Why Join A2HD

• Clear research identity: a focused agenda around adaptive AI, human dynamics, and real-world deployment
• Publication-oriented culture: research aimed at strong journals and conferences in AI, data science, ubiquitous computing, and information systems
• Funded research directions: active projects across generative AI, privacy-preserving analytics, knowledge graphs, transportation, and intelligent services
• Real-world resources: access to computing infrastructure and application-driven datasets
• Close mentorship: a growing lab where students and fellows can help shape new directions from an early stage

Selected Strengths

• Research published in venues such as ACM TOIS, IEEE TMC, IEEE TKDE, WWW, and IEEE INFOCOM
• Best Paper Awards at IEEE INFOCOM and ICNP
• Interdisciplinary environment within Lingnan University’s School of Data Science

PhD Opportunities

We are recruiting self-motivated research postgraduate students who want to work on human-centered AI, adaptive large language models, and intelligent systems for real-world applications.

What We Look For

Successful applicants typically have:

• A strong bachelor’s and/or master’s background in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or related areas
• Solid programming and implementation ability
• Research potential shown through thesis work, publications, internships, competitions, or substantial projects
• Strong motivation for long-term research and scientific writing
• Good written and spoken English; TOEFL/IELTS is required for non-native speakers when applicable

What You Can Expect

• Close supervision in a focused and growing research group
• Training for publication-oriented research
• Opportunities to work on both foundational and applied AI problems
• Access to computing resources and application-driven datasets
• An interdisciplinary environment connected to Lingnan University’s School of Data Science

How to Apply

Please email the following materials to jiaxingshen@LN.edu.hk:

1. A CV highlighting relevant coursework, research experience, and technical skills
2. Academic transcripts for all degree programs, with class ranking if available
3. A one-page research statement describing your interests and fit with A2HD
4. Representative publications, thesis chapters, or writing samples, if available

It is helpful if your email also includes:

• the subject line “RPG Application – Your Name – Research Area”
• a short paragraph explaining why you are interested in A2HD

After an initial discussion, shortlisted candidates may be invited to proceed with the formal university application.

A Good Fit for This Position

You may be a strong fit if you enjoy:

• building systems instead of only running benchmarks
• connecting machine learning with real-world human and domain problems
• working across models, data, evaluation, and deployment questions
• turning research ideas into publishable, well-executed work

Postdoc Opportunities

1. Research-focused environment
   This position offers the opportunity to pursue ambitious research in a well-resourced academic setting, with strong support for publication-oriented work and limited administrative burden.

2. Computational resources
   • Access to high-performance computing infrastructure, including at least 8 NVIDIA H100 NVL 94GB GPUs, to support large-scale machine learning and data-intensive research
3. Data resources
   • Mobility datasets for transportation and movement-pattern research
   • Automotive repair datasets for predictive maintenance and related applications
   • Multi-domain datasets supporting interdisciplinary research
4. Compensation
   • Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience