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Prof. WU Bo, Associate Director of Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations featured in TVB News

Prof. WU Bo, Associate Director of Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE), mentioned in an earlier interview with TVB News that his research team has been actively participating in national space exploration missions in the past decade, including the development of innovative 3D topographic mapping and intelligent geomorphological analysis techniques used in spacecrafts’ landings sites selection, etc.  Prof Wu said, “Aerospace technology is a good entry point for the development of innovative technology. For example, our satellite navigation and satellite communication are very relevant to our citizens. The maps as well as the positioning and navigation system we used are actually something each of us use in daily life.” RCDSE will continue actively contributing to the Nation’s space mission. The Centre is now collaborating with the Hong Kong Space Museum to showcase an interactive exhibit “Moon | Mars VR”. The virtual reality exhibit, powered by PolyU’s cutting-edge technology that assists the Nation’s space missions, constructs a virtual reality of the landing sites of Chang’e-4 and Tianwen-1 spacecrafts on the Moon and Mars, allowing public visitors to have a simulation experience of spacewalking and exploration. Online Coverage: https://news.tvb.com/tc/local/63950bcbb8b7ebb488012541 (Chinese only) Exhibit Info: https://polyu.hk/LMndW

BME, RIAIoT and RISports successfully held first Distinguished Speaker Series

Prof. David WEITZ, Member of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering (USA), and Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, gave a talk titled “Droplet-templated materials with microfluidics” in the Distinguished Speaker Series jointly organised by the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME), Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things (RIAIoT) and Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) on 11 January 2023.  The hybrid talk attracted about 200 participants from PolyU, universities in China and the industry.

President Teng shares insights on Hong Kong’s I&T potential with the BJ News

PolyU President Prof. TENG Jin-Guang shared his insights with The BJ News on the I&T development in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and how PolyU can contribute in this regard. President Teng believed that Hong Kong enjoys ample opportunities brought by the development in the inland, and PolyU has benefited from this to drive the University’s policy advocacy work and I&T research further. Prof. Teng mentioned the establishment of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) and its 11 research institutes and 5 research centres is to address major societal challenges through interdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer. He introduced some of PAIR’s research projects, including the new myopia management spectacle lens launched by members of the Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV) as well as the “Mars Landing Surveillance Camera”, “Surface Sampling and Packing System” and “Planetary Remote Sensing and Mapping” designed by the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) for national space missions. As the largest interdisciplinary research platform in the GBA, PAIR will continue to make unremitting efforts in promoting interdisciplinary research and innovation, for the betterment of the GBA and the world. Online coverage: https://www.bjnews.com.cn/detail/1672732871168666.html (simplified Chinese only)

Member of Photonics Research Institute wins the Nano Research Top Papers Award in 2022

Dr TSANG Yuen Hong, Member of the Photonics Research Institute (PRI), received the Nano Research Top Papers Award in 2022 with the co-authored paper “Highly sensitive solar-blind deep ultraviolet photodetector based on graphene/PtSe2/β-Ga2O32D/3D Schottky junction with ultrafast speed.”  The Top Papers Award was established in 2015 by the editorial board of Nano Research and the Tsinghua University Press (TUP). Among the worldwide scientists who have published papers in Nano Research during the two preceding years, the winner is determined by the Award Committee (Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, representatives from TUP) according to the citation in the latest year and the contribution of the paper.

Ir Prof. YUNG Kai-leung, DoRCDSE, to be featured on RTHK TV programme

The RTHK programme “Our Scientists” is featuring Ir Prof. YUNG Kai-leung, Director of RCDSE, in the second and third episodes. The second episode is now available at the RTHK’s website: https://www.rthk.hk/tv/dtt31/programme/ourscientists2022?lang=en. The third episode will air this coming Saturday (7 January 2023). The eight-episode documentary brings audience to the exciting world of science. It interviews a number of outstanding scientists to understand their intellectual and continuous pursuit for scientific exploration and knowledge, as well as the challenges, joy and success along the scientific journey.

PRI member wins 2022 Optoelectronics Global Conference (OGC) Young Scientist Award

Dr HUANG Dongmei, Member of the Photonics Research Institute (PRI), was selected for the 2022 OGC Young Scientist Award in recognition of her academic excellence. The 7th Optoelectronics Global Conference (OGC 2022) was held virtually from 6–11December 2022. Sponsored by IEEE Photonics Society Guangdong Chapter and hosted by Southern University of Science and Technology, the conference aims to promote international exchange among professionals from various disciplines in academia and industry.

