People

Overview

Dr. Zhigang (Kevin) Ma is a patent professional with deep technical experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, multimedia analysis, and computer vision. He focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications in advanced software technologies, supporting both established enterprises and early-stage startups. His work spans a wide range of innovations, including natural language processing, media search, smart assistants, computer vision, AR/VR, autonomous driving, wireless communication, sensing and imaging, generative AI related technologies, cloud computing systems, database management, cybersecurity, financial technologies, blockchain, and bioinformatics.

Kevin previously conducted academic research as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Carnegie Mellon University and has published extensively in top-tier journals and conferences, with over 1,600 citations on Google Scholar.

Admissions & Affiliations

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office

Education

  • Doctorate, University of Trento 2013
  • M.E.E., Zhejiang University 2006
  • B.S.E.E., Zhejiang University 2004

Awards and Community

SIGMM Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis

This international award is presented at most once per year to a researcher whose PhD thesis has the potential of very high impact in multimedia computing, communication and applications, or gives evidence of such impact.