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Classical Symphony

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Equal Education

Help to realize educational equity in the underdeveloped rural areas of central Jiaodong

About Zhang

Hi!

Zhang is a Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science (AI) at the University of Ottawa, conducting research at VIVA Lab with a focus on World Model, Autonomous Driving, and large models.

These areas enable AI to better understand the real world :)

He has served as a researcher of the National Research Council of Canada since 2025, dedicating his efforts to enhancing the operational efficiency of the national railway through the use of world models and AI. In 2024, he worked as an AI Scientist at GFI Software in Texas. Prior to joining uOttawa, he was a Data Scientist Intern at Flipboard Greater China (Beijing). In 2023, he also served as a Senior Visiting Scholar in the Department of GSC at the United Nations, Italy.

He completed his M.A.Sc. at the University of Ottawa in 2023, and holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Nanjing University (2017).

Zhang has a deep appreciation for orchestral symphonies and classical music. He enjoys outdoor activities such as off-roading, hiking, and is currently learning cross-country skiing. He is passionate about promoting equal education access in underdeveloped areas of Jiaodong. He is a canadian trained driver and certified pilot. A loyal client of HSBC and AMEX (RBC sucks, eh).

English, Jiaodong Mandarin, Mandarin, German (basic)