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Director of RISUD receives Green Tech Fund to achieve carbon neutrality

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to advancing green technology to tackle the pressing need for global sustainability. PolyU researchers have developed a groundbreaking project aimed at designing and developing low-carbon marine self-healing concrete, which holds promising potential for marine construction materials and coastal engineering applications. This initiative will contribute to long-term decarbonisation efforts and has received support from the Green Tech Fund. The project titled “Marine self-healing concrete with biomineralization-enhanced construction waste for long-term decarbonization” is led by Prof. LI Xiangdong, Director of RISUD, Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE), Chair Professor of Environmental Science and Technology, and Ko Jan Ming Professor in Sustainable Urban Development at PolyU. It has been awarded approximately HK$ 6.03 million from the Green Tech Fund for a duration of 24 months. This project is focused on designing and developing low-carbon marine self-healing concrete by incorporating biomineralization-enhanced recycled aggregates (RAs). Marine carbon-capturing bacteria will utilise carbon dioxide (CO2) to accelerate carbonisation and improve RAs, thereby addressing the issue of scarce natural aggregates, reducing CO2 emissions, and achieving the recycling of construction waste. In addition, this microbial concrete structure possesses self-healing properties that enhance its durability, providing a significant advantage in achieving long-term decarbonization and sustainability objectives. Field testing and lifecycle assessments will be conducted to ensure that the new concrete meets the stringent standards of durability and marine ecosystem quality. Anticipated results include a comprehensive design guideline for marine self-healing concrete, optimised mixing techniques, and valuable insights into the influence and environmental performances on marine ecology. In promoting the recycling of construction waste, conserving land resources, and mitigating environmental hazards, this project also drive progress in the production of marine construction materials and the subsequent development of related industries. Consequently, it contributes towards achieving carbon neutrality and fostering sustainable development within the Greater Bay Area. The Green Tech Fund (GTF) was established in 2020 to provide better and more focused funding support to research and development projects which can help Hong Kong decarbonise and enhance environmental protection. Online coverage: Hong Kong Economic Times - https://polyu.me/4iMpJbR Hong Kong Commercial Daily - https://polyu.me/3Wh2vBd

Five PAIR members recognised amongst world’s most highly cited researchers 2024

Five scholars from PISUD have been named in the list of “Highly Cited Researchers 2024” by Clarivate Analytics. This recognition is a testament to PolyU’s research and academic excellence, and its dedication to making broad positive societal impact. This annual list recognises researchers who have demonstrated significant impact in their respective research fields. Each researcher selected has authored multiple highly-cited papers that have ranked in the top 1% by citations for their fields and publication year in the Web of Science over the past 11 years. This year, a total of 6,636 researchers from 59 countries and regions from diverse fields have been named as Highly Cited Researchers. RISUD researchers named in the Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list (in alphabetical order): Name and Title Prof. LI Gang Sir Sze-yuen Chung Endowed Professor in Renewable Energy Chair Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Prof. HUANG Haitao Professor, Department of Applied Physics Prof. Geoffrey Q. P. SHEN Associate Vice President (Global Partnerships) Chair Professor, Department of Building and Real Estate Prof. YAN Feng Chair Professor, Department of Applied Physics Prof. YAN Jinyue Jerry Chair Professor, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering

Fifty-eight RISUD scholars ranked World’s Top 2% Scientists released by Stanford University for career-long citation impact

