National Academy of Artificial Intelligence
Asia Research Institute
Announcement on the Establishment of the
Investment & Project Evaluation Committee
In order to further strengthen the investment and project evaluation framework of the National Academy of Artificial Intelligence (NAAI) Asia Research Institute, and to enhance the professionalism, international perspective, and credibility of decision-making in artificial intelligence and digital economy–related initiatives, the Institute has officially established the Investment & Project Evaluation Committee.
The Committee will be responsible for evaluating AI-related research translation projects, industrialization initiatives, and international collaboration programs, providing expert assessments, strategic insights, and investment recommendations to support the Institute’s academic advancement and industry integration.
The members of the Committee are hereby announced as follows:
I. Committee Chair
Mike Zhang
President, Sino-US Silicon Valley Digital Economy Industry Research Institute
Chief Digital Scientist, China–Europe Scientists Forum
Corresponding Academician, National Academy of Artificial Intelligence (NAAI)
II. Committee Members
(Listed in alphabetical order by last name)
Yi Ding
President, Sino-US Silicon Valley Development Promotion Association
Co-Chair, World Development Foundation
Co-President, World Academy of Development Sciences
Prof. Tan Poh Hwee
President, Asian Academy of Digital Economy
Publisher, Digital Economy Review
Chair, Digital Economy Committee, Asia-Pacific Elite Entrepreneurs Association
Bowen Zhao
Chairman, Huangpu River Capital
Over 20 years of experience in global private equity investment and cross-border M&A
Managed assets exceeding USD 50 billion, with 42 successful investments in unicorn-level high-tech enterprises
Fujie Ren
Fellow, Engineering Academy of Japan
Chief Scientist of Artificial Intelligence, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Fenghe Wang
Senior Partner, Yingke Law Firm (Beijing)
Director, Yingke Beijing Digital Economy Legal Research Association
Expert, ABI Expert Committee of Zhongguancun Blockchain Alliance
Arbitrator at SCIAHK and CIETAC
Legal Advisor to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of China
Senior Lawyer for World Bank Group / IFC Projects
Shiqing Fu
Director and Vice President, ShineWing International Investment Group
Chair, Business Development Committee
Prof. Mausam
Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Internationally recognized expert in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The establishment of this Committee marks an important milestone in strengthening investment evaluation, industry collaboration, and global innovation governance at the NAAI Asia Research Institute. The Committee will operate under principles of scientific rigor, independence, and global vision, contributing to the responsible and sustainable development of artificial intelligence technologies.
National Academy of Artificial Intelligence
Asia Research Institute
Date: 2026