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Assistant Professor Shao Lin from the Department of Computer Science has received the Best Paper Award at ICRA 2025 (IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation), held in Atlanta, Georgia from 18–23 May.

His paper “D(R,O) Grasp: A Unified Representation of Robot and Object Interaction for Cross-Embodiment Dexterous Grasping” was recognised in the Robot Manipulation & Locomotion category at IEEE’s flagship robotics conference, a leading forum for cutting-edge work in robotics and automation.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

#ICRA2025 #BestPaperAward #RoboticsAndAutomation #NUSComputing #IEEE #AcademicExcellence #ResearchImpact #RobotManipulation

Congratulations to Business Analytics student Kyle Lao for being named a Finalist in the 2025 Values and Ventures Competition, hosted by the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University.

The competition empowers undergraduate entrepreneurs worldwide to pitch ventures that combine profit with social impact. Past ideas include recycling plants employing the homeless, improved autism treatment access, and real-time organ donor communication. Finalists receive at least $1,000 to support their ventures.

Participants also act as investors in an Investor Challenge, selecting which teams advance. Values and Ventures is supported by the TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Richards Barrentine Donor Advised Fund of the Texas Women’s Foundation.

#NUSComputing #ValuesAndVentures #BusinessAnalytics #Entrepreneurship #SocialImpact #StudentAchievement #ConsciousCapitalism #GlobalCompetition

Assistant Professor Zhang Jiaheng has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list in the Healthcare & Science category.

His research focuses on privacy and security challenges in artificial intelligence, as well as the application of blockchain technologies, especially zero-knowledge (zk) proofs and applications on blockchain and machine learning models. His work on cross-blockchain bridges, zkBridge, has been successfully commercialised by Polyhedra Network. 

This recognition highlights his contributions to advancing secure and trustworthy AI systems.

#NUSComputing #Forbes30Under30 #AIPrivacy #Cybersecurity #BlockchainResearch #ZKP #HealthcareAndScience #AcademicResearch #ResearchExcellence #AIResearch

We are pleased to share that Professor Roger Zimmermann has been appointed Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Spatial Algorithms and Systems (TSAS) for the 2025–2027 term.

This editorial role recognises Professor Zimmermann’s longstanding contributions to spatial data management, multimedia systems, and algorithmic research. His appointment will help shape the direction of future work in the field and strengthen the journal’s commitment to high-impact, interdisciplinary scholarship.

#ACMTSAS #SpatialAlgorithms #ResearchLeadership #EditorialAppointment #NUSComputing #AcademicService #DataSystems

Congratulations to Hannah Chia (BComp(Computer Science), Class of 2024) on being awarded the SCS Future Leader in Tech at the SCS Gala Dinner and Tech Leader Awards on 9 May.

Currently a Systems Analyst at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Hannah was recognised for her strong potential and contributions to Singapore’s tech ecosystem.

Read the award citation and watch the award video to learn more about her achievements.

#FutureLeaderInTech #SCSSingapore #TechLeadership #YoungTalent #WomenInTech #NUSComputing #CareerBeginnings

Thrilled to share that NUS Computing’s paper, “CustomAIzEd: Bridging Interdisciplinary Gaps in AI Education with Customized Content Using LLMs”, won the Best Paper Award at IEEE EDUCON 2025! 🏆

This paper, stemming from the Final Year Project of Li Xue Pua and Rushil Ramesh under the guidance of Senior Lecturer Prabhu Natarajan and Lecturer Ganesh Neelakanta Iyer, explores how large language models (LLMs) can be used to create customised content that bridges interdisciplinary gaps in AI education.

#AIeducation #IEEEEDUCON2025 #NUSComputing #GenerativeAI #Innovation #AIResearch #FYPSuccess #AcademicExcellence

🏆 Congratulations to KITHCT Chair Professor Chua Tat Seng on receiving the Outstanding Paper Award at ICLR 2025 for his paper, “AlphaEdit: Null-Space Constrained Knowledge Editing For Language Models.” This prestigious award is given to only three papers from over 3,600 accepted submissions, highlighting the innovative nature and impact of his research.

Professor Chua’s work addresses critical challenges in AI and language model knowledge editing, setting a new standard in the field. His research not only contributes to advancing AI technology but also provides valuable insights into improving language model performance and reliability.

This recognition further solidifies Professor Chua’s role as an AI research leader. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of his work on the AI community and beyond.

#ICLR2025 #AIResearch #LanguageModels #OutstandingPaper #Innovation #AI #NUSComputing

We’re proud to celebrate the AI 4 Social Good Lab (AI4SG), led by Assistant Professor Lee Yi Chieh, for receiving two paper awards at ACM CHI 2025 — the premier conference for human-computer interaction research.

🏅 Best Paper Award (top 1% of submissions) for their paper “The Benefits of Prosociality towards AI Agents: Examining the Effects of Helping AI Agents on Human Well-Being”
🏅 Honourable Mention (top 5% of submissions) for their paper “As Confidence Aligns: Exploring the Effect of AI Confidence on Human Self-Confidence in Human-AI Decision Making”

These accolades highlight the strength of their work and its contribution to advancing how humans interact with digital systems.

