Ruiyi Zhang
About Ruiyi Zhang
Ruiyi Zhang is a Research Scientist at Adobe, specializing in human-in-the-loop systems and vision-language models. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Duke University, Zhang has previously interned at major tech companies including Google, Amazon Web Services, and Samsung Electronics America.
Work at Adobe
Ruiyi Zhang has been employed at Adobe as a Research Scientist since 2021. In this role, Zhang focuses on advancing research initiatives related to human-in-the-loop systems and vision-language models. The position is based in San Jose, California, where Zhang contributes to the development of innovative machine learning applications that integrate human feedback.
Previous Internships at Major Tech Companies
Prior to joining Adobe, Ruiyi Zhang gained valuable experience through various internships at prominent technology companies. Zhang worked at Google as a Research Intern in 2019 for six months in Mountain View. In 2020, Zhang interned at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for three months in a remote capacity. Additionally, Zhang completed a three-month internship at Samsung Electronics America in 2019, located in North Carolina. These experiences provided Zhang with a solid foundation in research and development.
Education and Expertise
Ruiyi Zhang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from Duke University, where studies were conducted from 2016 to 2021. Zhang also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Nanjing University, completing the degree from 2012 to 2016. Zhang's research interests include human-in-the-loop systems and vision-language models, which enhance machine learning by integrating visual and textual data.
Research Contributions and Presentations
Ruiyi Zhang has made significant contributions to the Document Intelligence Lab and has presented research findings at major conferences. Zhang's work has been featured at events such as AAAI 2022, ACL 2022, and CVPR 2022. These presentations highlight Zhang's involvement in advancing the field of machine learning and the application of human-in-the-loop systems.
Research Assistant Experience
Before pursuing a Ph.D., Ruiyi Zhang worked as a Research Assistant at Duke University from 2017 to 2021. This four-year role involved collaboration on various research projects, further developing Zhang's skills and expertise in computer science. Additionally, Zhang served as a Student Research Assistant at The University of Hong Kong in 2015 for three months, gaining early research experience in the field.