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RISUD to host annual international symposium 2023

The Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) is hosting the RISUD Annual International Symposium 2023 (RAIS 2023) on 6–7 July 2023. Under the theme of “Urban Sustainability through Innovative Technologies”, the Symposium aims to provide an international platform for in-depth exchanges in key areas related to sustainable urban development and to serve as a catalyst for international collaboration. It will include plenary sessions, as well as workshops on air pollution and human health, large floating infrastructure, and urban carbon neutrality. Further details: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/risud/rais/ Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/risud/rais/registration/

PAIR Public Seminar successfully held on 13 June 2023

Prof. CHAN Siew Hwa, President’s Chair in Energy and Professor in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, Co-Director of Energy Research Institute at NTU, Senior Vice President, China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, delivered the PAIR Public Seminar titled “Turquoise Hydrogen – A Possible Solution for Renewable Energy Scarce Countries in Energy Transition Times” in hybrid mode on 13 June 2023.   The seminar attracted over 150 participants joining onsite and online from over 45 countries and regions in Asia, Europe and North America. It was also broadcasted live on multiple social media platforms, including Bilibili and Weibo, and viewed by an online audience of over 12,000 in total.   The seminar was kick-started with a welcome speech by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR, followed by a guest speaker introduction by Prof. LIU Aiqun, Chair Professor of Quantum Engineering and Science of Department of Electronic and Information Engineering.   In the presentation, Prof. Chan shared Singapore’s long-term energy plan and research focus, as well as a few major initiatives on hydrogen application. He then introduced turquoise hydrogen and the catalytic decomposition of methane for hydrogen production, followed by an overview of the research activities on hydrogen and fuel cells at NTU over the last 30 years.   Following was a question-and-answer session moderated by Prof. WANG Shengwei, Director of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), Chair Professor of Building Energy and Automation, and Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor in Smart Buildings, and Prof. LI Gang, Associate Director of Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), Sir Sze-yuen Chung Endowed Professor in Renewable Energy, and Chair Professor of Energy Conversion Technology. The audience was inspired to engage in a fruitful exchange with Prof. Chan.   Please click here for an online review.

Prof. Hector TSANG shares views on mental health services

On the RTHK radio programme “Open Line Open View” on 12 June 2023, Prof. Hector TSANG Wing-hong, Interim Director of the Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC), Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, shared his views on the roles of District Health Centres and family doctors in supporting the public mental health services.    Online review: RTHK - https://polyu.me/3X0eVfR (0:56:37 - 1:08:45) (Chinese only) SCMP - https://polyu.me/3N3T56j (subscription required)

RCDSE showcases “Moon | Mars VR” at 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair

The “Moon | Mars VR” interactive exhibit developed by Prof. WU Bo, Associate Director of the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE), and his team, is currently being showcased at the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair.  The VR system creates a three-dimensional virtual environment of the landing sites of Chang’e-4 lunar mission and Tianwen-1 Mars mission.  Through the system, the public can enjoy a spacewalk simulation experience.   Online coverage: Ta Kung Pao -https://polyu.me/3NoIC7d https://polyu.me/463Gau6 People.cn - https://polyu.me/3MRthul Xinhua - https://polyu.me/3MUV1ye Shenzhen Economic Daily - https://polyu.me/3XaoBod Shenzhen Special Zone Daily - https://polyu.me/45Pt97b Shenzhen Evening News - https://polyu.me/3qyUo5W China Cultural Media Network - https://polyu.me/3NhzJMv East Money - https://polyu.me/42wh5F3 Sina - https://polyu.me/3OVzyaY Guangzhou Daily - https://polyu.me/42zDQI4 Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/42u5kPu  

Ir Prof. ZHENG Yong-ping, DoRISA, featured in GS Newsletter

Ir Prof. ZHENG Yong-ping, Director of the Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA), Former Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering, was featured in the latest issue of the GS Newsletter. https://www.polyu.edu.hk/gs/docdrive/mktg/newsletter/GS_News_Issue_4_Jun_2023.pdf (P10-P11)  

