I am Yingjie Lei, an incoming M.S.E. student in Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University in Fall 2026. Prior to this, I received dual undergraduate degrees in Artificial Intelligence from South China Normal University and the University of Aberdeen, graduating with First Class Honours from the University of Aberdeen.

My research interests lie in computer vision and world models for embodied planning and robot learning. I am especially interested in how visual and learned world representations can support action, prediction, and decision-making.

My past research experience spans test-time adaptation for medical vision, efficient video generation policy, and benchmark design for sequential decision-making agents. These projects have shaped my broader interest in building and evaluating models that connect perception, prediction, and action.

Outside research, I also enjoy cycling, music, and video games. I love playing RPG games, recently including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Persona 5 Royal. I listen to a wide range of music, from indie rock to K-pop.

Some of the concerts I've attended can be found on my Xiaohongshu and YouTube profiles. I mostly use Xiaohongshu for non-academic posts, including travel, music, daily life, and personal interests.