City University of Hong Kong (CityU) held the inauguration ceremony of the Hong Kong Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Science on October 21, and signed a memorandum of cooperation with a number of academic and industry partners, announcing that they would join hands to promote cutting-edge scientific research in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and create a future. This move marks a new important milestone achieved by CityU in scientific research and technological innovation.
The Hong Kong Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Science brings together experts from various fields such as computer science, data science, statistics and bioinformatics to create an excellent collaborative environment and aims to promote the seamless integration of science and AI. The institute will work with industry, government and academia to drive innovation and nurture deep technology start-ups.
The institute’s academic and industry partners include (sorted by institution’s English name):
(From left) Dr. Jia Hongrui, CEO of SPDB International Holdings Co., Ltd., Dr. Hao Yinxing, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor Ma Weiying, President-elect of the Hong Kong Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Science, Industry Bureau of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government Commissioner (Innovation and Technology) Dr. Ge Ming, Innovation, Technology and Industry, Hong Kong SAR Government Ms. Zhang Manli, Deputy Director of the Bureau, Professor Mui Yin-chang, President of City University of Hong Kong, Professor Li Zhensheng, Chief and Executive Vice-President of City University of Hong Kong, Professor Yang Mengsu, Senior Vice-President (Innovation and Enterprise) of City University of Hong Kong, Professor Shum Haozhang, Vice-President (Research) of City University of Hong Kong. , Professor Chang Ruihua, Chairman and Founder of Bosheng Optoelectronics, Mr. Guo Jiankui, President of Xizhou International Co., Ltd., Trio Dr. Chung Wai-keung, CEO of AI.
Building on CityU's leadership and scientific research strengths in AI and related disciplines, CityU's Hong Kong Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Science will become an international hub for exploring AI science, providing an excellent and open platform for researchers and industry. Promote and break through the application boundaries of AI in the scientific field. The institute will further promote interdisciplinary cooperation among biology, chemistry, materials science and other disciplines, promote the development of "AI as science" and "AI as science", and strive to develop revolutionary technologies that will have a profound impact on the world.
Ms. Cheung Man-li, Deputy Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong SAR Government, attended the inauguration ceremony and witnessed the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between City University of Hong Kong and its partner institutions together with Professor Mui Yin-cheong, President of City University of Hong Kong.
City University of Hong Kong signed a memorandum of cooperation with academic and industry partners of the Hong Kong Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Science. (Front row from left) Dr. Jia, Dr. Hao, Professor Yang, Professor Chang, Mr. Guo and Dr. Zhong. The signing ceremony was witnessed by (back row from left) Principal Mei and Ms. Zhang.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the school. City University of Hong Kong has successively established the School of Innovation, the Institute of Digital Medicine and the School of Computing during the year. It is committed to cultivating scientific and technological talents and deep technology start-ups to promote the economy through innovation.
Ms. Cheung said in her speech that the establishment of the Hong Kong Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Science at City University of Hong Kong is consistent with the Hong Kong SAR government’s vision of establishing a comprehensive AI ecosystem in Hong Kong. She continued that this year’s Nobel Prize-winning projects in physics and chemistry all demonstrate the importance of AI in promoting scientific development. City University of Hong Kong has made a timely and strategic decision to establish a research institute at this time.
President Mui said: "In the new era of data computing driven by AI, City University of Hong Kong strives to transform the university's outstanding scientific research results into innovative solutions to respond to global challenges, contribute to society, and benefit the local and global communities. Artificial Intelligence and Science in Hong Kong The establishment of the institute is in line with the SAR government’s vision to develop Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology center. Through close cooperation with academic and industry partners, Hong Kong University will exert greater influence locally, regionally and globally.”
Principal Mei
Professor Ma Wai-ying, President-elect of the Hong Kong Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Science, said: "The cross-integration of AI in the scientific field can help us solve the complex challenges currently faced by mankind. The Hong Kong Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Science will establish an open and An inclusive research environment encourages innovative thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration, and supports cutting-edge research. By establishing a cooperative network with academic and industry partners, we will work together to promote the innovation and application of AI in the scientific field and cultivate scientific and innovative talents with a global perspective. For the benefit of mankind.”
Professor Ma
Well-known experts and scholars in the fields of AI and science sent their congratulations, attended the ceremony in person or pre-recorded messages to celebrate the establishment of the Hong Kong Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Science, and looked forward to working together with the institute in the future. Professor Tobin J. Marks, a professor at Northwestern University who is a member of the National Academies of Sciences of the United States, Germany, Italy, Europe and India, the American Philosophical Society, the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the National Academy of Inventors, expressed his message for interdisciplinary teamwork. , allowing AI to play its greatest role in the scientific field.
Professor Tobin J. Marks
Professor Zhang Yaqin, dean of the Institute of Intelligent Industry at Tsinghua University and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said that the City University of Hong Kong and the Institute of Intelligent Industry will establish a joint research center to establish a new paradigm and new cornerstone for AI research and to cultivate talents. Professor Gao Wen, director of Pengcheng Laboratory and academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, believes that the cooperation with City University of Hong Kong will bring breakthrough progress in the research and development of AI. Professor Zhang Hongjiang, a foreign academician of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, Beijing Zhiyuan Artificial Intelligence Institute and Source Code Capital, believes that the Hong Kong Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Science will cultivate outstanding talents with interdisciplinary knowledge and innovative thinking and contribute to "AI for science". Professor Iain McCulloch of the University of Oxford is excited about the establishment of the institute and hopes that the institute can become a pioneer in related fields and a hub for interdisciplinary innovation and development.
About City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is an innovative hub for world-class teaching and research. It houses the School of Business, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Science, the Jockey Club School of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, the School of Creative Media, the School of Data Science, and the School of Energy. There are 10 schools including the School of Environment, School of Law and Zhou Yiqing Graduate School, as well as 28 subordinate departments. City University of Hong Kong ranks among the top 100 universities in the world, the top 20 universities in Asia, and the top 5 young universities under 50 years old.
City University of Hong Kong strives to inspire students to pursue knowledge through inspiring learning, cultivate their teamwork spirit through interactive learning, and encourage them to explore things beyond academics and embrace new ideas and inventions through innovative learning. We also actively conduct research that can have an impact in science, technology or society.