On the afternoon of October 20th, Professor Li Zhong from the University of Hagen in Germany was invited to give a special academic presentation on the topic of "Understanding Multi Agent Systems" in Conference Room 402 of the Aachen Industry 4.0 Application Research Center in Guangdong, China. Representatives of teachers and students from the school gathered at the scene to share this high-level academic feast.
Professor Li Zhong is a renowned scholar in the field of international intelligent computing and artificial intelligence, with profound academic achievements and rich educational experience. He has obtained a PhD in Engineering from South China University of Technology and a habilitation from the University of Hagen in Germany. Currently, he serves as an editorial board member for several internationally renowned journals such as Knowledge based Systems, IJCIS. Up to now, Professor Li Zhong has published 4 monographs, 5 compilations, 8 special issues (guest editors), and 23 edited book chapters. He has also published over 200 journal and conference articles, trained 9 doctoral students and 6 current students, and guided over 150 undergraduate and master's theses. His academic achievements are fruitful and his educational outcomes are significant. Professor Li Zhong's visit this time not only carries out academic presentations, but also shoulders the important task of inspecting and guiding the preparation work for the ISKE2025 International Academic Conference hosted by our university. As the senior chairman of the conference, he entered the school early to assist in the preparation and provide professional support for the smooth holding of the conference from November 21st to 23rd.
In the report, Professor Li Zhong deeply analyzed the formation mechanism of spontaneous behavior of multi-agent systems from the unique perspectives of mathematics and control theory, and vividly explained the internal logic of various group emergence behaviors by combining practical cases in nature, human society, and engineering fields. He pointed out that complex cluster behavior often stems from the interaction between simple individuals through specific connection methods, and the connection methods play a decisive role in this process. Subsequently, Professor Li Zhong conducted in-depth discussions on cutting-edge directions such as escaping panic behavior, locust swarming disasters, swarm intelligence, and multi-agent reinforcement learning. The content combines theoretical depth and practical value, bringing new academic inspiration to the teachers and students present.
After the report, the school representative presented Professor Li Zhong with a report certificate to thank him for bringing wonderful sharing to the teachers and students. On site teachers and students expressed that Professor Li Zhong's report was well-organized and insightful. It not only systematically sorted out the core knowledge in the field of multi-agent systems, but also accurately pointed out the research frontiers and innovative directions in this field. It has important guiding significance for the construction and development of relevant disciplines in the school and the academic research work of teachers and students.
The successful hosting of this academic report is an important measure for our university to build a high-level international academic exchange platform. It not only enriches the academic horizons of teachers and students, but also helps deepen the construction of disciplines and international cooperation in the school. In the future, the school will continue to focus on academic frontiers, actively invite renowned experts and scholars from home and abroad to visit and exchange ideas, provide more opportunities for teachers and students to learn and grow, and inject strong academic momentum into high-quality development.
