The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the National Science and Technology Institute of Urban Safety Development (NSTI), and the Shenzhen Technology Institute of Urban Public Safety (SZSTI) have collaboratively established the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Urban Safety Technology Research Center , which aims to carry out innovative research in the field of public safety, contributing to national and industrial development needs, and enhancing international competitiveness.
The joint laboratory serves as an innovative platform to conduct research focusing on areas such as urban safety, industrial safety, disaster prevention, and emergency management. It will leverage the resources of the three parties and foster deep collaboration, with objectives on technological development, advancement of frontier innovations, and cultivating talents.
The inauguration ceremony was held on the PolyU campus on 24 May. The launch was unveiled by Prof. DONG Cheng, Associate Vice President (Mainland Research Advancement) of PolyU; Prof. NI Yiqing, Chair Professor of Smart Structures and Rail Transit of PolyU; Prof. DING Xioali, Chair Professor of Geomatics of PolyU; Dr DONG You, Associate Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of PolyU; and Dr DONG Fang, Executive Director of NSTI and Director of SZSTI; Dr SHI Zhongqi, Executive Manager of R&D Centre (Acadamician Office) of SZSTI.
PolyU is committed to developing innovative and cutting-edge technologies in pursuit of its mission to advance sustainable development. This is achieved through a focus on research excellence in various areas, including architecture, energy, environment, smart city, urban informatics and urban disaster mitigation. By applying its research expertise in practical applications, PolyU has established close ties with the government, industry, and organisations, working together to promote the construction and development of the Greater Bay Area.
The Shenzhen Technology Institute of Urban Public Safety (SZSTI), a Shenzhen-based state-owned enterprise established by the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, focuses on creating a security and emergency industry ecosystem through the integration of safety innovations and technologies. Together with the National Institute of Urban Security Development Technology, they integrate frontier research and talent to promote government-industry-academia collaboration.
The National Science and Technology Institute of Urban Safety Development (NSTI) (Shenzhen) is co-founded by Emergency Management Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Shenzhen Municipal People's Government (Shenzhen SASAC), and SZSTI. Its launch aims to create a national-level urban safety R&D institute rooted in Shenzhen, serving the Greater Bay Area and nationwide.
