Leading computational neuroscientist Xiao-Jing Wang joins University of Hong Kong
YiMaTweets · x · 2026-09-04
The University of Hong Kong announced that Professor Xiao-Jing Wang, a global leader in theoretical and computational neuroscience, has joined as a Chair Professor.
- Wang is known for his work on the prefrontal cortex, which governs working memory, decision-making, and executive function.
- He holds a joint appointment between HKU's School of Computing and Data Science and the School of Biomedical Sciences, starting September.
- He says he will pursue foundational brain modelling of intelligence and emotion, leveraging the interdisciplinary platform.
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