• [For HKU-EEE RPg Students] Seminar on “Research Integrity and AI”

    Room CB-603, 6/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    Dear EEE RPg Students, You are cordially invited to join the following seminar on “Research Integrity and AI”. All HKU-EEE RPg students are welcome to join! Interesting interactive Q&A session is waiting for you. Don’t miss this exciting seminar. Register NOW! The seminar details and registration link are as follows. Date: May 14, 2025 (WED) Time: 3:00 pm […]

  • Distributed Mixture-of-Expert Systems at the Wireless Edge (Duplicate)

    Online via Zoom

    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/91757354553?pwd=tHpInMTglaIVMJLek0ydP0vddHihh8.1  Meeting ID: 917 5735 4553 Passcode: 587193 Abstract Existing Video-to-Audio (V2A) models typically generate sound based solely on visual input, offering limited user control. To address this limitation, we propose a multimodal controllable V2A system that conditions audio generation on a variety of user inputs– such as text, images, or audio– in […]

  • End-to-end High-quality Posterior Ocular Shape Reconstruction in Ophthalmology

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    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/98147018160?pwd=KEuU1XQtISq3HQpWJyF6itZMJ1hYY5.1 Meeting ID: 981 4701 8160 Password: 294231 Abstract Accurately estimating morphological changes of the Posterior Eyeball Shape (PES) is a critical task in ophthalmology, since the PES is a crucial factor in many clinical applications, such as myopia prevention, surgical planning, and disease screening. However, existing imaging devices are constrained by limited field-of-view (FOV) […]

  • Symmetric Diffusers: Learning Discrete Diffusion on Finite Symmetric Groups

    Room CB-603, 6/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    We regret to inform you that the event has been cancelled and will be postponed to a later date.  Abstract Finite symmetric groups Sn are essential in fields such as combinatorics, physics, and chemistry. However, learning a probability distribution over Sn poses significant challenges due to its intractable size and discrete nature. We introduce SymmetricDiffusers, […]

  • Distributed Mixture-of-Expert Systems at the Wireless Edge

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    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/93486553339 Abstract The emergence of distributed Mixture-of-Experts (DMoE) systems, which deploy expert models at edge nodes, offers a pathway to achieving connected intelligence in sixth-generation (6G) mobile networks and edge artificial intelligence (AI). However, current DMoE systems lack an effective expert selection algorithm to address the simultaneous task-expert relevance and channel diversity inherent […]

  • Strategies on Perovskite Nanocrystals for Achieving High-Performance Light Emitting Devices

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    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/92719085356?pwd=09aQ3vjvg9bhXcObBYxjNtj4UVx5V4.1 Abstract Mixed-chloride/bromide perovskite nanocrystals (PeNCs) are known for their advantages in pure blue emission, but often suffer from halogen segregation. This study investigates the ligand exchange process with different ion pair combinations to improve stability. Surprisingly, altering the ligand ion combinations leads to a deviation from pure blue emission in CsPbBrxCl3-x nanocrystals […]

  • Keynode-Driven Dynamic Mesh Compression

    Room CB-603, 6/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    Abstract 3D Dynamic Meshes can deliver engaging experiences in various applications, but the storage and transmission demands associated with these data structures can be prohibitive. We address this challenge with an efficient compression technique leveraging embedded key nodes. The temporal motion of each vertex is formulated as a distance-weighted combination of transformations from neighboring key […]

  • Understanding Complex-Valued Transformer for Modulation Recognition

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    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/95380440070 Abstract Complex-valued convolution neural networks (CVCNNs) have been recently applied for modulation recognition (MR), due to its ability to capture the relationship between the real and imaginary parts of the received signal. On the other hand, the transformer model has been shown to be distinguished in MR by its superior capability to […]

  • William Mong Distinguished Lecture 2024-2025: Sustainable Development of Next-Generation Solar Cells and LEDs

    Lecture Theatre CB-A, G/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    Discover the future of sustainable technology with Professor Feng Gao at our upcoming lecture on Solar Cells and LEDs. Professor Gao will highlight how sustainability drives the development of next-generation perovskite-based solar cells and LEDs, offering insights from environmental, economic, and technical perspectives. Speaker: Professor Feng Gao, Linköping University, Sweden Moderator: Professor Wallace Choy, Department […]

  • Reimagining Edge AI and LLM Inference with Compute Memory Architectures

    Room CB-603, 6/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    Abstract Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), especially in large language models (LLMs), have dramatically increased model sizes and computational demands, significantly straining computing system capabilities. This issue is particularly acute in resource-constrained edge AI scenarios, where efficient hardware acceleration of compute-intensive tasks and optimization of data reuse to minimize costly data transfers are essential. […]

