Currently, PolyU has established eleven research institutes (RIs) and seven research centres (RCs) . The primary purpose of establishing these research units is to facilitate inter-disciplinary collaboration for impactful research within PolyU to address key societal challenges in areas where PolyU has significant advantages and/or a significant strategic interest , and they are constituent research units of PAIR.
Research Institutes
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Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute
Director: Prof. SHI Wen Zhong
Research Centres
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Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism
Director: Prof. SONG Haiyan
Co-Director: Prof. LI Qing
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