Overview
The Research Centre for Web 3.0 AI is committed to translating foundational research in AI security, distributed systems, and high-performance computing into industry-ready solutions. A primary example of our Knowledge Transfer (KT) success is the incubation of AgentSec, a next-generation platform that validates 'Agentic' automation.
The Industry Challenge
Traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has significantly improved corporate efficiency; however, it frequently introduces critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities. These include:
- Credential Exposure: Static scripts often contain hard-coded credentials that are susceptible to leaks.
- Access Management: Over-privileged access often bypasses modern security perimeters.
- Operational Rigidity: Traditional systems struggle to adapt to dynamic or non-linear business logic.
Our Applied Research Breakthrough
By leveraging our expertise in Zero-Trust architectures and Large Language Model (LLM) orchestration, AgentSec provides a direct technical solution to these flaws. We have successfully transferred complex dynamic permission protocols and cryptographic principles into a lightweight, zero-code framework.
Key technical achievements include:
- Natural Language Interface: The underlying complexity of secure data pipelines is abstracted into an intuitive interface for end-users.
- High-Performance Security: The platform utilizes robust concurrency models to ensure enterprise-grade automation without compromising data integrity.
Core Research Team & Expert Affiliates
Our initiatives are spearheaded by a multidisciplinary team of experts bridging the gap between theoretical excellence and industrial application:
- Prof. C. W. Brian Kei – Professor of Practice (PolyU); Director of Research Centre for Web 3.0 AI. An expert in FinTech, RPA, and Machine Learning with extensive consulting experience.
- Qiuliang Ye, Ph.D. – Postdoctoral Fellow. Former lead of trillion-scale financial systems at JPMorgan Chase and Ant Group; expert in signal processing and FinTech.
- Chenfeng Nie, M.S. – Research Associate. OSCP certified security specialist; lead inventor of 5 patents at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
- Bohuan Xue, Ph.D. – Postdoctoral Fellow. Specialist in multi-agent systems and automated terminals, with a track record of enabling unmanned operations for 1.5 million+ containers annually.
- Qipeng Xie, Ph.D. – Postdoctoral Fellow; National High-Level Young Talent. Deep expertise in AI security, privacy computing, and R&D integration of Large Language Models with quantum computing.
