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
Nutricia And GIS Collaborate On Gut Bacteria Project
Nutricia will conduct clinical trials while GIS provides the genomic analysis to better understand the interactions between nutrition and gut bacteria.
CAMTech To Boost Med Tech In India
CAMTech India will organize clinical summits, Hack-a-thons and boost medtech commercialization through awards and an accelerator program.
BGI’s Down Syndrome Test Gets CFDA Approval
In a reversal of a previous ruling banning clinical genetic testing, the CFDA has approved BGI's prenatal testing kits.
China Cord Blood Corporation & Cordlife Team Up
By sharing their cord blood databases, CCBC and Cordlife hope to increase the likelihood of matching donors to recipients.
Starpharma To Launch Anti-Viral Condoms
The first of its kind, the VivaGel® condom incorporates an antiviral compound to reduce the risk of exposure to viruses such as HIV, HSV and HPV.
Mead Johnson Opens US$325 Million Facility In Singapore
Seeking to stay close to the growing Asian pediatric nutrition market, Mead Johnson opens a new manufacturing and research facility in Singapore.
Guided, Konica Minolta Develop Clinical Test For Barrett’s Esophagus
Guided Therapeutics has entered into a partnership with Konica Minolta Opto to develop a non-invasive test for Barrett’s Esophagus using its biophotonic disease detection platform.
Simcere Receives CFDA Approval For Anti-Rheumatic Drug Iremod
The State Food and Drug Administration has approved Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's new anti-rheumatic drug, Iremod, used to treat symptoms of active rheumatic arthritis.
Japanese Researchers Develop Autism Detection System For Infants
Researchers in Japan have developed a new system that detects autism in infants using small fluctuations in eye movement.