LEO Dr David P. Chan Institute of Data Science (LEODCIDS)

The LEO Dr. David P. Chan Institute of Data Science (LEODCIDS) was established in 2019 with a generous donation from Lingnan Education Organization Limited (LEO) and Dr. David P. Chan. In line with the University’s Strategic Plan, data science is chosen as an area of priority development to meet the future needs of the society.

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Our Mission & Vision

We bring together academia, industry, government, community organisations, and the public to advance collaborative research and develop innovative, data-driven responses to complex real-world challenges.

We provide education and training for the public, practitioners, and research communities, enabling them to harness data for meaningful impact and to create new opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.

Our Research

An improved dynamic multi-objective optimization approach for nonlinear equation systems

“Price Tag” of Risk of Using E-Payment Service

Lexicon-Based Sentiment Convolutional Neural Networks for Online Review Analysis

Few-Shot Named Entity Recognition via Meta- Learning

BaG: Behavior-Aware Group Detection in Crowded Urban Spaces Using WiFi Probes

Genome-Wide Search for SNP Interactions in GWAS Data : Algorithm, Feasibility, Replication Using Schizophrenia Datasets

Our Programme

LEO Dr. David P. Chan Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science

The LEO Dr. David P. Chan Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science 
Programme highlights a balanced coverage of subjects in artificial intelligence, computer science, and statistics, with a focus on the integration of data science with science, social science, arts, and business, exploring the potential of data in society and enhancing creativity of graduates in developing new solutions and applications.