Congratulations to Prof Lihong Zheng | School of Computing, Mathematics, and Engineering | who was recently named a finalist for the 2025 Asia Pacific (APAC) Women in AI Awards.
Lihong holds a Master of Science in Industrial Automation from Taiyuan University of Technology and earned her PhD in Computing Sciences from the Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Technology Sydney. She is a distinguished academic and applied research leader, renowned for her commitment to developing innovative, real-time solutions across diverse domains.
Her research journey began in industrial robotics and evolved through impactful work in vehicle license plate recognition for highway traffic monitoring. Currently, her focus lies in artificial intelligence and computer vision applications for smart agriculture. Under her leadership, her multidisciplinary research team has successfully translated cutting-edge research into tangible business value, achieving several high-impact outcomes.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lihong whose nomination highlights the growing influence and contributions of women in AI. Her achievements are shaping a more inclusive, ethical, and transformative AI landscape. We look forward to celebrating with Lihong at the Awards Ceremony in Sydney on July 25th, where she will share in the honor of the exceptional talent and diverse voices driving the future of AI.
“These awards celebrate the incredible women who are pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and ensuring that AI and emerging technologies are developed and deployed to serve humanity. From groundbreaking research and ethical AI development to applications that transform industries and communities, these finalists exemplify leadership, excellence, and vision. ” – Women in AI APAC
You can view the finalists announcement video here.