Congratulations to the researchers on this remarkable recognition at CHI 2025.

#NUSComputing #CHI2025 #HCI #BestPaperAward #HonourableMention #ComputingResearch #NextGenResearchers

Congratulations to NUS Computing’s Associate Professor Ooi Wei Tsang and PhD student Shi Yuang on receiving the Best Paper Award at the 2025 ACM Multimedia Systems Conference (MMSys), held in Stellenbosch, South Africa!⁠

Their paper, “LTS: A DASH Streaming System for Dynamic Multi-Layer 3D Gaussian Splatting Scenes,” presents a new approach to streaming immersive, interactive 3D content with greater efficiency—even over regular internet connections.⁠

This recognition highlights their impactful contributions to multimedia systems research and reflects NUS Computing’s leadership in pushing the boundaries of digital innovation.⁠

We are proud of their achievements and the global collaborations that made this work possible.⁠

#NUSComputing #ACMMMSys2025 #BestPaperAward #3DStreaming #MultimediaSystems #ResearchExcellence

CS PhD student Xu Peisen has received Honorable Mention at CHI 2025, placing his paper among the top 5% of submissions at this premier conference in human-computer interaction.

His research, conducted under the guidance of Assoc Prof Ooi Wei Tsang (NUS) and in collaboration with Jérémie Garcia and Christophe Jouffrais (Université de Toulouse), is part of the IPAL/DesCartes program, a French-Singaporean initiative driving global research excellence.

This recognition underscores the strength of international collaboration in advancing HCI research. Congratulations to Peisen and the team! 🎉

#NUSComputing #CHI2025 #ResearchExcellence

Congratulations to the NUS FinTech Society (FTS) Blockchain team on their remarkable success at the ETH Oxford Competition 2025! The team secured three 1st place awards across multiple tracks, demonstrating their expertise and innovative approach in the field of blockchain technology.

🚀 FlareGate by Jerial Chan Zhi Yang, Jefferson Lee Chun Yin, and Kevin Lim Teng Hong: 1st place in both the Main Track (Consumer) and Flare Track.

💡 Guess the Human by Chua Wei Rong (NUS) and Jason Chai Jian Hao (University of Bristol): 1st place in the AirDAO Track.

🚀 Mina Verify by Marcus: 1st place in the Mina Track.

These achievements reflect the team's dedication to advancing the application of blockchain technology in real-world scenarios. Their innovative projects are a clear example of how the next generation of leaders is shaping the future of decentralized systems and digital finance.

#NUSComputing #ETHOxford #BlockchainInnovation #FinTech #Cryptocurrency #DecentralizedFinance #TechLeadership #Innovation

Kong Lingdong, our CS PhD student, has been awarded the 2025 Apple AI/ML Scholarship.

The Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD fellowship program recognizes outstanding PhD students for their contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Scholars are selected based on their research, leadership, and commitment to advancing the field.

Lingdong, advised by Associate Professor Ooi Wei Tsang, focuses on cutting-edge AI/ML research. As a recipient, he will receive financial support, mentorship from Apple researchers, and internship opportunities to further his work.

#NUSComputing #AppleScholars #AIResearch #MachineLearning #PhD

Congratulations to NUS Computing alumna Tan Shin Hwei (PhD CS, Class of 2018) on being awarded the 2025 ACM-W Rising Star Award!

This distinguished recognition highlights her significant early-career contributions to computing research and her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. Currently an Associate Professor at Concordia University, Shin Hwei continues to drive impactful research while advocating for increased representation of women in technology.

We are proud to celebrate her outstanding achievements and look forward to her ongoing contributions in shaping a more inclusive and innovative future in computing.

#NUSComputing #WomenInTech

Team Jägermeister Takes 2nd Place at ICPC Asia Pacific 2025 Hosted at NUS Computing and Advances to World Finals

The ICPC Asia Pacific Championship 2025, hosted by NUS School of Computing’s CeNCE, gathered 65 elite teams from 40 universities across 8 countries for an intense onsite competition at UCC. With 280 participants, the event highlighted the region’s brightest minds in algorithmic problem-solving.

🏆 NUS Team Jägermeister secured 2nd place! They solved 10 problems, tying with the champions, the University of Tokyo’s Team Screenwalkers. No other team solved more than 8, marking a strong performance. This result earned them a spot at the 2025 ICPC World Finals in Baku, Azerbaijan (31 Aug – 5 Sep 2025).

• Check out the full scoreboard: icpcapac.firebaseapp.com/standings
• Learn more about the event: apac.icpc.global

Congrats to Team Jägermeister and all teams for their dedication and impressive performances!

#ICPC2025 #NUSComputing #CompetitiveProgramming #ProblemSolving #TechExcellence

Congratulations to NUS Computing Professor Mohan Kankanhalli and Professor Abhik Roychoudhury on being named 2024 ACM Fellows! ⁠

This distinguished recognition celebrates their transformative contributions to computing science and technology. Professors Kankanhalli and Roychoudhury continue to drive impactful advancements in the field, solidifying NUS Computing’s global leadership in innovation and research.

We are proud of their remarkable achievements and look forward to their ongoing contributions to the world of computing.

#NUSComputing