1 Nov 2023

Dr Bolong HUANG, an Associate Professor of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has been chosen as a finalist for the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2023 in the Engineering and Technology category. This recognition is for his research in nanocatalysts that have applications in sustainable energy. Dr Huang is one of the three Hong Kong awardees in this category. 

26 Oct 2023

14 Sep 2023

24 Aug 2023

Ynno Med Limited, a drug research start-up company of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and co-founded by Dr Cong MA, Associate Professor of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, has been honoured as one of the 25 Winners out of 113 finalists of Falling Walls Venture 2023. Congratulations to Dr MA and his start-up for the great achievement. Ynno Med focuses on the discovery and development of first-in-class antimicrobial drug

22 Aug 2023

The 48th Geneva Inventions Expo this year attracted approximately 1,000 inventions from about 40 countries and regions, showcasing their inventions, the results of their research, and their new products. Professor Thomas LEUNG Yun-chung garnered widespread acclaim for his project “ABarginase: First-in-class Drug for Treatment of Multiple Obesity-related Metabolic Disease”, winning both the Prize of the International Federation of Inventors' Assoc

30 Apr 2023

Congratulations to Prof. Zheng Zijian, Chair Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, on receiving the Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award (HKEST Award) organized by the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences and supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission. The HKEST Award aims to recognize outstanding contributions and excellence among younger generations in the HKSAR for their dedicatio

4 Jun 2023

PolyU-supported start-up Grand Rise Technology has won 1st runner-up prize in the ATEC2022 Startup Competition. Established by PolyU Prof. Li Pei and alumnus Dr. Tenny Lam, Grand Rise Technology commercialized a novel technology developed by PolyU. The technology is based on a patented core-shell particle technology platform, enabling a new class of amphiphilic core-shell nanoparticles. Their research team has developed a non-toxic and eco-frien

14 Dec 2022

Dr Huang Bolong, from the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, has been recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list by Clarivate for his substantial research contributions. This recognition is based on his publication of multiple papers that have been frequently cited by fellow academics, demonstrating his significant research impact. The list highlights the most influential researchers worldwide, identified through the

24 Nov 2022

Grand Rise Technology, a start-up nurtured by PolyU and co-founded by Prof. Li Pei of PolyU’s Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) and Mr. Tenny Lam, a PolyU DBS student, has been selected to be the Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2022 company, a list of small companies and startups across the Asia-Pacific region that are addressing real-world challenges with fresh thinking and innovative products and services. Grand Rise Technol

5 Sep 2022