The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is dedicated to advancing public policy research, leveraging its expertise to make a positive impact on society. Four PolyU projects have secured support from the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (PPRFS) in 2024/25, offering innovative insights into livelihood issues, environmental protection, cooperation with the Mainland, and land and housing challenges.
The four projects, led by experts from the Department of Applied Social Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Department of Building and Real Estate, have collectively received approximately HK$1.93 million. They address a diverse range of societal topics, including income inequality, sustainable aviation fuel, green infrastructure financing, and the circular economy.
The four projects are (listed in order of approval):
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Principal Investigator
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Project Title
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Funding
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Duration
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Prof. WONG Yee Hang, Mathew
Associate Professor of the Department of Applied Social Sciences |
Understanding Hong Kong People’s Acceptance of Income Inequality and Preferences of Policy Responses
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HK$488,750
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12 months
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Prof. CHENG Song
Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Implementing Carbon-free Air Travel in Hong Kong: What Fidelity and Resiliency are Needed in Sustainable Aviation Fuels?
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HK$882,050
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18 months
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Prof. SHEN Jianfu, Jeff
Assistant Professor of the Department of Building and Real Estate
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Climate Policy Risk and Green Infrastructure Financing in the Belt and Road Initiative: Policy Implications for Infrastructure Loan Securitisation
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HK$503,470
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12 months
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Prof. SHEN Jianfu, Jeff
Assistant Professor of the Department of Building and Real Estate
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Developing a MiC Data Platform for Reusable Modules in the Transitional Housing Projects: Towards a Circular Economy
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HK$852,150
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12 months
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Administered by the HKSAR Government’s Chief Executive’s Policy Unit, the PPRFS aims to facilitate public policy discussions and enhance policy formulation to meet the needs of society. Research studies supported by the scheme are expected to inform the Government’s policy-making process, drive changes, keep up with national development and international trends, and contribute to policy development.
In addition, led by Prof. Mike LAI Kee-hung, Associate Dean (Academic Support) of the PolyU’s Faculty of Business, Chair Professor of Shipping and Logistics, and Interim Head of the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, the project “Policy Recommendations on Uplifting Hong Kong’s Status as an International Shipping Centre through Development Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area” has received more than HK$2 million funding support from the Strategic Public Policy Research Funding Scheme 2024/25.
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