FOUNDER & BACKGROUND

SAILs is founded by renowned scientists and experienced experts across science, technology, education, and culture.

The founders bring international backgrounds, cross-border resources, and long-standing experience connecting science, technology, education, and cultural exchange across regions.

PROFILE

Yicheng ZHANG

Yicheng ZHANG is a scientist and academic leader whose work spans physics, big data, and information economics.

He is a member of Academia Europaea and has helped build research platforms, international academic networks, and cross-border exchange across Europe and China.

He contributes to SAILs with long-term experience in scientific collaboration, institutional dialogue, and interdisciplinary cooperation.

DISTINCTIONS

Public-facing distinctions

  • Member of Academia Europaea
  • Founder of the Swiss Big Data Center
  • Scientific leadership across physics, big data, and information economics
  • Long-term experience in European research initiatives and international cooperation

RELEVANCE TO SAILs

Why this matters for SAILs

SAILs builds on internationally connected scientific experience, cross-border relationships, and practical collaboration across research, education, and public-facing initiatives.