SIG LLM | Faculty of Computing | UTM
The Special Interest Group of Large Language Model (LLM) within our Faculty of Computing brings together a diverse team of experts committed to advancing both the theoretical understanding and practical applications of this revolutionary technology. Our specialists offer comprehensive expertise across the LLM landscape: customizing and fine-tuning models for specific needs, addressing critical ethical and security considerations, implementing practical applications like chatbots, and applying these powerful tools across diverse contexts from office environments to academic research.
With our balanced focus on innovation, responsible deployment, and practical solutions, we serve as a valuable resource for the entire university community and external partners seeking to harness the transformative potential of language AI. The SIG welcomes collaboration opportunities and stands ready to provide informed guidance on integrating these technologies effectively and ethically into various workflows and research initiatives.
We specialize in adapting pre-existing LLMs for specific tasks and domains, enhancing their performance for particular use cases and institutional needs.
Our team addresses critical challenges of responsible AI deployment, focusing on fairness, transparency, privacy protection, and mitigating potential misuse.
We offer practical expertise in deploying LLMs within real-world systems, including designing effective AI agents, chatbots and interactive applications with integration of large language models.
Our specialists work across diverse contexts of applications of LLMs and Generative AI—from office workflows and academic teaching to literature reviews and supporting advanced research initiatives.
The members of our Special Interest Group are actively engaged in both theoretical research and practical applications, positioning our faculty at the cutting edge of language model innovation. By collaborating with us, you gain access to:
Navigate the complex landscape of LLM technologies with insights from specialists across multiple domains.
Develop tailored applications that address your specific challenges and requirements.
Deploy LLM technologies with confidence, ensuring alignment with best practices in responsible AI.
Stay at the forefront of LLM advancements through our ongoing research and development initiatives.
Whether you're looking to explore how LLMs might enhance your work, need guidance on implementing these technologies, or have concerns about their ethical implications, our experts are available to provide informed perspectives and practical solutions.
Connect With Our Team
The LLM Special Interest Group brings together faculty members with diverse expertise in the field of Large Language Models. Click on a member to learn more about their specialization and projects.
Area of Expertise: LLM Customization and Fine-tuning
Research Interests: Domain adaptation of large language models, efficiency in fine-tuning, parameter-efficient methods
Current Projects: Developing specialized models for academic research assistance, optimizing fine-tuning pipelines
Email: j.smith@example.edu
Area of Expertise: LLM Customization and Fine-tuning
Research Interests: Domain adaptation of large language models, efficiency in fine-tuning, parameter-efficient methods
Current Projects: Developing specialized models for academic research assistance, optimizing fine-tuning pipelines
Email: j.smith@example.edu
Area of Expertise: LLM Ethics and Security
Research Interests: Bias mitigation, privacy-preserving LLMs, responsible AI governance
Current Projects: Developing frameworks for ethical deployment of LLMs in educational contexts
Email: m.chen@example.edu
Area of Expertise: LLM Implementation and Orchestration
Research Interests: Conversational AI systems, multi-modal integration, system architecture for LLMs
Current Projects: Building scalable chatbot frameworks for student support services
Email: s.johnson@example.edu
Area of Expertise: Applied LLM Solutions
Research Interests: LLMs for literature review, research automation, academic writing assistance
Current Projects: Developing specialized assistants for systematic literature reviews
Email: r.patel@example.edu
Area of Expertise: LLM for Educational Applications
Research Interests: Personalized learning, automatic feedback systems, educational content generation
Current Projects: Creating adaptive learning systems powered by LLMs
Email: l.wong@example.edu
Area of Expertise: Multilingual LLM Applications
Research Interests: Cross-lingual transfer, low-resource languages, cultural adaptation
Current Projects: Improving multilingual capabilities in domain-specific LLMs
Email: d.garcia@example.edu
Area of Expertise: Multilingual LLM Applications
Research Interests: Cross-lingual transfer, low-resource languages, cultural adaptation
Current Projects: Improving multilingual capabilities in domain-specific LLMs
Email: d.garcia@example.edu
Area of Expertise: Multilingual LLM Applications
Research Interests: Cross-lingual transfer, low-resource languages, cultural adaptation
Current Projects: Improving multilingual capabilities in domain-specific LLMs
Email: d.garcia@example.edu
Area of Expertise: Multilingual LLM Applications
Research Interests: Cross-lingual transfer, low-resource languages, cultural adaptation
Current Projects: Improving multilingual capabilities in domain-specific LLMs
Email: d.garcia@example.edu
We welcome collaboration opportunities with departments across the university and external organizations. Whether you're looking to explore how LLMs might enhance your work, need guidance on implementing these technologies, or have concerns about their ethical implications, our experts are available to provide informed perspectives.
Email: cwenghowe@utm.my