Selected Publications

See Google Scholar for the complete list, and Codes Page for relevant codes.

Technical Reports:

1. Assessing the CAD Capabilities of General-Purpose AI Models: A Case Study of GPT-6 Astra Project Page

Papers:

Highlights: AI+Design/Geometric Modeling

• Qiang Zou*, Yingcai Wu, Zhenyu Liu, Weiwei Xu, Shuming Gao, Intelligent CAD 2.0, Visual Informatics (2024).
• Ziqin Gao, Zhijie Yang, Qiang Zou*, KDH-CAD: Knowledge–data hybrid CAD learning under data scarcity, Computer-Aided Design (2026).
• F Fan, J Ni, X Yin, S Wang, X Lu, Q Zou, R Tong, M Tang, P Du, CADDesigner: Conceptual Design of CAD Models Based on General-Purpose Agent, Computer-Aided Design (2026).
• Qiang Zou*, Lizhen Zhu, Boundary Representation Learning via Transformer, Computer-Aided Design (2025).
• Aijia Zhang, Weiqiang Jia*, Qiang Zou*, Yixiong Feng, Xiaoxiang Wei, Ye Zhang, Diffusion-CAD: Controllable Diffusion Model for Generating Computer-Aided Design Models, IEEE TVCG, 2025
• Qiang Zou*, Lizhen Zhu, Jiayu Wu, Zhijie Yang, SplineGen: approximating unorganized points through generative AI, Computer-Aided Design (2024).

Highlights: Microstructure Modeling ($\mu$-Geometric Modeling)

• Qiang Zou*, Guoyue Luo, Geometric modeling for microstructure design and manufacturing: A review, Computer-Aided Design (2024).
• Yaonaiming Zhao, Yuntao Ma, Guoyue Luo, Qiang Zou*, Cubic Hermite Lattice Structures, ASME IDETC/CIE 2026
• Guoyue Luo, Qiang Zou*, Soap Film-inspired Subdivisional Lattice Structure Construction, Computer-Aided Design (2025).
• Sifan Chen, Guoyue Luo, Yuan Kong*, Qiang Zou* A Quasi-Optimal Shape Design Method for Lattice Structure Construction, ASME Trans. JMD (2025)
• Qiang Zou*, Yunzhu Gao, Guoyue Luo, Sifan Chen, Meta-meshing and triangulating lattice structures at a large scale, Computer-Aided Design (2024).
• Yaonaiming Zhao, Qiang Zou*, Guoyue Luo, Jiayu Wu, Sifan Chen, Depeng Gao, Minghao Xuan, Fuyu Wang, TPMS2STEP: error-controlled and C2 continuity-preserving translation of TPMS models to STEP files based on constrained-PIA, Computer-Aided Design (2024).
• Depeng Gao, Yuanzhi Zhang, Hongwei Lin*, Qiang Zou, Persistent Homology-Driven Optimization of Effective Relative Density Range for Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces, Computer-Aided Design (2024).
• Junhao Ding, Qiang Zou, Shuo Qu, Paulo Bartolo, Xu Song, Charlie C. L. Wang*, STL-free digital design and manufacturing paradigm for high-precision selective laser melting, CIRP Annals. 2021 70(1): 167-170.
• Shengjun Liu, Tao Liu, Qiang Zou, Weiming Wang, Eugeni L. Doubrovski, Charlie C. L. Wang*, Memory-Efficient Modeling and Slicing of Large-Scale Adaptive Lattice Structures, ASME Trans. JCISE. 21.6 (2021): 061003.

