KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  

Prof. Xiaoli Li,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Speech Title: Harnessing the Power of AI: Transforming Industries Through Advanced Computer Science and Engineering
Abstract: This presentation delves into the transformative potential of computer science and engineering across key industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, professional services, and transportation. In manufacturing and aerospace, AI-driven time series analytics emerge as a revolutionary force, enabling predictive maintenance and condition monitoring. Discover how these advancements optimize operations, minimize downtime, and elevate productivity. In the professional services sector, AI proves indispensable in enhancing auditor productivity, accurately predicting staff attrition, and developing advanced Cyber Threat Hunting Tools to bolster security. In the transportation industry, explore how AI can optimize traffic light systems for increased efficiency. Join us on a journey to uncover how computer science and engineering are reshaping industries, driving innovation, and paving the way for real-world transformation.

Biography: Dr. Xiaoli is currently a department head (Machine Intellection department, consisting of 100+ AI and data scientists, which is the largest AI and data science group in Singapore) and a principal scientist at the Institute for Infocomm Research, A*STAR, Singapore. He also holds adjunct professor position at Nanyang Technological University (He was holding adjunct position at National University of Singapore for 6 years). He is an IEEE Fellow and Fellow of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA). Xiaoli is also serving as KPMG-I2R joint lab co-director. He has been a member of Information Technology Standards Committee (ITSC) from ESG Singapore and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) since 2020. Moreover, he serves as a health innovation expert panel member for the Ministry of Health (MOH), expert panel member for Ministry of Education (MOE), as well as an AI advisor for the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO), Prime Minister s Office, highlighting his extensive involvement in key Government and industry initiatives

Prof. Minghua Chen
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Speech Title: Synthesizing Distributed Algorithms for Combinatorial Network Optimization
Abstract: Many important network design problems are fundamentally combinatorial optimization problems. A large number of such problems, however, cannot readily be tackled by distributed algorithms. We develop a Markov approximation technique for synthesizing distributed algorithms for network combinatorial problems with near-optimal performance. We show that when using the log-sum-exp function to approximate the optimal value of any combinatorial problem, we end up with a solution that can be interpreted as the stationary probability distribution of a class of time-reversible Markov chains. Selected Markov chains among this class, or their carefully perturbed versions, yield distributed algorithms that solve the log-sum-exp approximated problem. The Markov Approximation technique allows one to leverage the rich theories of Markov chains to design distributed schemes with performance guarantees. By case studies, we illustrate that it not only can provide fresh perspective to existing distributed solutions, but also can help us generate new distributed algorithms in other problem domains with provable performance, including cloud computing, edge computing, and IoT scheduling.

Biography: Minghua Chen received his B.Eng. and M.S. degrees from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Tsinghua University. He received his Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at University of California Berkeley. He is currently a Professor of School of Data Science, City University of Hong Kong. He received the Eli Jury award from UC Berkeley (presented to a graduate student or recent alumnus for outstanding achievement in the area of Systems, Communications, Control, or Signal Processing) and several best paper awards, including IEEE ICME Best Paper Award in 2009, IEEE Transactions on Multimedia Prize Paper Award in 2009, ACM Multimedia Best Paper Award in 2012, IEEE INFOCOM Best Poster Award in 2021, and ACM e-Energy Best Paper Award in 2023. He is currently a Senior Editor for IEEE Systems Journal and an Executive Member of ACM SIGEnergy (as the Award Chair). His recent research interests include online optimization and algorithms, machine learning in power systems, intelligent transportation systems, distributed optimization, and delay-critical networked systems. He is an ACM Distinguished Scientist and an IEEE Fellow.

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