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We are pleased to announce that Professor Giacomo Indiveri, a professor at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, and the director of the Institute of Neuroinformatics (INI), has been honored with the title of academician of the World Academy of Artificial Consciousness (WAAC) for his groundbreaking research in neuromorphic computing, brain-inspired hardware, and clues to artificial consciousness.
Professor Indiveri has long been dedicated to building brain-like computational systems, proposing neuromorphic processors based on spiking neural networks (SNN) and event-driven architectures, aimed at achieving low-power, high-performance artificial intelligence systems. His research has not only advanced the field of neuromorphic engineering but also provided new perspectives on understanding the neural mechanisms of consciousness.
- Global Collaboration and Academic Ecosystem
Academicians of the World Academy for Artificial Consciousness hail from institutions such as Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Cambridge, the University of California, the French Academy of Sciences, the University of Padua, the University of Queensland, Columbia University, and the University of Exeter. Honorary Academicians come from a wide range of countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Canada, Australia, Spain, and China. In addition, leading scientists from prominent research institutes and technology companies—such as Google, the Allen Institute for Brain Science, and ZEEKR—also participate.
- About WAAC
The World Academy for Artificial Consciousness (https://www.waac.ac/) is a global academic institution established in Paris in 2025. Its mission is to advance frontier research and international collaboration in artificial consciousness through the integration of science, technology, and philosophy. The Academy publishes open research, policy recommendations, evaluation standards, and more. The current President is Academician Yucong Duan, and the Secretary-General is Dr. Yingbo Li. The Honorary Academician List: On May 3, 2025, WAAC released its first batch of Top 100 Honorary Academicians, recognizing scholars who have made foundational or leading contributions to the theory of artificial consciousness.