Handong Zhao is a Senior Research Scientist at Adobe focusing on machine learning, multimedia content analysis, and marketing analytics. He earned his PhD from Northeastern University and is an active contributor to the academic community, frequently serving on program committees for major AI conferences.
Originally from Tianjin, China, Handong has lived in major US tech and academic hubs, including Boston and his current home in San Jose, California. This experience gives him a broad perspective on different regional innovation ecosystems.
He was a recipient of the National Science Foundations prestigious I-Corps award, which supports the translation of academic research into entrepreneurial ventures.
Handong Zhao
Senior Research Scientist at Adobe
San Jose, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Generative AI
His recent publications focus on large vision-language models, diffusion models for image generation, and other cutting-edge generative AI applications.
Multimedia Analysis
A core theme of his research is understanding and generating insights from complex multimedia, including images and video.
Marketing Analytics
He applies machine learning to solve challenges in marketing, such as creating personalized recommendations and developing computational advertising strategies.
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Work History
1-2022
Senior Research Scientist at Adobe
3-2018 - 1-2022
Research Scientist at Adobe
10-2017 - 2-2018
Research Intern at Adobe
8-2013 - 12-2017
Research Assistant at Northeastern University
5-2016 - 9-2016
Research Intern at IBM Watson Research Center
6-2008 - 8-2008
Software Engineering Intern at IBM
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Northeastern University
Master's degree from Tianjin University
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Location : San Jose, California, United States
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Designation : Senior Research Scientist at Adobe
