CV

Chenyu Lu

cluba@connect.ust.hk
+852 62790463
https://dylanluchenyu.github.io
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, HK
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Summary

Computer Science and Mathematics undergraduate at HKUST. Research interests in statistical machine learning and learning theory. Currently conducting research in reinforcement learning theory under the supervision of Prof. Nian Si.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Mathematics
    2028-06
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
    CGA: 3.930 / 4.3
    Major GPA: 4.048 / 4.3
    Courses: Data Structures, Computer Organization, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Linear Algebra, Probability, Multivariable Calculus, Mathematical Analysis, Game Theory, Topology, Independent Work (COMP4971D)

Research Experience

  • Research Assistant, Reinforcement Learning and Learning Theory
    2026-06 - Present
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
    Supervisor: Prof. Nian Si
    Reading papers, developing research ideas, and drafting manuscripts for ongoing research.
  • Independent Work, Web-Fetch Benchmark
    2026-06 - 2026-08
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
    Supervisor: Prof. Qifeng Chen
    Built a benchmark for evaluating the web-fetch ability of GPT and other large language models, including task design, data construction, evaluation workflow, and analysis.
  • UROP Research Assistant, Zeto Project
    2025-09 - 2025-12
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
    Supervisors: Prof. Dimitris Papadopoulos, Dr. Jiajun Xin
    Conducted comparative analysis of UTXO and account-based models for blockchain protocol research, studied cryptographic foundations, and supported project documentation and coordination.
  • UROP Research Assistant, GUI Agent Project
    2025-06 - 2025-08
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
    Supervisors: Prof. Qifeng Chen, Dr. Zhaoyang Liu
    Contribution in ScaleCUA: data pipeline and cross-platform workflow components in the open-source codebase.

Work Experience

  • Part-time Intern
    2026-06
    Hong Kong Observatory
    Working with Dr. Wallace S. W. Chan's team on Low Altitude Economy and aviation-related subjects.
    • Supporting real-world aviation data analysis, AI application, and related problem exploration

Skills

Programming

  • Python
  • C/C++
  • JavaScript

Research Areas

  • Statistical Machine Learning
  • Learning Theory
  • Reinforcement Learning

Research Practice

  • Large-Scale Data Collection
  • Data Preprocessing
  • Mathematical Proof Development
  • Agent Evaluation Workflows
  • Protocol Analysis
  • Academic Documentation
  • Open-Source Contribution

Publications

  • ScaleCUA: Scaling Open-Source Computer Use Agents with Cross-Platform Data
    2025
    arXiv
    Co-authored preprint connected to GUI agent research at HKUST, with contribution focused on large-scale data collection and preprocessing.
    View Publication

Presentations

  • GUI Agent Project Research Presentation
    2025
    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Hong Kong
    Internal presentation connected to summer GUI agent research work.

Teaching

  • COMP4900 Graduation Requirements
    2026.09 - 2026.12
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
    Role: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
    Helping students understand graduation requirements and assisting with seminar registration checks and course administration.
  • COMP4900 Graduation Requirements
    2026.02 - 2026.05
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
    Role: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
    Helped students navigate graduation requirements and supported seminar registration checks.
  • COMP2711 Discrete Mathematics
    2025.09 - 2025.12
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
    Role: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
    Provided academic guidance on core discrete mathematics concepts and assisted with course support.

Activities

  • Level 1 & 2 Certificate Course in Dinghy Sailing (DS061)
    2026-07
    HKUST Water Sports Center
    Completed a three-day dinghy sailing certificate course.

Portfolio

  • HKO Flight Weather Dashboard
    2026
    Aviation weather data dashboard
    Dashboard for HKIA flight situational awareness using public flight, METAR, and TAF data.
    View Project
  • Codex Completion Sound
    2026
    Personal codex utility
    Small Codex skill that plays a completion sound when a Codex task finishes.
    View Project
  • OpenGVLab/ScaleCUA Contribution
    2025
    Open-source research project
    Contribution in ScaleCUA: data pipeline and cross-platform workflow components in the open-source codebase.
    View Project

Languages

  • Mandarin Chinese
    Native
  • English
    Proficient

Interests

  • Research Interests
    Statistical Machine Learning, Learning Theory, Reinforcement Learning
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