PhD Candidate at Fuzhou University , China .
Zhou Yang is a PhD candidate in Computer Science and Technology at Fuzhou University, specializing in artificial intelligence. With a robust academic foundation from Chongqing University of Technology and Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, he ranks in the top 10% of his class throughout. Zhou has gained significant industry experience as an algorithm engineer and research intern at top tech companies like Sohu, Baidu, and Qihoo 360, where he focused on deep learning, recommendation systems, and natural language processing. His research contributions include publications in top-tier venues such as ACL, EMNLP, and IPM. Zhou’s work in empathetic dialogue systems and personalized recommendation demonstrates strong interdisciplinary innovation, making him a promising young talent in AI-driven intelligent systems.
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🏆 Suitability for the Best Researcher Award
Zhou Yang exemplifies the qualities of a top emerging researcher. His academic excellence, cutting-edge research in AI, and impactful industry experience align with the values of the Best Researcher Award. Zhou has published in top-tier conferences and journals like ACL, EMNLP, and IPM, showcasing his thought leadership in natural language processing and recommendation systems. His work on empathetic models, deep learning architectures, and real-world applications reflects technical depth and societal relevance. Beyond academia, his contributions at Sohu, Qihoo 360, and Baidu show a consistent record of applied innovation. With a blend of scholarly rigor, innovation, and collaborative spirit, Zhou is highly suited for this award as a next-generation research leader in artificial intelligence.
🎓 Education
Zhou Yang is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science and Technology at Fuzhou University, a “Double First-Class” institution, expected to graduate in 2025. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer System Structure from Chongqing University of Technology, completed in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he was ranked in the top 10% of his cohort. During his undergraduate studies at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, he majored in Software Engineering and again stood in the top 10% academically. He has been recognized with prestigious honors such as the National Inspirational Scholarship and multiple awards for innovation, leadership, and academic excellence, setting a strong foundation for his advanced research in AI and computing systems.
🏢 Work Experience
Zhou Yang brings a wealth of applied research and industry experience. At Sohu’s Smart Media R&D Center, he led deep learning initiatives for search and recommendation, implementing scalable big data architectures. While at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he worked on the MatchZoo framework, enhancing state-of-the-art text matching models like DRMM and KNRM. At Qihoo 360, he applied deep learning models like BERT in recommendation systems, while at Baidu, he contributed to the Totem Project, working on image query and data analytics using distributed systems. His consistent focus on high-impact AI applications bridges academic research and practical deployment, marking him as an innovator in applied machine learning, recommendation systems, and intelligent information retrieval.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Zhou Yang has received numerous accolades throughout his academic journey. As an undergraduate, he was awarded the National Inspirational Scholarship twice and earned recognition as an Outstanding Student Cadre and Three Good Student at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications. His graduate work earned him a Best Paper Candidate award at CCIR for his contribution on deep relevance matching models. He has also achieved notable placements in national innovation and entrepreneurship competitions. Zhou’s research excellence continues with his publications in top-tier journals and conferences like ACL, EMNLP, and IPM. These honors highlight both his scholarly impact and leadership potential in artificial intelligence research and innovation.
🔬 Research Focus
Zhou Yang’s research focuses on artificial intelligence, particularly natural language processing, recommendation systems, and deep learning architectures. His recent work includes empathetic dialogue generation, emotional semantic correlation modeling, and sequential recommendation enhanced with side information. He is also engaged in research on associative memory models for empathetic responses and preference-driven denoising methods. Zhou has worked extensively with text matching models (e.g., DRMM, KNRM) and frameworks like MatchZoo, contributing to substantial performance improvements on key datasets. His interdisciplinary approach integrates reinforcement learning, big data, and neural networks to solve real-world problems in smart search and personalized systems, paving the way for more human-centric AI applications.
📊 Publication Top Notes:
Citation:
Zhu, X., & Yang, Z. (2025). A Preference-driven Conjugate Denoising Method for Sequential Recommendation with Side Information. Information Processing & Management, 62(2), 103997. ACM Digital Library
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Publication Year:
2025
Journal:
Information Processing & Management
Volume and Issue:
Volume 62, Issue 2
Article Number:
103997ACM Digital Library
Title: An Iterative Associative Memory Model for Empathetic Response Generation
Authors: Zhou Yang, Zhaochun Ren, Wang Yufeng, Haizhou Sun, Chao Chen, Xiaofei Zhu, Xiangwen Liao
Published in: Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2024)
Year: 2024
URL: https://aclanthology.org
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Authors (Partial): Zhou Yang, Zhaochun Ren, Wang Yufeng, Xiaofei Zhu, Zhihao Chen, Tiecheng Cai, Wu Yunbing, Yisong Su, Sibo Ju, Xiangwen Liao
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