Shenghua Gaoمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Professor Shenghua Gao is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Data Science of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), concurrently serving as Assistant Director for Shanghai Initiatives. He holds a PhD from Nanyang Technological University. His research focuses on integrating machine learning, spatio-temporal data analysis, and database systems to address challenges in mobility prediction, traffic management, and geospatial representation learning. He has contributed significantly to trajectory modeling, indexing frameworks for multi-dimensional data, and the application of large language models (LLMs) in spatio-temporal contexts. Key research interests include: Spatio-Temporal Data Science: Developing frameworks for efficient processing and analysis of point cloud, trajectory, and traffic data. Machine Learning for Databases: Innovating indexing algorithms (e.g., BMTree, MAST) and query optimization techniques leveraging ML. Trajectory and Mobility Prediction: Creating personalized models for next-location prediction and transfer learning across regions. Geographic AI (GeoAI): Enhancing road network representation and urban function inference using physics-guided and foundation models. Recent work highlights include the ST-LLM+ framework for traffic prediction, the MAST system for point cloud analytics, and the exploration of City Foundation Models for urban challenges. His publications span top venues in databases (SIGMOD, VLDB) and AI/data science (ICML, NeurIPS). While no awards are explicitly mentioned, his prolific output and leadership roles indicate significant academic contributions. He is actively involved in teaching and supervising research in the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including MSc(AI) and MPhil/PhD tracks.










