Zhaolin Cheng

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Zhaolin Cheng is a leading researcher at the forefront of human-centred artificial intelligence, with a primary focus on designing collaborative frameworks that empower rather than replace human creativity. Their most influential work introduces a pioneering three-level framework for human-AI co-creation, which systematically addresses how AI-based creativity-support systems can be tailored to maximize flexibility according to individual human needs and preferences. This foundational paper has already garnered 20 citations since its 2023 publication, signalling its rapid adoption by designers and scholars seeking to bridge the gap between technical capability and human-centric design. Cheng’s major contribution lies in providing a schematic, actionable model that moves beyond generic AI tools toward truly adaptive co-creation partnerships. By emphasizing human agency and preference-driven interaction, their research is shaping the next generation of intelligent systems in creative fields. Notably, this framework has been recognized as a critical step toward ensuring that AI augmentation remains transparent, controllable, and empowering for end-users. For students and researchers exploring the intersection of AI, design, and human-computer interaction, Cheng’s work offers a vital roadmap for building technologies that collaborate with—not overshadow—human ingenuity.