Xiaowei Xu

Prof Dr Xiaowei Xu is a Professor at the Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute and a Humboldt Research Fellow at ISAS (Leibniz Institute for Analytical Sciences) in Dortmund, Germany. He joined ISAS’s AMBIOM group for an 18-month research stay starting February 2025.

• Research focus: AI-driven biomedical image analysis, including deep learning for cardiovascular diseases and algorithm/image compression
• Collaboration: Working closely with Dr. Jianxu Chen’s team at ISAS and engaging with partner hospitals
• Background: A computer scientist with prior research experience in the US (University of Notre Dame) and Canada

His work bridges clinical AI applications with theoretical advancements in efficiency and data processing. The Humboldt Research Fellowship supports his stay, reflecting his international reputation in AI and biomedical research.

Scientific Awards

• Humboldt Research Fellowship (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation)

Xu emphasizes Germany’s leadership in AI healthcare, citing nnU-Net (DKFZ) as a benchmark. He maintains ties with his Guangdong research group via video calls and integrates into ISAS’s European research network.