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PolyU BME Alumni Homecoming Day 2022

“PolyU BME Alumni Homecoming Day 2022”, the reunion for all BME alumni, was held on 19 November 2022(Saturday).  More than 250 alumni, their family members, and friends joined and spent an amazing weekend together on campus and online. This is the first 10th BME, 35th REC anniversary celebration event which provided an opportunity for our alumni to connect with their alma mater and reminisce about the wonderful moments in their campus life.  At the ceremony, Prof. Zhang Ming, current head of department shared the latest development of the department.  Ir Prof. H.C. Man, Dean of Faculty of Engineering delivered the welcoming remarks and warm greeting to us. Three former heads – Prof. John Evans, Prof. Zheng Yongping and Prof. Mak Arthur shared their message to the department. The outstanding alumni presentation was also conducted on the ceremony. It was followed by the homecoming lunch in Communal Staff Restaurant and laboratory visit in the afternoon. The “PolyU BME Alumni Homecoming Day 2022” was truly a joyful and memorable event for all the participants. More photos are here. 

The HKIE Scholarship 201920

Miss TONG Cheuk Ying (18058385D) was selected by the Donor to receive the above Scholarship. Here is the video to illustrate her involvement in the HKIE activities in the past year.

Speckle-Based Optical Cryptosystem and its Application for Human Face Recognition via Deep Learning from Dr. Puxiang Lai

Publication information： Speckle-Based Optical Cryptosystem and its Application for Human Face Recognition via Deep Learning Qi Zhao, Huanhao Li, Zhipeng Yu, Chi Man Woo, Tianting Zhong, Shengfu Cheng, Yuanjin Zheng, Honglin Liu, Jie Tian*, Puxiang Lai* Advanced Science DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202407   香港理工大學賴溥祥課題組提出了一種基於光學散斑的加密系統，並展示了其在加密人臉識別中的應用：系統的加密部分使用毛玻璃作為物理密鑰（等效密鑰長度為17.2 Gigabit），以光速將人臉圖像加密為隨機光學散斑；系統的解密部分使用神經網絡，將散斑還原成人臉圖像後進行人臉識別。加密人臉識別準確度高達98%。 Details: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/T_XxXdClrqUqP8r4V6jZAg 

The HKIE Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that the HKIE Scholarship was presented to TONG Cheuk Ying  on 11 June 2022 at the HKIE Prize Presentation Ceremony cum New Members Reception.     More Details :https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bme/news-and-events/news/2020/hkie-scholarship-201920/

Establishment of the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology

To facilitate high-impact research through cross-disciplinary collaborations in the domain of sports, the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) 體育科技研究院 will be established as a constituent research unit of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) on 1 June 2022. Prof. Zhang Ming, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Biomedical Engineering will be appointed Director of RISports. All research units under PAIR will conduct both basic and applied research, and engage in KT activities by working closely with business, industry and governments in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and beyond. 

Dr Li Ning visited the Human Locomotion Laboratory

Dr. Li Ning, the Chinese retired gymnast and billionaire entrepreneur visited our Human Locomotion Laboratory on 5 May 2022 (Thur) to learn more about our current researches and development for sports biomechanics. 

关于《2021年度北京市科学技术奖》拟提名公示

关于《2021年度北京市科学技术奖》拟提名公示 根据 《关于启动2021年度北京市科学技术奖提名工作的通知》的通知要求，现对我单位拟作为共同申报单位的项目情况进行公示。公示期限：2022年4月25日-2022年5月1日（7个自然日）。公式期间，如有异议，请以书面方式向香港理工大学生物医学工程学系反映，并提供必要的证据材料。提出异议者请提供联系电话等有效联系方式。 具体公示项目名称：《假肢矫形器关键技术创新与应用》 项目详细情况见附件。   北京市科技成果奖公示-项目详细情况   联系人：陈小姐 联系电话：852-2766-7661 联系电邮：man-na.chan@polyu.edu.hk 香港理工大学           2022年4月25日    

PolyU develops portable nucleic acid testing device for COVID-19 to enable fast and accurate results on-site

Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a tremendous impact on society as well as on the daily lives of individuals. In the “post-pandemic” era, it is important to strengthen efforts in research and development of drug and vaccine, while also continuing to uphold high standards of personal and environmental hygiene management. Therefore, an accurate and convenient COVID-19 testing method could certainly help ease the stress of post-pandemic life.

The second run of self-paced MOOC on Interdisciplinary Innovations for Population Ageing

Population ageing is a global phenomenon profoundly affecting the well-being of communities. Disciplines such as Social Sciences, Design, and Engineering offer unique, insightful innovations for ageing societies. Along with providing solutions catering to their professional niche, these disciplines achieve creative and practical innovations through interdisciplinary collaboration. This course intends to explore and examine the process of incubating innovations in these three disciplines and help the learners to appreciate the synergy created when working toward innovations by adopting an interdisciplinary approach.    Welcome to the world of active ageing! The second run of the course has already started on 1 Apr, 2022. Learn more about this course and get enroll by checking the links below.   Register NOW, and get your 100% off coupon by contacting us at innovage.mooc@polyu.edu.hk. (50 coupons are available on a first-come, first-serve basis)   Second Run of the MOOC will last from 1 Apr to 31 Aug, 2022 (Due date for enrollment and upgrade: 27 May 2022, HKT 12:00 p.m.)   Course Enrollment: https://www.edx.org/course/interdisciplinary-innovations-for-population-aging   Course Trailer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12U0bgpqufY8VtW-6kEVvRMtz45CEsBQj/view?usp=sharing

Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Biomedical Engineering

We are pleased to present the “Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Biomedical Engineering 2022” to two distinguished graduates in recognition of their Professional Achievement and significant contributions to the Department, PolyU and the community. Their remarkable achievements and valuable contributions have earned them the well-deserved honour. Congratulations to the following awardees!   “Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU, Department of Biomedical Engineering” Mr. WONG Kai Yuen, Billy  Master of Science in Health Care (Healthcare Technology) / 2008 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University   “Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU, Department of Biomedical Engineering” Ir. LEUNG Cristina  Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering / 2007 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University