  • Security and Efficient Brain-inspired In-memory Computing

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    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/97430126742?pwd=ou6CUPNMjhlrmRbwUKRa8aTHi6PjYX.1 Meeting ID: 974 3012 6742 Password: 967270 Abstract The human brain operates as a sophisticated spiking neural network (SNN), capable of learning multimodal signals in a zero-shot manner by leveraging prior knowledge. Impressively, it accomplishes this with minimal energy consumption, relying on event-driven signals that travel through its intricate structure. However, replicating […]

  • Digital Over-the-Air Computation: Achieving High Reliability via Bit-Slicing

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    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/99273671426?pwd=bm3VeyFWXnLAlUIBBXJDGAmMfzoKJ5.1 Abstract 6G mobile networks aim to realize ubiquitous intelligence at the network edge via distributed learning, sensing, and data analytics. Their common operation is to aggregate high-dimensional data, which causes a communication bottleneck that cannot be resolved using traditional orthogonal multi-access schemes. A promising solution, called over-the-air computation (AirComp), exploits channels’ waveform […]

  • Seminar on Human-AI Ecosystems for Daily Health and Well-being

    Room CB-603, 6/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    Abstract As the intelligence of everyday smart devices continues to evolve, they can already monitor basic health behaviors such as physical activities and heart rates. The vision of an intelligent health monitoring and intervention pipeline seems to be within reach. How do we get there? In this talk, I will introduce a comprehensive pipeline that […]

  • Seminar on Terahertz Optoelectronics for Non-Invasive Imaging and Beyond

    Room CB-603, 6/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    Abstract Terahertz (THz) imaging technology is growing rapidly due to its potential applications in material exploration, non-destructive evaluation, industrial inspection, and bioinformatics. However, the practical feasibility of THz imaging systems is significantly constrained by the low efficiency of active THz devices, long imaging acquisition time, insufficient use of THz signal datasets, and their bulky nature. […]

  • Optical polarization modulation of fluorescent nanodiamonds toward practical applications

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    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/91034052349 Abstract With ultrahigh photostability, nanoscale size and good biocompatibility, fluorescent nanodiamonds containing nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers are promising nanoscale markers. The prevailing method of using this marker—quantum sensing—demonstrates outstanding function as detecting various physical quantities with high precision and spatial resolution. However, the complexity of apparatus and manipulation currently limit this method in […]

  • Seminars on Insights and Best Practices in UK-China Higher Engineering Education

    Room CB-603, 6/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    Seminar (1): Navigating Excellence in Transnational Engineering Education: The QMUL-BUPT Joint Programme Experience Speaker: Prof. Michael CHAI, Professor of Internet of Things, Queen Mary University of London Abstract: As global demand grows for engineering graduates equipped with both academic excellence and international perspectives, transnational education (TNE) plays a vital role in redefining the boundaries of global […]

  • LUT-based Approaches for Low-level Image Processing

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    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/9174230511?omn=91474809260 Abstract In recent years, deep neural networks (DNNs) have achieved remarkable success across a wide range of applications, especially for low-level image processing. However, many of these approaches rely on complicated and deeply stacked architectures to attain high performance, which lead to significant challenges for deployment on edge devices with limited computing […]

  • Seminar on AI for 6G Communications

    Room CB-603, 6/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    Abstract Intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) is envisioned to be a promising 6G technology which changes wireless communications from “adapting to wireless channels” to “changing wireless channels”. However, current IRS configuration schemes, consisting of sub-channel estimation and passive beamforming, are model-based designs and are difficult to be realized in practical and complex radio environment. To create […]

  • Seminar on 6G Wireless Enabled Autonomous Driving and Transportation of Future

    Room CB-603, 6/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong

    Abstract The forthcoming sixth generation (6G) wireless networks will be one of the galvanizing technologies for future advanced and autonomous transportation systems. 6G wireless will provide communication services with stringent requirements which are necessary for autonomous driving and on-flight Internet connectivity. Introduction of AI-empowered 6G would guarantee a more intelligent, efficient and secure transportation system. […]

  • Identifying Green Hydrogen Produced By Grid Electricity

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    Zoom Link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/92624222498?pwd=5ailfpKH0tFiWDTrt1FUwTOg4bqMnu.1 Abstract Green hydrogen or renewable hydrogen is promising cause it has no carbon emissions in production process, which is water electrolysis with electricity from renewables. Although grids can ensure stable and enough electricity supply, it is difficult to determine whether the grid electricity for hydrogen production is from renewable sources. This article […]