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(Register Now) Can We Trust What We Hear? Advancements in Deepfake Audio Detection

You are cordially invited to attend the DSAI seminar by Dr Rohan Kumar Das on “Can We Trust What We Hear? Advancements in Deepfake Audio Detection” with details as follows: Date: 17 June 2026 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Venue: AG434, PolyU If you are interested, please register at: https://polyu.hk/EIfoA (Registration Deadline: 15 June 2026) For enquiry, please contact us at dsai.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar!   Best regards, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence    

Prof. YANG Xingyi Featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026

We are pleased to share that Prof. YANG Xingyi, Assistant Professor of the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI), has been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list under the “Healthcare & Science” category. The Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list recognises young innovators and leaders across the region for their achievements and impact in their respective fields. Candidates are selected from thousands of online submissions and recommendations from industry sources and list alumni, and are evaluated by the Forbes Asia team and a panel of independent expert judges based on criteria such as social and industry impact, inventiveness, and future potential. Prof. YANG’s research focuses on generative AI models, world models, and spatial intelligence. His work aims to build efficient and controllable AI systems that can generate visual content, understand 3D space, and reason about dynamic real-world environments. His work has received more than 5,000 citations to date, including over 1,000 citations for his 2020 paper on using AI to diagnose COVID-19. His inclusion on the list is a notable recognition of his contributions to research and innovation at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, and healthcare/science. Congratulations to Prof. YANG on this outstanding achievement. For more information, please visit the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 website: https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2026/asia/healthcare-science

(Register Now) Adaptive Decision-making for Autonomous Driving Vehicles

You are cordially invited to attend the DSAI seminar by Prof. Jinjun Shan on “Adaptive Decision-making for Autonomous Driving Vehicles” with details as follows:   Date: 3 June 2026 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Venue: AG434, PolyU If you are interested, please register at: https://polyu.hk/rnKvc (Registration Deadline: 31 May 2026)   For enquiry, please contact us at dsai.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar!   Best regards, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence  

DSAI Graduation Lunch 2026 Celebrates Second Batch of Graduates

The Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) held the DSAI Graduation Lunch 2026 on 8 May 2026, bringing together graduates and faculty members for a joyful celebration. This year marked a special milestone as the Department celebrated its second batch of DSAI graduates. The event began with warm and encouraging welcome remarks by our Head of Department, Prof. TAN Kay Chen, who congratulated the graduates on their achievements and wished them success in their future endeavours. In addition to enjoying lunch, graduates had the opportunity to network with fellow classmates and faculty members in a warm and cheerful atmosphere. A lucky draw also added excitement to the event, with lucky students receiving gifts generously donated by faculty members. DSAI extends its heartfelt congratulations to all graduates and wishes them every success and happiness in the next chapter of their journey.

(Register Now) AI for Smarter Healthcare

You are cordially invited to attend the DSAI seminar by Prof. Ujjwal Maulik on “AI for Smarter Healthcare” with details as follows:   Date: 22 April 2026 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Venue: FJ303, PolyU If you are interested, please register at: https://polyu.hk/VJWFp  (Registration Deadline: 20 April 2026)   For enquiry, please contact us at dsai.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar!   Best regards, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

(Register Now) DSAI Distinguished Seminar Series - Sensing, Perception, Intelligence & Action in High Intensity, Dynamic Surgical Environments

You are cordially invited to attend the DSAI distinguished seminar by Prof. Nassir Navab on “Sensing, Perception, Intelligence & Action in High Intensity, Dynamic Surgical Environments” with details as follows:   Date: 31 March 2026 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Venue: FJ301, PolyU If you are interested, please register at: https://polyu.hk/mGlpz (Registration Deadline: 29 March 2026)  

(Register Now) Efficient Strategies for Streamlining Deep Learning

You are cordially invited to attend the seminar by Prof. Wang Xinchao on “Efficient Strategies for Streamlining Deep Learning” with details as follows:   Date: 5 March 2026 Time: 17:00 - 18:00 Venue: HJ305, PolyU If you are interested, please register at: https://polyu.hk/IMCNN (Registration Deadline: 4 March 2026)   For enquiry, please contact us at dsai.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar! Best regards, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence  

(Register Now) DSAI Distinguished Seminar Series - From Brain-Inspired Computing to Brain-Inspired Embodied AI

You are cordially invited to attend the DSAI distinguished seminar by Prof. JIN Yaochu on “From Brain-Inspired Computing to Brain-Inspired Embodied AI” with details as follows: Date: 26 Feb 2026 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Venue: HJ302, PolyU If you are interested, please register at: https://polyu.hk/afMJJ (Registration Deadline: 20 Feb 2026) For enquiry, please contact us at dsai.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar! Best regards, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence  

(Register Now) DSAI Distinguished Seminar Series - Graph Deep Learning for Irregular Spatiotemporal Data

You are cordially invited to attend the DSAI distinguished seminar by Prof. Cesare Alippi on “Graph Deep Learning for Irregular Spatiotemporal Data” with details as follows: Date: 25 Feb 2026 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Venue: HJ302, PolyU If you are interested, please register at: https://polyu.hk/SyApD (Registration Deadline: 20 Feb 2026) For enquiry, please contact us at dsai.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar! Best regards, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence  

Welcome On Board – New Faculty at DSAI

The Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) is pleased to announce the addition of four distinguished scholars to our faculty: Prof. LIANG Hualou has joined as Chair Professor of Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence, under joint appointment with the Department of Language Science and Technology (LST), effective 1 January 2026. He is also serving as Interim Head of the Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities (AIH), and the Associate Director of the University Research Facility in Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience (UBSN). Prof. CHEN Zhen has joined as Assistant Professor, effective 12 January 2026. Prof. WU Xingyu has joined as Assistant Professor, effective 15 January 2026. Prof. HU Yao has joined as Research Assistant Professor, effective 6 January 2026.   Prof. LIANG Hualou Prof. Liang is a renowned scholar in neural data science, machine learning, and biomedical natural language processing. He is recognized for pioneering the application of causal functional connectivity measures, such as Granger causality, to the analysis of complex, high-dimensional neuroscience data. His recent research on large language models for early detection of cognitive decline has been featured in media outlets such as Psychology Today, Jerusalem Post, The New York Times, and IEEE Spectrum. In recognition of his significant contributions to the development of advanced signal processing methods for analyzing functional brain networks, he has been elected a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).   Prof. CHEN Zhen Prof. Chen’s research bridges AI innovation and clinical practice, with a focus on generalizable and multimodal AI systems for healthcare. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Hong Kong Young Scientist Award 2023, and has published in leading journals and conferences. Prof. Chen is also active in the academic community as an area chair and reviewer.   Prof. WU Xingyu Prof. Wu’s research focuses on autonomous AI systems, causality-based machine learning, and large foundation models. He serves as Vice Chair of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Task Force on LLMs and Computational Intelligence for General-Purpose AI Systems. Prof. Wu has also received multiple international awards in recognition of his research excellence.   Prof. HU Yao Prof. Hu specializes in medical multimodal artificial intelligence, focusing on integrated systems for patient care and advanced clinical decision support. His research includes vision-language models, privacy-preserving domain adaptation, federated learning, and deep learning for medical image analysis. He has published in top AI and biomedical venues.   We warmly welcome Prof. LIANG, Prof. CHEN, Prof. WU, and Prof. HU to DSAI and look forward to their valuable contributions to our department.