ICPNFF-2025 will provide a unique opportunity for scientists and professionals to share their ideas and findings on the discovery, function, and application of polysaccharides for human health and food sustainability. It will be a medium-sized conference with 200-300 participants, featuring highly interdisciplinary topics across the fields of polymer, food, and health sciences, including the application of polysaccharides in the development of nu

23 May 2025

Prof. CHEN Sheng, our Department Head, and Prof. WONG Man-sau, Professor and Director of Research Centre of Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI), were invited as speakers at the 6th Guangzhou International Congress of Nutrition and Health & Lingnan Regional Nutrition Innovation Development Conference on 23 – 24 November 2024. They presented their insights and research breakthroughs on the topics “Understanding High Resolution Microbiomes of Gut, Fo

23 Dec 2024

In alignment with FSN's strategic development, we have successfully launched a range of applied food science and nutrition programs over the past two years, reinforcing our dedication to excellence in this specialized field. Our partnerships with the Hong Kong Nutrition Association (HKNA) and the Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS) have been instrumental in building strategic alliances that drive our mission forward. On 13 December, a dinner was hos

23 Dec 2024

We were delighted to host a delegation from South China Agricultural University (SCAU) on 16 December 2024, following our visit to SCAU earlier this year. The visiting members included Ms. ZHOU Yanhua, Prof. LEI Hongtao, Dr. YANG Meiyan, and Ms. TANG Shichao. Engaging discussions on study programs and research directions took place, completed by a tour of our advanced laboratories and teaching facilities. Their visit was truly inspiring!  

19 Dec 2024

On behalf of the PolyU Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Dr. Kevin Kwok (Associate Head and Associate Professor), Dr. Kenneth Lo (Assistant Professor), Dr. Christine Li (Lecturer) and Ms. Sarah Iu (Project Associate), received the Social Capital Builder Logo Award 2024, for the collaboration with HKSKH Kowloon City Children and Youth Integrated Service Centre.  In the service-learning projects supervised by their subject teachers, stude

13 Dec 2024