About DataLab
A leading research team at the intersection of data systems and artificial intelligence
DataLab is a research team established by the School of Information at Renmin University of China, led by Professor Fan Ju, a recipient of the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars. The team focuses on the interdisciplinary field of Data Systems + Artificial Intelligence (Data+AI), committed to deeply integrating data technologies with artificial intelligence technologies to create more intelligent and efficient next-generation data systems.
If you are passionate about artificial intelligence and data technologies and wish to gain deep understanding of "data-centric" artificial intelligence (Data-centric AI), we welcome you to learn about the work we are doing.
Research Directions
AI4DB
Database System Intelligence
Leveraging artificial intelligence technologies to enhance database systems' query performance, autonomous capabilities, and other functionalities.
DB4AI
Database Technologies Empowering AI
Utilizing data management technologies to support efficient processing of large model training, low-latency and high-throughput inference, and energy efficiency optimization.
AI4DS
AI-Data Integrated Systems
Utilizing reasoning large models, multimodal semantic understanding, and intelligent agents to enhance the intelligence level and execution performance of data science systems, effectively unlocking data value.
Our Mission
To advance the frontiers of Data+AI integration, developing intelligent and efficient next-generation data systems that bridge data technologies with artificial intelligence, while fostering data-centric AI innovation for practical real-world impact.
Our Vision
To become a globally recognized leader in Data+AI convergence research, cultivating the next generation of data-centric AI researchers and pioneering technologies that fundamentally transform how intelligent systems process, understand, and derive insights from data.
Why DataLab
Top-tier Academic Training
Comprehensive training for publishing in CCF-A conferences and journals in database and AI fields, with full research lifecycle support.
Comprehensive Financial Support
Research assistantship stipends, project funding support, and conference/travel grants to ensure focus on research excellence.
Exceptional Mentorship Environment
Excellent team atmosphere with detailed faculty guidance, clear development pathways, and personalized research mentoring.
Elite Career Opportunities
Direct connections to top-tier industry internships and international academic exchange programs for accelerated career development.
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