Stanford University has released an update for science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators in October 2024. Based on career-long citation impact, a total of 58 RISUD scholars were ranked among the “World’s Top 2% Most-cited Scientists 2024” in the latest report released by Stanford University. The list was prepared by Prof. John Ioannidis and his team from Stanford University, the updated database (version 7) provides standardized information on citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions, and a composite indicator. Download the latest database (version 7): https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/7 Congratulations to our top scientists! Name(by alphabetical order of surname) Subject Field Prof. LI Xiangdong Environmental Sciences Ir Prof. Albert CHAN Ping-chuen Building & Construction Prof. YU Tao Civil Engineering Prof. CAO Jiannong Networking & Telecommunications Prof. Geoffrey SHEN Qiping Building & Construction Prof. Asif Sohail USMANI Civil Engineering Prof. WANG Tao Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences Prof. Raymond WONG Wai-yeung Organic Chemistry Prof. Jerry YAN Jinyue Energy Ir Prof. YANG Hongxing Energy Dr AN Liang Energy Dr BI Kaiming Civil Engineering Dr CAO Sunliang Energy Prof. Edwin CHAN Hon-wan Urban & Regional Planning Cr Dr Daniel CHAN Wai-ming Building & Construction Prof. Anthony CHEN Logistics & Transportation Prof. CHU Wei Environmental Sciences Dr DONG You Civil Engineering Prof. DUAN Huanfeng Environmental Engineering Prof. GUO Hai Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences Dr HSU Li-ta Networking & Telecommunications Prof. HUANG Haitao Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Dr HUANG Xinyan Energy Prof. JIN Wei Optoelectronics & Photonics Prof. KO Jan-ming Civil Engineering Prof. Mike LAI Kee-hung Operations Research Ir Prof. William LAM Hing-keung Logistics & Transportation Prof. Alan LAU Pak-tao Optoelectronics & Photonics Prof. Frank LEE Shun-cheng Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences Prof. LI Gang Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Ir Prof. LI Heng Building & Construction Prof. LIU Aiqun Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. LU Chao Optoelectronics & Photonics Ir Prof. Vivien LU Lin Energy Ir Prof. MAK Cheuk-ming Acoustics Prof. Eric NGAI Wai-ting Information Systems Prof. NI Meng Energy Ir Prof. NI Yi-qing Civil Engineering Ir Prof. NIU Jianlei Building & Construction Ir Prof. POON Chi-sun Building & Construction Prof. John SHI Wenzhong Geological & Geomatics Engineering Prof. TANG Shiu-keung Acoustics Prof. TAO Xiaoming Materials Ir Prof. WANG Shengwei Energy Prof. WANG Yuhong Building & Construction Prof. WEN Chih-yung Aerospace & Aeronautics Ir Prof. XIA Yong Civil Engineering Prof. Linda XIAO Fu Building & Construction Prof. YAN Feng Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Dr YAO Haimin Mechanical Engineering & Transports Ir Prof. YIN Jin-hua Geological & Geomatics Engineering Prof. YIN Zhen-yu Geological & Geomatics Engineering Prof. YU Changyuan Optoelectronics & Photonics Ir Prof. Tarek ZAYED Building & Construction Prof. ZHAO Xiaolin Civil Engineering Prof. ZHENG Zijian Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. ZHU Songye Civil Engineering Dr ZHU Xiaolin Geological & Geomatics Engineering

PolyU scientists harness quantum microprocessor chips for revolutionary molecular spectroscopy simulation

A team led by Prof. Liu Ai-Qun, member of RISUD, Chair Professor of Quantum Engineering and Science, Director of the Institute for Quantum Technology, Global STEM Scholar and Fellow of Singapore Academy Engineering, has developed the world’s first 16-qubit quantum microprocessor chip for molecular spectroscopy simulation of actual large-structured and complex molecules. This cutting-edge technology paves the way to solving complicated quantum chemistry problems, including quantum computational applications which are beyond the capabilities of classical computers.   Print news: Hong Kong Economic Times A15, Sing Tao Daily D01, The China Press A08   Press release: English - https://polyu.me/46ZLqji; Chinese - https://polyu.me/3WV8QBJ   Online coverage: The National Tribune - https://polyu.me/3MaKRt5 The Times - https://polyu.me/3yNBGfg Tech and Science Post - https://polyu.me/3YOm1a4 Tech World - https://polyu.me/4fSDMv6 Phys.org - https://polyu.me/3AExz5A Macau Business - https://polyu.me/4duvoA7 Viet Nam News - https://polyu.me/3yAyDqP Hong Kong Economic Times – https://polyu.me/46UOcGd (subscription required) Sing Tao Daily - https://polyu.me/3yTrhyv Headline Daily - https://polyu.me/3MbAPrL Hong Kong Commercial Daily - https://polyu.me/4dFThEU Hong Kong China News Agency - https://polyu.me/3YLahFn Dim Sum Daily - https://polyu.me/3M9l7O1 ETNet - https://polyu.me/3WPX37M Macau Times - https://polyu.me/4dM2ETm Singapore Yahoo Finance - https://polyu.me/3YLIbK9 KR Asia - https://polyu.me/3Mdlbwc Electronics for U - https://polyu.me/3WLtNyI Super Adrian Me - https://polyu.me/3AtJjId Global News - https://polyu.me/4dQNpZj International Daily News - https://polyu.me/3XbfsNt Jornal Cheng Pou - https://polyu.me/46SxuaC The China Press - https://polyu.me/3yJNfnK

Dr Ng Kam-hung shares on low-altitude economy

Dr Ng Kam-hung, member of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) and Assistant Professor of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE), was interviewed by Metro Radio’s programme “民生無小事” on the potential, development and challenge of low-altitude economy and PolyU’s research on this area.   Print news: Oriental Daily News A11 Online coverage: Metro Radio - https://polyu.me/3X3dWNG (0:08 - 40:46); https://polyu.me/3SLt1kf Oriental Daily News - https://polyu.me/3Aip6VR

