A delegation from the Sinopec Group, led by its Vice President Mr Xizhi Yu, visited the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 8-9 February to understand PolyU’s latest endeavours in innovation and technology. Prof. Jin-guang Teng, PolyU President, warmly welcomed the delegation and discussed further collaboration on new technology and research development.
During the two-day visit, the delegates had fruitful discussions with PolyU scholars from various faculties and schools. The Sinopec delegation also visited the Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Laboratory, Low-carbon Building Technology Laboratory and Photonic Sensors Research Laboratory to better understand how PolyU research has advanced in areas including green technology and materials science.
Earlier, PolyU and Sinopec signed a collaborative agreement to give awards to excellent student theses with a focus on topics related to clean energy and a sustainable environment. The awards aim to encourage students’ creative thinking for innovative solutions and technology in order to enhance industry and environmental sustainability.
Please click here for the Award details.