Summer 2021 - Issue 5 | Excel x Impact@PolyU

Cover Story

PolyU’s pride - Realising the Nation’s space dreams with top aerospace scientists

China’s achievements in space exploration have caught the world’s attention, demonstrating its strength in scientific and technological innovation, while bringing glory to its people. As the only tertiary institution in Hong Kong with...

Dialogue

A conversation with Honorary Chairman of the University Court Dr Roy Chung - Shaping a bright future for the next generation

Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping is a distinguished industrialist and a respected leader who is eager to give back to society. He co-founded ...

Dialogue

A conversation with Vice President (Education) Professor Kwok-yin Wong - Developing multifaceted future leaders

With a proven track record of academic excellence as well as extensive leadership and management experience, Professor Kwok-yin Wong was appointed Vice President (Education) in September 2020. Professor Wong joined the Department of Applied Biology...

Knowledge Transfer & Entrepreneurship

Artificial Intelligence-enabled escalator combs enhance passenger safety

Escalators provide a convenient way to move between floors within buildings, as well as to access public transport and pedestrian flyovers. But they are vulnerable to damage caused by small objects, such as screws and coins, getting caught in the...

PolyU Community

Design to improve life

Ms Emily Tang BA (Hons) in Design (Industrial & Product) (2015) Recipient of James Dyson Award - International Top 20 & Winner in Hong Kong (2015) Recipient of CreateSmart Young Design Talent Special Award (2015) Recipient of the fifth Spirit of Hong...

Research & Innovation

Biomimetic nanosheet enables synergistic therapy and multi-modal imaging to fight cancer

PolyU researchers mimic biochemical processes to develop a novel type of nanosheet for the treatment of tumours A research team from PolyU’s Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, led by Professor Wing-tak Wong, Deputy President...

Spotlights

PolyU scholars ranked among world’s top in optometry research

Six scholars from PolyU’s School of Optometry have been listed among the world’s 200 most impactful optometry researchers, according to the “Global optometrist top 200 research ranking”. They are (in alphabetical order): Professor Pauline...

PolyU Community

Engineering a sustainable future for Hong Kong

Ir Eric Ma Siu-cheung Diploma in Structural Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic (1982) Higher Diploma in Structural Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic (1984) Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil), The University of Hong Kong (1986) Master of...

Knowledge Transfer & Entrepreneurship

The smart ‘backpack’ that boosts 3D mapping efficiency

The Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) of PolyU has developed a portable 3D Mobile Mapping System to provide accurate 3D maps to support smart city applications. 3D mobile mapping has never been so simple The...

Research & Innovation

PolyU scientist conducts genomic sequencing to help limit the spread of COVID-19

The rapid sequencing of COVID-19 cases has played an important role in identifying and stopping transmission chains in Hong Kong. The work of Dr Gilman Siu Kit-hang, Associate Professor of PolyU’s Department of Health Technology and Informatics,...

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Kudos to our Sports Teams — Three-time Grand Slam champions

Congratulations to PolyU’s Sports Teams, who snatched both the Yearly Men’s and Yearly Women’s Overall Champion titles in the 2020/21 Inter-Collegiate Competitions organised by the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China (USFHK)! The...