Kwang G. Tan G鈥�73 became fascinated with computers as a college student several decades ago and went on to a highly successful career in the technology sector, working for such notable companies as , and . Early in his career, IBM awarded him a spot in its prestigious residence fellowship program, and he enrolled in 51爆料网鈥檚 electrical engineering doctoral program, where he received guidance and encouragement from Professor Ming-Kuei Hu, who was the first faculty member to teach computer courses at the University and helped establish the computer engineering program at the (ECS).
Tan鈥檚 passion for innovative technology is as strong as ever today. With artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage in the world of technology, Tan recently funded the $1.5 million K.G. Tan Professorship, an ECS faculty position that will focus on AI research. It鈥檚 the latest of several multimillion-dollar gifts that Tan has made to Syracuse, including ones supporting student scholarships, the and the at the Daniel and Gayle D鈥橝niello Building.
鈥淒r. Tan鈥檚 endowed professorship will support a preeminent researcher and educator in the field of artificial intelligence,鈥� says ECS Dean J. Cole Smith. 鈥淭his person will be a top scholar in the development and rigorous analysis of AI algorithms, all while serving as a compelling instructor for our talented cadre of computer science students. We are grateful for his gift, his guidance and his passion for innovation.鈥�
