Lecture Series

Modern Electric Vehicles – From Research to Education

Organizers: IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) Lecture Title: Modern Electric Vehicles – From Research to Education   Abstract: Electric vehicles (EVs) are one of the most important technological innovations that can save the environment. Over the years, there have been active EV research, leading to commercialization and popularization of EVs in recent years. Nevertheless, EV education is lagging behind the development of EVs. In this lecture, an overview of EVs will first be given. On the one hand, the latest EV research activities will be discussed and relevant directions will be identified. On the other hand, the emerging EV education including undergraduate and postgraduate levels will be presented. Date and Time: 6 December 2024 (Friday) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Venue: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) Speaker: Ir. Prof. CHAU Kwok-tong Chair Professor of Electrical Energy Engineering, Research Centre for Electric Vehicles, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  

Direct Wireless Power Conversion – A New Generation of Power Conversion Technology

This course is part of HKIE Electrical Division Professional Short Course 2024. The class will give an overview of key DWPC systems, namely the wireless motors, wireless lamps, and wireless heaters. Their operation principles and emerging applications will also be discussed.

The Joseph Needham Foundation for Science and Civilisation Public Lectures on STEAM Education

This is to invite teachers and students of secondary schools to participate in the captioned events. Topic and synopsis of this lecture is the challenges and opportunities of novel electric vehicle technologies.