National Academy of Artificial Intelligence Announces
Outstanding Young Scientist Award Winners at NAAI Asia Conference (2025)-1
During the 2025 NAAI Asia Conference, the National Academy of Artificial Intelligence (NAAI) officially announced the winners of the Outstanding Young Scientist Award. This award recognizes outstanding young researchers under 40 in Asia and related regions who have made significant contributions in artificial intelligence research, innovative algorithms, intelligent systems, and engineering applications, and who show strong potential for international impact.
This year’s recipients come from universities and research institutions across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and India, reflecting the breadth and vitality of Asia’s young AI research talent.
2025 NAAI Asia AI Conference
Outstanding Young Scientist Award Winners
| No. | Institution | Awardee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern University of Science and Technology | Shao Liyang |
| 2 | South China University of Technology | Zhong Yong |
| 3 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Liu Weiyang |
| 4 | Beijing Institute of Technology | Jin Cheng |
| 5 | Hainan University | Duan Yucong |
| 6 | Beihang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics) | Zhang Ziwei |
| 7 | Changchun University of Science and Technology | Su Chengzhi |
| 8 | Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications | Yang Shujie |
| 9 | Nanjing University of Technology | Yi Hui |
| 10 | China University of Petroleum, Beijing | Su Huai |
| 11 | Shenzhen University | Yin Jinchang |
| 12 | Jiangxi Normal University | Jiang Aiwen |
| 13 | Kunming University of Science and Technology | Luo Zhao |
| 14 | Dalian University | Lü Hui |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) | Krishna Pillutla |
The conference leadership highlighted that this year’s awardees have demonstrated exceptional achievements in machine learning theory, reinforcement learning, intelligent systems, large model optimization, data science, smart manufacturing, and AI safety governance. Their innovative work not only advances the AI research frontier in Asia but also contributes to global AI development.
The 2025 NAAI Asia Conference, organized by the National Academy of Artificial Intelligence (NAAI), was held on 11 December 2025 in Beijing, China, attracting leading experts, research institutions, universities, and innovative enterprises from over a dozen countries.