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Xihui Liu is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and Institute of Data Science (IDS), The University of Hong Kong, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Computer Science. She holds a PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s from Tsinghua University. Her research focuses on generative models, multimodal AI, computer vision, and their applications in embodied AI and AI for Science. Education: PhD in Multimedia Lab (MMLab), Chinese University of Hong Kong (2017–2021) Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University (2013–2017) Research Interests: Generative models for 3D content and multimodal systems Embodied AI and vision-language integration Applications in scientific domains Awards: Adobe Research Fellowship (2020) Rising Stars in EECS (2021) WAIC Rising Stars Award (2022) Her work emphasizes interactive generative systems and benchmarks like T2I-CompBench. She co-organized workshops on multimodal foundation models and embodied AI, and currently serves as Area Chair for CVPR, NeurIPS, and ICLR.

• Computer Vision
• Generative Models
• Multimodal AI
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Dr. Wan Renjie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Science, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). He holds a BEng in Network Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and a PhD from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Prior to joining HKBU, he was a Wallenberg-NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow (2020–2022) and a guest researcher at Peking University (2019–2020). His research focuses on computational photography, 3D vision, AI security, digital watermarking, and neural representations . He explores robustness and security in vision models, especially concerning NeRFs and 3D Gaussian Splatting, and develops methods for low-light enhancement, reflection removal, and domain adaptation. Dr. Wan has published in top-tier venues including TPAMI, IJCV, CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, AAAI, and ECCV . His recent work emphasizes copyright protection for neural 3D models , adversarial attacks in multimodal and event-based systems, and medical image reconstruction. He is actively mentoring PhD students and research assistants. VCIP 2020 Best Paper Award Outstanding Reviewer, ICCV 2019 He teaches courses such as Introduction to AI and ML (COMP3057) , AI Application Development (COMP3065) , and Python for Data Analysis and Machine Intelligence (COMP7035) . Dr. Wan leads a dynamic research group with ongoing projects on watermarking, 3D reconstruction, and AI security, and he is currently recruiting new PhD students and research assistants.

• Computational Photography
• 3D Vision
• AI Security
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Rynson W.H. Lau is a Professor of Computer Science at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), leading research in Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, and Deep Learning. He holds an Honorary Professorship at Swansea University. Previously, he served on faculties at Durham University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His work focuses on advancing graphics and vision techniques, including deep learning applications for graphics/vision problems, with publications in top venues like SIGGRAPH, CVPR, and NeurIPS. He has received the Adobe Research Gift (2023) and the Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award (2025) for his editorial contributions to the International Journal of Computer Vision . Education: B.Sc. (First-class Honors) in Computer Systems Engineering from University of Kent Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Cambridge Research Interests: Computer Graphics: Focused on 3D reconstruction, rendering, and real-time performance capture. Computer Vision: Specializing in saliency detection, object recognition, and low-light scene enhancement. Deep Learning: Developing generative models and diffusion-based frameworks for graphics and vision tasks. Editorial Roles: Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Computer Vision and IET Computer Vision . Guest Editor for special issues in journals like ACM Transactions on Internet Technology and IEEE Transactions on Multimedia. Teaching: 2024/25 Academic Year: CS4185: Multimedia Technologies and Applications CS4188/CS5188: Virtual Reality Technologies and Applications Research Team: Advises over 20+ students and collaborates internationally. Recent projects include AI-driven VR systems for healthcare and advanced 3D content generation using diffusion models.

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
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Professor John Shi Wen-zhong is Chair Professor of Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he serves as Head of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics. He also holds leadership positions as Director of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute and Director of the PolyU-Shenzhen Technology and Innovation Research Institute (Futian). Professor Shi is recognized as an international leader in uncertainty modeling and quality control for spatial data and spatial analyses, with contributions dating back to the 1990s. He currently serves as President of the International Society for Urban Informatics and Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Urban Informatics. Professor Shi's research focuses on urban informatics for smart cities, geographical information science and remote sensing, artificial intelligence-based object extraction and change detection from satellite imagery, intelligent analytics and quality control for spatial big data, and mobile mapping and 3-D modelling based on LiDAR and remote sensing imagery. His work has solved fundamental uncertainty issues in spatial data and spatial analyses, making significant contributions to geographical information science. He has authored over 300 research articles in Web of Science-indexed journals and 20 books, and has been granted 44 patents as of July 2023. Professor Shi has received numerous prestigious awards for his groundbreaking work: ESRI Award for Best Scientific Paper by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (2006) State Natural Science Award (Second Award), China's highest award for fundamental research (2007) Wang Zhizhuo Award by the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (2012) Founder's Award by the International Spatial Accuracy Research Association (2020) CPGIS Distinguished Scholar Award (2021) Gold Medals at both the 2021 and 2023 Geneva Invention Expos Smart 50 Awards (2021) Gold Medal in Asia International Innovative Invention Exhibition (2023) He is also listed among the world's top 2% most cited researchers according to Elsevier BV's standardized citation indicators. Professor Shi has been elected as an Academician of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences and is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.

