‘I’d like to inspire people to explore AI as a field, and by people, I mean to be specific, Filipinos,’ says Juwayni Lucman.
MANILA, Philippines – Back in 2020, when the world’s first artificial intelligence university, Mohammed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence , opened in Abu Dhabi, physics undergraduate Juwayni Macadato Lucman wasted no time in taking a shot at applying for a spot in one of their master’s programs.
Last month, Lucman accomplished that goal as he graduated from MBZUAI. This makes him the first Filipino to complete a master’s degree in the field of artificial intelligence. Their living overseas began when his parents studied in Egypt during the 1990s and eventually, got married and started a family.
“Another thing I would say that’s interesting about being a third-culture kid is that I get to understand other people’s culture… Overall, I’d say the experience I’ve gotten helped me be a more understanding person, more thoughtful, and it shaped me in different ways,” he added. “My father used to emphasize this, although I am a third-culture kid, I am still a Filipino and I should one day go back and contribute to the country, contribute to the people, because I was privileged in a way other Filipinos might not have had and I need to use that privilege for the good of others and not just aim for personal advantage,” he shared. “I still hold on to the values of my people.
So it was a surreal experience when he was accepted in the Computer Vision Department of MBZUAI as the admission process was nothing short of challenging. He also clarifies that AI won’t replace doctors, but rather provide assistance to help save time and increase efficiency at hospitals. Lucman has several plans in mind for his future, one of which is pursuing a doctoral degree. Next month, he will begin his Ph.D. in machine learning at MBZUAI.
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