Dr. Dirk Schnieders
Senior Lecturer
Department of Computer Science
Faculty of Engineering
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

TEACHING

1. 2024-25. COMP7502. Image Processing & Computer Vision.
2. 2024-25. COMP7404C. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 109 students.
3. 2024-25. CCST9049. The Metaverse: From Human Vision to Extended Reality.
4. 2024-25. COMP3270A. Artificial Intelligence.
5. 2024-25. COMP7404B. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning.
6. 2024-25. ENGG1330A1 - M2. Computer Programming I.
7. 2024-25. ARIN7001. Foundations of Artificial Intelligence.
8. 2023-24. COMP7502. Image Processing & Computer Vision.
9. 2023-24. COMP7404C. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 109 students.
10. 2023-24. CCST9049. The Metaverse: From Human Vision to Extended Reality. 99 students.
11. 2023-24. COMP3270A. Artificial Intelligence. 101 students.
12. 2023-24. COMP7404B. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 122 students.
13. 2023-24. ENGG1330A1 - M2. Computer Programming I. 535 students.
14. 2023-24. ARIN7001. Foundations of Artificial Intelligence. 110 students.
15. 2022-23. COMP7502. Image Processing & Computer Vision. 61 students.
16. 2022-23. COMP7404B. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 79 students.
17. 2022-23. CCST9049. The Metaverse: From Human Vision to Extended Reality. 115 students.
18. 2022-23. COMP3270A. Artificial Intelligence. 85 students.
19. 2022-23. COMP7404A. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 148 students.
20. 2022-23. ENGG1330A1 - M2. Computer Programming I. 612 students.
21. 2022-23. ARIN7001. Foundations of Artificial Intelligence. 106 students.
22. 2021-22. COMP7502. Image Processing & Computer Vision. 30 students.
23. 2021-22. CCST9049. From Human Vision to Machine Vision. 53 students.
24. 2021-22. COMP3270B. Artificial Intelligence. 88 students.
25. 2021-22. COMP3270A. Artificial Intelligence. 91 students.
26. 2021-22. COMP7404A. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 83 students.
27. 2021-22. COMP7404B. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 72 students.
28. 2021-22. ENGG1330A1 - M2. Computer Programming I. 481 students.
29. 2020-21. COMP7502. Image Processing & Computer Vision. 51 students.
30. 2020-21. CCST9049. From Human Vision to Machine Vision. 46 students.
31. 2020-21. COMP3270B. Artificial Intelligence. 56 students.
32. 2020-21. COMP7404C. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 70 students.
33. 2020-21. COMP3314A. Machine Learning. 70 students.
34. 2020-21. COMP7404A. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 82 students.
35. 2020-21. ENGG1330A1 - M2. Computer Programming I. 493 students.
36. 2019-20. COMP7502. Image Processing & Computer Vision. 89 students.
37. 2019-20. CCST9049. From Human Vision to Machine Vision. 92 students.
38. 2019-20. COMP3270B. Artificial Intelligence. 43 students.
39. 2019-20. COMP7404D. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 52 students.
40. 2019-20. ENGG1330A1 - M1. Computer Programming I. 507 students.
41. 2019-20. COMP3270A. Artificial Intelligence. 95 students.
42. 2019-20. COMP7404A. Computational Intelligence & Machine Learning. 84 students.
43. 2018-19. COMP7502. Image Processing and Computer Vision. 75 students.
44. 2018-19. CCST9049. From Human Vision to Machine Vision. 114 students.
45. 2018-19. COMP7404B. Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning. 96 students.
46. 2018-19. COMP3314. Machine Learning. 89 students.
47. 2018-19. COMP3270. Artificial Intelligence. 112 students.
48. 2018-19. ENGG1330A1 - AF. Computer Programming I. 477 students.
49. 2017-18. COMP7502. Image Processing and Computer Vision. 34 students.
50. 2017-18. CCST9049. From Human Vision to Machine Vision. 116 students.
51. 2017-18. COMP7404. Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning. 100 students.
52. 2017-18. ENGG1202B. Introduction to Computer Science. 140 students.
53. 2017-18. ENGG1111C - D. Computer Programming and Applications. 117 students.
54. 2017-18. ENGG1202A. Introduction to Computer Science. 148 students.
55. 2016-17. COMP7502. Image Processing and Computer Vision. 43 students.
56. 2016-17. CCST9049. From Human Vision to Machine Vision. 69 students.
57. 2016-17. COMP7404. Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning. 100 students.
58. 2016-17. ENGG1202B. Introduction to Computer Science. 105 students.
59. 2016-17. ENGG1111E - F. Computer Programming and Applications. 111 students.
60. 2016-17. ENGG1202A. Introduction to Computer Science. 100 students.
61. 2015-16. COMP7502. Image Processing and Computer Vision. 52 students.
62. 2015-16. COMP7404. Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning. 95 students.
63. 2015-16. ENGG1202B. Introduction to Computer Science. 100 students.
64. 2015-16. ENGG1111E - F. Computer Programming and Applications. 96 students.
65. 2015-16. ENGG1202A. Introduction to Computer Science. 100 students.
66. 2014-15. COMP7502. Image Processing and Computer Vision. 72 students.
67. 2014-15. COMP7404. Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning. 85 students.
68. 2014-15. ENGG1111C. Computer Programming and Applications. 125 students.
69. 2014-15. ENGG1202A. Introduction to Computer Science. 68 students.
70. 2013-14. COMP7404. Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning. 86 students.
71. 2013-14. COMP7502. Image Processing and Computer Vision. 84 students.
72. 2013-14. COMP2396B. Object-oriented Programming and Java. 57 students.
73. 2012-13. COMP7502. Image Processing and Computer Vision. 88 students.
74. 2011-12. CSIS0317. Computer Vision. 16 students.

UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT SUPERVISION

1. 2023-24. Algorithmic Trading Using Machine Learning. Senthil Kumar Sapnesh
2. 2023-24. A Mobile Game to Raise Mental Health Awareness. Yau Herman
3. 2023-24. Intelligent Automated Mail Filtering Service for Microsoft Outlook Using GPT-3.5. Cheung Yan Ting, Lee Lok Chi Gigi, Tay Brandon, Jian Wei, Yeung Adrian Justin Tsoi Chun
4. 2023-24. A 2D puzzle game that raise awareness of youngster’s metal health. Li Cheuk Yin
5. 2023-24. Learning app implementing ChatGpt. Kwok Tsz Tung, Li Damon
6. 2023-24. Computer Vision in Archeology. He Jiangchuan, Tu Yuanyang, Wang Kesheng, Zhu Lingxiao.
7. 2023-24. An attempt to create an artificial life. Wu Huan.
8. 2022-23. Using Generative Machine Learning to Alleviate Symptoms of Mental Disorders. Sofjan Benedictus Alvian
9. 2022-23. Analysing the likelihood of confirmation bias in Twitter posts using sentiment analysis and polarity detection. Gupta Rhea
10. 2022-23. Emotion-based Music Provider. Lee Wing Fung, To Hoi Lam, Tsang Tsz Hin, Wang Yu Tung (ASMPT Silver Award)
11. 2022-23. Multiplayer Networked AR Game. Bai Qingyu
12. 2022-23. PostureFit - Intelligent fitness trainer and body positioning app. Lioe Andrew Tian, Tinmanee Phatrapol
13. 2022-23. Adaptive Strategy Based Algorithmic Trading Platform. Aryak Kumar, Chopra Raunak, Kashyap Abhigyan, Singh Ajayveer
14. 2021-22. Online System of Python Programming. Gupta Anmol
15. 2021-22. Video face reenactment using deep learning. Rajpal Simran
16. 2021-22. Medical Image Recognition. Ngo Yan Lun, Chan Hoi Tung
17. 2021-22. Using ML Algorithms to predict commodity price trends. Cai Jianlin, Wong Sai Kit
18. 2020-21. Deep Learning for Diagnosis of Skin Cancer. Guo Hang, Hu Qiyun, Ni Jingwei
19. 2020-21. Generating Bokeh with Deep Learning. Liu Shuai
20. 2020-21. One Shot Audio to Video Generation. Guo Yuhan
21. 2020-21. Online System for Python Programming. Chan Man Tik
22. 2020-21. In-Station Delivery Service Safety Monitoring. Baheti Kush, Gupta Pranav, Tiwari Siddharth Dev
23. 2019-20. Brain Computer Interface. Lam Chung Hang Matthew, Leung Yu Hin
24. 2019-20. Focused Web Crawling. Kapur Shiven, Chadha Vanshaj
25. 2019-20. Generating Comics from Natural Language. Wang Yuning, Yang Bowen
26. 2019-20. Network Based Intelligent Malware Detection. Jha Piyush, Han David Boli
27. 2018-19. Deep Learning Hand Poses. Chen Zihao, Da Yujia, Zhang Yuqian
28. 2018-19. StarCraft II with Neuro-Evolution and Reinforcement Learning. Abidin Zain UI, Desmukh Fawad Masood
29. 2018-19. Facial Expression Transfer with Machine Learning. Cheng Tak Kin, Choi Wai Yiu
30. 2018-19. Guitar Fretboard Mapper and Chord Finder. Miranda Joseph Xavier Vinit, Siddiqui Hamza Sohail
31. 2018-19. Auto Navigation Legged Robot. Lo Hon Nam
32. 2017-18. 3D Reconstruction with Microsoft Hololens. Zafar Waleed, Gupta Aman
33. 2017-18. Autonomous Drifting Car using Machine Learning. Jain Rachit, Kabara Kanak Dipak
34. 2017-18. Learning to Play with Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning. Mak Jeffrey Kelvin
35. 2017-18. Mixed Reality for Oculus Rift. Bui Thanh Tung
36. 2016-17. Facial Landmark Tracking. Li Wing Yee

TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE DISSERTATION/PROJECT SUPERVISION

1. 2022-23. Hong Kong short message spam detection in a machine learning approach. Wong Chi Ki, Chan Tsz Ho, Chun Chun Ho, Du Ming Hung, Wong Mun Hin
2. 2022-23. Association of Risk Factors on Illicit Transactions on the TRON Blockchain: Application of Data Mining to Uncover Similarities in Sanction Evasion Transactions. Fung Chi Hang, Vinci Luca Vincent, Fung Kit Ming Veronica
3. 2022-23. Applying Augmented Reality Techniques on Visualising Property Information in Hong Kong. Chau Ka Yu, Cheng Kai Yiu, Loh Kok Weng
4. 2022-23. A new Model for Video Prediction. Li Zhengdao
5. 2021-22. Automated Sovereign Credit Rating Analysis - ASCRA. Agarwal Anirudh, Tibrewal Ankit
6. 2021-22. Innovative Property Data Visualization Powered by AI Virtual Mouse. Chan Sau Wai, Ip Hon Hei, Shang Ruijun, Yang Qiuyao
7. 2021-22. Face Tracking on Drone. Fung Hei
8. 2021-22. Applying Machine Learning in Stock Trading and Chart Pattern Recognition. Sze Ue Tung, Zhao Li
9. 2021-22. GAN-based Stock Prediction in a Simulated Trading Environment. Lai Wen Jun, Yap Ming Weay
10. 2021-22. Open-World Object Detection and Discovery. Wu Junyan, Feng Shiqian, Wei Yincheng, Luo Yuxin
11. 2021-22. Option Pricing by Artificial Intelligence with Data Engineering and Dynamic Ensemble Selection. Sun Yaxuan, Yang Chenhao, Zeng Shengqi
12. 2021-22. Using AI on Text Analysis and/or Video Analytics on building an intelligent Metaverse platform. Luan Jianduo, Gao Xingyu, Wang Yucheng
13. 2021-22. Online Mode-wise Change Point Detection in Tensor Time Series. Pu Zihao, Lian Huan, Xue Ming, Zhao Jingtong
14. 2021-22. AI Predicting Horse Racing Winners. Yew Tien Foo, Lau Kai Chung, Tan Lok Him.
15. 2021-22. A Bilingual and Emotion-capable Conversational Chatbot for Educational Recommendation in the Metaverse. Xu Wai Fan, Tsoi Jackie Chung Wing, Chow Lok Hang.
16. 2021-22. Application of Unsupervised Learning to Negative Sentiment Scale in MDS-HC. Fu Xiaodi, Huang Keyu, Shu Yuting, Zhou Zixuan
17. 2020-21. Using topic models to analyze social medial data for hashtag prediction. Tang Wai Ho Andy, Ng Yiu Fai, Fok Chi Man
18. 2020-21. Investigation of the Feedback Loop between Wildfire Occurrences and Regional Weather Patterns in the Long- and Short-Term Using Deep Learning and Remote Sensing Data. Tam Tak Long, Siu Tsz Kin
19. 2020-21. Detection of COVID-19 from Chest X-Ray Images with deep learning. Zhou Yiming, Wang Yurong, Tan Youchong
20. 2020-21. Option Pricing by Deep Learning. Wan Yiu Cheung, Fung Wai Ting
21. 2020-21. A Deep Learning-based Obstacle Detection System for Visually Impaired People. Yam Wing Yiu
22. 2020-21. Foveated Rendering with Gaze-predictive Neural Networks. Webb William Albert
23. 2020-21. Identifying Quantitative Trait Loci via Multi-task Learning Frame in Cardiovascular Disease. Tian Xinyang
24. 2020-21. A Flutter Based Application about Emotion Management. Ma Ke
25. 2020-21. Computer Vision for a Robotic Fish. Kwok Pui Si, Sun Hongshuai
26. 2020-21. Causality in Machine Learning. Hui Chin Hing
27. 2020-21. Deep Learning Approach to Estimating Credit Rating of Companies and Banks. Chung Ching Justin, Ok Tae Jong, Phillips Michael Bartholomew Alan, Zhang Lifen
28. 2020-21. The Effect of Verbal Design Cues on Customer Service Chatbots Considering Demographic Variables. Fang Yutong
29. 2020-21. Online Depression Detector. Chan Yee Chun
30. 2019-20. Application of NLP Models in Social Media Mining. Wang Fengzu
31. 2019-20. Face Recognition with Facial Masks. Song Zihao, Jiang Nan, Yu Shuhang
32. 2019-20. Data Science Method in Horse Racing. Tsang Tak Sang
33. 2019-20. Stock Selection by Machine Learning in Companies Fundamentals. Pun Kar Kiu Jose
34. 2019-20. Optimization of Scheduling in Industries via Deep Reinforcement Learning. Li Longkang
