On the afternoon of May 8, 2025, the 6th NUS-HUST Young Scholars Joint Forum was held at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Yonghui Zhang, Vice President of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Xiaofei Liao, Dean of the School of Computer Science and Technology at HUST, and Bingsheng He, Vice Dean of the School of Computing at NUS. The forum, guided by HUST's International Exchange Office, was co-hosted by the School of Computer Science and Technology at HUST and the School of Computing at NUS. It focused on research hotspots in "Computing, AI and Data Science", attracting many young scholars and top talents.
Group Photo of Guests
During the opening ceremony, Vice President Yonghui Zhang warmly welcomed the attendees, reflecting on the fruitful collaboration between the two universities since 2021 through the "Young Scholars Forum." He emphasized the importance of technology, talent, and innovation, expressing hope that this exchange would further enhance friendly relations and promote research collaboration, faculty and student exchanges, and the transformation of research outcomes. Xiaofei Liao, Dean of HUST's School of Computer Science and Technology, then delivered a speech highlighting the significant achievements in joint academic forums, paper publications, and talent acquisition between the two universities. He expressed hope for continued collaboration to yield more beneficial results for scientific advancement and social development.
Keynote Speech by Vice President Yonghui Zhang Opening Remarks from Dean Xiaofei Liao Forum Moderation by Vice Dean Bingsheng He
In the thematic presentation session, eight scholars shared insights from their respective research areas, all centered around "Computing, AI and Data Science."
Professor Yuchong Hu from HUST introduced the latest advancements in codes for massive storage, explaining how his team improved repair efficiency and reduced costs through innovative coding theories and methods.
Assistant Professor Trevor E. Carlson from NUS discussed the role of accelerators in enhancing computing performance, showcasing progress in hardware-software co-design for processors that significantly boosts computational efficiency.
Professor Yu Zhang from HUST shared research findings on high-performance graph processing techniques, detailing how the LSGraph engine and the OHMiner hypergraph matching system enhance graph computing efficiency.
Assistant Professor Bo Wang from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) proposed a neural architecture search method using a radial basis function kernel that efficiently estimates candidate network accuracy without training.
Professor Qinbin Li from HUST discussed distributed systems in the age of AI, introducing the construction of federated learning systems and proposing a distributed proxy operating system.
PhD student Hongshi Tan from NUS presented explorations in the design of high-performance graph random walk on FPGAs, demonstrating innovations in algorithms and architecture that enhance sampling frequency and processing capability.
Research Assistant Professor Yao Chen from NUS shared research on re-visiting configurable content addressable memory on FPGAs, proposing a novel configurable CAM architecture that achieves high-frequency, low-latency searches and updates.
Senior Research Scientist Tao Luo from the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) introduced the team's results in advancing computational frontiers, including research in neuromorphic computing and quantum computing.
At the conclusion of the forum, Professor Rui Zhang from HUST delivered a summary speech, commending the research achievements of the scholars and encouraging young researchers to pursue their in-depth studies and strengthen collaborations to advance related fields.
Concluding Remarks by Rui Zhang
The successful hosting of this joint forum not only offered a platform for young scholars worldwide to showcase their latest research and exchange academic ideas but also strengthened the academic ties between HUST and NUS. Looking ahead, both universities will harness their strengths in computing technology innovation, artificial intelligence, and data science to foster deeper collaboration in academic research, scientific endeavors, and talent development.
