Three PolyU researchers seize BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize 2023
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Three researchers from the University have been honoured with the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOCHK) Science and Technology Innovation Prize 2023 (STIP) for their exceptional accomplishments in the fields of “Advanced Manufacturing” and “FinTech”. A cash prize of HK$2 million is awarded for each field.
The laureates strived to develop cutting-edge technologies and make groundbreaking discoveries that contribute to the betterment of the community, creating a lasting impact on the world.
Professor Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, congratulated the laureates, saying that PolyU took pride in being home to such a distinguished group of scholars, “PolyU remains committed to supporting its researchers in their pursuit of research that not only benefits Hong Kong, but also the country and the world.”
The STIP, established by the Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation and sponsored by the BOCHK, aims to facilitate the development of science and technology innovation in Hong Kong by rewarding outstanding individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to science and technology innovation in Hong Kong.
Awarded field: Advanced Manufacturing
Professor Benny Cheung Chi-fai
Director, State Key Laboratory of Ultra-precision Machining Technology (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Chair Professor of Ultra-precision Machining and Metrology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Professor Cheung’s pioneering ultra-precision nano multi-ring machining technology has successfully been applied in the research and development of a novel and high-efficacy nano multi-ring defocus incorporated spectacle lens for myopia control, which has the potential to benefit myopic schoolchildren globally.
He has made outstanding contributions with his innovative research into new methods, processes and new equipment for ultra-precision machining, precision metrology and smart precision manufacturing.
Awarded field: FinTech
Professor Allen Au Man-ho
Professor, Department of Computing
Professor Au’s groundbreaking research focuses on the design and analysis of cryptographic algorithms, which advances blockchain technology and spearheads the Web3 revolution, paving the way for secure, interoperable and scalable applications in decentralised protocols and applications. His inventions have been adopted by leading IT companies and blockchain platforms.
His team also won US$550,000 at ZPRIZE 2023 for research on zeroknowledge cryptography.
Awarded field: FinTech
Professor Daniel Luo Xiapu
Professor, Department of Computing
Professor Luo’s innovative work in cybersecurity has been instrumental in identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities and defending against cyberattacks that pose significant risks to critical infrastructures, including blockchain systems, smart contracts, smartphones, IoT devices and automobiles.
His work has led to ten best/distinguished paper awards, including the ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award at ISSTA 2022 and Best Paper Award at INFOCOM 2018, as well as several awards from the industry.
