Ten speakers from Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS), hailing from six countries, delivered talks centered on artificial intelligence+ (AI+), sustainable development, and ocean development at the recent TEDxTsinghuaSIGS event held on campus.
This year’s theme, “The World We See,” attracted nearly 120 participants. In his opening speech, Zuo Jian’e, associate dean of Tsinghua SIGS, emphasized the importance of cross-cultural dialogue and interdisciplinary coordination. He highlighted the event as an opportunity to reconsider the relationship between technology and humanity, as well as the connection between humans and nature, while exploring how diverse perspectives can converge to shape a better future.
Zuo Jian’e (left), Associate Dean of Tsinghua SIGS, delivers a speech
Chen Ye Gan (center), curator of the TEDxTsinghuaSIGS event, gives an introduction
Jong Mui Choo (right) hosts the event
In the “AI+” session, Professor Ercan Engin Kuruoglu argued that AI must move beyond “averagism”. Associate Professor Lu Shuai presented an AI-driven personalized living system designed to turn homes into responsive, intelligent partners. Master’s student Liu Minjuan shared her experience of transitioning to academia at the age of 36 and focusing on AI-driven design, while PhD candidate Benjamin Honeray Le explored the integration of music and computer science.
Ercan Engin Kuruoglu, Lu Shuai, and Liu Minjuan, along with Benjamin Honeray Le (from left to right), share AI+ insights
In the sustainable development session, Professor Li Xiaoyan outlined how converting over one billion tons of annual food waste into high-value products like biodegradable plastics and energy storage materials could advance the circular economy. Associate Professor Matteo Convertino introduced the “EcoWeave” theory, which uses eco-hydrological design to promote coexistence between nature and society. Graduate student Abdul Samad spoke from personal experience about practicing sustainability with gratitude.
Li Xiaoyan, Matteo Convertino, and Abdul Samad (from left to right) deliver talks
In the ocean development session, Associate Professor Li Sunwei drew inspiration from maritime history to urge young engineers to engage in marine engineering. Assistant Professor Jean-Baptiste Mawulé Dassekpo addressed marine pollution, sharing innovative methods to tackle the hazards of plastic and glass micro-particles. Master’s student Liu Yihan shared a story reflecting the younger generation’s commitment to ocean conservation.
Li Sunwei, Jean-Baptiste Mawulé Dassekpo, and Liu Yihan (from left to right) share insights
The event participants also engaged with guests in discussions on topics including technological applications, interdisciplinary integration, and the responsibilities of youth.
From Tsinghua SIGS
Editor: Li Han
