Zhiyi Liu | Embodied Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhiyi Liu | Embodied Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Chief Scientist at Eastmoney AI Research Institute, China

The individual is a distinguished AI scientist with a vast background in multimodal AI, data integration, and financial technology. 📊 They have contributed significantly to AI applications across various industries, including search engines, digital healthcare, and financial markets. 🌐 Holding senior positions at prominent companies such as Baidu, SenseTime, and East Money Group, they have driven innovation in AI algorithms and system architecture. 💻 Their leadership in AI governance and multimodal model development has solidified their role as a key player in the AI landscape. 🤖 Additionally, their collaboration with academic and industry leaders, including Professor Andrew Ng, has furthered the integration of cutting-edge AI into real-world applications.

Publication Profile

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Education 🎓

They are pursuing an IMBA at the University of Hong Kong Business School (2024-2026).  They completed their Doctorate in Intelligent Manufacturing at ISTEC Paris (2021-2024).  Their undergraduate education is in Computer Science and Technology from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2007-2011).  Throughout their academic career, they have focused on merging technical expertise with strategic innovation, especially in fields related to AI, intelligent manufacturing, and business. Their education has laid a solid foundation for their work, combining both advanced technical skills and a keen understanding of the business implications of AI technologies.

Experience 🔧

Currently, they are the Principal Scientist & Executive Dean at East Money Group, leading intelligent financial risk assessment models.  Prior to this, they co-founded and served as an AI scientist at SenseTime (2019-2022), where they led multimodal data fusion projects.  At Baidu (2011-2018), they spearheaded the integration of AI into search technologies and collaborated with top AI experts, including Andrew Ng. 🤝 They have also contributed to the development of multimodal AI models at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2018-2019). Their diverse experience encompasses AI applications in finance, healthcare, and autonomous systems.

Awards and Honors 🏆 

At the international level, they are a member of the technical committee for the IEEE CCAI 2024 conference and a technical expert for the IEC/SMB/SEG12 Bio-digital Convergence System Evaluation Team.  Nationally, they are a member of the AI Ethics Working Committee of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence and an expert on Chinese AI standards. 🇨🇳 They are a distinguished fellow at Shanghai Jiaotong University’s AI and Marketing Research Center and serve as the Executive Director of the Research Center for Computational Law and AI Ethics. 🏅 Their accolades reflect their contributions to AI ethics, governance, and research.

Research Focus  🔬

Their research centers on multimodal AI, integrating data streams from text, images, speech, and video to enhance AI’s cognitive abilities. 🧠 They have made significant advancements in natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and deep learning.  Their work also addresses AI governance, ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance in AI systems.  They focus on practical applications in digital healthcare, where multimodal data fusion has improved diagnostic accuracy and patient care.  Additionally, they have applied AI innovations to financial markets, optimizing decision-making through advanced algorithms and risk assessment models.

Conclusion

This candidate demonstrates exceptional qualifications for the Best Researcher Award, thanks to their pioneering work in embodied intelligence, multimodal AI models, and cross-sector applications. Their leadership in AI innovation, coupled with their significant academic influence and contributions to AI ethics, makes them a standout nominee. By leveraging further commercial application and broadening international collaborations, they can continue to push the boundaries of AI research, solidifying their position as a leading researcher in the global AI community.

Publication  Top Notes

Development Paradigm of Artificial Intelligence in China from the Perspective of Digital Economics 📊: Z Liu, Y Zheng explore the AI development in China’s digital economy. (Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, 2022)

Evolving Financial Markets: The Impact and Efficiency of AI-Driven Trading Strategies 💹: Z Liu, K Zhang, D Miao discuss the role of AI in enhancing trading efficiency. (International Conference on Intelligence Science, 2024)

Research on Intelligent Computing and Trustworthy Machine Learning in Financial Complex Systems 🤖: Z Liu, K Zhang, Y Zheng, S Xu, J Qu investigate AI applications in financial systems. (2024 International Conference on Data-Driven Optimization)

