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Grants

Competitive Research Grants (over HKD $6.4M)

  1. Wei Chen, Irwin King. Community-Based Distributed Information Retrieval in Peer-to-Peer Networks (对等网络中基于社区的分布式信息检索方法研究), NSFC (国家自然科学基金) #61003263, 2011-2013.
  2. Irwin King. Irrelevant Data Classification in Semi-supervised Learning for Social Computing Applications, RGC General Research Fund, 2010–2013.
  3. Irwin King. The Exploration of Low Density and Manifold Assumptions in Semi-supervised Learning, RGC General Research Fund, 2008–2010.
  4. Irwin King. Theoretical Investigation on Kernel-based Maximum a Posteriori (MAP) Classifiers Under Gaussianity Assumption, Hong Kong RGC Earmarked Grant, 2007–2009.
  5. Irwin King. A Study of Kernel-based Discriminant Classifiers, CUHK Direct Grant, 2006–2008.
  6. Irwin King. Improving Optimization in the Minimum Error Minimax Probability Machine, CUHK Direct Grant, 2005–2007.
  7. Irwin King. Theoretical and experimental research on biased classification using extensions of the minimax probability machine, Hong Kong RGC Earmarked Grant, 2004–2006.
  8. Irwin King. Target information estimation for relevance feedback framework in content-based image retrieval, Hong Kong RGC Earmarked Grant, 2002–2004.
  9. Irwin King. Distributed content-based image search engine, RGC Research Grant Direct Allocation, 2002–2004.
  10. Irwin King, Ada Fu, and Laiwan Chan. The design and analysis of stochastic clustering methods for generating indexing structure for information retrieval in image database applications, Hong Kong RGC Earmarked Grant, 1999–2001.
  11. Ada Fu and Irwin King. Where is the Beef? Data Mining in High Dimensional Space, Hong Kong RGC Earmarked Grant, 2001-2003.
  12. Laiwan Chan and Irwin King. A Portfolio Management System for the Hong Kong Market, Hong Kong RGC Earmarked Grant, 1999-2002.
  13. Irwin King. An image database for content-based query and retrieval for the fashion and textile industry (montage), CUHK Internal Research Grant, July 1998–2000.
  14. Irwin King, Ada Fu, and Laiwan Chan. Content-Based Image Retrieval of Classical Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, Hong Kong RGC Earmarked Grant, 1997–1999.
  15. Laiwan Chan and Irwin King. A State Space Approach to Recurrent Neural Network, Hong Kong RGC Earmarked Grant, 1997–1999.
  16. Irwin King. Min/Max Entropy Principles for Unsupervised Visual Processing via Constrained Sigmoidal Neural Networks, CUHK Direct Grant, 1996–1998.
  17. Irwin King, Lei Xu, and Laiwan Chan. FACE: A face analysis and computing environment, Hong Kong RGC Earmarked Grant, 1995–1997.
  18. Irwin King. Facial Expression Animation and Lip-Synchronization Using Anatomical Models in Reading Text in Cantonese and Mandarin, CUHK Direct Grant, 1994.
  19. Irwin King. A Face Recognition System Using the Dynamic Link Architecture, CUHK Direct Grant, 1993–1995.
  20. Irwin King. A Computational Model of Mammalian’s Memory System, Chiap Hua Cheng’s Foundation Fund, 1993–1995.

Competitive Applied Research Funding (over HKD $38M)

