chli's pictureDr. Li's current research interest includes: semi-supervised learning, transductive learning, kernel-based learning, nominal data learning, spectral graph methods, randomized algorithms, clustering, classifier ensemble, regularization methods, random field and random graph models. Projects on applications of machine learning includes: road traffic monitoring, automated web page design, computer vision and information retrieval.

Previous research projects of Dr. Li include pattern recogntion systems for automatic wire-bonding machine, cancer prognosis and diagnosis, and tongue diagnosis.

Dr. Li's primary administrative duty is the coordination of admission for the BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Computer Systems) degree programme.

Currently, I am organizing the Intelligence@Society Contest and the IEEE EEE03 International Conference on E-technology, E-commerce, and E-service to be held from 29 March 2005 to 1 April 2005 in Hong Kong.

The submission deadlines are: Abstract - Sept 28, Paper - Oct 5, 2004.

A quote from Mr. Bill Gates, founder and chairman of Microsoft, on the importance of machine learning can be found here.