Application Methods of Large Language Model Interpretability in FinTech Scenarios 💼: Z Liu, K Zhang, Y Zheng, Z Sun study LLM interpretability in financial technology. (2024 International Conference on Computer Communication and Artificial Intelligence)

Application of Visualization Methods in Neural Network Training Processes 👁️: Z Liu, K Zhang, Y Zheng, L Zheng examine neural network training visualization techniques. (2024 International Symposium on AI)

A New Era of Financial Services: How AI Enhances Investment Efficiency 💼📈: Z Liu, K Zhang, H Zhang explore AI’s role in improving investment practices. (International Studies of Economics, 2024)

Prof Philip F. Yuan | Robotic Fabrication | Best Researcher Award

Prof Philip F. Yuan | Robotic Fabrication | Best Researcher Award

Prof Philip F. Yuan , CAUP, Tongji University, China

Prof Philip F. Yuan is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

 

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Yuan, Philip F.

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Tongji University, Shanghai, China
56057067100

📖 Publications Top Note :

Agent-Based Principal Strips Modeling for Freeform Surfaces in Architecture
Chai, H., Orozco, L., Kannenberg, F., Menges, A., Yuan, P.F.
Nexus Network Journal, 2024, 26(2), pp. 369–396
Explores innovative modeling techniques in architecture utilizing agent-based methods.

Bioinspired Sensors and Applications in Intelligent Robots: A Review
Zhou, Y., Yan, Z., Yang, Y., Yuan, P.F., He, B.
Robotic Intelligence and Automation, 2024, 44(2), pp. 215–228
A comprehensive review of bioinspired sensor technologies and their applications in robotics.

FloatArch: A Cable-Supported, Unreinforced, and Re-Assemblable 3D-Printed Concrete Structure Designed Using Multi-Material Topology Optimization
Li, Y., Wu, H., Xie, X., Yuan, P.F., Xie, Y.M.
Additive Manufacturing, 2024, 81, 104012
Presents a pioneering design in 3D-printed concrete structures optimized for reusability and sustainability.

Structural Performance-Based 3D Concrete Printing for an Efficient Concrete Beam
Wu, H., Li, Y., Xie, X., Gao, X., Yuan, P.F.
Sustainable Development Goals Series, 2024, Part F2790, pp. 343–354
Discusses advancements in 3D printing for creating efficient concrete beams.

Research on 3D Printing Craft for Flexible Mass Customization: The Case of Chengdu Agricultural Expo Center
Gao, T., Gu, S., Zhang, L., Yuan, P.F.
Sustainable Development Goals Series, 2024, Part F2790, pp. 465–480
Examines flexible customization in 3D printing through a case study of an agricultural expo center.

Preface
Yan, C., Chai, H., Sun, T., Yuan, P.F.
Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication, 2024, Part F2072
Introduction to the latest volume focusing on computational design and robotic fabrication.

The Use of Normative Energy Calculation for Natural Ventilation Performance-Driven Urban Block Morphology Generation
Li, W., Xu, X., Makvandi, M., Sun, Z., Yuan, P.F.
Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication, 2024, Part F2072, pp. 315–328
Investigates energy-efficient urban design through computational methods.

A Parametric Approach Towards Carbon Net Zero in Agricultural Planning
Yueyang, W., Yuan, P.F.
Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication, 2024, Part F2072, pp. 305–314
Focuses on achieving carbon neutrality in agricultural planning using parametric design techniques.

ISOMORPHISM: Stylized Translations of 2D Prototype in Additive Clay Printing
Gong, L., Yuan, P.F.
Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication, 2024, Part F2072, pp. 515–525
Explores the translation of 2D designs into 3D printed clay structures.

Practical Application of Multi-Material Topology Optimization to Performance-Based Architectural Design of an Iconic Building
Li, Y., Ding, J., Zhang, Z., Yuan, P.F., Xie, Y.M.
Composite Structures, 2023, 325, 117603
Applies multi-material optimization in creating high-performance architectural designs.