Prof. CHEN Qifeng Received AI 100 Young Pioneer Award by MIT Technology Review China and DeepTech

Prof. CHEN Qifeng, Associate Professor of Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, was presented with an AI 100 Young Pioneer Award by MIT Technology Review China and DeepTech. He is one of the 65 awardees selected in the inaugural batch of the award scheme across the nation.

The “AI 100 Young Pioneers” is an authoritative ranking jointly initiated by MIT Technology Review China and DeepTech, aimed at identifying and honoring the most promising young leaders under the age of 40 in China’s AI sector. The selection criteria focus on core dimensions such as technological innovation, industrial application, and societal impact. Through rigorous review by more than 20 authoritative experts, the list selects a new generation of scientists and entrepreneurs who have made outstanding contributions in basic AI research, industry applications, and interdisciplinary fields.

The 2025 inaugural cohort features 65 exceptional young pioneers across cutting-edge fields, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, AI for Science (AI4Science), and embodied intelligence. Among the 65 awardees, Beijing claims the highest proportion at 33. Shanghai follows with 10 awardees, Hong Kong with 6, while Hangzhou and Shenzhen each contribute 4 pioneers. The remaining 8 recipients are distributed across other provinces.