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Qiang Yang is the founder of Shenzhen Qianhai Fourth Paradigm Data Technology Co., Ltd. Current jobs include Independent Non-Executive Director at China Mobile Ltd. since 2018, Independent Non-Executive Director at Knowledge Atlas Technology JSC Ltd. starting 2025, Non-Executive Director at Phancy Group Co., Ltd. since 2021, Professor at The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology since 2017, and Chief AI Officer at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University starting 2025.
Former jobs include Chairman-Conference at the Association For The Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, Independent Director at WeBank Co., Ltd. from 2016 to 2018, Head-Noahs Ark Research Lab at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. from 2012 to 2014, Associate Professor at The University of Waterloo from 1989 to 1995, Professor at Simon Fraser University from 1995 to 2004, and President at the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence from 2017 to 2019.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Peking University in 1982, graduate degrees from the University of Maryland in 1984 and 1987, and a doctorate from the University of Maryland in 1989.
Qiang Yang active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CHINA MOBILE LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-16 |
| KNOWLEDGE ATLAS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2025-06-27 |
| PHANCY GROUP CO., LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2016-10-31 |
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-07-31 |
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2025-03-31 |
Former positions of Qiang Yang
| Companies | Position | End |
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International Joint Conferences On Artificial Intelligence
International Joint Conferences On Artificial Intelligence The International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI) is a non-profit organization established in 1969 to advance scientific and educational activities in artificial intelligence. The private company is based in California. IJCAI organizes international AI conferences, manages the conference bidding process, and publishes all proceedings online for free. The organization oversees the Artificial Intelligence Journal, provides funding for AI research activities, and offers awards for influential papers. IJCAI operates through its secretariat and board of trustees, maintains policies on ethics and research integrity, and promotes open dissemination of AI research. | President | 2018-12-31 |
WeBank Co., Ltd.
WeBank Co., Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a digital bank | Director/Board Member | 2018-03-31 |
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Manufactures information and ICT infrastructure products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-10-31 |
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2004-07-31 |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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China Mobile Ltd.
China Mobile Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as an investment holding company with interest in providing mobile telecommunications and related services | Communications |
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Manufactures information and ICT infrastructure products | Electronic Technology |
Peking University
Peking University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Maryland
University of Maryland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Association For The Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Association For The Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organization of scientific society devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms | Commercial Services |
WeBank Co., Ltd.
WeBank Co., Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a digital bank | Finance |
Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops application for artificial intelligence technology | Technology Services |
Shenzhen Qianhai 4Paradigm Data Technology Co. Ltd. | |
International Joint Conferences On Artificial Intelligence
International Joint Conferences On Artificial Intelligence The International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI) is a non-profit organization established in 1969 to advance scientific and educational activities in artificial intelligence. The private company is based in California. IJCAI organizes international AI conferences, manages the conference bidding process, and publishes all proceedings online for free. The organization oversees the Artificial Intelligence Journal, provides funding for AI research activities, and offers awards for influential papers. IJCAI operates through its secretariat and board of trustees, maintains policies on ethics and research integrity, and promotes open dissemination of AI research. | |
Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI cognitive intelligence big models and empower applications | Technology Services |
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