• Urban Informatics for Smart Cities
• Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing
• Artificial Intelligence-based Object Extraction and Change Detection from Satellite Imagery
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Prof. Kenneth K.Y. Wong is an Associate Professor and Division Associate Head (AI & Data Science Division) at the School of Computing and Data Science (CDS), The University of Hong Kong. He holds a BEng from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and MPhil/PhD from the University of Cambridge in Computer Vision. His career spans over 20 years in academia, including roles as Associate Head of the Department (2008-2012) and Programme Director of the BEng(CompSci) programme (2008-2015). Research Focus: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Generative Models Key Roles: Director of Computer Vision Laboratory, Associate Editor of IJCV His research emphasizes camera calibration, 3D model reconstruction, generative AI, and medical image understanding. Over 160 peer-reviewed publications appear in top venues like CVPR, ECCV, and TPAMI. Active in professional service, he serves on program committees of major AI/conference events. Grants include projects in medical imaging (e.g., mitral valve analysis) and autonomous driving (DriveGPT4 series). His lab focuses on cutting-edge topics like video diffusion models, text-to-image synthesis, and 3D avatar generation.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Medical Imaging
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Dr. Alan William Dougherty is a Lecturer at the School of Computing and Data Science, University of Hong Kong. He holds an MEng in Electronic Engineering from King’s College London (2013) and a PhD from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2019), where he received the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship. His professional background includes engineering roles in compiler design for edge AI on FPGAs, autonomous robotic systems, and computer vision applications such as human emotion classification and 3D mesh generation from single images. Affiliations: School of Computing and Data Science (HKU) Research Interests: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Medical Robotics, Edge AI, Autonomous Systems His research spans interdisciplinary areas including immersive online learning systems, human pose estimation using transformers, and computational material science for energy applications. Notable contributions include the SAILS platform for young learners and advanced catalyst discovery methodologies. He integrates practical engineering challenges with theoretical research to address real-world problems. Dr. Dougherty has been recognized for his work with awards such as the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship. His teaching philosophy emphasizes bridging theory and practice, fostering critical thinking in emerging tech fields.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Medical Robotics
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Yang Yuxiang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong's School of Computing and Data Science. His research focuses on software security, adversarial machine learning, and AI safety, with a particular emphasis on formal methods and large language models. He holds a PhD from Hong Kong. Research interests include: Automated program repair using LLMs Cybersecurity in open-source ecosystems Adversarial attacks on vision-language models Formal verification of theorem provers Ethical implications of AI systems Recent publications explore cutting-edge topics such as causality-aware safety testing for autonomous systems , smart contract vulnerability detection , and large model safety at scale . His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in secure software development and AI ethics.

• Software Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Adversarial Machine Learning
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Shiqi Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at City University of Hong Kong. He holds a Ph.D. from Peking University (2014) and a B.Sc. from Harbin Institute of Technology (2008). His career includes postdoctoral and research roles at the University of Waterloo, Nanyang Technological University, and Microsoft Research Asia. He specializes in semantic/visual communication, AI content management, and image/video quality assessment. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Application Technology (2014), Peking University B.Sc. in Computer Science and Technology (2008), Harbin Institute of Technology Research focuses on Large Visual-Language Models (LVLMs) , Generative Face Video Coding , and Information Forensics . Recent work includes video coding innovations, AI-driven quality assessment, and bias mitigation in facial analysis. Awards include the IEEE Multimedia Rising Star Award (2021) , NSFC Excellent Young Scientist Fund (2020) , and multiple best paper awards at IEEE conferences. He serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Image Processing and leads MPEG standardization efforts for generative video coding. Professional activities include TPC roles at ICML, CVPR, and ACM Multimedia. His lab actively collaborates on standards for generative AI and multimedia systems, with a focus on ethical AI and cross-domain applications.

