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亞洲青年科學家基金項目 2023 年度會議
Event

2023 Future Science Prize Week

Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference 2023

To showcase the achievement of young scientists in Asia and to promote interdisciplinary dialogues and innovative discussion among young scientists.

Date:
Location:
Time:
16 Oct, 2023
The University of Hong Kong
8:20AM to 6:20PM
Agenda

Agenda

Location: Rayson Huang Theater
07:45–08:15
Reception
8:23–08:30
Opening Remarks
  • Richard WONG, Acting President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong
  • Hong DING, T. D. Lee Chair Professor, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Chair of 2023 Program Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference
08:30–09:40
Life Science Session
Introduction by session chair
  • Hong WU, Professor, School of Life Sciences, Peking University; Chair of 2023 Steering Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Presentation I: Capturing and Maintenance of Totipotent  Blastomere-like Cells
  • Peng DU, Associate Professor, Peking University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science

 

Presentation II: (to be confirmed)

  • Daishi FUJITA, Associate Professor, Kyoto University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science

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Presentation III: The Quest to Extend Healthspan: A Neuroscientific Approach
  • Ho KO, Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
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Presentation IV: How Our Genome Is Protected From Mutagenesis
  • Takaaki YASUHARA, Professor, Kyoto University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
09:40–10:50
Physical Science Session
Introduction by session chair
  • Hong DING, T. D. Lee Chair Professor, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Chair of 2023 Program Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference

Presentation I: Organic Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage

  • Yue GAO, Assistant Professor, Fudan University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science

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Presentation II: Inter-Disciplinary and Inter-Dimensional Study of Topological Phases of Matter

  • Tomoki OZAWA, Associate Professor, Tohoku University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science

 

Presentation III: Flatbands for Free-Electron-Light Interaction

  • Yi YANG, Assistant Professor, University of Hong Kong; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science

 

Presentation IV: Strong Interactions of Quarks and Gluons at the Frontier of the Large Hadron Collider

  • Huaxing ZHU, Associate Professor, Peking University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science

11:10–12:20
Mathematics and Computer Science Session
Introduction by session chair
  • Kaoru ONO, Professor, Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kyoto University; Co-Chair of 2023 Mathematics and Computer Science Sub-Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

Presentation I: Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare

  • Hao CHEN, Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science

 

Presentation II: Surface deformation by diffusion and topological change through singularity

  • Kyeongsu CHOI, Professor, Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS); 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science

 

Presentation III: Data Protection in Machine Learning

  • Reza SHOKRI, Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science

 

Presentation IV: Understanding Fluid Dynamics and Collective Behavior with Partial Differential Equations

  • Yao YAO, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science

Remark by donor
12:20–12:30
Fellowship Ceremony
  • Eric CHEN, Chairman of BaseBit Technologies; Co-CEO of ARM China; Independent director of Applied Materials; Donor of the Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
2023 AYS Fellow Ceremony
12:30-12:35
Photo Session
Location: 1/F, K.K. Leung Building
14:15–15:45
Workshop I: Me and My Scientific Journey
Room 101, 1/F, K.K. Leung Building
This workshop brings together esteemed scientists from diverse fields to share their personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs throughout their scientific pursuits, offering valuable advice to those seeking to navigate their own career paths in the scientific realm.
Moderator
  • Jing-ke WENG, Inaugural Director, Institute for Plant-Human Interface; Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Bioengineering, Northeastern University; Member of Steering Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Panelist: (Alphabetized by last name)

  • Shankar BALASUBRAMANIAN, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, the University of Cambridge; Winner of the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences in 2022

  • Kwang-Ting (Tim) CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development, Chair Professor of Departments of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST); Co-Chair of 2023 Mathematics and Computer Science Sub-Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

  • Hong Ding, T. D. LEE Chair Professor, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Chair of 2023 Program Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference

  • Kaoru ONO, Professor, Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kyoto University; Co-Chair of 2023 Mathematics and Computer Science Sub-Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

  • Hee-sup SHIN, Honorary Fellow, Institute for Basic Science (IBS); Member of Steering Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

  • Hong WU, Professor, School of Life Sciences, Peking University; Chair of 2023 Steering Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

  • Hiroshi YAMAMOTO, Professor, Institute for Molecular Science; Member of 2023 Selection Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

15:45-16:00
Networking Break
16:00-18:20
Workshop II: Igniting Global Scientific Minds
This workshop aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and stimulate innovative research ideas and collaboration between scientists and innovators of the international community.
Workshop II is divided into 4 fireside chat, each lasts for 1 hour, and will be held in the K.K. Leung Building, Room 101 and 102, respectively.
The topics are as follows:

16:00-17:15

Location: Room 101, 1/F, K.K. Leung Building
Fireside Chat 1: AI for Science
Location: Room 102, 1/F, K.K. Leung Building
Fireside Chat 3: Sustainability and Green Technologies
The topic "AI for Science" explores the application of artificial intelligence in scientific research and discovery. It encompasses areas such as data analysis, modeling and simulation, experimental design, hypothesis generation, and scientific knowledge discovery. The focus is on how AI techniques and algorithms can enhance scientific processes, accelerate discovery, and advance our understanding of the natural world.
Moderator 

  • Lu ZHANG, Founder and Managing Partner of Fusion Fund; Member of Future Forum Youth Council

Panelist:
(Alphabetized by last name)
Invited guests

  • Jong Hae KEUM, Professor, School of Mathematics, Korea Institute for Advanced Study; Member of 2023 Selection Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

  • Kaoru ONO, Professor, Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kyoto University; Co-Chair of 2023 Mathematics and Computer Science Sub-Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

  • Vasudevan SRINIVAS, Senior Professor, School of Mathematics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research; Member of Steering Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

2023 AYS Fellow

  • Daishi FUJITA, Associate Professor, Kyoto University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science

  • Reza SHOKRI, Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science

  • Yao YAO, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science

The topic of “Sustainability and Green Technologies” from a scientific perspective encompasses the study and implementation of environmentally friendly practices and technologies. It delves into scientific principles underlying renewable energy sources, exploring advancements in energy storage systems, and research on sustainable materials and eco-design strategies to minimize environmental impact.
Moderator
  • Jing-ke WENG, Inaugural Director, Institute for Plant-Human Interface; Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Bioengineering, Northeastern University; Member of Steering Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Panelist:
(Alphabetized by last name)
Invited guests

  • Yi-Chun LU, Professor, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Founding Member of Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences

  • Amos P. K. TAI, Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Founding Member of Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences

  • Hongming WEND, Professor of Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Member of 2023 Selection Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

  • Hiroshi YAMAMOTO, Professor, Institute for Molecular Science; Member of 2023 Selection Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

2023 AYS Fellow

  • Kyeongsu CHOI, Professor, Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS);  2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science

  • Yue GAO, Assistant Professor, Fudan University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science

17:15-18:20

Fireside Chat 2: The Future of Healthcare
Fireside Chat 4: Expand our Understanding and Exploration of the Physical World
The “Future of Human Healthcare” explores the advancements, possibilities, and challenges shaping the biological and medical landscape, as technology, research, and patient-centric approaches revolutionize the way we prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, ultimately paving the path toward improved health outcomes and a higher quality of life.
Moderator
  • Lu ZHANG, Founder and Managing Partner of Fusion Fund; Member of Future Forum Youth Council
Panelist:
(Alphabetized by last name)
Invited guests

  • Florent GINHOUX, Senior Principal Investigator, Singapore Immunology Network, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) of Singapore; Director, the Myeloid Cells and Cancer laboratory, part of the Tumour immunology and anti-cancer immunotherapy unit, ITIC – Univ. Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Gustave Rouss; Member of Steering Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

  • Stephanie Kwai-Yee MA, Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong; Founding Member and Vice-President of Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences

2023 AYS Fellow

  • Hao CHEN, Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science

  • Peng DU, Associate Professor, Peking University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science

  • Ho KO, Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science

  • Takaaki YASUHARA, Professor, Kyoto University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science

This topic “Expand our understanding and exploration of the physical world” encompasses various areas of inquiry and discovery, from quantum mechanics to cosmic phenomena and scientific advancements that enable us to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us. It explores the expansion of our knowledge through the exploration of new frontiers, both on Earth and beyond, fostering curiosity and encouraging us to push the boundaries of our understanding.
Moderator
  • Jing-ke Weng, Inaugural Director, Institute for Plant-Human Interface; Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Bioengineering, Northeastern University; Member of Steering Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Panelist:
(Alphabetized by last name)
Invited guests

  • Yang CHAI, Profesor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Member of Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences and Co-Chair of Internal Affairs Committee

  • Xie CHEN, Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology; Member, Science Committee of the Future Science Prize

  • Huabai LI, Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Founding Member of Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences

2023 AYS Fellow

  • Tomoki OZAWA, Associate Professor, Tohoku University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science

  • Yi YANG, Assistant Professor, University of Hong Kong; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science

  • Huaxing ZHU, Associate Professor, Peking University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science

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