Andrew Y. Ng
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Andrew Ng stands as a unique figure in the history of technology, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical application like few others. His ability to scale education to millions of students simultaneously earned him a spot on the Time 100 list, a rare achievement for an academic. Being named to the inaugural Time100 AI list in 2023 cements his status as a primary architect of the modern AI era. His honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions like Tsinghua University and the University of Toronto highlight the global respect he commands in the scientific community.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Fellow of the ACM
Elected for contributions to machine learning and distributed systems.
Fellow of AAAS
Recognized for outstanding contributions to artificial intelligence.
Honorary Doctorate
Awarded for pioneering work in online education and AI.
Honorary Doctorate
Given for advancing AI research and education in China.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Most Influential People
Time100 AI
Magazine Covers
Time
March 2012
100 Most Influential People
Fast Company
February 2014
Most Creative People in Business
Records & Feats
Largest Online Course Enrollment
Attracted 160,000 students to his first Machine Learning course on Coursera in the first week alone.
Most Students Taught via MOOC
Teaches over 8 million students across more than 100 countries through his online platforms.