Jiacheng Cheng

I'm a PhD student in the School of Computing at Newcastle University. My research focuses on image generation and agentic AI systems. In image generation, I'm particularly interested in controllable and reference-guided generation, with an emphasis on maintaining character consistency across different poses and viewpoints while preserving photographic aesthetics. I also explore how agentic AI systems can provide inclusive and supportive assistance throughout the entire cosplay photography workflow, from planning and preparation to the photoshoot itself, while facilitating communication, interaction, and collaboration between photographers and cosplayers.