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ASTRI Day @ PolyU

ASTRI Day@PolyU–協助學生發展創科事業   理大聯同香港應用科技研究院（應科院）舉行的ASTRI Day@PolyU已於四月十三日圓滿結束！活動大受歡迎並吸引接近100位理大同學及畢業生參加。   理大副校長(研究及創新)趙汝恒教授、應科院主席李惠光工程師, 太平紳士、及行政總裁葉成輝博士為活動致辭。其中，應科院首次推出「精英科技人才招聘計劃」,吸引於研究院畢業未滿兩年的本地及非本地專才參加。獲選者可參與應科院的重要研發項目, 汲取研發實戰經驗。完成兩年計劃後的碩士及博士畢業生, 可分別獲得5萬元及8萬元的獎學金。   此外, 應科院技術部門專家分享了應科院的創科領域，智慧城市發展、金融科技、智能製造、數碼健康科技、專用集成電路及元宇宙等範疇和行業發展。   理大與應科院着重培養創科人才, 雙方未來亦會開展更多的合作, 讓理大學生有更多機會參與重要研發項目, 開展創科事業。

PolyU Students Won the Third Prize in Huawei APAC ICT Competition 2022 & Advanced to Global Final

Huawei APAC ICT Competition 2022 is the largest ICT skills contest in the Asia Pacific region developed by Huawei to promote a sound talent ecosystem. Entrants had to compete in one of two technology tracks: Network or Cloud. The PolyU’s Polynomials team won the Third Prize in Cloud track for their multidisciplinary knowledge, outstanding performance, and good teamwork. They stood out from 114 students who advanced to the regional final.   The team is passionate on big data, AI, cloud, and geospatial technologies, and relevant applications in E-Commerce, IoT, and Smart City. Through learning from a comprehensive set of tutorials provided by Huawei, the team quickly got on board with the Huawei burgeoning ecosystem both in theory and in practice. The team obtained in-depth knowledge of four kinds of state-of-the-art IT technologies as well as their evolutionary history and applications.   The PolyU winning team will continue their journey for the Global Final in June 2022 which will be held in Shenzhen, China.   Polynomials Team members:  Feng Yun Lin, Zhong Xiu Ming and Tang Man Kit (students from Department of Computing, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics,) Instructor: Dr. Yang XU, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics

理大與應科院攜手推動科研合作及培育科研人才

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on research and technology transfer as well as to nurture future R&D talent, leveraging the research expertise of both parties.

理大五項科研計劃獲智慧交通基金撥款支持

理大一直不遺餘力透過科研推動本港成為更宜居及可持續發展的城市，至今有五項研究已獲得政府的智慧交通基金撥款支持。該基金自2020-21年度成立以來共批出十四個項目，當中理大獲資助項目數量排第一位，涵蓋研發各種創新技術及方案︰運用人工智能預測空置泊車位、深度學習模型預測交通數據、三維地理模型用作模擬駕駛的安全評估、開發全路網交通速度及車流估算器、以及通過智能自動化技術識別駕駛者行為及心理狀況，從而提升道路空間的使用效率及公共安全。 有關撥款將加強理大以下交通技術的科研實力︰ 在探測器故障時運用深度學習預測行車速度和交通流量 鍾金鑫教授，電機工程學系 基於多源數據及人工智能的空置泊車位預測理論研究及應用 馬瑋博士，土木及環境工程學系 基於三維地理空間模型的模擬駕駛道路安全評估方法 施能藝博士，土木及環境工程學系 全路網交通速度及車流估算器 林興強教授、工程師，土木及環境工程學系 研究以駕駛者行為及心理狀況變化為基礎的實時數據驅動智能自動化的可持續交通系統 伍淦鴻博士，航空及民航工程學系   運輸署轄下的智慧交通基金，旨在資助本地機構或企業進行創新科技研究和應用，以便利出行、提升道路網絡或路面使用效率和改善駕駛安全。基金已獲預留十億元，於2021年3月31日起接受申請，以促進本港智慧出行發展。

理大於環境及自然保育基金2021-22年度 研究項目撥款取得佳績

香港理工大學（理大）於環境及自然保育基金（環保基金）2021-22年度公佈的環保研究、技術示範和會議項目撥款中取得卓越成績。在基金41個批准資助項目當中，理大獲批的項目和資助金額，俱為教資會資助院校之中最多。 理大在新一年度共獲得環保基金撥款港幣1,000萬元，資助其13個項目。當中包括研究以高純氧提升污水處理效能、通過遙感技術及人工智能監測海面油污、利用太陽能同時淨化污水兼生產氫氣，以至研發可以在複雜地形自動撿拾並分類垃圾的智能車。 有關項目分別由理大建設及環境學院、應用科學及紡織學院，以及工程學院的科研人員統籌，詳情載於附錄。 負責領導理大在 2050 年前實現碳中和目標工作小組的理大副校長（研究及創新）趙汝恒教授祝賀研究團隊。他表示：「這些研究將會開拓更多創新和綠色科技，以應對本港和區域的環保問題，並為支持社會的碳中和路線圖開闢路徑。我們很高興這些研究項目獲得政府的支持，大學亦致力在不同領域推進減碳，共同建立一個充滿活力和可持續發展的社會。」 環保基金由政府於1994年成立，以資助與環保和自然保育相關的教育和研究項目。環保基金下的環保研究及技術示範項目，旨在對改善和保育本港環境帶來直接及實際幫助，以及推廣和鼓勵香港各界採用綠色科技。

