Next AI
Steven Zhang is a professional in the field of Electrical Engineering, currently participating in the 2023 cohort at Next AI since March 2023 and serving as Chief Technology Officer at TREX-Ai since October 2020. Zhang completed a PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of Alberta from 2014 to 2022, focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence and transactional energy market design for the grid edge, with research involving reinforcement learning agents for maximizing distributed energy resource utilization. Prior experiences include roles as a Transmission Engineer Co-op and Distribution Engineering Co-op at ATCO Electric in 2012 and 2013, respectively, where Zhang contributed to the design and management of electrical distribution and transmission systems. Zhang also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta, obtained in 2014.
Next AI
Delivered in Montréal and Toronto, NextAI is an accelerator and founder development program for early or idea stage AI-enabled startups. NextAI is for exceptional teams and individuals from around the world who are commercializing AI research and want to build global companies.NextAI is a global innovation hub for artificial intelligence relatedventure creation and technology commercialization. We identify talented teams and individuals with ambitious ideas and leverage Canada’s leadership position in AI to provide them with the capital, mentorship, education and network to disrupt industries.NextAI teams have access to up to $200,000 in capital, world-renowned faculty and scientists, a network of Canada’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs, and access to cutting edge AI tools.