Assistant Professor
Computing Sciences
College of Engineering, Technology, and Architectureminli@hartford.edu UT 302G
Dr. Mingjun Li will join the University of Hartford as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing Sciences in Fall 2025. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Clarkson University and his M.S. in Computational Sciences from Marquette University.
Dr. Li’s research focuses on machine learning, deep learning, 2D/3D computer vision, human–robot interaction, and virtual reality. His recent work includes developing advanced deep learning models for VR-based biometric authentication and human motion forecasting, as well as building large-scale multi-modal datasets for the human–robot interaction community.
In addition to his research, Dr. Li is an accomplished educator with extensive teaching experience in computer graphics, algorithms, deep learning, and introductory computer science. He has also mentored numerous Ph.D., M.S., and undergraduate students, fostering their growth in technical skills, research methodology, and academic writing.
Beyond the classroom and lab, Dr. Li is active in the scholarly community, serving as a reviewer for leading conferences and journals such as IEEE VR, NeurIPS, and ICME. His passion lies in creating intelligent, human-centered computing systems that are context-aware, personalized, and trustworthy, bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world applications.