Xin Zhang is a CS PhD student and research-focused software engineer with eight years of experience applying machine learning and AI research in industry labs. He has held research intern roles at Tencent Youtu Lab and multiple Alibaba research groups (Tongyi Lab and Damo Academy), bridging academic rigor with product-aware experimentation. Based in Hong Kong, his doctoral studies across top Chinese and Hong Kong institutions reflect a deep commitment to advancing AI research while staying close to real-world deployment challenges. Xin combines strong research training with practical lab experience, often translating prototype models into scalable investigations within large tech environments. A detail that sets him apart is his steady progression through elite corporate research programs, signaling both technical depth and an ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
8 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen
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