Chief Executive Carrie Lam visited PolyU yesterday (23 July) to learn about its scientific research and meet the senior management to understand the University’s latest developments.
She toured the Precision Robotics Laboratory of the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations and the University Research Facility in Materials Characterization & Device Fabrication, where she was briefed on the University’s research and applications in aerospace technology and advanced materials.
The University and the China Academy of Space Technology jointly manufactured various advanced space instruments that were adopted in the nation’s lunar and Mars exploration missions.
“The University’s cross-discipline scientific research team has distinguished deep space exploration capability and possesses practical experience in international space missions, contributing to the nation’s aerospace development with encouraging achievements,” she noted.
Lam then visited the Clean Room which supports the development of products like COVID-19 antibody biosensors, health monitoring devices, soft robotics, on-skin electronics and neuromorphic vision sensors using microfabrication tools for advanced device innovation.
With Hong Kong’s innovative and technological capabilities fully recognised by the central authorities in recent years, Lam hoped the University will continue to pursue excellence and encourage more young people to join in research and development field.
She also anticipated that coupling with the massive resources allocated by the Government, the University will play a role in the Greater Bay Area’s development as an international innovation and technology hub and make more contributions to the nation’s space projects.
