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Introduction

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The Faculty of Science is delighted to announce AI x Science, a two-day workshop exploring how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the design, characterization, and modeling of advanced materials and functional devices. This interdisciplinary event will bring together materials scientists, computational researchers, and electrical engineers to examine the transformative potential of AI in accelerating innovation across semiconductors, energy storage, nanodevices, and smart materials.


The workshop will highlight cutting-edge applications of machine learning and data-driven approaches in materials science, devices, as well as computation models. Through keynote lectures and panel discussions, participants will explore how AI is overcoming traditional bottlenecks in materials research—from reducing trial-and-error experimentation to predicting emergent properties with unprecedented accuracy.

This workshop aims to foster partnerships between computational and experimental communities while addressing critical challenges in data quality, model transferability, and ethical AI deployment. We welcome you to join us to help shape the future of intelligent materials science and engineering, where data, algorithms, and domain expertise converge to redefine what’s possible.

 

 

Organizing Committee

FS Dean

Prof. Wai-yeung WONG, Raymond

Chairman

Dean, Faculty of Science

Chair Professor of Chemical Technology,

Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology,

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof Yang CHAI

Prof. Yang CHAI

Member

Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Science,
Chair Professor of Semiconductor Physics, Department of Applied Physics,

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Suting HAN

Prof. Suting HAN

Member

Assistant Professor,

Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology,

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Ming YANG

Prof. Ming YANG

Member

Assistant Professor,

Department of Applied Physics,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Programme Rundown

 

Day 1 | 06 August 2025 (Wednesday)

Start Time

(HK Time/ GMT+8hrs)

Particular

 

08:45

Reception

09:00-09:05

Welcome and Opening Address by Prof. Raymond Wai-Yeung WONG

Session 1 - Chaired by Prof. Lianzhou WANG
Topic: AI for Science

09:05-09:45

Prof. Tiejun CUI

Southeast University

“AI for InfoMeta and InfoMeta for AI”

09:45-10:25

 

 

Prof. Wanlin GUO

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

“TBC”

10:25-10:55

 

 

Prof. Hongxia YANG

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

“Collaborative Generative AI (Co-GenAI)”

10:55-11:25

Prof. Qijie WANG

Nanyang Technological University

“Two-dimensional Mid-Infrared Sensor Enabling Simultaneous Perception and Encoding, and Hyperspectral Imaging ”

11:25-11:55

 

 

Prof. Shinhyun CHOI

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

“Development of Reliable Emerging Memory Devices and Future Perspectives”

Session 2 - Chaired by Prof. Ni ZHAO
Topic: AI for Functional Materials

14:30-15:00

 

 

Prof. Lianzhou WANG

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

“Can Machine Learning Help Design Better Semiconductor Materials for Solar Energy Conversion?”

15:00-15:30

Prof. Wooyoung SHIM

Yonsei University

“Ion Transport within van der Waals Crystals”

15:30-16:00

Prof. Lu FANG

Tsinghua University

“A Symphony of Physics and Intelligence”

16:00-16:30

Prof. Jizhou LI

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

“Computational Microscopy for Advanced Battery Characterization”

16:30-17:00

Prof. Ming YANG

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

“A Physics-Informed Cluster Graph Neural Network Enables Generalizable and Interpretable Prediction for Material Discovery”

17:00-17:30

Prof. Jun YIN

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

“Computational Insights into Degradation and Phase Segregation in Hybrid Perovskites using Machine Learning Potentials”

End of Day 1


 
Day 2 | 
07 August 2025 (Thursday)

Start Time

(HK Time/ GMT+8hrs)

Particular

 

08:45

Reception

Session 3 - Chaired by Prof. Qijie WANG
Topic: AI for Device Applications

09:00-09:30

Prof. Ni ZHAO

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

“Wearable Health Monitoring with Miniaturized Optoelectronics and Physiological Modeling”

09:30-10:00

 

Prof. Suting HAN

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

“Self-powered Memristor for Biomimetic Sensory Computing ”

10:00-10:30

 

Prof. Zongying YANG

Zhejiang University

“Toward Next-Generation Spectral Detection: A Miniaturized High-Performance Solution”

10:30-11:00

 

Prof. Chaoliang TAN

City University of Hong Kong

“Two-Dimensional van der Waals Heterostructure-Based Memory Devices for Neuromorphic Computing”

11:00-11:30

 

Prof. Jingxuan WEI

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

“The Rise of Multidimensional Optoelectronics: From Devices to Applications”

11:30-12:00

 

Prof. Baile CHEN

ShanghaiTech University

“When III-V Photodiodes Meet AI: Enabling Miniaturized Spectrometers and Faster Optical Links”

Session 4 - Chaired by Prof. Hongxia YANG
Topic: Editor Sharing and AI for Science

14:30-15:10

 

Dr Xin LI

Nature Materials

“Publishing with Nature Materials”

15:10-15:50

Dr Yuen YIU

Cell Press

“TBC”

15:50-16:20

Prof. Quanhua MU

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

“Decoding Cancer Evolution with Big Data and AI for Precision Medicine”

16:20-16:50

Prof. Jing LI

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

“TBC”

16:50-17:20

Prof. Wanyu LIN

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

“TBC”