Ir Prof. YUNG Kai-leung, Director of Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations, featured in the news

Ir Prof. YUNG Kai-leung, Director of Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) of PolyU, said in an exclusive interview with China News that scientific research development in Hong Kong has received increasing attention from the Hong Kong government and the Nation in recent years. In the past ten years, Prof. Yung has led the team to participate in major national space missions, from "Chang'e-3" lunar mission to "Tianwen-1" mars mission. He mentioned that in order for Hong Kong to go further, Hong Kong must integrate into the overall development of the nation, rely on the resources of the inland, and complement the advantages of the inland.  "More than 20 years ago, there was very little funding. Only when the results were in the sky could there be more funding," he recalled.  Prof. Yung also observed that Hong Kong has been paying more and more attention to scientific research in recent years and receiving increasing funding.  The selection of payload experts in Hong Kong and Macau for the first time reflects the nation's support and trust in Hong Kong, and its recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology development.   Online coverage: Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/3Q5jemG (Chinese only) China News Service - https://polyu.me/3C6cAXm (Simplified Chinese only)

PAIR Public Seminar: An Entrepreneur’s Perspective on Surgical Robotics and Telemedicine, and their Convergence

PAIR cordially invites you to our Public Seminar on 10 January 2023 (Tuesday) at 2:30-4:00pm (HKT) at PolyU campus and via Zoom. The hybrid seminar "An Entrepreneur’s Perspective on Surgical Robotics and Telemedicine, and their Convergence” will be delivered by Dr WANG Yulun, Fellow at Teladoc Health, and Co-founder and Chairman of Maxcess Health and World Telehealth Initiative.    Dr Wang has over 30 years working at the forefront of the surgical robotics and telemedicine industries. In this seminar, he will describe the evolution of these technologies and marketplaces and offer insights into how they will continue transforming healthcare delivery. Dr Wang earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1988. He is the author of 50+ technical publications and an inventor of over 200 patents. Among the honours, he received the 2017 IEEE Medal for Healthcare Innovation, and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2011.   Dr Wang has been actively promoting various R&D initiatives and corporate social responsibility. He is co-founded of Maxcess Health, a company which maximises access to telesurgery, and the World Telehealth Initiative, a non-profit that engages volunteer clinicians and telemedicine to deliver healthcare expertise to impoverished areas in the world. Don’t miss the chance to learn about digital health from Dr Wang! Find out more and register at: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/pair/news-and-events/events/2023/1/20230110---pair-public-seminar-dr-yulun-wang/?sc_lang=en

DoRISports’s exclusive interview with Ta Kung Pao

Prof. ZHANG Ming, Director of Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports), Head of Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chair Professor of Biomechanics, PolyU, revealed in an exclusive interview with Ta Kung Pao earlier that his team has been working on the custom additive manufacturing (3D printing) of various sports equipment such as orthotic insoles. Additive manufacturing is a technique that uses 3D data to produce products and significantly reduces material waste, manufacturing cycle times, and manual processes as compared to traditional manufacturing. Not only can this technology be applied in sports equipment for athletic performance enhancement, but also in the production of personalised insoles and shoes to help address foot problems like flat feet, high arches, severe overpronation, etc.  The next step of the research project is to continue improving the insole design and its surface materials for improved user comfort, sweat absorption and cushioning. The team is connecting with the Hong Kong Sports Institute and other related institutions, for wider opportunities to put 3D insoles into application. Apart from personalised insoles, Prof. Zhang also works with the inland on the development of custom-made basketball shoes that protect sports players from injuries. The team developed a three-axis sensor built into the shoe sole to analyse the distribution of the vertical and shear forces on the sole of the feet during tangential motion, thus facilitating functional basketball footwear that improves forefoot comfort. Further reading: http://www.takungpao.com/news/232109/2022/1202/793124.html (simplified Chinese)

RILS scholars clinch "Research Team of the Year" in 2022 RICS Awards Hong Kong

The research team led by Prof. Geoffrey SHEN Qiping, Member of the Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), Associate Vice President (Global Partnerships), Director of Global Engagement, and Chair Professor of Construction Management in the Department of Building and Real Estate, won the “Research Team of the Year” award in the 2022 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Hong Kong Awards Since 2019, the research team has been working closely with the Qianhai Authority to enhance collaboration between the construction sectors in Shenzhen and Hong Kong and to put forward solutions to problems encountered by the construction industry of the two places in the cross-border cooperation in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The team successfully drafted two sets of measures: “Administrative Measures for the Registration of Hong Kong Construction Organisations in the Qianhai Shenzhen—Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone” and “Administrative Measures for the Registration of Hong Kong Construction Professionals in the Qianhai Shenzhen—Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone”. These two measures have been adopted by the Qianhai Authority for enforcement. The implementation of the two measures helps break down the barriers to qualification recognition in the construction sector of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. As of 18 November 2022, 409 Hong Kong-based professionals and 45 Hong Kong-based organisations completed their filings in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone. In 2021, the administrative measures were listed by the National Development and Reform Commission as one of the 47 innovative measures and practices and will be rolled out nationwide. The contribution of the research team in promoting collaboration in the construction industry in the GBA has been highly recognised by the Society. The prestigious award not only represents the team’s outstanding achievements in the built environment, but also motivates the team to continue contributing to the infrastructural development in the GBA.