Introduction

Shenzhen Research Institute of Big Data(SRIBD) was established in March 2016, initially by the team on information processing and application in big data related field, led by Prof. Zhi-Quan Luo, Vice President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. In 2019, SRIBD became a Shenzhen City Institute for Fundamental Research.

Focusing on Mathematics and Applications of data science, the core areas of SRIBD are network system optimization, AI large foundation models, and engineering computing and optimization. SRIBD aims to become a globally leading research institute within the next decade, addressing major global challenges and driving the standardization and progress of technology.

Acting as a bridge between academia and industry, SRIBD emphasizes deep foundational and cutting-edge applied research. It concentrates on solving key scientific and technological issues, conducting organized innovation activities, and promoting the efficient transfer of research outcomes to advance technology and industry. SRIBD is committed to leading innovation and technological breakthroughs in the field of big data. It implements global talent recruitment and development plans to address significant socio-economic application challenges and contribute to social progress and economic development.

Since its establishment, SRIBD has achieved remarkable accomplishments in talent cultivation, academic research, and industrialization.

In terms of talent cultivation, SRIBD has attracted a group of leading experts in big data. The current team consists of regular staff, visiting scholars for short-term research, university professors and affiliated members working on scientific research projects, and visiting students for training.

In terms of academic research, SRIBD members have published over 1600 high-quality papers in top international journals and have led or contributed to numerous major national and Guangdong provincial projects.

In terms of Industry-University Cooperative, SRIBD has established close partnerships with various government and corporate entities, including the National Health Commission, Shenzhen Health Commission, Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission, Shenzhen Justice Bureau, Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau, Longgang District Science and Technology Innovation Bureau, Longgang District People's Hospital, and Luohu District People's Hospital. It has also partnered with enterprises such as Huawei, Tencent, JD.com, China Mobile, China Unicom, ZTE, Alibaba, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, China Southern Power Grid, Didi, China Merchants Bank, China Construction Bank, and West China Hospital. These collaborations have led to a series of breakthroughs in key technological areas.