Our RISE Associate Director Prof. Wai-yeung WONG Raymond is awarded Higher Education Outstanding Scientific Research Output Award from the Ministry of Education

We are pleased to announce that our RISE Associate Director, Professor Wai-yeung WONG Raymond, Dean of Faculty of Science, Chair Professor of Chemical Technology and Clarea Au Professor in Energy at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is awarded Higher Education Outstanding Scientific Research Output Award from the Ministry of Education for his significant research in organic photovoltaic materials!

Awarded Project: Alkylthio Side-Chain Engineering of High-Performance Organic Photovoltaic Materials

This project was jointly conducted by researchers from Soochow  University, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Hong Kong Baptist University, which was recognized the Second-Class Award in Natural Science.

Prof. WONG said, “This award is an important affirmation of our research achievements. It inspires us to keep working hard on our research journey and striving to innovate with research that makes a great contribution to the community.”

Prof. WONG’s research focuses on  the design and synthesis of molecular functional materials and metallopolymers with photofunctional properties and energy functions. The research team aims to develop sustainable energy sources and improve technologies for energy conversion, contributing to sustainable development.

The Higher Education Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards (Science and Technology) were set up by the Ministry of Education to recognise outstanding research projects at tertiary institutions nationwide. The award is presented to individuals or units who have made remarkable contributions in science and technology advancement, translational research and talent cultivation.

Congratulations to Professor Wong!

Reference:

PolyU Media Release: https://polyu.hk/cVqGn

Weixin: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/mUhh0W3YQ3juPwrUDNgwig