Professor Pei Jian Elected Chairman of ACM SIGKDD
In a significant development in the field of data mining, Professor Pei Jian of Simon Fraser University in Canada has been elected as the Chairman of the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) Special Interest Group on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (SIGKDD). This appointment is a testament to the growing strength of Chinese scholars in the field of data mining.
A New Era for SIGKDD
Professor Pei Jian succeeds Professor Liu Bing, who was the previous Chairman of SIGKDD. As the new Chairman, Professor Pei Jian will be responsible for leading and managing the activities of SIGKDD, including the convening of meetings of the Board and SIGKDD business meeting, and activities relating to the appointment of staff according to ACM SIGKDD regulations. He will also work closely with the Executive Committee and his colleagues to develop the strategy for the field and promote its advancement.
The Strength of Chinese Scholars in Data Mining
Professor Pei Jian’s election as Chairman of SIGKDD highlights the growing strength of Chinese scholars in the field of data mining. China has made significant investments in data mining and has achieved numerous success stories in applying the technology to practical problems. Chinese companies such as Huawei, Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent have been at the forefront of data mining research and application.
Expanding Cooperation with Chinese Academic Circles
In an interview with the AI Technology Base Camp, Professor Pei Jian emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation with Chinese academic circles. He stated that SIGKDD China hopes to further cooperate with academia and industry to promote the development and application of data mining and data science in China. The KDD China branch has already made significant progress in this area and achieved good results.
The Future of Data Mining
When asked about the future of data mining, Professor Pei Jian highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of the field, which involves multiple disciplines such as computers, machine learning, statistics, database, and data processing. He emphasized that data mining is a key area of research and development, and that the field is moving in multiple directions, including basic theory and algorithms, applications, and more.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Data Mining
Professor Pei Jian also discussed the role of artificial intelligence in data mining, stating that data is king and that data mining and data science are bridges that connect data, user tools, and intelligent algorithms to provide end-to-end solutions. He emphasized that the rise of artificial intelligence has made data mining even more important and that it will continue to play a crucial role in the future.
Advice for Young Scholars
Finally, Professor Pei Jian offered advice to young scholars, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation and the need to lay a solid foundation in computing, statistics, and other basic subjects. He encouraged young scholars to join the field of application, learn to apply data mining to real-world scenarios, and maintain a scientific attitude and rigorous research approach.
Conclusion
Professor Pei Jian’s election as Chairman of SIGKDD is a significant development in the field of data mining. As the new Chairman, he will play a crucial role in promoting the development and application of data mining and data science in China and around the world. His vision for the future of data mining and his emphasis on the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation and rigorous research approach will undoubtedly inspire young scholars and researchers in the field.