Dr Ya-Qin Zhang
Dr Ya-Qin Zhang FTSE President

Fellow status Elected 2017 Foreign Fellow Division N/A Forum(s) Industry and Innovation
Fellowship Affiliations Baidu Inc. Classification Industry Sector C - ICT Expertise 132 - Computer science

Biography at time of election

Dr. YQ Zhang is a world-renowned scientist and innovation leader in digital video and internet technology, with 11 co-authored books, 500 peer-reviewed papers and 60 US granted patents. His seminal research has profoundly advanced the algorithmic development and commercialization of the field. He has built the ?world?s hottest lab in computer science? (Microsoft Research Asia), and is now leading one of the world?s largest technology companies (Baidu) as its President. As one of the 50 Most Influential Global Leaders, he has provided high-level advice to the UN, policy makers, academics, research organisations and industry leaders world wide.