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ITC research projects funded $21M from ITF and GRF

20 Jul 2021

Research & Innovation

16 ITC projects have been funded a total of $21M from the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) and General Research Fund (GRF). These projects are diversed in different areas and range from electronic fabric and textiles, yarns, 3D printing, medical clothing, and more.  

The funded research projects have demonstrated the strong research capabilities of the ITC staff members and their commitment to the well-being of the community. Congratulations to the successful recipients of the funding. The funded research projects are listed below.

ITF Project Title
 Project-in-charge
 Trial: Innovation of Highly Efficient Far Infrared Functional Textiles  Dr Li Li
 AI-assisted Personal Training Gear to Monitor and Enhance Exercise Performance  Dr Joanne YIP
 Development of High Value-added Vortex Yarns and Fabrics with Enhanced Flame-resistance and Comfort  Dr Tao HUA
 Development of Flexible Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (FSERS) System for Food Safety Detection  Prof. Kinor JIANG
 Cellulosic 3D Printing Flexible Material for Apparel  Prof. Chi Wai KAN
 Development of an Automatic Measuring System for Vertical Wicking  Prof. Chi Wai KAN
 Surgical Mask with Unidirectional Moisture Transport Property  Prof. Zijian ZHENG

 

GRF Project Title
Project-in-charge
Hierarchically Buckled Surface Engineering of Textile Substrates with Stretchable Porous Microarchitectures Prof. Bingang XU
Study of electronically controllable fabric handle simulator for online applications Prof. Xiao-ming TAO
Design and Modeling of Electricity-Regulated Wicking Fabric for Personal Moisture Management Dr Dahua SHOU
A Study of Self-Powered Electronic Textiles Enabled by Addictive Functionalization and Embroidery Manufacturing Dr Qiyao HUANG
An Investigation of the Thermodynamics, Mechanisms, and Adsorption Phenomena Related to the Application of Reactive Dyes to Cellulosic Fibres in Reverse Micellar Dyeing System Prof. Chi Wai KAN
Ergonomic Leggings with Twisted Actuation Yarns for Improving Compression Therapy Dr Bin FEI
Study of Molecular Scale Active Graphdiyne based Ionic Polymer Actuators Prof. Wei CHEN
 Locking in International Buyer-Supplier Relationships: Evidence from the US-China Trade War Dr Di FAN


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