17:20-17:30

Closing Remarks by Prof. Yang CHAI

End of Day 2


Speakers


Prof. Baile CHEN

Associate Professor, School of Information Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University

When III-V Photodiodes Meet AI: Enabling Miniaturized Spectrometers and Faster Optical Links

Abstract

III-V semiconductor photodiodes serve as fundamental components for optoelectronic systems, with AI technologies now unlocking unprecedented performance. In this presentation, I will highlight two transformative applications of III-V photonics: (1) chip-scale single-pixel spectrometers enabled by our novel p-Graded-n architecture, offering compact, intelligent spectral analysis for portable sensing applications, and (2) record-breaking uni-traveling-carrier (UTC) photodiodes achieving >220 GHz bandwidth - a milestone that empowers next-generation AI optical interconnects with unprecedented data speeds. Together, these advancements demonstrate how the fusion of III-V photonics and AI is driving simultaneous breakthroughs in miniaturized spectroscopy and ultra-high-speed optical communications, opening new frontiers for smart sensing and computing systems.


Prof. Tiejun CUI

Professor, Department of Electromagnetics, Southeast University

AI for InfoMeta and InfoMeta for AI

Abstract

In this presentation, I firstly introduce the concept and principles of information metamaterial (InfoMeta), and its relation with artificial intelligence (AI). Through digital coding representation, InfoMeta makes metamaterials be evolved from passive to active and from analog to digital and fuses the electromagnetic space and digital space. InfoMeta has three key features: 1) controls the electromagnetic waves in real time and in programmable way, fostering reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) technology and establishing a new paradigm for 6G intelligent programmable wireless environments; 2) controls the electromagnetic waves and processes digital information simultaneously, laying the foundation for electromagnetic information theory and developing new architecture for low-power wireless systems; and 3) is easy to integrate with AI technologies. I will present more details on how AI algorithms are used in InfoMeta to conduct intelligent and smart tasks, and how InfoMeta improves the AI technologies to build up intelligent systems and large electromagnetic models.


Prof. Shinhyun CHOI

Professor, Department of Electromagnetics, Southeast University

Development of Reliable Emerging Memory Devices and Future Perspectives

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) will enable machines to think and solve complex tasks like human beings. In recent years, artificial neural networks have improved recognition and classification accuracy. However, state-of-the-art deep learning algorithms require large network models with multiple layers, which pose significant challenges for complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) implementation due to limitations in conjoining computation, memory, and communication requirements in large networks. As an alternative hardware platform, emerging memories have been proposed for weight storage and fast parallel neural computing with low power consumption. The parallelism property of the crossbar arrays for matrix-vector multiplication enables significant acceleration of core neural computations. In this talk, Prof. Choi will present a systematic study on the fundamental understanding of emerging memory devices (RRAM and PRAM). He will talk about the approach how to achieve highly reliable artificial neurons and synapses for neuromorphic computing which can be a key step paving the way towards post von Neumann computing. In addition, he will also introduce the application of developed crossbar network, which suggests potential applications of emerging memory/computing device-based network to effective data processing for solving real-world problems. He will also talk about his recent work on phase change memory that shows low power consumption with cheap fabrication process.


Prof. Tiejun CUI

Professor, Department of Electromagnetics, Southeast University

AI for InfoMeta and InfoMeta for AI

Abstract

In this presentation, I firstly introduce the concept and principles of information metamaterial (InfoMeta), and its relation with artificial intelligence (AI). Through digital coding representation, InfoMeta makes metamaterials be evolved from passive to active and from analog to digital and fuses the electromagnetic space and digital space. InfoMeta has three key features: 1) controls the electromagnetic waves in real time and in programmable way, fostering reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) technology and establishing a new paradigm for 6G intelligent programmable wireless environments; 2) controls the electromagnetic waves and processes digital information simultaneously, laying the foundation for electromagnetic information theory and developing new architecture for low-power wireless systems; and 3) is easy to integrate with AI technologies. I will present more details on how AI algorithms are used in InfoMeta to conduct intelligent and smart tasks, and how InfoMeta improves the AI technologies to build up intelligent systems and large electromagnetic models.


Prof. Tiejun CUI

Professor, Department of Electromagnetics, Southeast University

AI for InfoMeta and InfoMeta for AI

Abstract

In this presentation, I firstly introduce the concept and principles of information metamaterial (InfoMeta), and its relation with artificial intelligence (AI). Through digital coding representation, InfoMeta makes metamaterials be evolved from passive to active and from analog to digital and fuses the electromagnetic space and digital space. InfoMeta has three key features: 1) controls the electromagnetic waves in real time and in programmable way, fostering reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) technology and establishing a new paradigm for 6G intelligent programmable wireless environments; 2) controls the electromagnetic waves and processes digital information simultaneously, laying the foundation for electromagnetic information theory and developing new architecture for low-power wireless systems; and 3) is easy to integrate with AI technologies. I will present more details on how AI algorithms are used in InfoMeta to conduct intelligent and smart tasks, and how InfoMeta improves the AI technologies to build up intelligent systems and large electromagnetic models.

Prof. Wanlin GUO

Chair Professor in Mechanics and Nanoscience, Institute of Nanoscience, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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