NAAI Asia Artificial Intelligence Conference
Announcement of the Second Batch of Outstanding Young Scientist Award Recipients
Dear Colleagues,
In recognition of the exceptional research capabilities and innovative potential of young scholars in the field of artificial intelligence, the NAAI Asia Artificial Intelligence Conference has established the Outstanding Young Scientist Award. Following the announcement of the first batch of awardees, and after careful evaluation by the Academic Committee, we are pleased to announce the second batch of award recipients.
Second Batch of Outstanding Young Scientist Award Recipients (Sorted by Institution / Country):
| No. | Name | Institution / Country | Research Area / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gao Zhi | Wuhan University / China | AI fundamental research / interdisciplinary applications |
| 2 | Wang Tian | Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics / China | Machine learning / intelligent systems |
| 3 | Huang Yongsheng | Sun Yat-sen University / China | Deep learning / computer vision |
| 4 | Yi‑Chieh Lee | National University of Singapore (NUS) / Singapore | Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI) / Social‑Good AI / Conversational AI |
| 5 | Low Kian Hsiang | NUS / Singapore | AI infrastructure / large-scale AI systems |
| 6 | Yusuke Matsui | University of Tokyo / Japan | Computer vision / multimodal AI / data indexing |
| 7 | Sung Ju Hwang | KAIST / South Korea | Machine learning / generative models / meta-learning / graph learning |
| 8 | Teddy Surya Gunawan | International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) / Malaysia | Signal processing / machine learning / medical imaging |
| 9 | Mohd Arizal Shamsil Bin Mat Rifin | University of Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) / Malaysia | Natural Language Processing (NLP) / AI applications |
| 10 | Noor Hafhizah Binti Abd Rahim | UMT / Malaysia | Deep learning / AI applications and research |
The awardees have made remarkable contributions in AI fundamental research, cross-disciplinary applications, and innovative practices. Their work not only advances academic progress but also provides significant support for AI technology applications in industry and society.
We warmly congratulate all recipients and encourage more young scholars to actively participate in the NAAI Asia AI Conference and related academic exchange activities, continuing to promote the development of artificial intelligence science.
Organizing Committee of NAAI Asia Artificial Intelligence Conference
December 3, 2025