Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2025
Prof Rynson Lau has been honored with the Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award 2025 for his contributions to International Journal of Computer Vision (IJCV). This prestigious recognition, presented by Springer Nature, celebrates Prof Lau’s meticulous assessment of submissions and rigorous management of the peer review process, safeguarding the scientific accuracy of the published record. The award reflects his dedication to advancing research excellence and fostering a rigorous and impactful publication environment.
Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE)
Prof Jun WANG was elected as a new Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE) for the year 2024 during the 31st HKAE Annual General Meeting held on 9 December 2024.
Founded in 1994, the HKAE was established by distinguished engineers to promote the advancement of science and practice of engineering for the benefit of Hong Kong. In additional to its supports for education and research programs, the HKAE further engages in policy research and offers expert advice on engineering-related matters to the government and other organizations.
2024 Laureate of the prestigious Bank of China (BoC) Science and Technology Innovation Prize (STIP)
Professor Cong WANG, Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Computer Science, has been recognised for his pioneering work in developing innovative data and AI security technologies. His research focuses on safeguarding private data while unlocking the potential of data value in FinTech ecosystems. Prof. WANG’s contributions include the development of encrypted databases, privacy-preserving data analytics platforms, and AI security systems, which have significantly enhanced the integrity and robustness of AI operations in the financial sector. His work ensures that data security is integral to system design, paving the way for the next generation of smart FinTech applications.
Honorable Mention Award at the ACM International Conference on Mobile Human-Computer Interaction (MobileHCI’24)
Prof Weitao Xu, together with CS PhD graduate Dr Di Duan and former CS Research Assistant Mr Aochen Jiao, have been awarded the Honorable Mention Award at the ACM International Conference on Mobile Human-Computer Interaction (MobileHCI’24). Their paper titled “Medusa3D The Watchful Eye Freezing Illegitimate Users in Virtual Reality Interactions”, was recognized at the conference held from 30 September to 3 October 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.
The team addresses the limitations in current VR user authentication systems, which often rely on cumbersome password-based or static biometric methods that are susceptible to shoulder surfing attacks. Their innovative solution, Medusa3D, introduces a challenge-response authentication system based on reflexive eye responses. These responses are involuntary and effortless, providing a secure and user-friendly method for authentication.