At the Research Triangle AI Society (RTAI), our advisors are instrumental in guiding our mission to advance artificial intelligence in North Carolina. Comprising esteemed professionals from academia, industry, and government, they provide invaluable insights and strategic direction. Their expertise ensures that RTAI remains at the forefront of AI innovation, fostering collaboration and driving impactful initiatives that benefit both the local community and the broader AI ecosystem.
Advisors
Dr. Xipeng Shen
Professor, Department of Computer Science
NC State University
Director of High-Performance Intelligent Computing (HiPIC) lab
Director of High-Performance Intelligent Computing (HiPIC) lab
In addition to his academic work, Shen is co-founder of CoCoPIE Inc., a company focused on efficient AI deployment. He has served as a consultant and advisory board member to companies including Intel, Microsoft, Huawei, Cisco, and Meta.
Mrs. Ya Liu
North Carolina State Representative
House Democratic Whip - District 21. Wake
Mr. Erkang Zheng
Founder, Stealth AI Startup
Founder, Chairman & Chief Innovator, JupiterOne
Dr. Paul Liu
Professor, NC State University
Director of International Affairs, College of Sciences
Faculty, Data Science and AI Academy
Faculty, Data Science and AI Academy