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PAIR Public Seminar successfully held on 21 April 2023

Prof. YANG Weimin, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and President of Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology, delivered the PAIR Public Seminar titled “Green Chemical Engineering and Zeolite Catalysis” in hybrid mode on 21 April 2023. The seminar attracted over 120 participants joining onsite and online from over 10 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 11,000 in total. The seminar was kick-started by Prof. WANG Zuankai, Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation), with a welcome speech and a speaker introduction. Prof. Yang introduced his team’s research progress in the field of green chemical engineering, including the development and practice of green chemical technology based on zeolite catalytic materials and the application of novel zeolite catalytic materials, and shared his views on the future trends in the industry.  A question-and-answer session moderated by Prof. Edman TSANG, Visiting Professor in the Department of Applied Physics, followed. The audience was inspired to engage in a fruitful exchange with Prof. Yang. Please click here for an online review

DoRIAIoT featured in Ta Kung Pao

Prof. CAO Jiannong, Director of the Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things (RIAIoT), shared with Ta Kung Pao about his insights on formulating a blueprint for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Hong Kong’s core competitiveness. Prof. Cao indicated that the application of AI will greatly drive Industry 4.0 and digital transformation, and AI-enabled data analytics can help improve production efficiency and quality. RIAIoT focuses on basic and applied research on various aspects of AIoT, including smart infrastructure and construction, smart healthcare, Internet of vehicles, smart logistics, etc.   Online coverage: Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/455MalF (Chinese only)

PAIR holds first and largest international conference on interdisciplinary research

The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) Conference 2023 concluded at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 11 May 2023. The four-day hybrid event attracted over 2,500 participants joining on site and online from 40 countries and regions. The Opening Ceremony on 8 May 2023 was broadcasted live on multiple social media platforms and viewed by over 13,000 online audience. Under the theme of “Research Excellence for Societal Impacts”, some 100 internationally renowned experts shared their knowledge and insights. The Conference had 15 streams focusing on three core areas: advanced technologies and manufacturing, good health and well-being, and smart and sustainable cities. Besides insightful keynote and discussion sessions, the programme also comprised laboratory visits and presentations of selected research papers. At the closing ceremony, Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR and Chair Professor of Building Thermal Science of PolyU, said, “I am pleased that the Conference served as a platform for fruitful exchange of cutting-edge research and innovative technologies.” Moving forward, PAIR will continue to harness PolyU’s research strengths and deepen interdisciplinary collaboration to spearhead interdisciplinary work in frontier areas such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, carbon neutrality, Chinese medicine innovation, deep space exploration, future food, intelligent wearable systems, land and space, mental health, photonics, sharp vision, smart ageing, smart cities, smart energy, sports science and technology, sustainable urban development and many more.

PAIR Conference 2023 commences

The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) Conference 2023, the first and the largest event in Hong Kong higher education dedicated to professional knowledge exchange on interdisciplinary research and development, commenced yesterday (8 May). Themed on “Research Excellence for Societal Impacts”, the four-day event draws over 100 internationally renowned scholars and experts from different disciplines as distinguished speakers to share their knowledge and insights. Prof. YAN Nieng, Founding President of the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation, delivered a plenary presentation on the frontier research of proteins that may facilitate the pharmaceutical development of pain relief solutions.   Find out more: https://polyu.hk/mDADu   Online coverage: Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/3nDLdA1 Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/42CGz3U China News Service - https://polyu.me/3B5SJGN Sina - https://polyu.me/3LGWEid

PolyU and CR Enterprise to establish joint research institute for research on novel carbon-neutral materials

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the China Resources Enterprise, Limited (CR Enterprise) is going to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4 May 2023 for establishing the Research Institute of Carbon Neutral New Materials, cultivating research talents and promoting the incubation of innovation and technology start-up projects.

PolyU wins record-breaking number of awards at 48th Geneva Inventions Expo

PolyU has won a record-breaking 31 accolades at the 48th Geneva Inventions Expo in Switzerland. Among the 28 award-winning innovations, 17 are driven by members of PAIR’s constituent research units – a testimony of the PolyU community’s excellence in developing inventions and innovations that create long-lasting, real-world impact. Read more: https://polyu.hk/NfgoB

Professor Kathryn Ann MOLER, Vice Provost and Dean of Research of Stanford University, delivers the 7th PAIR Distinguished Lecture

The PAIR Distinguished Lecture delivered by Professor Kathryn Ann Moler was held on 12 April 2023. The hybrid lecture successfully attracted over 330 participants joining in person and online from more than 40 countries and regions in Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. It was also broadcasted live on multiple social media platforms, including Bilibili and Weibo, and viewed by over 11,000 online audience. The lecture was kick-started by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), followed by a welcome speech by Prof. WONG Wing-tak, Deputy President and Provost of PolyU. In the lecture, Prof. Moler shared the experience of Stanford University in designing the university for modern research teams in the 21st century via fostering collaborative proposal writing; planning for shared capabilities in experimental facilities, data, and computation; and transforming academic structures. A question-and-answer session moderated by Prof. Chen followed. The audience was inspired to have a fruitful and inspiring exchange with Prof. Moler. Please click here for an online review.  

DoRiFood appointed Member of Advisory Council on Food and Environmental Hygiene

Dr Wong Ka-hing, Director of the Research Institute for Future Food and Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, has been appointed as a serving member of the Advisory Council on Food and Environmental Hygiene by the HKSAR government for a term of two years from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025.    Established on 1 April 2000, the Council is to advise the Government on food and environmental hygiene issues. Press release from the HKSAR government: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/31/P2023033100259.htm

PAIR Public Seminar in Green Chemical Engineering and Zeolite Catalysis

PAIR will organise a hybrid Public Seminar in green chemical industry and molecular sieve catalysis at 4:00pm on 21 April 2023 (Friday) on campus and via Zoom.  Prof. YANG Weimin, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, will be the keynote speaker.  Seats are limited, please register now! Find out more or register at: https://polyu.hk/UADTG

RCRE research paper named High Impact Papers by ScienceDirect

A research paper titled “Sustainable Practice in Pavement Engineering through Value-Added Collective Recycling of Waste Plastic and Waste Tyre Rubber” with Dr LENG Zhen, Associate Director of the Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE), as the corresponding author, has been named by ScienceDirect platform as one of the “High-Impact Papers” among the 234 papers indexed in Engineering since 2021. The paper was recognised as an ESI Hot and Highly Cited Paper. Read the Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095809920303738