HKU IDS research students continue to rise to the global stage in disseminating their research works by taking part in esteemed international conferences! Two of our first-year PhD candidates, Mr. Pei Zhou and Mr. Chenming Zhu, gave their poster presentations at the 2024 European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV 2024), held in Milan, Italy between September 29, 2024 and October 4, 2024. They had thoroughly enjoyed an academically rewarding, and also prestigious platform during which they could mingle and network with esteemed researchers from the field of computer vision and machine learning. ECCV is a biennial premier research conference in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, held on even years to gather significant works from the scientific and industrial communities.
Despite being junior PhD candidates at the Institute, both Pei and Chenming are listed the first authors to their respective accepted paper – the two of them led poster and oral presentations about their works in front of online and offline audience. You may browse the links to study their papers.
HKU IDS research students continue to rise to the global stage in disseminating their research works by taking part in esteemed international conferences! Two of our first-year PhD candidates, Mr. Pei Zhou and Mr. Chenming Zhu, gave their poster presentations at the 2024 European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV 2024), held in Milan, Italy between September 29, 2024 and October 4, 2024.
They had thoroughly enjoyed an academically rewarding, and also prestigious platform during which they could mingle and network with esteemed researchers from the field of computer vision and machine learning. ECCV is a biennial premier research conference in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, held on even years to gather significant works from the scientific and industrial communities.
Despite being junior PhD candidates at the Institute, both Pei and Chenming are listed the first authors to their respective accepted paper – the two of them led poster and oral presentations about their works in front of online and offline audience. You may browse the links to study their papers.
Authors: Pei Zhou*, Yanchao Yang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2407.15086
Authors: Chenming Zhu*, Tai Wang, Wenwei Zhang, Kai Chen, Xihui Liu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2407.01525
Authors: Pei Zhou*, Yanchao Yang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2407.15086
Authors: Chenming Zhu*, Tai Wang, Wenwei Zhang, Kai Chen, Xihui Liu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2407.01525
First authors of the papers marked with a (*)
Primary Supervisor:
Professor Xihui Liu
Assistant Professor at HKU IDS/EEE
working on Computer Vision
Congratulations on having your paper featured in ECCV 2024! It seems that there were some other activities for you to experience at the conference in addition to the academic parts. Can you tell me more?
ECCV offered a diverse range of workshops covering numerous aspects of computer vision. The conference attracted not only paper authors but also major technology companies including Apple, Google, and Meta. These companies maintained their own booths to showcase their products/papers, recruit talent, and organize various activities with giveaways. A standout highlight was Meta’s Arial team, which offered on-site AR glasses demonstrations and hosted a dedicated workshop to introduce their AR projects with hands-on teaching sessions. Pei and I had a good time exploring in the conference venue – so much fun!
So did you manage to mingle with industrial partners riding on the chance of this conference?
I was glad that we did. Huawei hosted a reception dinner at ECCV, inviting conference attendees to learn about their work. This dinner provided an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with interesting individuals worldwide. I was honoured to present myself as an emerging researcher from IDS and HKU, and hopefully there could be possible future collaborations.
Primary Supervisor:
Professor Xihui Liu
Assistant Professor at HKU IDS/EEE
working on Computer Vision
Congratulations on having your paper featured in ECCV 2024! It seems that there were some other activities for you to experience at the conference in addition to the academic parts. Can you tell me more?
ECCV offered a diverse range of workshops covering numerous aspects of computer vision. The conference attracted not only paper authors but also major technology companies including Apple, Google, and Meta. These companies maintained their own booths to showcase their products/papers, recruit talent, and organize various activities with giveaways. A standout highlight was Meta’s Arial team, which offered on-site AR glasses demonstrations and hosted a dedicated workshop to introduce their AR projects with hands-on teaching sessions. Pei and I had a good time exploring in the conference venue – so much fun!
So did you manage to mingle with industrial partners riding on the chance of this conference?
I was glad that we did. Huawei hosted a reception dinner at ECCV, inviting conference attendees to learn about their work. This dinner provided an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with interesting individuals worldwide. I was honoured to present myself as an emerging researcher from IDS and HKU, and hopefully there could be possible future collaborations.
I wish I had a chance to go there as well! Are there any sections of the conference which you see as helpful to your intellectual growth? Did you also give a paper presentation at ECCV?
You are right – I took part in the oral paper presentations which featured many engaging and captivating sessions. One particularly impressive presentation I sat in used stunning and dynamic animations to share their research findings, making the methodology extremely clear and the entire presentation more engaging and memorable. I feel like it could be something I learn from in my future sharing. And of course, I was so thrilled to be able to share my paper on 3D Visual Grounding with like minds in the conference.
Overall, what did this trip to ECCV 2024 at Milan mean to you?
