New Journey of Energy Revolution and Automotive Revolution
PAIR Distinguished Lecture Series
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Date
06 May 2024
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Organiser
PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
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Time
14:00 - 15:30
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Venue
Senate Room, M1603, 16/F Li Ka Shing Tower, PolyU (Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis)
Speaker
Ir Prof. CHAN Ching-chuen, SBS
Summary
Ir Prof. CHAN Ching-chuen, SBS, Distinguished Chair Professor of Electric Vehicles and Smart Energy and Director of the Research Centre for Electric Vehicles of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) delivered the 20th PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “New Journey of Energy Revolution and Automotive Revolution” on 6 May 2024. The lecture attracted more than 100 participants to join in person and captivated an online viewing audience of over 11,500 from different countries and regions to watch the live broadcast on multiple social media platforms, including Bilibili, WeChat, Weibo, YouTube, etc.
The lecture commenced with a warm welcome by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR, followed by a brief speaker introduction by Prof. TENG Jin-Guang, PolyU President. In the presentation, Prof. Chan began by cultivating a science spirit and understanding of engineering philosophy, the contribution of scientific discovery, technological revolution and industry revolution to human civilisation. Then, he discussed the key issues and challenges of the energy and automotive revolutions. He believes the automotive revolution is progressing from electrification to intelligent and internet-connected. Electric vehicles will interlink mobility, energy, and information. The friendly interaction between the vehicles and power grids, as well as the integration of people, vehicles, roads and clouds are essential. After this, Prof. Chan discussed the key technologies of electric vehicle power train, batteries and the Internet of Vehicles. He also highlighted the importance of integrating energy, information, transportation and humanity together. In conclusion, the ultimate goal of the energy and automotive revolutions is the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
Following the presentation was a lively and insightful question-and-answer session moderated by Prof. CHAU Kwok-tong, Chair Professor of Electrical Energy Engineering of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The audience had a fruitful discussion with Prof. Chan. A souvenir was presented by Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation), to thank Prof. Chan for his excellent presentation and support to PAIR.
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Ir Professor CHAN C.C., SRS, of Polytechnic University of Hong Kong delivers PAIR Distinguished Lecture on “New Journey of Energy Revolution and Automotive Revolution”
Ir Prof. CHAN Ching-chuen, SBS
Distinguished Chair Professor of Electric Vehicles and Smart Energy
Director of the Research Centre for Electric Vehicles
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Ir Prof. CHAN's major research field includes the philosophy and key technologies of electric vehicles and intelligent energy systems. He published 17 books, over 450 technical papers and holds 10 patents. He is the Distinguished Chair Professor and Director of Research Centre for Electric Vehicles at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Founder of International Academicians Science and Technology Innovation Centre, Visiting Professor of MIT and University of Cambridge as well as Founding President of the World Electric Vehicle Association, and serves as a Senior Consultant to governments, Strategic Adviser and Independent Director of public companies and industries. Prof. Chan is an Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering, U.K., Honorary Fellow of Hungarian Academy of Engineering, Life Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of IET, and Honorary Fellow of HKIE. He holds BSc, MSc, PhD, HonDSc, HonDTech degrees.
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