• Semantic and Visual Communication
• AI Generated Content Management
• Information Forensics and Security
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Pong C Yuen is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Associate Dean of Science Faculty at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). He earned his B.Sc. (1989) from City Polytechnic of Hong Kong and Ph.D. (1993) from The University of Hong Kong. His academic career at HKBU spans since 1993, including a six-year term as Department Head (2011–2017). Dr. Yuen's research focuses on video surveillance , human face recognition , and biometric security and privacy . His work bridges theoretical advancements in deep learning , sparse representation , and domain adaptation with practical applications in medical imaging and human-computer interaction . Recent publications included in this summary demonstrate expertise in unsupervised learning for person re-identification, adversarial domain adaptation for anti-spoofing, and physiological signal analysis for biometric security. These works span venues like IEEE Transactions on Image Processing (TIP) , CVPR , and AAAI . Scientific awards include: University Fellowship (1996) Outstanding Editorial Board Service Award (2018) Guangdong Province First-prize Natural Science Award Ministry of Education China Second-prize Natural Science Award Fellow of IAPR As an educator, Dr. Yuen has taught courses ranging from fundamental programming to graduate-level medical image processing , with a focus on interdisciplinary applications. He has served as Editorial Board Member for journals like Pattern Recognition and SPIE Journal of Electronic Imaging , and as Vice President (Technical Activities) of the IEEE Biometrics Council.

• Video Surveillance
• Human Face Recognition
• Biometric Security and Privacy
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Roles & Affiliations: Professor of Computer Graphics at the Department of Computer Science, University of Hong Kong (since 2020). Previously at University of Edinburgh (2006-2020), City University of Hong Kong (2002-2020), and RIKEN (2000-2002). Holds a BSc, MSc, and DSc in Information Science from the University of Tokyo. Research Interests: Focuses on physically-based animation, character animation, 3D modeling, cloth animation, and robotics. Recent work emphasizes machine learning integration into animation synthesis. Notable projects include MotionNet (3D motion reconstruction), neural state machines for character interactions, and fracture simulation with material points. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed papers spanning SIGGRAPH, Eurographics, and IEEE journals. Recent work emphasizes deep learning applications in animation, medical imaging analysis, and physics-based simulations. Key trends include neural networks for motion synthesis, transformer-based models for 3D gestures, and topology-aware shape reconstruction. Awards: Royal Society Industry Fellowship (2014), Google AR/VR Research Award (2017). Recognized for contributions to physically-based animation and medical imaging AI. Labs & Collaborations: Leads research groups in computer graphics and AI at HKU. Collaborates with institutions on robotics, VR/AR, and medical imaging projects. Active in organizing SIGGRAPH and Eurographics conferences.

• Computer Graphics
• Physical Simulation
• Character Animation
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Edmund Yin Mun LAM is a Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science. He also serves as Associate Dean (Innovation and Career Development) of HKU's Graduate School. His academic journey includes a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Stanford University. Key roles include Director of the Computer Engineering program and founding Director of the Imaging Systems Laboratory. He has held a Visiting Associate Professorship at MIT. His research focuses on computational optics and imaging, spanning algorithm design to applications in semiconductor manufacturing and biomedicine. Notable contributions include pioneering AI-driven computational imaging and deep learning for holographic microscopy. Awards include the IBM Faculty Award and multiple HKU accolades. He is a Fellow of IEEE, Optica, SPIE, IS&T, IOP, and HKIE, and a founding member of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences. Education: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (1995–2000). Research Interests: Computational optical imaging, digital holography, neuromorphic imaging, biomedical imaging, AI integration in computational optics. His work bridges algorithmic innovation with practical applications, emphasizing cross-disciplinary solutions for imaging challenges in healthcare and engineering. Awards and Recognition: Over 400 publications, 30+ advised students, IBM Faculty Award, HKU Outstanding Researcher Award (2019), and multiple teaching awards. His research impacts fields like semiconductor lithography and medical diagnostics. Labs and Teams: Imaging Systems Laboratory (founded), Computer Engineering Program leadership, involvement in SPIE conference organization, and editorial roles in top journals like IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems.

• Computational Optical Imaging
• Digital Holography
• Neuromorphic Imaging
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Dr. Hengshuang Zhao is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Hong Kong. He holds a PhD from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and completed postdoctoral research at MIT CSAIL and the University of Oxford. His research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and AI, emphasizing visual scene understanding, generative modeling, autonomous driving, and embodied AI. He leads a lab actively recruiting PhD students and researchers. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Chinese University of Hong Kong (2017) Bachelor's Degree, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Affiliations: Member of Hong Kong Robotics Institute Organizer of CVPR/ICML workshops on point clouds and embodied AI His research interests include: Scene Understanding (e.g., semantic segmentation, 3D reconstruction), Multimodal Learning (vision-language models), and Generative Modeling (image/video synthesis). Recent work includes Depth Anything (CVPR 2024 Best Demo), Point Transformer V3 (CVPR 2024), and DriveGPT4 series for autonomous driving. He has been recognized with awards including the Excellent Young Scientists Fund (2024), AI 2000 Influential Scholar in CV (2022-2024), and organized multiple top-tier conferences' workshops and tutorials.