Highlights: High-Performance Geometric Computing

• Haopeng Fan, Min Tang*, Leonardo Sacht, Qiang Zou, Ruofeng Tong, Peng Du,GPU-acceleratedCertifiedHausdorff Distance Between Triangle Meshes, ACM TOG (SIGGRAPH) 2026
• J Wu, Z Feng, Q Zou*, Matrix representation and GPU-optimized parallel B-spline computing, Computer-Aided Design, 2025
• Q Zou*, Y Gao, G Luo, S Chen, Meta-meshing and triangulating lattice structures at a large scale, Computer-Aided Design, 2024
• Z Bao, W Liu, Q Zou*, GPU Parallel Inverse Evaluation of NURBS Surfaces Based on Matrix Representation, Journal of Computer-Aided Design & Computer Graphics, 2023
• Qiang Zou*, Hsi-Yung Feng, and Shuming Gao. Variational Direct Modeling: A framework towards integration of parametric modeling and direct modeling in CAD. Computer-Aided Design 157 (2023): 103465.
• Qiang Zou, Hsi-Yung Feng*, Push-pull direct modeling of solid CAD models, Advances in Engineering Software 127 (2019): 59-69.
• Qiang Zou*, Hsi-Yung Feng, A robust direct CAD modeling method for quadric B-rep models based on geometry-topology inconsistency tracking, Engineering with Computers 2022 38 (4), 3815-3830
• Qiang Zou, Hsi-Yung Feng*, A decision-support method for information inconsistency resolution in direct modeling of CAD models, Advanced Engineering Informatics. 44 (2020) 101087.
• Qiang Zou, Hsi-Yung Feng*, Variational B-rep model analysis for direct modeling using geometric perturbation, Journal of Computational Design and Engineering. 6 (4) (2019) 606-616.
• Zhihong Tang, Qiang Zou*, Shuming Gao*, Determining valid parameter ranges for multiparameter editing of 3D parametric CAD models, ASME Trans. JCISE. 2025.
• Zhihong Tang, Qiang Zou, and Shuming Gao*. A decision-support method for multi-parameter editing of parametric CAD models. Advanced Engineering Informatics 56 (2023): 101997.

Highlights: Tool Path Generation (Iso-Level Method)

• Qiang Zou, Juyong Zhang*, Bailin Deng, Jibin Zhao, Iso-level tool path planning for free-form surfaces, Computer-Aided Design 53 (11) (2014) 117–125.
• Zirui Wang, Shibo Liu, Ligang Liu, Qiang Zou*, Xiao-Ming Fu*, Computing smooth preferred feed direction fields with high material removal rates for efficient CNC tool paths, Computer-Aided Design (2023): 103591.
• Qiang Zou*, Length-optimal tool path planning for freeform surfaces with preferred feed directions based on Poisson formulation, Computer-Aided Design, 2021, 139:103072
• Qiang Zou*, Robust and efficient tool path generation for machining low-quality mesh surfaces, International Journal of Production Research. 2021 59(24), 7457-7467.
• Qiang Zou, Jibin Zhao*, Iso-parametric tool-path planning for point clouds, Computer-Aided Design 45 (11) (2013) 1459–1468.

Highlights: Physical Modeling (XVoxel Method)

• Li Ming, Chengfeng Lin, Wei Chen, Yusheng Liu, Shuming Gao, and Qiang Zou*. XVoxel-Based Parametric Design Optimization of Feature Models. Computer-Aided Design 160 (2023): 103528.

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Awards (Selected)

1. World’s Top 2% Scientists, Stanford/Elsevier, 2026
2. SMI Young Investigator Award, The Association of Shape Modeling International, first Asian recipient, 2026
3. Lu Zeng-Yong CAD&CG High-Tech Award — First Prize (1 recipient/year), Lu Zeng-Yong Fund Committee, 2025
4. CCF CAD&CG Young Researcher Award, China Computer Federation, 2024
5. Best Paper Award (Top 1%, Provincial), Zhejiang Province, 2023
6. Best Poster Award, GDC, 2021
7. Faculty of Applied Science Graduate Award, UBC, 2014 & 2018
8. Departmental Scholar, UBC, 2015
9. UBC 4YF Doctoral Fellowship, UBC, 2014
10. Academic Research Award, Liaoning Province, China, 2014

Talks

1. What is AI+CAD, GAMES, Nov. 13, 2025,
2. Data-Driven B-Spline Modeling, SAC, Aug, 2024
3. Geometric Modeling for Microstructure Design and Manufacturing, SAC, April, 2024
4. From Tool Path Generation To Tool Path Optimization: An Implicit Framework, Tianyuan Math Cener, Aug., 2024
5. Structure Modeling: Efficient and Robust Geometric Modeling for Highly Complex Structures (HCS), GDC, Aug., 2022
6. Implicit Tool Path Optimization: Iso-Level Framework, Tool Path in Diffusion, Poisson Tool Path Generation, UCAS, Dec. 27, 2021
7. On Flexibility and robustness of Computer-Aided Design Modeling, GAMES, Oct. 2021. http://games-cn.org/games-webinar-20211014-203/
8. Direct Modeling for Computer Aided Design, State Key Lab of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Jan. 2020.
9. Fabrication in Computer Graphics, G&GC Lab at school of mathematical sciences, USTC, May 2014.
10. Iso-level Method: A New Framework for Tool Path Planning, Mid-term evaluation on the “973” project “Mathematics Mechanization and Digital Design and Manufacturing”, USTC, June 2013.