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
Scientists Grow Tissues Resembling Human Mid-Brains
Grown from stem cells in the laboratory, these mid-brain structures could one day be used to test drugs for aging-related brain disorders.
Wake Up and Smell The Roses—Virtually
You can now send tastes, smells and even kisses virtually. A new age of virtual reality involving all five senses is here, with Adrian Cheok of the Imagineering Institute at its forefront.
Heat Is Melting Productivity In Southeast Asia
Climate change effects in the region could slash work hours by up to 40 percent by 2050, according to studies.
Leading The Disruption Of Tissue Imaging
HistoIndex offers fully-automated, stain- and label-free imaging systems, assisting scientists and clinicians in delivering purely objective tissue assessments and taking the guesswork out of tissue diagnosis.
Which Meds Are Best For You? Check systemsDock
Scientists have created a free online resource that makes screening for the right drug faster and more accurate.
In Chinese Elderly, Vitamin D Levels May Predict Brain Decline Risk
Researchers have found a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased subsequent risk of cognitive decline and impairment in Chinese elderly.
Six-Year Wait Between Onset & Diagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder: Study
The six-year delay between the onset of symptoms and proper diagnosis of bipolar disorder loses the patient a critical opportunity to manage the condition.
Shape-Shifting Alloy Could Mean Lighter Rocket Components
Scientists in Japan have developed a lightweight magnesium alloy that has shape memory—a feature that holds great potential for the aerospace industry.
Scientists Find Clues To How We Taste Food
A study in Japan gives new insights into how structural changes in taste receptors contribute to how we perceive food.