### Abstract: 2025 Winter Camp at the Academy of Intelligent Industries (AIR), Tsinghua University #### Core Events The Academy of Intelligent Industries (AIR) at Tsinghua University has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Winter Camp. This initiative aims to provide a platform for exceptional students to engage with leading scholars and researchers in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The camp is designed to foster innovation, facilitate academic and professional growth, and offer hands-on experience in cutting-edge research. #### Key People and Locations - **Institution**: Academy of Intelligent Industries (AIR), Tsinghua University - **Key Mentors**: - **Professor Yan Yan Lan**: Former researcher at the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. - **Associate Professor Gu Yue Zhou**: Former Chief Technology Officer, Product Manager, and Scientist at DJI Group. - **Associate Professor Peng Li**: Former expert researcher and team leader at Tencent WeChat Pattern Recognition Center, and senior R&D engineer at Baidu Institute of Deep Learning. - **Associate Professor Yang Liu (Female)**: Former senior researcher at Huiweizhong Bank and head of the AI department's federated learning research team. - **Assistant Professor Jiangtao Gong**: Former senior researcher at Lenovo Research's Technology Strategy and Innovation Incubation Platform. - **Assistant Professor Wei Ma**: Former researcher at Tsinghua University's Department of Computer Science, having earned both his bachelor's and doctoral degrees there, and completed postdoctoral work. - **Assistant Professor Yuanchun Li**: Former principal researcher at Microsoft Research Asia. - **Assistant Professor Xianyuan Zhan**: Former data scientist at JD Technology and associate researcher at Microsoft Research Asia. - **Assistant Professor Yan Wang**: Former senior researcher at SenseTime. - **Assistant Professor Hao Zhao**: Former researcher at Intel China Research Institute. #### Time Elements - **Application Period**: Open now - **Camp Duration**: At least 1-2 months during the winter period #### Research Themes and Directions The Winter Camp will focus on a variety of research themes and directions, including: - Robotics - Computer Vision - Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) - Machine Learning - Operating Systems - Electronic Engineering - Automation - Computer Science - Mechanical Engineering - Applied Mathematics - Psychology #### Benefits for Participants 1. **Expert Collaboration**: Direct interaction and collaboration with experts and mentors from Tsinghua University and its partners, providing access to high-quality research resources. 2. **Research Impact**: Guidance on translating research findings into practical applications and opportunities to publish in top-tier academic journals and conferences, with authorship order based on contributions. 3. **Mentor Recommendations**: Potential to receive recommendations from mentors, including letters of recommendation for future academic pursuits. 4. **Advanced Study Opportunities**: In-depth discussions with mentors about applying for graduate and doctoral programs, both domestically and internationally. Outstanding performers may receive pre-admission offers for doctoral programs. 5. **Educational Activities**: Participation in lectures, forums, and competitions organized by well-known domestic and international academic institutions. 6. **Peer Networking**: Interaction with a community of equally talented and driven peers, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. #### Eligibility Criteria 1. **Academic Background**: Current graduate students or senior undergraduate students from renowned domestic and international institutions. 2. **Research Passion**: A strong passion for research, with excellent foundational skills and a proven track record of innovation and practical ability. 3. **Time Commitment**: A commitment to spend at least 1-2 months of the winter period working on-site at the camp. 4. **Research Experience**: Preference given to applicants with prior research experience in fields such as robotics, computer vision, human-computer interaction, machine learning, operating systems, electronic engineering, automation, computer science, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, and psychology. #### Professional Requirements The Winter Camp is particularly suited for students with a background in: - Electronic Engineering - Automation - Computer Science - Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) - Design - Psychology #### Additional Information For detailed information about the mentors and their backgrounds, participants are encouraged to visit the AIR website: https://air.tsinghua.edu.cn/airtd/gcbs.htm ### Summary The 2025 Winter Camp at the Academy of Intelligent Industries (AIR) at Tsinghua University is a unique opportunity for highly talented and motivated students to engage in advanced AI research. The program offers a rich array of benefits, including direct collaboration with leading experts, guidance on research impact and publication, mentor recommendations, and access to prestigious academic and professional activities. Participants will work on cutting-edge research themes and are expected to commit at least 1-2 months of their winter period to the program. The camp is open to students from a variety of related fields and is particularly interested in those with a strong academic background and relevant research experience. For more information, interested students should visit the AIR website.