Group
I have been fortunate to work with many wonderful students and look forward to meeting more.
Current openings
I have openings for Postdocs, Ph.D. students, and Research Assistants (RAs) at Hong Kong Baptist University.
My guiding principles
- A professor's success is measured primarily by their students' success, beyond publications and grants.
- Students work with their supervisors, not for them, as partners in research.
What I look for
Basic requirements
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Location: Work onsite at HKBU.
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English: Professional work efficiency (HKBU admission requirements).
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Skills: Solid foundations in programming, mathematics, systems, machine learning, and algorithms.
- Responsible
- Honesty and reliability in honoring commitments.
- Proactive
- Initiative in seeking advisors' input and sharing updates.
- Persistent
- Resilience through setbacks and openness to advice.
- Curious
- An eagerness to explore the unknown and understand why.
How to apply
zhaomin@hkbu.edu.hkPlease email me your CV, academic transcript, and a research description (under 100 words). Include your research area, intended start date, and expected duration in the email.
Subject format: HKBU [Position] Application - [Name]. Use PhD, RA, or Postdoc for the position.
Example: HKBU PhD Application - Alex Chen
In your research description, briefly address:
- Briefly describe your research background (if any) and your favorite work (a paper, thesis, or project).
- Why would you like to work with me?
- Which of my research directions or papers connects most closely with your interests?
Mentoring at NUS
I have mentored undergraduate, master's, and visiting Ph.D. students at the National University of Singapore.
- 2025–2026
Jiayi Li
- 2025–2026
Ziyang Qiu
- 2025–2026
- 2025–2026
- 2024–2025
- 2024–2025
- 2024–2025
Zhen Qin
Outcome: Assistant Professor, ZJU
- 2024
Jizhou Guo
Outcome: Researcher at Rednote
- 2023–2024
Junyi Hou
Outcome: Ph.D. student, NUS
- 2022