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Dr. Zhixi Cai
Lecturer
Monash University
Zhixi Cai is a lecturer at Monash University, Australia. He received his Master
of Data Science and PhD degree from Monash and has been actively working in the area of computer vision, and postdoc in Monash for neuro symbolic AI and embodied AI. His research interests are in agentic AI, neuro symbolic system and embodied AI.
Speaking at SFF 2026
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4:30–4:55pmFri 20 NovCatalyst StageHall 3, Singapore EXPOOpen
Technology Rewiring
AI Scientist Entrepreneurs: From AI Research & Innovation to Entrepreneurship
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Abhijeet NarangCo-founder & AI ResearcherTracReal
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Bahar Abbas PourPhD CandidateMonash University
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Prof. Joseph LiuProfessorMonash University
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Dr. Zhixi CaiLecturerMonash University
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Prof. Shonali KrishnaswamyDirector of Monash AI InstituteMonash University, AustraliaModerator
About this session
History shows how breakthrough scientific discoveries can reshape the world. From Edgar F. Codd’s relational databases and Tim Berners-Lee’s World Wide Web to Mark Weiser’s vision of ubiquitous computing, pioneering technology research has transformed industries, economies and everyday life. Today, Artificial Intelligence presents a similarly transformative opportunity. A new generation of scientist-entrepreneurs in AI has the potential to translate frontier research into breakthrough technologies, products and ventures that redefine industries and address humanity’s greatest challenges. Their journey is not simply about commercialising discoveries, but about turning bold scientific ideas (developed through years of research) into innovations driving deep tech enterprises. The challenge is to create a sustainable pathway for academic innovations and scientist entrepreneurs to cross the bridge from science to enterprise seamlessly.
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