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PolyU to establish strategic cooperation with Peng Cheng Laboratory

PolyU and Peng Cheng Laboratory (PCL) intend to jointly conduct research cooperation in the field of Big Data Analytics, Advanced Networks and IoT, AI and Robotics, Blockchains and Smart Health for the benefit of the national and social development. Apart from conducting scientific research projects, constructing and sharing research facilities and commercialization of the research findings, they will engage in academic exchange and promote talent cultivation.​

PolyU, CASICloud and Altai Technologies to Establish the GBA Industrial Big Data Laboratory

PolyU, CASICloud and Altai Technologies signed a collaborative research agreement to establish the Greater Bay Area Industrial Big Data Laboratory with research facilities in both Hong Kong and Guangzhou. The research lab shall spearhead research on industrial big data, artificial intelligence, industrial internet-of-things and industrial safety, as well as develop research talents in the Greater Bay Area. In conjunction with the strong foundation and background, this tripartite research collaboration will greatly accelerate the pace of development and adoption of industrial big data in the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

PolyU - Wuyi University research collaboration in textile technology

PolyU and Wuyi University (WYU) signed a collaborative framework agreement to join hands for research on the development of green and healthy textile materials over a span of three years. The collaboration marks an important milestone of joint R&D effort between Hong Kong and Jiangmen – two major cities in the Greater Bay Area. As one of the world's largest textile and garment production and consumption regions, the Mainland's growing demand for "green and healthy" textile has created a huge market potential for antibacterial and mildew resistant textiles. The collaboration aims to facilitate the experts from the two universities to innovate dyeing and finishing technologies for fabrics so as to address the health and environmental concerns associated with man-made fibers and their chemical processes. The research will also study the ingredients and methodologies to enhance the antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal performances in textiles. 4U9A6369 4U9A6432

PolyU joins the National Research Institute of Sun Yat-sen University as a council unit

PolyU joins the National Research Institute of Health and Medical Big Data of Sun Yat-sen University as a council unit Chinese Health Information and Big Data Association and Sun Yat-sen University have established the National Research Institute of Health and Medical Big Data of Sun Yat-sen University in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to step forward the innovative cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, to build a platform to share health data resources for research and applications. PolyU as one of the Council members, was invited to attend the preparatory meeting for the establishment of the Council on 20 May, and the opening ceremony of the National Research Institute on 25 May, to jointly foster the development of research in health big data and application in the Greater Bay Area. For more details, please visit the website of Sun Yat-sen University December 2018 - "2018 Biotechnology Innovation in Greater Bay Area” Summit July 2018 - 2018 Biotech Summit “Biotech/Pharma, Life Science, and Medical Devices Development in Greater Bay Area - Opportunities and Roadmap to Success”

Guangdong-HK-Macau Space Science Alliance and Ocean Technology Alliance

A total of 21 universities and institutions in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, including PolyU, joined the Alliances – an important initiative to harness the growing momentum of the nation’s development, and provide a robust talent pool and strong technical support for the national strategic development in areas of space and ocean. October 2020 - Online Conference: Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance for Space Science and Technology In the Online Conference of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance for Space Science and Technology, members of the Alliance Committee including PolyU, nominated the director and the deputy director of the Alliance and discussed other issues related to the Alliance. RIO, Professor Yu Changyuan from the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering of PolyU, and Dr. Fangxin (Frank) Zou, Assistant Professor of the Interdisciplinary Division of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering of PolyU were invited to join the “Academic Exchange and Development Planning" session. Dr. Zou presented the report of “A Highly Sensitive Nanocomposite Ultrasonic Sensor Fabricated from Polydopamine-Coated Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene”.

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Rail Transit Joint Innovation Union

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Rail Transit Joint Innovation Union PolyU and Shenzhen University spearhead the establishment of the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Rail Transit Joint Innovation Union” (the Union) with 10 other universities and enterprises. By combining the research strengths of the collaborating parties, the Union aims to build an integrated rail transit system within “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay” through research and technological breakthroughs to cater to the tremendous needs of safe operations and maintenance of the rail transit in GBA. March 2019 - Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Alliance for Space Science and Technology Symposium

PolyU joins the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Supercomputer Alliance

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Supercomputer Alliance embraces the user organizations to foster the innovative application and development of supercomputer, and deepen the exchange and collaboration within the alliance. The Tianhe-2 supercomputer operated in National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou would be the major cooperation foundation to the advancement of the supercomputer application among the alliance members. The alliance members include Sun Yat-sen University, South China University of Technology, Jinan University, Guangdong University of Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and University of Macau. Dr. Terence Lau, Director of Innovation and Technology Development of PolyU participated in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Supercomputer Alliance inauguration ceremony held during the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau University Alliance Presidents' Forum 2018. More details is available at SYSU website Aug 2019: PolyU Head of Department of Computing Prof. Li Qing visited Peng Cheng Laboratory for Hong Kong – Guangdong collaborative exchange April 2019 - Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Supercomputer Alliance Exchange Seminar

Huawei – PolyU Communication & Advanced Computing

PolyU's collaboration with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (Huawei) has commenced since 2007. The research areas include but not limited to communication, big data, crowdsourcing platforms, mobile networks, wearable devices, algorithms as well as materials. Numerous collaborative projects involved joint efforts from Huawei and different PolyU academic and research experts, including Department of Electronic and Information Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Computing, Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Applied Mathematics and Department of Applied Physics. Collaborative research seminar & workshop series is organized annually at PolyU to explore the respective strategic collaborations between PolyU and Huawei. Huawei Innovation Research Program (HIRP) HIRP2 Huawei Innovation Research Program (HIRP) is an innovation initiative, a sponsorship program targeted at funding leading universities and research institutes conducting innovative research in ICT areas. It seeks to identify and support world-class, full-time faculty members, sets up win-win collaboration and pursues technology innovation of mutual interest. It has been launched for over 12 years and more than 700 innovative research projects from hundreds of world-class research organizations were awarded. The HIRP 2020 call for proposal will be announced soon. The main fields include but not limited to the below: Advanced Semiconductor Technology Compiler & Programming Language BlockChain Software Engineering Operation System Engineering Technology Data Management and Process Wireless Communication Technology Future Networks Optical Technology Computing Technology BigData & Artificial Intelligence Media Technology Storage Technology Please visit HIRP website for more details. Enquiries: Victor Zhao PolyU red_05victor.zhao@polyu.edu.hk PolyU red_06 +852 3400 2862 PolyU-Huawei Innovation(PHI) Partnership Series: Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp Advanced Training Apr 2021 Dec 2020 Nov 2016 PolyU-Huawei Joint Laboratory for Optical Interconnection Network and Advanced Computing System PolyU and Huawei's partnership is further fostered through the set-up of "PolyU-Huawei Joint Laboratory for Optical Interconnection Network and Advanced Computing System" (Joint Lab) on 30th Nov 2016. Both will work on researches relating to high-capacity optical communication systems including long-haul and short-reach data center transmission systems, computer networks and systems, and big data computing. It aims to pioneer the research in the field of optical communication systems and advanced computing systems by leveraging synergy of the industry and the university. It targets at bolstering significantly the capacity of internet systems through technological breakthroughs, as well as developing system infrastructure and algorithmic solutions for computing-driven innovation. Through close collaboration, PolyU and Huawei will be able to further develop high-impact translational research and next-generation technological advances in the telecommunications and advanced computing industry. ​ ​ Please visit to explore opportunity for collaborative research or tell us your idea if you are interested in any collaborative research program or faculty exchange opportunity.