Pun Liang (Ben) Thon
Seeking PhD Opportunity | AI Engineer at X-FAB
I am a Part-Time Lecturer and AI Engineer / Data Scientist based in Malaysia 🇲🇾, currently working in the semiconductor industry. My work focuses on developing advanced machine learning solutions for anomaly detection, virtual metrology, defect classification and workflow automation, enabling smarter and more efficient manufacturing processes.
I received my Master by Research from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus in January 2024, where I specialized in Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) and Deep Learning for Medical Image Analysis. My research focused on developing interpretable deep learning models for medical diagnosis to enhance transparency and trust in AI-assisted healthcare systems.
Before that, I earned my Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science) from the same university, where I built a strong foundation in machine learning, data analytics, and software development.
In addition to my industrial role, I serve as a Part-Time Lecturer, where I am passionate about teaching and mentoring students in the fields of computer science.
I am currently seeking a PhD opportunity to further my research in Explainable AI, Computer Vision, and Applied Machine Learning, with a focus on bridging the gap between academic research and industrial applications.
My research and professional interests include:
- Explainable and Interpretable AI (XAI)
- Computer Vision and Deep Learning
- Medical Imaging and Biomedical Data Analysis
- Multimodal and Applied Machine Learning
- AI for Genomics and Bioinformatics
See more in the detailed CV.