2023 Future Science Prize Week
Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference 2023
To show the achievement of young scientists in Asia and to promote interdisciplinary dialogues and innovative discussion among young scientists.
Date:
Location:
Time:
16 Oct, 2023
Hong Kong University
8:20AM to 9:00PM
Agenda
Location: Rayson Huang Theater
07:45–08:15
Reception
08:23–08:30
Opening Remark
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Xiang Zhang, President of the University of Hong Kong; Academician of United States National Academy of Engineering; Foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Hong Ding, T. D. Lee Chair Professor, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; 2023 Program Committee Chair, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference
08:30–09:40
Life Science Session
Introduction by session chair
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Hong Wu, Professor & Dean, School of Life Sciences, Peking University; 2023 Steering Committee Chair, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Fellow Presentation I
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Peng Du, Assistant Professor, Peking University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
Fellow Presentation II
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Daishi Fujita, Associate Professor, Kyoto University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
Fellow Presentation III
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Ho Ko, Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
Fellow Presentation IV
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Takaaki Yasuhara, Professor, Kyoto University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
09:40–10:50
Physical Science Session
Introduction by session chair
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Hong Ding, T. D. Lee Chair Professor, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; 2023 Program Committee Chair, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference
Fellow Presentation I
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Yue Gao, Assistant Professor, Fudan University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science
Fellow Presentation II
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Tomoki Ozawa, Associate Professor, Tohoku University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science
Fellow Presentation III
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Yi Yang, Assistant Professor, University of Hong Kong; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science
Fellow Presentation IV
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Huaxing Zhu, Assistant Professor, Peking University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science
11:10–12:20
Mathematics and Computer Science Session
Introduction by session chair
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Kaoru Ono, Professor, Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kyoto University; Member of the Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Fellow Presentation I
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Hao Chen, Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science
Fellow Presentation II
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Kyeongsu Choi, Professor, Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS); 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science
Fellow Presentation III
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Reza Shokri, Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science
Fellow Presentation IV
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Yao Yao, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science
12:20–12:30
Luncheon
捐赠人致辞
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陈恂，翼方健数董事长，安谋科技中国联席首席执行官，应用材料公司独立董事，亚洲青年科学家基金项目捐赠人
2023AYS研究员上台及授予环节
12:30–12:35
Reception
Location: 1/F, K.K. Leung Building
14:15–15:45
Workshop I: Me and My Scientific Journey
Room 101, 1/F, K.K. Leung Building
This workshop brings together esteemed from diverse fields to share their personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs throughout their scientific pursuits, offering valuable advice to those seeking to navigate their own career paths in the scientific realm.
Moderator
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Jing-ke Weng, Associate Professor of Biology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Member, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research; Member of the Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Panelist: (Alphabetized by last name)
Life Science
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Hee-sup Shin, Honorary Fellow, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology; Member of the Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
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Hong Wu, Professor & Dean, School of Life Sciences, Peking University; 2023 Chair of the Steering Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Physical Science
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Hong Ding, T. D. Lee Chair Professor, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; 2023 Program Committee Chair, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference
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Hiroshi Yamamoto, Professor, Institute for Molecular Science
Mathematics and Computer Science
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Kwang-Ting (Tim) Cheng, Vice-President for Research and Development, Chair Professor of Departments of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST); Member of the Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
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Kaoru Ono, Professor, Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kyoto University; Member of the Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
15:45-16:00
Networking Break
16:00-18:20
Workshop II: Igniting Global Scientific Minds
This workshop aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and stimulate innovative research ideas and collaboration between scientists and innovators of the international community.
16:00-17:15
Location: Room 101, 1/F, K.K. Leung Building
Fireside Chat 1:
AI for Science
Explores the application of artificial intelligence in scientific research and discovery. It encompasses areas such as data analysis, modeling and simulation, experimental design, hypothesis generation, and scientific knowledge discovery. The focus is on how AI techniques and algorithms can enhance scientific processes, accelerate discovery, and advance our understanding of the natural world.
Moderator (TBC)
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张璐，Fusion Fund创始合伙人，未来论坛青年理事
Panelist:
(Alphabetized by last name)
Invited guests
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Jong Hae Keum, Professor, School of Mathematics, Korea Institute for Advanced Study; Member of the Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
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Kaoru Ono, Professor, Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Kyoto University; Member of the Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
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Hiroshi Yamamoto, Professor, Institute for Molecular Science
2023 AYS Fellow
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Daishi Fujita, Associate Professor, Kyoto University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
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Reza Shokri, Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science
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Yao Yao, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science
Location: Room 102, 1/F, K.K. Leung Building
Fireside Chat 3: Sustainability and Green Technologies
Encompasses the study and implementation of environmentally friendly practices and technologies from a scientific perspective. It delves into scientific principles underlying renewable energy sources, exploring advancements in energy storage systems, and research on sustainable materials and eco-design strategies to minimize environmental impact.
Moderator (TBC)
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Richard Liu, Founding Partner of 5Y Capital (formerly known as Morningside Venture Capital); Donor of the Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Panelist:
(Alphabetized by last name)
Invited guests
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Yi Cui , Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University; Member, U.S. National Academy of Sciences; Director of Precourt Institute for Energy; Executive Editor, Nano Letters; Co-Director of Battery 500 Consortium
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Yi-Chun Lu, Professor, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Amos P. K. Tai, Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Hongming Weng, Professor of Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
2023 AYS Fellow
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Kyeongsu Choi, Professor, Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS); 2023 AYS Fellow - Math&CS
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Yue Gao, Assistant Professor, Fudan University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science
17:15-18:20
Fireside Chat 2: The Future of Healthcare
Fireside Chat 4: Expand our Understanding and Exploration of the Physical World
Explores the advancements, possibilities, and challenges shaping the biological and medical landscape, as technology, research, and patient-centric approaches revolutionize the way we prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, ultimately paving the path toward improved health outcomes and a higher quality of life.
Moderator (TBC)
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Jenny Zeng, Managing Partner of MSA Capital; Donor of the Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Panelist:
(Alphabetized by last name)
Invited guests
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Florent Ginhoux, Senior Principal Investigator, Singapore Immunology Network, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) of Singapore; Director of the Myeloid Cells and Cancer laboratory, part of the Tumour immunology and anti-cancer immunotherapy unit (ITIC – Univ. Paris-Saclay, Inserm, Gustave Roussy); Member of the Committee, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
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Stephanie Kwai-Yee Ma, Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
2023 AYS Fellow
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Hao Chen, Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2023 AYS Fellow - Mathematics and Computer Science
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Peng Du, Assistant Professor, Peking University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
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Ho Ko, Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
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Takaaki Yasuhara, Professor, Kyoto University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Life Science
This topic encompasses various areas of inquiry and discovery, from quantum mechanics to cosmic phenomena and scientific advancements that enable us to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us. It explores the expansion of our knowledge through the exploration of new frontiers, both on Earth and beyond, fostering curiosity and encouraging us to push the boundaries of our understanding.
Moderator (TBC)
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Nisa Leung, Managing Partner of Qiming Venture Partners; Donor of the Asian Young Scientist Fellowship
Panelist:
(Alphabetized by last name)
Invited guests
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Xie Chen, Professor of Theoretical Physics, California Institute of Technology
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Huabai Li, Associate Professor,The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Wang Yao, Chair Professor of the University of Hong Kong
2023 AYS Fellow
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Tomoki Ozawa, Associate Professor, Tohoku University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science
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Yi Yang, Assistant Professor, University of Hong Kong; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science
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Huaxing Zhu, Assistant Professor, Zhejiang University; 2023 AYS Fellow - Physical Science