Portfolio
A showcase of my academic projects and technical work at the University of Michigan.
EECS 440 Portfolio
Showcasing interactive projects developed during the EECS 440 course at the University of Michigan.
P1: CSE Simulator
An interactive VR simulation of the CSE lab environment featuring custom NPCs including a Concert Attendee and Dynamic Cat, along with a stress-relief movie screen.
Key Features:
- Concert Attendee NPC with contextual interactions and animations
- Dynamic Cat NPC with four-state behavioral system
- Interactive movie screen about music and stress reduction
Team Member: Zhanbo Tan
P2: Augmented Reality Experience
An innovative location-based AR application where players can plant trees around Ann Arbor, discover landmarks, and protect their virtual forest from squirrels to earn eco-currency.
Key Features:
- Environmental Achievement Recognition System with eco-medals for sustainable actions
- Eco-Stewardship Crown Companion that follows players after planting 5+ trees
- GPS Landmark Navigation System guiding players to conservation areas
- Interactive landmarks revealing Ann Arbor history and unlocking tree varieties
- Dynamic squirrel encounters requiring strategic acorn-throwing defense
Team Member: Zhanbo Tan
P3: ForestVR Training Experience
ForestVR is a virtual reality training platform focused on emergency response skills, with particular emphasis on forest fire prevention and response. The platform uses immersive VR technology to create realistic scenarios that build critical skills through hands-on experience.
Training
- Realistic fire propagation and environmental effects
Scenarios
- Decision-based training with branching outcomes
Assessment
- Performance tracking and skills evaluation
Team Members:

Yuxin Hao
Project Developer
Product Management, Level Design, Unreal Engine 5, Maya, API Development

Nicole Choi
VR/XR Designer
VR/XR Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX Design, 3D Modeling, User Research