I recently earned my Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering from Ghent University, where I conducted research with the DECIDE team at IDLab, Ghent University-imec under the supervision of Prof. Pieter Simoens and Prof. Sam Leroux. Fully funded by the AI Flanders strategic program, my doctoral journey was defined by a single mission: bridging the gap between the lab and the dynamic reality of street environments.

My work focuses on transferable and privacy-friendly deep learning. I tackle the "inevitable realitie" of real-world deployment, such as data scarcity, domain shifts, and privacy constraints, to create frameworks that are ethically robust and technically scalable. My methodologies have been published in journals like IEEE Pervasive Computing and are actively bridging the divide between academic theory and societal impact.

Beyond the Code: Mentorship & Community

I believe that technology achieves its highest value when it serves people, a philosophy that extends deeply into my leadership roles.

As a Teaching Assistant for "Applied Machine Learning" for three semesters, I guided students to navigate messy, real-world datasets ranging from Airbnb to Sony Depthsensing. My objective went beyond teaching code; it was to pass on the logic of rigorous problem-solving.

This commitment to service culminated during my tenure as President of the Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) in Ghent, where I initiated a city-wide mentor-mentee program to support the community through the pandemic. However, my dedication did not end with my term. Identifying that high operational friction remained a burden for my successors, I continued to serve the community by architecting the Survivor Kit for Taiwanese in Ghent. This AI-driven, serverless platform automates information dissemination, ensuring that my technical expertise continues to provide value and sustainability to the ecosystem long after my direct leadership concluded.

Together, these experiences reflect my commitment to advancing AI technology that is not only powerful, but also human-centric, transparent, and positively impactful for diverse urban societies.