Prof. Lionel Ni received China Computer Federation Overseas Outstanding Contributions Award 2009

Lionel M. Ni, Chair Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has been awarded the Overseas Outstanding Contributions Award 2009 by China Computer Federation (CCF). The Award was presented on 24 October 2009 in Tianjin, China. Attended the award presentation banquet were CCF executive committee members and more than 350 CNCC2009 conference representatives from all over the world.

The Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award is awarded annually to one scholar overseas who makes significant contributions to the development of computer science technology in China. Each year, one awardee is selected by the Judging Panel of China Computer Federation.

Lionel M. Ni

Prof. Lionel Ni is currently a Chair Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST, an IEEE Fellow and also the Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences. He has been contributing to researches in the areas of Wireless sensor networks; Pervasive/Ubiquitous computing; Grid computing; Peer-to-peer computing; Mobile computing; High-speed networking; High-performance computer architecture; Parallel and distributed systems; Multicore computing; Network security. He has published 3 books, 70 Journal Papers and 160 Conference Papers.

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Prof. Lionel Ni at the Award Presentation Ceremony

Prof. Lionel Ni at the Award Presentation Ceremony

Prof. Lionel Ni at the Award Presentation Ceremony

Prof. Lionel Ni at the Award Presentation Ceremony