PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award: igniting tomorrow’s discoveries
PolyU takes pride in nurturing outstanding scientific talents who are ambitious, dedicated to research, and pursue innovation. Congratulations to the six recipients of the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2024! In its third consecutive year, this prestigious award recognises young researchers under the age of 35 who have demonstrated outstanding research capabilities and made significant contributions to various disciplines.
Pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge
The six awardees have embarked on groundbreaking research projects spanning a wide range of disciplines, revolutionising areas such as new materials, green energy, advanced manufacturing, intelligent construction, textile technology, and medical technology. Their projects demonstrate the potential to revolutionise industries and tackle global challenges.
The YIRA 2024 awardees will receive HK$500,000 in research funding and a personal cash reward of HK$20,000, supporting them with the necessary resources to further their research and continue their innovative work.
These exceptional young researchers exemplify PolyU's dedication to fostering innovation and scientific advancement, which is in line with the national vision of cultivating "New quality productive forces" while bolstering the talent pool.
The awardees are (in alphabetical order):
Dr Chen Jiewei
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Physics
About the research:
Development of novel computing devices to reduce computational energy consumption in Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)
Dr Chen Shaoyu
Assistant Professor
School of Fashion and Textiles
About the research:
Creation of biocompatible smart wearable materials for daily health monitoring
Dr Guo Xiaomeng
Associate Professor
Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies
About the research:
Design of a recycling certification to promote green consumption and establish a sustainable circular economy
Dr Huang Dongmei
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About the research:
Advancement of high-performance swept lasers for applications in industrial inspection and medical diagnostics
Dr Li Tian
Assistant Professor
Department of Health Technology and Informatics
About the research:
Exploration of four-dimensional (4D) real-time tumour tracking technology to improve abdominal cancer treatment
Dr Tian Tian
Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
About the research:
Design a new generation of nanoporous materials to enhance hydrogen storage and delivery capacities
