Position: Desktop Software Engineer Intern at Formlabs | Summer 2025
Working on the PreForm software, focusing on SLS print process.
Ruichen (Richard) Liu
Incoming Ph.D. Student in Computer Science at Boston University
About Me
I’m currently a first year Ph.D. student in the Department of Computer Science at Boston University, advised by Prof. Emily Whiting in the Shape Design & Computation Lab. My research interests are 3D printing, computational fabrication, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction.
In summer 2025, I worked at Formlabs as a Desktop Software Engineer Intern. I worked on the the PreForm software, focusing on SLS print process. I had also been a Graphics Algorithm Engineer Intern at Bambu Lab in the summer of 2024, I worked on the Bambu Suite for vinyl cutting, draw pen, and laser functionalities.
Interests
- Computational Fabrication
- 3D Printing
- Computer Graphics
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Boston University
B.A. in Computer Science with Honors
Boston University
B.S. in Computer Science && B.A. in Sound Design (Transferred)
Purdue University - West Lafayette
My Research
My research focus is on computational fabrication and 3D printing. I am interested in developing algorithms and systems that enable users to design and fabricate complex tangible objects.
Recent News
Position: Grader for CS 581 Computational Fabrication | Spring 2025
Grading assignments and assisting students in CS 581 Computational Fabrication course at Boston University.
Position: TA for CS 480/680 Computer Graphics | Fall 2024
Taught lab sessions, held office hours, and graded assignments for CS 480/680 Intro to Computer Graphics course at Boston University.
Position: Graphics Algorithms Engineer Intern at Bambu Lab | Summer 2024
Worked on Bambu Suite for vinyl cutting, draw pen, and laser functionalities
Experience
Desktop Software Engineer Intern
Formlabs | Somerville, MA, USAResponsibilities include:
- Design and implement software features for PreForm and Formlabs printers
- Collaborate with the PreForm team to improve SLS related features
Graphics Algorithms Engineer Intern
Bambu Lab | Shanghai, ChinaResponsibilities include:
- Designed path planning graphics algorithms for new flagship multi-tool head 3D printer H2D and H2S, mainly worked on Bambu Suite
- Designed and implemented Gcode generation for new tool head, including laser, vinyl cut, and draw pen functionalities
- Independently developed an algorithm for dynamically adjusting tool path planning in vinyl cutting, ensuring precision with passive knives
- Investigated and drafted technical solution for backend pipeline of draw pen and laser engrave on curved surfaces
- Contributed more than 1,000 lines of C++; improved vinyl cut and draw pen precision from 10mm to 2mm
- Wrote 10+ technical documentation about 3D printer tool head path planning algorithm design and experiment records, with a total of 20k+ words, helped coworkers to understand backend algorithms
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Boston UniversityAdvisor: Prof. Emily Whiting Lab: Shape Design & Computation Lab
Research Interests: 3D printing, computational fabrication, computer graphics, human-computer interaction
Dean’s fellowship for first semester
B.A. in Computer Science with Honors
Boston UniversityGPA: 3.90/4.0 | Magna Cum Laude | Dean’s List
Undergraduate Honor Thesis Advised by Prof. Emily Whiting
Thesis: “Programmable Titanium Coloring through Electrochemical Fabrication”
Coursework: Computational Fabrication, Computer Graphics, Linear Algebra
B.S. in Computer Science && B.A. in Sound Design (Transferred)
Purdue University - West LafayetteGPA: 3.90/4.0 | Dean’s List & Semester Honors
Double Major: Computer Science && Sound for the Performing Arts
Transferred to Boston University during Sophomore year
Computer Science Coursework: Game Development, OO-Programming, Discrete Mathematics
Music Coursework: Music Theory, Music Composition, Sound Recording