35. 2019-20. Detecting and Strategy of Handling Short Squeeze using Machine Learning. Wong Chi Ho
36. 2019-20. Quantifying Football Betting Sentiment using Machine Learning. Leung Hui Homn
37. 2019-20. Generative Adversarial Network Application. Ho Kai Lok
38. 2019-20. Conditional Image Editing based on GAN. Yang Yuguang
39. 2019-20. Facial Expression Image-to-image Conversion based on GAN. Cai Jiancheng, Chen Zirong, Liu Haiqing
40. 2019-20. Using GANs to Achieve Text-to-image Synthesis. Zhou Boyu, Chen Hong, Peng Yuling, Weng Jiaqi
41. 2019-20. Prediction of Capability of Repaying Loans. Wen Qi
42. 2019-20. Prediction of Capability of Repaying Loans. Chow Ka Wing
43. 2018-19. Learning to Play with Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning. Liu Zhongyuan
44. 2018-19. Learning to Play with Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning. Xu Yaozhong
45. 2018-19. Learning to Predicting Racing Results. Luo Min
46. 2018-19. Learning to Predicting Racing Results. Wu Qiwen
47. 2018-19. Learning to Predicting Racing Results. Ho Kai Hong
48. 2018-19. Colorization of Gray-scale Image. Yu Bingjing
49. 2018-19. Translating Sign Language to Text. Ping Yuhan
50. 2018-19. Realistic Augmented Reality. Lu Leo Tian Lun
51. 2018-19. To Play and Cooperate in Imperfect Information Game with Reinforcement Learning. Ng Argens
52. 2018-19. Learning to Predicting Racing Results. Tian Dan
53. 2017-18. Example-based Makeup Transfer. Liu Ying
54. 2017-18. Plane Detection in SLAM. Chen Yixin
55. 2017-18. 3D Reconstruction using Deep Neural Network. Wang Chu
56. 2017-18. Image Style Transfer for Portraits. Yin Yue
57. 2017-18. Image Super-resolution using Generative Adversarial Networks. Luo Jiaxi.
58. 2017-18. Posture Control of a Falling Robot. Xu Peng
59. 2017-18. Robot Locomotion Based on Reinforcement Learning. Jiang Wenhao
60. 2017-18. Learning to Read Financial Charts. Li Mingkang
61. 2017-18. SSVEP Based Brain Computer Interface. Mohamed Jameel
62. 2017-18. Transfer Facial Expression from 2D Video to 3D Avatar. Kwan Tsz Hei
63. 2017-18. Learning to Skate, Shi Zhongqi
64. 2017-18. Machine Learning for Algorithm Trading. Chen Hiu Pan
65. 2016-17. Food Recognition with Deep Convolution Neural Network. Wang Chenlin
66. 2016-17. Mixed Virtual Reality Input System. Lu Xiaoyu, Li Xueyu
67. 2016-17. Marker-less Realistic Mobile Augmented Reality. Hou Chengcheng
68. 2016-17. Interactive Virtual Reality Environment. Gu Erjian
69. 2016-17. Use Mobile Device to Assist Autonomous Flight. Wang Liao
70. 2016-17. Passing CAPTCHAs with Image Understanding and Machine Learning. He Zishan
71. 2016-17. Interactive Virtual Reality Environment. Xu Lingxiao, Lin Zhen
72. 2016-17. Image Vectorization. Cheung Shirley
73. 2016-17. Wearable Computing System. Aaron Sheshan Ryan
74. 2015-16. Camera Estimation and 3D Reconstruction with Mobile Devices. Ho Ka Lok
75. 2015-16. Learning to Walk with Reinforcement Learning. Xing Kaihang
76. 2015-16. Mobile Augmented Reality. Chen Qiao
77. 2015-16. Mobile Augmented Reality. Liang Zhi
78. 2015-16. Mobile Augmented Reality. Tian Pengfei
79. 2015-16. Realtime Augmented Reality on a Mobile Device. Cong Qiyuan
80. 2015-16. 3D by Tracking the Motion of an Observer. Leung Chin Wing
81. 2015-16. Camera Estimation from an Image of a Night Sky. Hui Ka Chun
82. 2015-16. Matching Facial Composites to Partially Occluded or Disguised Faces. Chen Wen
83. 2014-15. Face Feature Detection For Computer Vision. Chen Jing
84. 2014-15. Virtual Decoration Based on Augmented Reality. Lin Ji
85. 2014-15. Driver Drowsiness Detection using Face Landmarks. Liang Zhou
86. 2014-15. Driver Drowsiness Detection using Face Landmarks. Lin Zhenyan
87. 2014-15. Pose-tolerant Face Identification. Li Conging
88. 2014-15. 3D by Tracking the Motion of an Observer. Wang Yunzhe
89. 2014-15. Pose-tolerant Face Identification. Zhang Jing
90. 2013-14. Face Photo-Sketch Synthesize by Example on a Mobile Device. Xin Yao

