Liu Zheng
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

 

Educational Background

  • Master of Fine Arts in Television, Film and Theater (Production), California State University
  • Bachelor of Arts in TV Photography, Communication University of China

Research Brief

Zheng’s research examines how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping film and animation production. It focuses on creative workflows, production management, educational frameworks and AI-assisted content creation. Through the study of human–AI collaboration, the research investigates how generative technologies influence creative decision-making, professional competencies and large-scale media production. The goal is to develop sustainable frameworks for integrating AI into creative industries while addressing the opportunities and challenges of technological innovation in film, animation and digital media. 

Research Areas

  • Narrative Storytelling and Creative Production in Film and Animation
  • Generative AI (AIGC) Methodologies
  • Ethics in Generative AI

Awards

  • Fall in Love with Hebei (AIGC) - Excellent Finalist Award, Golden Hummingbird Award of China Microfilm Grand Ceremony, 2025.
  • Love in Los Angeles - Selected Screening, Focus on China (Venice, Italy), 2016.
  • Love in Los Angeles - Short Film Corner Screening, Cannes Film Festival, 2014.
  • Love in Los Angeles - Honorable Mention, Beijing College Student Film Festival, 2014.
  • Adam's Gift - Official Selection, Kids First! Film and Video Festival, 2013.
  • Adam's Gift - Gold Award, California Film Awards, 2012.

Project

  • Noya's Aquaverse, ADM Immersive Media Technologies Research, Current

Publication

  • Liu, Z. (2025). Reconstruction of Film and Television Educational Curriculum System from the Perspective of Generative Artificial Intelligence, China Radio & Television Journal, (10), pp. 36-41.