The Asian Scientist 100
Can Li
Institution
University of Hong Kong
Country
Hong Kong
Field
Engineering
Li is a recipient of the 2023 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award for his research exploring the limitations of digital computers in performing tasks accomplished by the human brain, including recognising faces, reasoning based on vague information, and learning from experience.
(Photo: University of Hong Kong)
AWARDS
- 2023 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award
Related articles
Trajectoids Trace A Predefined Path
Researchers have developed an algorithm, which can be used to design shapes that roll down predefined trajectories. This research has applications in robotics.
Building Scientists For Bangladesh
Microbiologist Senjuti Saha and her team are empowering the next generation of scientists and community leaders in Bangladesh.
Microplastics In clouds: Scientists Warn Of “Plastic Rainfall”
Airborne microplastics in the cloud water originates primarily from the ocean.
Social Amoeba Calculate To Communicate
Slime mold can ‘calculate’ the fold-change of signaling molecules, an ability that helps it behave like a multicellular organism.
The Split Nap Hack for All-Nighters
A new analysis of night shift nap studies points to the optimal snooze schedule for fending off exhaustion and drowsiness in early morning hours.
Asian Scientist Magazine Announces Its International Advisory Committee
The committee will help the magazine ensure that it continues to be diverse and equitable in its selection process as it curates the list of 100 outstanding scientists in Asia.
Tata Transformation Prize Winners Announced
The prize recognizes and supports scientists in India who are developing innovative solutions to critical societal challenges in the fields of Food Security, Sustainability, and Healthcare.
Who Published It?
As generative AI enters the landscape of scientific writing and publication, the scientific ecosystem is wrestling with questions surrounding the extent of the technology’s use, how to regulate it and its impact on the practice of science itself.
Abandoned Croplands Can Help Address Food Scarcity
Better management of abandoned croplands can enhance food security and mitigate climate change, shows a study.