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Yishan Shen is a leading researcher in **multi-task learning (MTL)**, a paradigm that trains models to solve multiple related problems simultaneously rather than in isolation. Shen’s major contribution is a landmark, three-part survey series that comprehensively maps the evolution of MTL from its 1990s origins through the deep learning era and into the age of pretrained foundation models. The first installment, "Multitask Learning 1997–2024: Part I Fundamentals," systematically lays out the core principles and shared information mechanisms that make MTL more efficient than single-task learning. The flagship paper, "Unleashing the Power of Multi-Task Learning," published in 2024, has already garnered **5 citations** in a short time, signaling its rapid influence. This work provides a clear, structured taxonomy of MTL’s benefits—from improved training efficiency to superior inference speed—making it an essential reference for students and engineers building versatile AI systems. By bridging traditional, deep, and foundation-model approaches, Shen offers a definitive roadmap for researchers seeking to harness MTL’s full potential in modern applications.