Technology & Collaborative Platform

Joint Institute of Translational Medicine

The Joint Institute of Translational Medicine was established by PolyU and the Banan District of Chongqing Municipal Government in April 2016. It aims to advance, in a collaborative manner, translational medicine researches in China through the effective transfer of research outputs into treatments for diseases. Taking advantages of the clinical and research strengths from both parties, the Institute will focus on projects such as anti-cancer drugs, medical imaging and genetic diagnosis and thus to develop related medication and diagnostic devices. It not only deepens international collaboration and industry partnerships in translational medicine, but is also expected to accelerate the offering of cost-effective medical solutions to patients.

Respiratory Virus Research Foundation

Jointly established by PolyU and The University of Hong Kong in November 2015, the Respiratory Virus Research Foundation is to lead respiratory viral infection research and their corresponding translational research in Hong Kong. With the support of various donors, the teams from the two universities will collaborate actively with the industry to develop technologies and translate the results into clinically applicable products - products that will help the clinical management of patients with acute respiratory viral infections; from diagnostics, vaccines, vaccine adjuvants, to treatment. It is hoped that this collaboration will help to provide greater protection to the community in Hong Kong and beyond.

CNERC-Steel for Engineering Research and Innovative Applications

The Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong Branch), also namely as CNERC-Steel at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University contributes to engineering research and innovative applications of high strength steels in construction since 2015, and achievements include: a) Microstructural change and modified mechanical properties at large deformations under cyclic actions b) Contribution on Structural Eurocodes in steel construction on effective use of high strength steels c) Welding technology and quality control on steel plates for Cross Bay Link Bridge in TKO d) Development of high strength steels in pre-fabricated construction systems and modular integrated construction (MiC) in residential buildings, and long span composite bridges Robotic Welding System Fanuc ARC Mate 100iC Welding technology on high strength S690m sections in the Cross Bay Link Bridge RIO has worked closely with CNERC-Steel for liaison with various stakeholders including Capital Steel Works Group, Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province and different governmental offices for visits and collaborations. Visited by Capital Steel Works Group Visited by Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province For more please visit www.polyu.edu.hk/cnerc-steel

CNERC-Rail strives for HSR Advancing Technologies

This center has proactively built collaboration with various Chinese HSR enterprises and developed international network with renowned academics and professionals. Established at PolyU by the State Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) in 2015, Chinese National Rail Transit Electrification and Automation Engineering Technology Research Centre (Hong Kong Branch) (CNERC-Rail) strives for resolutions to pressing technical problems in the railway industry and advancing China’s HSR with technical innovation and translation research. It has proactively built collaboration with various Chinese HSR enterprises and developed international network with renowned academics and professionals. National Maglev Transportation Technology Research Centre of Tongji University National Engineering Laboratory for System Safety and Operation Assurance of Urban Rail Transit of Guangzhou Metro Group Co., Ltd Railway Technology Helps Monitor Rio’s Olympics Metro Line Collaboration with the Qingdao West Coast New Area Government Signed a MoU with SMRT Corporation Ltd. to promote and develop academic and technical collaborations Research Cooperation with CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. PolyU Joins Forces with Southwest Jiaotong University to Establish The Joint Innovation Center for Rail Transit Safety Monitoring Technology PolyU and Southwest Jiaotong University take a step forward in strategic partnership to advance the nation's rail transit technologies by setting up the Joint Innovation Center for Rail Transit Safety Monitoring Technology 27 October 2017. PolyU and SWJTU have worked together on various large projects including the Beijing Shanghai HSR (High-speed Railway) and the Lanzhou-Xinjiang HSR project in 2012 and 2014 respectively. Both parties will further leverage their expertise to strengthen the collaboration on research development through the Joint Innovation Center for the enhancement of rail safety to meet the nation's robust demand in rail transit development, providing active support for the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area development plan. PolyU and SZU Spearhead the Launch of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Rail Transit Joint Innovation Union In 2018, PolyU and Shenzhen University (SZU) spearhead the establishment of the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Rail Transit Joint Innovation Union” with 10 other universities and enterprises. The 12 participating parties signed a MoU in the ceremony held in Shenzhen, signifying the kick-off of the collaborative advancement in the research and development of rail engineering. The Union aims to build an integrated rail transit system within “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay” (The Greater Bay) by combining the research strengths of the collaborating parties. The Union will seek research and technological breakthroughs to cater to the tremendous needs of safe operations and maintenance of the rail transit in The Greater Bay. The research efforts will focus on smart sensing and health monitoring of rail infrastructure, safety alert mechanism, disaster resilience program, crisis contingency, and recovery plan etc., to promote safe operation and maintenance of rail transit system.

ASRC to support the aviation industry with world-class MRO solutions

The Aviation Services Research Centre (ASRC) is an applied research center set up initially by PolyU and Boeing (Dec 2012), with local aviation companies HAECO and HAESL joining a few months later. The focus is mostly on Aviation related areas in particular the MRO industry. The principal areas of expertise within the ASRC are Automation, Robotics, Multi-axis Machining and Manufacturing, and Non-Destructive Inspection. RIO has arranged visit and exchange to ASRC for local and international organizations from time to time. Imperial College London, LIRMM-CNRS University of Montpellier and Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences Jiangsu Provincial S&T Department, Jiangsu Center of International Technology Transfer China Resources Group Leaders from Shenzhen Futian government For more please visit www.asrc.hk