The International Neural Network Society (INNS) has awarded DeLiang Wang the 2008 Helmholtz Award for his contributions in sensation and perception. The INNS awards program annually recognizes up to three individuals in the field of neural networks who have made outstanding contributions in biological learning, sensation/perception, or engineering/application. Wang will receive his award in the 2008 World Congress on Computational Intelligence, to be held in Hong Kong, June 1-6.
Prof. Wang leads the Perception and Neurodynamics Laboratory in the department.