CUHK(SZ) marked its 10th anniversary by inviting academic leaders and more than 100 academicians to share insights and explore the academic frontiers of artificial intelligence, mathematics, materials chemistry, cell gene therapy and regenerative medicine at four major forums on 24 March 2024.
“Artificial Intelligence” Academician Forum
The “Artificial Intelligence” Academician Forum was co-hosted by Peng Cheng Laboratory and CUHK(SZ) and organized by the Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society (AIRS).
The forum invited over 30 academicians including Academician Gao Wen, director of Peng Cheng Laboratory, Academician Li Guojie, former director of the Institute of Computing Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Academician Dai Qionghai, president of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence, and Academician Shen Xiangyang, presidential chair professor at CUHK(SZ). They explored how to utilize artificial intelligence — a new productive force — to provide more positive momentum for enriching the lives of the Chinese people, fostering technological innovation, upgrading industries, and advancing the economy.
The Forum on Advance and Development of Mathematics and Data Science was hosted by CUHK(SZ) in collaboration with the Shenzhen Research Institute of Big Data, the Shenzhen International Center For Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and Liu Hui Laboratory.
The forum included more than 10 academicians, including Academician Ma Zhiming from the Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Academician Tian Gang, chair professor at Peking University, Academician Yuan Yaxiang, vice president of the China Association for Science and Technology, Academician Xu Zongben, professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University, Academician Jiang Song, vice director of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, over 20 representatives from the School of Mathematics and School of Data Science, and mathematics and data science experts and scholars from home and abroad.
“New Chemistry, New Materials, New Ideas”
The “New Chemistry, New Materials, New Ideas” forum had over 30 academicians in the field of materials chemistry, including Academician Bai Chunli from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Academician Cheng Jinpei from Tsinghua University, Academician Gan Yong from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Academician Yang Yuliang from Fudan University, Academician Zhang Xi from Tsinghua University/Jilin University, Academician Ding Kuiling from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Academician Zhou Yu from the Harbin Institute of Technology.
This forum was organized by CUHK(SZ) and co-organized by the School of Science and Engineering at CUHK(SZ), the Shenzhen Advanced Institute of Polymer Materials, and the Shenzhen Institute of Molecular Aggregate Science and Engineering. Its aim is to promote the integration of industry, academia, and research and innovation in the fields of materials chemistry and polymers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
At the forum, Academician Bai Chunli, former president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered a speech. Academicians Gan Yong, Zhang Xi, Zhou Yu, and Ding Kuiling each reported on themes such as “Thoughts on the Development of Innovative Technologies for Modern New Materials,” “Polymer Depolymerization and Recyclable Renewable Materials,” “The Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies of Joint School Operation in Different Locations – Interaction between Universities and Urban Development,” and “Synthetic Science Integrating Chemistry and Biology.” Experts and scholars from various research institutions and universities focused on materials chemistry and used the forum as an important platform to share innovative ideas.
The GBA International Cell/Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Symposium was organized by CUHK(SZ) and co-organized by the Second Affiliated Hospital of CUHK(SZ). This forum brought outstanding experts from home and abroad in the fields of cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine together with clinical physician-scientists, educators, researchers, and medical professionals. This group discussed the world’s most cutting-edge biomedical science and advanced technologies for altering or mitigating diseases at the tissue, cellar, and genetic levels. The forum delved into clinical treatment approaches and the mechanisms and applications behind the science and technology. It also provided an international professional platform for distinguished professionals and medical leaders to discuss collaboration, express opinions, and exchange knowledge.
Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and president of CUHK and chairman of Governing Board of CUHK(SZ), and Professor Davy Cheng, the founding dean of the School of Medicine, CUHK(SZ), served as the co-chairmen of the forum. Leaders from the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Bureau delivered speeches and extended their best wishes for the forum’s success. In the presence of the guests, CUHK(SZ)’s School of Medicine and Cornell University’s Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will initiate comprehensive cooperation in education, scientific research, and talent development between the two institutions and promote deeper collaboration in the future.
On an occasion marking the 10th anniversary of the founding of CUHK(SZ), the four forums brought about high-quality academic exchange. Experts and scholars shared cutting-edge theories and practices from their fields, and the brilliant academic exchanges brought new perspectives and profound academic inspiration to the audience. These four forums were part of the series of academic activities celebrating the institution’s anniversary. During the anniversary period, the university will host an academicians’ summit, academic seminars, international conferences, industry forums, and other academic activities. These events will continue to introduce new ideas, perspectives, and concepts as well as gather wisdom and experience from key academic fields. This represents CUHK(SZ)’s academic contributions and responsibilities in the new era.
