Liang-Yuan “Leo” Wu 吳兩原

I am a researcher working at the intersection of Speech, Machine Learning and Human-AI Interaction.

Currently, I work with Prof. Hua Shen at New York University Shanghai and Prof. Dhruv “DJ” Jain at the Soundability Lab, University of Michigan. I hold an M.S. in CSE from the University of Michigan, and a B.S. in EE from National Taiwan University.

My research aims to build human-centered AI systems for sound and speech understanding to bridge the gap between how people perceive audio and how machines interpret it. I am particularly interested in speech agents and multimodal models that make auditory environments more accessible, trustworthy, and interactive for all users.

I combine deep learning and full-stack prototyping with human-centered evaluation, ensuring that technical advances translate into meaningful real-world impact.

I am applying for 2026 Fall CS PhD programs, focusing on sound and human-centered AI for social good. If you’re interested in collaboration or discussion, please feel free to reach out.