This trip provided valuable opportunities for in-depth discussions with researchers from different fields, gaining insights into the latest developments in the field, and exploring shared perspectives on current challenges. Additionally, it served as a platform to promote IDS and potentially foster external collaborations. The experience and connections made during the conference could contribute to expanding IDS’s network and research opportunities.
I wish I had a chance to go there as well! Are there any sections of the conference which you see as helpful to your intellectual growth? Did you also give a paper presentation at ECCV?
You are right – I took part in the oral paper presentations which featured many engaging and captivating sessions. One particularly impressive presentation I sat in used stunning and dynamic animations to share their research findings, making the methodology extremely clear and the entire presentation more engaging and memorable. I feel like it could be something I learn from in my future sharing. And of course, I was so thrilled to be able to share my paper on 3D Visual Grounding with like minds in the conference.
Overall, what did this trip to ECCV 2024 at Milan mean to you?
This trip provided valuable opportunities for in-depth discussions with researchers from different fields, gaining insights into the latest developments in the field, and exploring shared perspectives on current challenges. Additionally, it served as a platform to promote IDS and potentially foster external collaborations. The experience and connections made during the conference could contribute to expanding IDS’s network and research opportunities.
Primary Supervisor:
Professor Yanchao Yang
Assistant Professor at HKU IDS/EEE
working on Embodied AI
Pei, was it your first time taking part in an international academic conference of such a large scale?
Standing there during my presentations, I was truly enchanted – sharing and powdering upon one’s works again and again enables you to think of ways to expand the impact of your research. It was fascinating to join the discussions with researchers from around the globe to get inspired. I found it so encouraging to receive thoughtful feedback and suggestions from peers who shared my research interests. These conversations not only helped refine my ideas but also boosted my confidence as an emerging researcher.
Wow, sounds super cool. Please tell me more about how attending a conference can add to your future career as a researcher focusing on robotics, embodied AI and machine learning. It must be a unique experience exchanging thoughts with academic or industrial professionals who work on the same field.
Standing there during my presentations, I was truly enchanted – sharing and powdering upon one’s works again and again enables you to think of ways to expand the impact of your research. It was fascinating to join the discussions with researchers from around the globe to get inspired. I found it so encouraging to receive thoughtful feedback and suggestions from peers who shared my research interests. These conversations not only helped refine my ideas but also boosted my confidence as an emerging researcher.
Do you think the ECCV 2024 was a platform for you to strengthen ties between yourself, as a part of the IDS research community, and the international arena?
Definitely the case! The conference was like a window into the future of computer vision and embodied AI research. From groundbreaking algorithms to novel applications, each session revealed something new and exciting. I found myself frantically taking notes, trying to capture all the brilliant ideas being shared. Perhaps the most valuable takeaway was the connections I made with fellow researchers. These networking opportunities, from casual coffee break conversations to detailed technical discussions, have opened up possibilities for future collaborations. As a first-year doctoral student at IDS, these interactions have helped me chart a clearer course for my research journey ahead.
Primary Supervisor:
Professor Yanchao Yang
Assistant Professor at HKU IDS/EEE
working on Embodied AI
Pei, was it your first time taking part in an international academic conference of such a large scale?
Standing there during my presentations, I was truly enchanted – sharing and powdering upon one’s works again and again enables you to think of ways to expand the impact of your research. It was fascinating to join the discussions with researchers from around the globe to get inspired. I found it so encouraging to receive thoughtful feedback and suggestions from peers who shared my research interests. These conversations not only helped refine my ideas but also boosted my confidence as an emerging researcher.
Wow, sounds super cool. Please tell me more about how attending a conference can add to your future career as a researcher focusing on robotics, embodied AI and machine learning. It must be a unique experience exchanging thoughts with academic or industrial professionals who work on the same field.
Standing there during my presentations, I was truly enchanted – sharing and powdering upon one’s works again and again enables you to think of ways to expand the impact of your research. It was fascinating to join the discussions with researchers from around the globe to get inspired. I found it so encouraging to receive thoughtful feedback and suggestions from peers who shared my research interests. These conversations not only helped refine my ideas but also boosted my confidence as an emerging researcher.
Do you think the ECCV 2024 was a platform for you to strengthen ties between yourself, as a part of the IDS research community, and the international arena?
Definitely the case! The conference was like a window into the future of computer vision and embodied AI research. From groundbreaking algorithms to novel applications, each session revealed something new and exciting. I found myself frantically taking notes, trying to capture all the brilliant ideas being shared. Perhaps the most valuable takeaway was the connections I made with fellow researchers. These networking opportunities, from casual coffee break conversations to detailed technical discussions, have opened up possibilities for future collaborations. As a first-year doctoral student at IDS, these interactions have helped me chart a clearer course for my research journey ahead.
