay Area with nine years of experience at the intersection of generative AI, computer vision, and applied machine learning. Currently building video generation systems at Luma AI after a research stint at NVIDIA’s Generative AI Cosmos team, he brings hands-on expertise translating foundation models into creative, spatially-aware applications. His background includes research internships at Apple, AWS, and Waymo, with published work on merging vision foundation models (SAM-CLIP) and using conditional generative models for quantum-system prediction. A PhD candidate in Electrical & Computer Engineering from UIUC with undergraduate training in physics, statistics, and CS, he blends rigorous theory with production-oriented research. Notably, he maintains an academic profile and personal website that track his evolving contributions to both open research and industrial AI products.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical & Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical & Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign