Prof. Helen Meng's Pioneering Contributions and Leadership in AI-Driven Research Highlighted by CUHK WeChat Post

We are delighted to share the news that our Centre Director, Prof. Helen Meng, was recently featured in a post titled “我們，不止撑起半邊天” published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on their WeChat channel on March 8th, 2024. This post celebrates the remarkable achievements of women scientists from CUHK, who have illuminated the path of innovation and authored extraordinary stories.

Prof. Meng joined The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1998, becoming the first female professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. From 2012 to 2018, she also served as the first female head of the department.

Prof. Meng’s affiliation with CPII (Center for Perception and Interactive Intelligence) has led to various impactful projects. These projects include the use of AI to restore speech for patients with speech disorders, enabling caregivers to better understand their speech. Another project involves leveraging artificial intelligence to create customized clothing that ensures greater comfort for patients during their activities. Prof. Meng emphasizes that research goes beyond academic papers and emphasizes the importance of proof of concept, enabling the evolution of ideas into practical applications.

We congratulate Prof. Meng on being recognized for her pioneering contributions and leadership in her fields. Through her work at CPII exploring real-world applications of AI, Prof. Meng is helping advance innovative solutions that improve lives.

For more information about the “我們，不止撑起半邊天” coverage, please visit: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/AYm5CxBrFs8dYtfuJx8__A