Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) PhD student PI Renjie has been named one of the 21 global recipients of the 2024 Apple Scholars in AIML. He is the only one from a Hong Kong institution and one of the only three from an Asian institution.

The Apple Scholars in AIML PhD fellowship recognizes the contributions of researchers in computer science and engineering at the graduate and postgraduate levels. Each Scholar receives funding as they pursue their PhD, internship opportunities, and mentorship with an Apple researcher in their field. Selection is based on the candidates’ innovative research, record as thought leaders and collaborators, and commitment to advancing their respective fields.

Renjie is co-supervised by CSE Department Head Prof. ZHOU Xiaofang and former CSE faculty member Prof. ZHANG Tong. He focuses on data-centric methodologies for AI, including approaches for improving data quality, reducing data redundancy and automatic generation of training data. Currently, he is working on the intersection of large language models, multi-modal learning and data generation.