Prof. ZHENG Zijian shares on Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One‑plus Scheme

Prof. ZHENG Zijian, Associate Director of the Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR), Management Committee Member of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), Member of the Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things (RIAIoT), Photonics Research Institute (PRI) and Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), and Chair Professor of Soft Materials, was interviewed in i-Cable’s HOY TV programme InnoAction, to share his views on the positive impacts of the “Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One‑plus Scheme” (RAISe+ Scheme) on young scientists, as well as his research projects in the field of soft materials and electronics and their applications and prospects for new energy, new materials, telemedicine, sports monitoring, etc.   Online coverage: i-Cable HOY TV - https://polyu.me/4evWVlH（00:10 – 12:33）   鄭子劍教授談「產學研1+計劃」 智能可穿戴系統研究院副院長、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院管理委員會成員、人工智能物聯網研究院、光子技術研究院兼可持續城市發展研究院成員、應用生物及化學科技學系軟材料及器件講座教授鄭子劍，接受有線電視HOY TV「智．創未來」節目訪問，談「產學研1+計劃」對年輕科學家的積極影響，以及分享他在柔軟材料及器件方面的研究項目，及它們在新能源、新材料、遠程醫療、運動監測等領域的應用和前景。 網上報導： 有線電視HOY TV - https://polyu.me/4evWVlH（00:10 – 12:33）

Sr Prof. Charles WONG Man-sing appointed as Member of Energy Advisory Committee, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

Sr Prof. Charles WONG Man-sing, Management Committee Member of the Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), Associate Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), Member of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, was appointed as a Member of the Energy Advisory Committee of the Environment and Ecology Bureau by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, for a term of two years, with effect from 15 July 2024. The Committee advises the government on energy policy, including policy matters concerning energy supply and demand, energy conservation and efficiency, and other related matters. HKSAR Government press release: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202407/15/P2024071500801.htm

Ir Prof. Albert CHAN awarded Medal of Honour

Ir Prof. Albert CHAN awarded Medal of Honour Congratulations to Ir Prof. Albert CHAN Ping-chuen, Associate Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), Dean of Students, Able Professor in Construction Health and Safety and Chair Professor of Construction Engineering and Management, for receiving the Medal of Honour from The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 1 July 2024, in recognition of his contributions in the construction policy research and in nurturing young talents to join the construction industry. The Government of the HKSAR Press Release: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202407/01/P2024063000273.htm   陳炳泉教授獲頒榮譽勳章 熱烈恭賀可持續發展研究院副院長、學務長、安保建造業健康與安全教授兼建築工程及管理講座教授陳炳泉，於2024年7月1日獲香港特別行政區政府頒發榮譽勳章，以表揚其積極從事建造業政策研究，並致力培育建造業人才，貢獻良多。 香港特別行政區政府新聞公報： https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202407/01/P2024063000265.htm?fontSize=1   陈炳泉教授获颁荣誉勋章 热烈恭贺可持续发展研究院副院长、学务长、安保建造业健康与安全教授兼建筑工程及管理讲座教授陈炳泉，于2024年7月1日获香港特别行政区政府颁发荣誉勋章，以表扬其积极从事建造业政策研究，并致力培育建造业人才，贡献良多。 香港特别行政区政府新闻公报：https://sc.isd.gov.hk/TuniS//www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202407/01/P2024063000265.htm?fontSize=1

RISUD member received the 2024 Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize from ASCE

Prof. Zhen LENG, Member of RISUD and Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, for being selected by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Committee on Technical Advancement to receive the 2024 Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize for his innovative research in developing durable low-carbon cost-effective pavement materials and technologies. The Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize (Huber Award) is the highest-level mid-career research award in all areas of civil engineering. The award is annually given to individuals with notable achievements and contributions in research with respect to all disciplines of civil engineering. This award was first established by the ASCE board of direction in 1946 and was given for the first time in 1949. Congratulations to Prof. LENG.

The Workshop on Climate-resilient Coastal Cities and Rural Areas II was successfully held

The Workshop on Climate-resilient Coastal Cities and Rural Areas II was successfully held at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 19 June 2024. The workshop aims to provide a platform for in-depth exchanges on the development of climate-resilient coastal cities, and to serve as a catalyst for developing further collaborations on engineering adaptation of coastal cities to cater for the effects of extreme weather events. 6 leading researchers from local, Mainland, and overseas institutions were invited to share their perspectives and insights on key topics, covering both the current status and future challenges, to identify future research needs and collaboration opportunities. The workshop concluded with a round-table discussion session to consolidate the current understanding of key issues and to outline key research directions for the future.