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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 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.

Alibaba - PolyU Big Data & Cloud Computing

The purpose of this platform is to develop collaborations to promote and develop academic collaborations which include but are not limited to the following: Exchange of research and professional knowledge; Visiting academic staffs and students; Joint supervision of research students; Joint seminar/workshop/conference; Collaboration in technology development and the promotion of research outputs; and Joint participation in internationally funded projects. Alibaba Innovative Research (AIR) Alibaba Innovative Research (AIR) is a global research program initiated by Alibaba Group, aiming at exploring innovative science and technology. To cultivate collaborations, a variety of programs are designed to provide resources and support to the academic and research communities. AIR Leaflet 1. Alibaba Innovative Research (AIR) Several PolyU proposals are successfully selected for AIR funding since 2017. In AIR 2021, a collaborative research project “Identification, Tracking and Behavior Mining in Retail Store Powered by COTS RFIDs” led by Dr. Lei YANG, Assistant Professor, Department of Computing is supported by Alibaba. Please check for AIR programme 2021 for details 2. Alibaba Research Fellow (ARF) - for research scholars 3. Alibaba Research Intern (RI) - for PhD students For enquiries, please contact: Mr. Samuel Yeung