  1. Irwin King, Wai-Yin Poon, and Kit-Tai Hau. The Knowledge and Education Exchange Platform (KEEP), UGC, 2014–2017.
  2. Irwin King. Bilingual Assignment Management System with Plagiarism Detection Functions, CUHK RAC, 20011–2013.
  3. Michael R. Lyu, Irwin King, and Tien Tsin Wong. Spatial and Appearance Correlation of Multi-view Surveillance Videos for In-Store Customer Trace Discovery and Pro-Active Selling, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), 2009.
  4. Michael R. Lyu, Irwin King, and Tien Tsin Wong. Visible and Infrared Video Inegrated Marking for Augmented Gesture Extraction (VIVid IMAGE) in Digital Entertainment, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), 2009.
  5. Michael R. Lyu and Irwin King. A Collaborative Machine Learning Framework for Multimedia, Microsoft Research Asia, 2009–2011.
  6. Michael R. Lyu, Irwin King, and Tien Tsin Wong. Video capture and view construction for volume computing (vc3) in digital entertainment, Asia Media Technology Limited, 2008–2009.
  7. Michael R. Lyu, Irwin King, and Tien Tsin Wong. Video capture and view construction for volume computing (vc3) in digital entertainment, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), 2008–2009.
  8. Irwin King and Jimmy Lee. Intelligent Language Games with Social Interactions: Models and Applications, Microsoft Research Asia, 2008–2009.
  9. Jimmy Lee and Irwin King. Hare Election System and the CUPIDE System, CUHK RAC, 2008–2010.
  10. Michael Lyu, Irwin King, and Tien Tsin Wong. Video Processing Toolkit for Visual Perception Technology in Computer Games, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), 2007–2008.
  11. John Lui and Irwin King edPod Lecture Archival System, Faculty Strategic Incentive Projects Fund, 2007–2008.
  12. Irwin King and Jimmy Lee. FYP Archival, Support, and Tracking (FAST) System, Faculty Strategic Incentive Projects Fund, 2007.
  13. Jimmy Lee and Irwin King. The Chinese University Plagiarism IDentification Engine (CUPIDE), CUHK Internal, 2006.
  14. Michael R. Lyu, Irwin King, and Tien Tsin Wong. Enabling Face-to-Face Entertainment Computing Technology (EFFECT), Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), 2006.
  15. Irwin King and Jimmy Lee. The Chinese University Plagiarism IDentification Engine (CUPIDE), CUHK Internal, 2005.
  16. Michael R. Lyu, Irwin King, and Tien Tsin Wong. Augmented Reality Computing Arena for Digital Entertainment (ARCADE), Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), 2004.
  17. Irwin King, Ada Fu, and Laiwan Chan. Apparel manufacturing knowledge portal site, Industry Support Fund, 1999.
  18. Irwin King, Ada Fu, Laiwan Chan, and Lei Xu. Electronic commerce front end for HK apparel industry community, Industry Support Fund (contract through HKUST), September 1998.
  19. Irwin King, Ada Fu, Laiwan Chan, and Lei Xu. Working model for intranet commerce in fabric sourcing and trading, Additional Funding for Industrial Support, 1997.
  20. Irwin King, Ada Fu, Laiwan Chan, and Lei Xu. Development of an Image Database for Hong Kong’s Fashion Industry Supporting Content-Based Retrieval, Additional Funding for Industrial Support, 1995.

Other Grants/Scholarships (over HKD $170K)

  1. Irwin King. Apple’s WWDC Student Travel Grant 2009, Apple Computer Asia, July 2009.
  2. Irwin King and Jimmy Lee. Apple’s WWDC Travel Grant 2008, Apple Computer Asia, June 2008.
  3. Irwin King. 2007 Beijing-Hong Kong Doctoral Forum, Croucher Foundation, 2007.
  4. Irwin King. Proceeding editing for the Theoretical Aspects of Neural Computation (TANC’97) Conference, Student Campus Work Scheme, CUHK, 1997.
  5. Irwin King. WWW design and implementation for the Hong Kong Neural Computing and Intelligent System (HKNCIS) Forum, New Asia Student Campus Work Scheme, 1995.
  6. Irwin King. Clerical work for International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP’96), CUHK Student Campus Work Scheme, 1995.
  7. Irwin King. An Integrative Environment for Artificial Neural Network Research, Strategic Research Grant, 1994.
  8. Irwin King and Min-Ping Qian. A study of coherent oscillations and phase-locking behavior in neural networks, China Scholar Exchange Grant, 1994.
  9. Irwin King. World-Wide Web Homgpage for the Neural Network Group, New Asia Student Campus Work Scheme, 1994.
  10. Lei Xu and Irwin King. Invitation of Professor Yan Ping Fan to visit CUHK, China Scholar Exchange Grant, 1994.