Prof. Cong WANG Awarded 2024 Laureate of the Prestigious Bank of China (BoC) Science and Technology Innovation Prize (STIP)

12 NOV 2024

Professor Cong WANG, Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Computer Science, has been recognised for his pioneering work in developing innovative data and AI security technologies. His research focuses on safeguarding private data while unlocking the potential of data value in FinTech ecosystems. Prof. WANG’s contributions include the development of encrypted databases, privacy-preserving data analytics platforms, and AI security systems, which have significantly enhanced the integrity and robustness of AI operations in the financial sector. His work ensures that data security is integral to system design, paving the way for the next generation of smart FinTech applications.

The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize is a merit-based award by the Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation (HKATI) and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. It celebrates outstanding scientists and research teams in Hong Kong or related institutions in the Greater Bay Area for significant achievements in scientific and technological innovation.