PolyImpact: PolyU Inventions and Innovations that Benefit that World includes a collection of ten impactful stories of the innovations and entrepreneurship at PolyU that address global problems and create real societal impact.
Check out the latest volume of PolyImpact for stories featuring five PAIR researchers!
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Story |
Name of PAIR Researcher |
Title(s) and Constituent Research Unit(s) |
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On solid ground: Innovative, eco-friendly technique uses dredged sediments and industrial wastes as fill materials for land reclamation to save time, reduce cost, and lower carbon footprint |
Ir Prof. YIN Jianhua Chair Professor of Soil Mechanics, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Management Committee Member of Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS)
Member of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) |
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Construction reimagined: Smart system employs cutting-edge technologies to automate construction site management tasks, improving performance in terms of cost, time, quality, and safety |
Ir Prof. LI Heng Chair Professor of Construction Informatics, Department of Building and Real Estate |
Associate Director of Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things (RIAIoT)
Management Committee Member of Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR) and Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS)
Member of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) and Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) |
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True colours: State-of-the-art R&D optimises colours in lighting and imaging systems, improving users’ experience and well-being |
Prof. Tommy WEI Minchen Professor, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering |
Management Committee Member of Photonics Research Institute (PRI)
Member of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) and Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV) |
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Taking out the guesswork: Computational models boost yield and reduce scrap rate in manufacturing ultra-thin, chemically strengthened, curved cover glass for electronic devices |
Dr RUAN Haihui Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Member of Photonics Research Institute (PRI) |
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Rewire and revive: Lightweight 3-in-1 robotic arm helps stroke victims recover mobility at home by rewiring the brain while allowing remote monitoring by professionals |
Dr HU Xiaoling Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering |
Member of Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) and Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) |
Read the full publication: https://polyu.hk/KAsXu
| Research Units | PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research |
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