The Global Smart Cities Summit cum The 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics to be held on 20–23 August 2023

The International Society for Urban Informatics and the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute are hosting the Global Smart Cities Summit cum The 3rd International Conference on Urban Informatics (GSCS & ICUI 2023) at PolyU in Hong Kong on 20–23 August 2023. You are cordially invited to submit abstracts or full papers to this Conference.   Keynote speakers including Prof. Michael BATTY (University College London, UK), Prof. Jianya GONG (Wuhan University, China), Prof. Michael GOODCHILD (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA), Prof. Renzhong GUO (Shenzhen University, China), Prof. Ying JIN (University of Cambridge, UK), and Prof. Anthony YEH (The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR), together with hundreds of industry experts, academics, researchers and friends will explore future smart city development, as well as innovative theories and technologies in urban informatics.   Early-bird registration is available until 22 July 2023 at: https://www.isocui.org/icui2023/registration/   Website: https://isocui.org/icui2023

Energy expert from Singapore to deliver PAIR Public Seminar on 13 June 2023

PAIR will organise a hybrid Public Seminar “Turquoise Hydrogen – A Possible Solution for Renewable Energy Scarce Countries in Energy Transition Times” at 11:00am on 13 June 2023 (Tuesday) on campus and via Zoom. Prof. CHAN Siew Hwa, President’s Chair in Energy and Professor in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore; Co-Director of, Energy Research Institute at NTU; and Senior Vice President, China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, will be the keynote speaker. Prof. Chan will share Singapore’s long-term energy plan and research focus, a few major initiatives on hydrogen application, and the catalytic decomposition of methane for hydrogen production. Seats are limited, please register now!   Find out more or register at: https://polyu.hk/NEmxH

Prof. ZHENG Zijian receives inaugural Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award

Prof. ZHENG Zijian, Associate Director of the Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR), Member of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), and Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology of the Faculty of Science, received the Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award (HKEST Award) 2022. Newly launched by the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences last year and supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR government, the Award aims to recognise and commend outstanding contributions and excellence among younger generations in Hong Kong for their dedication and achievements in the arena of engineering science and technology.   Online coverage (Chinese only): Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/43FngYo ETNet - https://polyu.me/42tIzLo Hong Kong Commercial Daily - https://polyu.me/45Q3ZVR

Prof. Hector Tsang shares tips for mental health on radio

Prof. Hector Tsang Wing-hong, Interim Director of the Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC), Cally Kwong Mei Wan Professor in Psychosocial Health, Chair Professor and Head of Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, was interviewed on the “Share My Song” programme by Commercial Radio Hong Kong on 6 June 2023, sharing tips for emotional self-care and emotional support for others.   The episode covered sharing on important topics related to emotional health, including the importance of help-seeking, common signs and symptoms of mental health issues, and the impact of stress on mental health.   Online review: Commercial Radio - https://polyu.me/441EBeb (Chinese only - subscription required)

MHRC Interim Director Prof. Hector Tsang featured in SCMP

Prof. Hector TSANG, Interim Director of MHRC, Cally Kwong Mei Wan Professor in Psychosocial Health, Head and Chair Professor of Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, in a recent interview with the South China Morning Post (SCMP), shared his views on mental health services in Hong Kong in response to a recent incident in the community. Prof. Tsang urged the Hong Kong government to reallocate more mental health-related resources from public hospitals to the community, including support services in district health centres. He pointed out the importance of community support for mental illnesses, and more resources should be placed in supporting the community integration of people with mental health needs, in addition to hospital care. “There should be a team, consisting of occupational therapists, social workers, community nurses and psychologists, closely supervising people with severe mental illnesses and providing holistic help. It is different from hospital settings where more emphasis is put on using medications ….” said Prof. Tsang. Online coverage: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3223049/hong-kong-mall-stabbings-authorities-urged-overhaul-mental-health-services-provide-patients-more