The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and CLP Power Hong Kong Limited signed a MoU on 11 December 2024.
Witnessed by Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, and Mr Joseph Law, Managing Director of CLP Power, the MoU was signed by Prof. Chung Chi-yung, Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Chair Professor of Power Systems Engineering, and Director of the Research Centre for Grid Modernisation, along with Mr Paul Tomlinson, Chief Operations and Transformation Officer of CLP Power.
This collaboration marks a significant step for PolyU and CLP Power in advancing education and fostering innovative research in electrical engineering. Both parties will leverage cutting-edge technologies, including the metaverse, immersive virtual environments, virtual reality, and augmented reality, to develop innovative digital training and learning materials for students and the industry. EEE students will have the opportunity to experience the real working environment of the power industry, enhancing their integrated skills in both theory and practice, while also exploring opportunities for academic and research collaboration.
