Faraz Faruqi
Ph.D. Student, MIT CSAIL
Student Researcher, Google XR
I am a PhD Candidate in Computer Science at MIT CSAIL, where I work in Prof. Stefanie Mueller’s HCIE Lab on generative AI systems for 3D design, fabrication, and extended reality (XR). My research focuses on bridging the gap between visually compelling AI-generated models and physically functional objects that can be manufactured and used in the real world.
I am currently a Student Researcher at Google XR Labs, working on 3D generative AI and XR systems with Ruofei Du and David Kim. Previously, I was an intern at Autodesk Research working on compositional modeling with 3D generative AI with Justin Matejka and Sean Liu.
My research focuses on Physical Generative AI – designing AI systems that reason about geometry, materials, forces, and use cases, not just appearance. I develop human-in-the-loop generative systems that integrate physical constraints into 3D models and allow users to guide, repair, and refine AI-generated designs through natural language and spatial interaction, enabling non-experts to create functional, real-world objects.
Personal website: https://farazfaruqi.com/