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
In The Heat: India’s Heatwave And The Future Crisis
Even as the death toll from India's heatwave continues to rise, there is more to come in the form of crop damage, writes Liz Hanna.
The Science Of Identity
Fingerprint and retina scanners may have entered popular culture, but how widely accepted are biometric technologies and what are the issues concerning their use?
Charge In Two Minutes, Use 6,000 Times
Scientists have developed a nanotube-based battery that can be charged for 6,000 cycles, extending its lifetime to twenty years.
To Improve Lithium Batteries: Just Add Iodine And Water
Researchers have developed a lithium-iodine battery system that has double the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Method To Authenticate World’s Costliest Coffee Developed
Scientists have developed the first scientific method to verify the authenticity of Kopi Luwak, the world's costliest coffee.
Excess Coffee Toxic To Under-55s, Study
Drinking more than 28 cups of coffee a week or four cups a day may be bad for under-55s, according to a new study.
Living In Brisbane? Here’s How You Should Position Your Solar Panel
A University of Queensland study has identified the ideal tilt and angle for solar panels on Brisbane roof tops.
Stacked Electrodes To Make Solar Cells Wearable
Wearable solar cells are now one step closer to reality with the development of flexible and efficient solar cells based on stacked electrodes.
Solar Power Breaks Supercritical Barrier
Scientists have shown that solar power can be used to generate supercritical steam, making renewable energy more cost competitive.