About

Born in China and educated in Germany, Dr. Jia Xu embodies the spirit of global scholarship and innovation. Her work spans AI ethics, language modeling, and human-computer interaction, emphasizing fairness, transparency, and social responsibility in emerging technologies. As the Founder of NLP-Lab and contributor to Automotive IntelliQence and Amazon’s Alexa Prize, she continues to push the boundaries of AI with purpose and impact. Dr. Xu believes true innovation lies in improving lives—by creating intelligent systems that understand, adapt, and empower. When she’s not working on research or mentoring the next generation of scientists, she enjoys ballet, swimming, tennis, and skiing, maintaining a deep belief that balance fuels creativity. Her guiding principle is simple yet profound: success is measured not only by achievement but by the positive change we create in the world.