Curriculum Vitae
Basics
| Name | Wengyu Zhang |
| Label | PhD student in AI and Big Data |
| wengyu.zhang[at]outlook.com | |
| Url | https://wengyuzhang.com |
Education
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2025.9 - Present Hong Kong
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in AI and Big Data
Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Awardee of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2025/26
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2021.9 - 2025.7 Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
First Class Honours (GPA for Award: 3.94)
- Machine Learning, Computer Vision
- Data Mining, Database Systems
- Operating Systems, Computer Networking
- Software Engineering, Computer Systems Security
Work
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2026.3 - Present Hall Tutor
Student Halls of Residence (Homantin), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Provide all-round practical support to resident students in the wellness, pastoral care and social needs of the students.
- https://www.instagram.com/redhall_polyu/
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2023.5 - 2025.5 Student Research Assistant
Research Centre for Data Sciences & Artificial Intelligence, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research on Large Language Model, Computer Vision, Virtual Human, Emotion Perception.
- https://www.polyu.edu.hk/comp/news-and-events/comp-50th-anniversary/corporate-video/
- https://www.polyu.edu.hk/comp/news-and-events/news/2023/1027_polyu-info-day-2023/
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2022.6 - 2022.7 Research Intern
MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node
Focusing on the research of the Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology and Internet of Things as well as their applications
- https://github.com/lighTag-UWB/lighTag
- https://www.polyu.edu.hk/comp/news-and-events/news/2022/1003_mit-summer-programme-2022/
Teaching
- 2026 Spring
Teaching Assistant, Computer Vision (COMP4423)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2025 Fall
Teaching Assistant, Artificial Intelligence (COMP4431)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Awards
- 2025
Best Presentation Award of The 5th Anniversary of the Research Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Research Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2025
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2025/26
Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong
- 2025
Champion of Best Project Award Competition 2025
Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2024
The Dean's Honours List of Outstanding Students for 2023/2024 & 2022/2023
Faculty of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2018
First Prize of Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau Young STEAM Maker Competition 2018
Lingnan University & National Institute of Education Sciences, China
Scholarship
- 2025
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Scholarship 2024/25 & 2022/23
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2022
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund - Talent Development Scholarship 2021/22
Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government
- 2022
The Hong Kong, China - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Scholarship 2021/22 & 2020/21
Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government
Skills
| Programming | |
| Python, Java, C/C++ | |
| Bash Shell, R, SQL |
| Deep Learning | |
| PyTorch, OpenCV |
| WebDev | |
| Bootstrap, JQuery, Node.js, MongoDB | |
| HTML, JavaScript, CSS |
| Platforms | |
| MacOS, Linux, Arduino, Windows |
| Hardware | |
| Microcontroller (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Arduino) |
| Soft Skills | |
| Video Shooting, Editing, Production (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects) |
| Speaking | |
| Mandarin (Native proficiency) | |
| English (Full professional proficiency) | |
| Cantonese (Limited working proficiency) | |
| Shanghainese (Bilingual proficiency) |
Interests
| Academic Field | |
| Computer Vision | |
| Large Language Models | |
| AI for Science | |
| Brain-Inspired Neuroscience |
| Extracurricular Activities | |
| Video Shooting & Editing & Production | |
| Photography | |
| Table Tennis |