School of Advanced Technology Details
- Time: 17:30-19:00
- Date:December 11
- Venue: BSG21, SIP South Campus
- Language: English
- Speaker: Professor Zhijie Xu
Abstract
As the saying goes, "seeing is believing", people are often more willing to believe what they see in their daily life. However, with the advent of the information age and the popularization of the Internet, is the visualized information you see really "what you see is what you get"?
Visual computing stands at the crossroads of an expansive and interdisciplinary domain, engaging with the intricate processing, analysis, and manipulation of visual information through the pipelines of computing. This field is a testament to the rich history of human endeavor, weaving together our historical fascination with shapes and colors, and the cutting-edge science and technology focused on analyzing and utilizing light as a form of energy. Professor Xu patiently illustrates the dynamic interplay between the realms of visual art and the scientific and technological advancements that underpin our modern understanding of the world around us.
With the recent surge in AI developments, we have witnessed remarkable progress in Natural Language Processing applications driven by Large Language Models, alongside significant strides in Large Visual Models and Artificial General Intelligence research. These advancements are revolutionizing the way we create, modify, and interpret visual content, pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable beyond the limits of human vision. Visual computing finds its relevance in a myriad of sectors—ranging from entertainment and healthcare to automotive and education—highlighting its pivotal role in reshaping our interactions and interpretations of the world through technology.
Spanning across engineering, computer science, human biology, and cognitive psychology, visual computing fuses diverse disciplines. This talk is designed for anyone with a curiosity about how we consume, generate, and interact with visual content. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic novice in the field, you’re invited to explore the fascinating world of visual computing with Professor Xu.
Speaker
Dr. Zhijie Xu has been serving as the Head of the Department of Computing and Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University since September 2024. He previously held the position of Tenured Professor at the University of Huddersfield’s School of Computing and Engineering, where he was also the Director of the Centre for Visual and Immersive Computing and the Director of the Graduate School. Since beginning his teaching career in 1999, he has supervised 18 PhD students and completed more than twenty academic and engineering projects. Dr. Xu’s primary research interests include computer graphics and imaging, visual systems, digital twins, edge computing, and information visualization technologies. Since 1996, he has published over 200 papers, authored 5 books, and held 11 patents. Dr. Xu has served as the Chairman of the Chinese Automation and Computing Society in the UK and is an editorial board member and invited reviewer for numerous academic journals. He is also a senior member of several prestigious academic organizations, such as IEEE, IET, BCS, and HEA. In addition, he led the 2018 Ministry of Education Chunhui Plan UK Expert Group to China and served as an expert judge for the Manchester area of the Chunhui Cup Chinese Exchange Students Entrepreneurship Competition from 2017 to 2019. Through long-term scientific research cooperation with universities in China, he was selected for the Sichuan Province Thousand Talents Plan in 2017 and received the Second Prize of Sichuan Province Science and Technology Progress Award in 2021.
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