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Questioner · DISC type c
Director of AI/ML at University of Chicago
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ue-Yu is the Director of AI/ML at the University of Chicago, specializing in commercializing academic AI technologies for industrial use. His expertise spans Generative AI for therapeutic biomolecule engineering, honed through collaborations with NVIDIA and Takeda. He holds a Ph. D. from the University of Toronto.

Beyond his technical work, Ue-Yu has a creative background as an executive music producer for Chinese pop music. He has composed, arranged, and produced over 100 songs and demos, showcasing a strong passion for the arts alongside his scientific pursuits.

His most popular music video productions have accumulated over seven million views online.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Director of AI/ML
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Ue-Yu shows up

Value Seeker
Not Easily Convinced
Systematic

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.

Priorities

Topics Ue-Yu cares about

AI in Healthcare
Led projects developing GenAI for therapeutic biomolecules with Takeda and recently moderated a healthcare panel at the 2024 University of Chicago China Forum.
Academic Commercialization
His work focuses on bridging the gap between academia and industry, helping labs commercialize their cutting-edge AI technologies for enterprise applications.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Director of AI/ML
University of Chicago
7-2022 - 4-2024
AI Scientist - deep learning biomolecule/drug design
Evozyne
5-2019 - 4-2022
Head of Data & Strategy
Easy Group Inc
12-2013 - 9-2018
Executive Producer
BC music
9-2012 - 7-2013
Private, Software Development Engineering
Coast Guard Administration, Ocean Affairs Council, Taiwan
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-2014 - 11-2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Toronto
9-2013 - 8-2014
Master of Science - MS
University of Toronto
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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