Current Position: Desktop Software Engineer Intern at Formlabs | Summer 2025
Excited to joining Formlabs Preform team this summer!
Ruichen (Richard) Liu
Incoming Ph.D. Student in Computer Science at Boston University
About Me
I’m currently an incoming 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.
I’m currently working at Formlabs as a Desktop Software Engineer Intern in the summer of 2025. I’m working on SLS slicing algorithms in the Print Pipeline team, for the PreForm software. 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 3D objects. I am also interested in computer graphics and its applications in computational fabrication.
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 slicing algorithms
Graphics Algorithms Engineer Intern
Bambu Lab | Shanghai, ChinaResponsibilities include:
- Designed path planning graphics algorithms for new flagship multi-tool head 3D printer H2D, mainly worked on Bambu Suite
- Designed and implemented Gcode generation for new tool head, 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
Research Interests: 3D printing, computational fabrication, computer graphics, human-computer interaction
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