Prof. Yang CHAI, Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Science and Professor of the Department of Applied Physics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has been recognized as a 2024 Falling Walls Winner in Engineering & Technology.
Prof. Chai's groundbreaking research in sensory artificial intelligence (AI) focuses on creating energy-efficient, low-latency, and memory-optimized AI systems vital for mobile devices, IoT sensors, and edge computing. He has also created novel hardware architectures and optimization techniques that facilitate the deployment of advanced sensory AI systems, transforming applications in smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation. By tackling key challenges related to power consumption and processing speed, his innovations significantly enhance decision-making and situational awareness across multiple industries.
The Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year Award, organized by the Berlin-based Falling Walls Foundation, honors significant scientific advancements globally. This year, a jury of experts evaluated over 1,000 submissions from 52 countries. In the Engineering & Technology category, 10 exceptional projects were shortlisted for the 2024 Science Breakthrough of the Year award, celebrating innovative research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and technology.
Congratulations to Prof. Chai for the great achievement!
Please visit here for Prof. Chai’s winner interview.
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