I am a researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). My research interests lie at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on:

• Large Language Models (LLMs) & Diffusion Models
• Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models for Robotics
• Efficient Inference & Multimodal Generation

• Diffusion LLMs Can Do Faster-Than-AR Inference via Discrete Diffusion Forcing X Wang, C Xu, Y Jin, J Jin, H Zhang, Z Deng arXiv preprint arXiv:2508.09192 | Paper Link

• UniCMs: A Unified Consistency Model For Efficient Multimodal Generation and Understanding

  • C Xu, X Wang, Z Liao, Y Li, T Hou, Z Deng* arXiv preprint arXiv:2502.05415 | Paper Link

Outside of research, I cultivate a balance between discipline and creativity:

• 🥋 Martial Arts:
  • Inheritor of Shanghai Lu Style Xin Yi Liu He Quan (上海卢氏心意六合传人).
  • 🥇 1st Place, Xin Yi Liu He Weapons, 2025 Shanghai International Wushu Expo.
• 🎹 Music:
  • Pianist & Composer.
  • Former band member with extensive live performance experience during university.