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Dr. Mark Xu

Head of the Academic-Industrial Joint Cultivation Program

Dr. Mark is the head of the Academic-Industrial Joint Cultivation Program. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Sydney and has taught multiple courses on artificial intelligence at the University of Sydney Business School. He is also a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in various industries. The AI smart manufacturing company he founded holds a dominant position in its niche market. After successfully exiting the company, he served as the President of Innovation Business for a subsidiary of AsiaInfo.


In the "One Small Step" program, he is responsible for the integration of AI technology and business projects, including cutting-edge technological fields such as computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, and large models. Drawing on his industry experience, he designs courses and practices related to entrepreneurial commercialization for learners, helping them understand how to transform technology into profitable products, how to raise funds, position in the market, and build business models. Through participation in real projects, learners will gain hands-on experience in project operations, experience the entire process from technology development to commercialization, and cultivate critical thinking and innovation skills.