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

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