• Computer Vision
• Scene Understanding
• Multimodal Learning
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Ir Professor YUNG Kai-leung, BBS, holds multiple prestigious positions at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University including Sir Sze-yuen Chung Professor in Precision Engineering, Chair Professor of Precision Engineering, Associate Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Director of the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations. He is a globally recognized expert in precision engineering with decades of experience in space technology development. Professor Yung earned his MSc from Imperial College London and PhD from the University of Plymouth. His professional background includes positions at BOC Advanced Welding Co. Ltd., British Ever Ready Group, and Cranfield Unit for Precision Engineering before joining PolyU in 1986. His research focuses on: Advanced space instrumentation for lunar and planetary exploration Precision mechatronic systems for extraterrestrial applications Control systems for deep space missions Nanoscale fabrication techniques Logistical optimization for space operations His recent publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus combining space technology with AI, blockchain, advanced materials, and autonomous systems. Research consistently addresses challenges in deep space exploration through innovative engineering solutions. Significant honors include: Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) - Hong Kong SAR Government (2015) 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva - Bronze Medal (2024) 1010 Award for Innovation (2001) Editor's Choice Award from MDPI Machines (2022) As Director of the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations, he leads teams developing critical instrumentation for China's space program including the Camera Pointing System for Chang'e-3/4 lunar missions, Surface Sampling Systems for Chang'e-5/6, and Mars Landing Surveillance Camera for Tianwen-1.

• Precision Engineering
• Space Instrument Design
• Deep Space Explorations
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Prof. Miu Ling LAM is an Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media , City University of Hong Kong . Her research spans robotics , computational imaging , light field technologies , media arts , and machine learning , often integrating art-science collaboration. Current Research Focus : Computational photography, disentangled geometry in neural image generation, and near-infrared imaging technologies. Grants : Funded by General Research Fund (GRF), Innovation and Technology Commission (ITF), National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Croucher Foundation, and Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Leadership : Programme Leader of the Bachelor of Arts and Science in New Media , Co-chair of SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Emerging Technologies, and Art Advisor (Media Arts) at the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. Publication Trends emphasize generative AI for 3D animation and human-centric video synthesis , with subfields like light field synthesis , augmented reality , and cultural heritage digitization . Scientific Awards : CVPR 2022 Best Paper Finalist, SCM Distinguished Teaching Award, National-level Science and Technology Project Prize (2016), Best Conference Paper at Optofluidics (2016), Croucher Fellowship, World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award, and multiple IEEE conference best paper awards. PhD Students Advised include researchers in 3D morphable models , neural representations , and wearable sensors . She also leads projects like Jockey Club Project IDEA and TEDY for inclusive digital arts and elderly care technologies.

• Robotics
• Interactive Media
• Bioinformatics
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Yifan (Evan) Peng is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, jointly affiliated with the Departments of Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. He leads the WeLight Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Optics, Graphics, Vision, and Artificial Intelligence. His work emphasizes computational imaging systems, holography, and human-centered visual technologies. Education: PhD in Computer Science from the Imager Lab, University of British Columbia Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Stanford University's Computational Imaging Lab Visiting Student Researcher at KAUST's Visual Computing Center and Stanford MS & BS in Optical Science and Engineering from Zhejiang University Research Interests: His research explores computational optics, holographic displays, VR/AR/MR systems, and low-level vision techniques. Recent efforts include developing snapshot hyperspectral imaging systems, lighting-robust machine vision, and neural rendering frameworks for dynamic scenes. He investigates hardware-software co-design in imaging systems and explores applications in medical imaging and mixed reality. Publications: Recent work focuses on advancing holographic display technologies, neural rendering, and hybrid optical-computational imaging systems. Key contributions include metasurface-based AR displays, speckle reduction techniques, and learned optical systems for hyperspectral imaging. His research bridges physical optics with digital algorithms to achieve high-quality imaging and display solutions. Grants & Advising: Hosts visiting scholars and collaborates with industry partners like Ford, Sony, and Intel. Openings exist for PhD students, postdocs, and research assistants in computational imaging and optics. Labs & Teams: Leads the WeLight Lab at HKU, collaborating with global institutions on projects like neural holography and diffractive optics. Active in conferences like SIGGRAPH, CVPR, and ISMAR as program committee member.

• Computational Optics
• Imager and Sensor Technology
• Holography
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