TEACHING GRANT

1. 2023-25. HK$180,000. Student-Led Seminar Series on Generative AI: Navigating Challenges and Maximizing Utility. Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (Artificial Intelligence Literacy). UGC
2. 2023-24. HK$50,000. Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice in Metaverse Education. Dean's Fund for Teaching and Learning Initiatives. Faculty of Engineering. HKU
3. 2022-23. HK$47,000. Evaluation of Large Class Teaching Strategies for Improving Effectiveness in Undergraduate Engineering Education. Dean's Fund for Teaching and Learning Initiatives. Faculty of Engineering. HKU
4. 2021-22. HK$281,690. Embedding Skills Assessment and Video Feedback into ENGG1330. Teaching Development Grant. HKU
5. 2021-22. HK$80,000. Development of a Personalized Video Feedback System for ENGG1330. Dean's Fund for Teaching and Learning Initiatives. Faculty of Engineering. HKU
6. 2020-21. HK$72,000. Development of new assessment methods for Virtual Teaching & Learning. Dean's Fund for Teaching & Learning and Admission Initiatives. Faculty of Engineering. HKU
7. 2020. HK$116,794. Google Machine Learning Education Fund. Google HK
8. 2019-20. HK$60,000. Providing Effective Online T&L Tools to Teachers. Dean's Fund for Teaching & Learning and Admission Initiatives. Faculty of Engineering. HKU
9. 2018-21. HK$75,000. Early Career Teaching Award Grant. HKU
10. 2018-19. HK$100,000. An Online T&L Platform for Active Learning in Computer Programming. Dean's Fund for Teaching & Learning Initiatives. Faculty of Engineering. HKU

AWARD

1. 2018. Early Career Teaching Award, Teaching Excellence Award Scheme. HKU
2. 2018. Outstanding Teaching Award (Individual Award), Faculty of Engineering. HKU
3. 2017. Best Teacher Award, Department of Computer Science. HKU
4. 2015. Teaching Excellence Award, Department of Computer Science. HKU
5. 2014. Teaching Excellence Award, Department of Computer Science. HKU