PolyU research to develop green technologies are supported by Green Tech Fund

Three PolyU research projects have been approved in the first round application of the Green Tech Fund with topics focus on decarbonisation, green transport, energy saving and efficiency. The research teams have explored new approaches with their research competence to develop various green solutions to address environmental challenges.  The three funded projects are as follows, The team led by Prof. Dan TSANG, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering develops innovative designs and science-informed manufacturing technologies for the cutting-edge production of biochar-enhanced construction materials for sustainable waste management and long-term decarbonisation. The pioneer products will include biochar partition block and biochar porous paver. This project “The Biochar-enhanced Construction Materials for Sustainable Waste Management and Decarbonisation” receives a HK$8.8 million grant.  Dr. Lawrence LEE, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, has developed a new thermos (electro) chemical method to collect cathode materials from used LIBs to simplify the current procedure, reduce the use/leak of hazardous chemicals, and significantly lower the cost. This project “Recycling of Waste Lithium-ion Batteries as Highly Active Fuel Cell Catalysts” receives a HK$2.8 million grant.   The project “A Safe, Efficient and Facile Approach for Hydrogen Storage and Generation: Catalytic Hydrolysis of Solid-state Hydrogen Storage Materials” receives a HK$3.3 million grant for development. Dr. ZHENG Guangping, Department of Mechanical Engineering has developed a safe and efficient approach for hydrogen storage and efficient catalysts for hydrogen generation, that help solve the pivot issue of hydrogen storage and transportation by using solid-state materials. The technique developed in this project for hydrogen storage and generation will make the widespread utilization of hydrogen energy possible.  The Green Tech Fund of HK$200 million was set up by the Hong Kong SAR Government in 2020 to provide better and more focused funding support for research and development projects which can help Hong Kong decarbonise and enhance environmental protection towards its goal of carbon neutrality before 2050.  

Two PolyU data-driven intelligent research projects awarded Smart Traffic Fund

Two projects led by PolyU researchers awarded Smart Traffic Fund with a total amount of HK$6.9 million. These projects which embrace innovative ideas and technology advancement are designed to develop practical solutions for building a sustainable and smart city.   Network-wide Traffic Speed-Flow Estimator Led by Ir Prof. William LAM Hing-keung, Chair Professor of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The project proposes a model-based data-driven approach to develop a network-wide traffic speed-flow estimator for estimating traffic speeds and traffic flows simultaneously.   Investigation of an Online Data-driven Intelligent Automation Platform for Drivers Considering the Psychological Condition Instability and Behaviours for a Sustainable and Safe Transportation System Led by Dr. Kam Hung NG, Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering. The project aims to develop an online data-driven risk-taking behavioural prediction mechanism by identifying the driver’s psychological condition instability using intelligent automation techniques.   The Smart Traffic Fund is a funding initiated by the Transport Department to support local organisations or enterprises for conducting research and application of innovation and technology with the objectives of enhancing commuting convenience, enhancing efficiency of the road network or road space, and improving driving safety. HK$1 billion have been earmarked for the Fund which commences operation in 2020-21, with an aim to support I&T projects for promoting smart mobility in Hong Kong.

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理大十項研究項目獲得研究影響基金及協作研究金支持

理大有十個研究項目獲得研究資助局 (RGC) 三項資助計劃的支持，分別為 2021/22年度研究影響基金 (Research Impact Fund) 、 2021/22年度協作研究金(Collaborative Research Fund)，以及第二輪協作研究金與2019冠狀病毒病及新型傳染病相關的一次性研究計劃 – 合作研究，合共獲撥款 4,700 萬元。研究影響基金鼓勵本地大學進行更多具影響力及可轉化作應用的研究項目，令更廣泛的社區能夠受惠。協作研究金旨在資助購置主要研究設施或設備，並鼓勵學者進行更多跨學科的研究和合作。   獲資助研究項目如下： 2021/22年度研究影響基金 – 兩個項目共獲撥款 880 萬元 • 建築環境及能源工程學系副教授魏敏晨博士 項目名稱：深入探究視覺系統顏色匹配機制以研發高品質照明及影像系統 • 航空及民航工程學系副系主任及副教授、利民航空導航青年學者許立達博士 項目名稱：針對智能交通系統的可靠多端點協和式GNSS定位   2021/22年度協作研究金 – 五個獲資助項目（三個研究設施/設備資助及兩個合作研究資助），共獲撥款 2410 萬元。 2021/22年度協作研究金 - 設施/設備 • 大數據分析中心實驗室總監及應用數學系講座教授陳小君教授 項目名稱：用於大數據分析的高性能深度學習集群 • 生物醫學工程學系副系主任（研究）楊莫教授 項目名稱：用於活體成像和光遺傳學研究的正置多光子熒光顯微鏡 • 應用科學及紡織學院院長、應用生物及化學科技學系化學科技講座教授黃維揚教授 項目名稱：用於分子和納米功能材料研究的傅里葉變換電子順磁共振光譜儀 2021/22年度協作研究金 - 合作研究 • 生物醫學工程學系副教授趙昕博士 項目名稱：具有仿生三重週期最小曲面結構的三維骨組織工程支架的構建及研究 • 土地測量及地理資訊學系黄文聲教授 項目名稱：氣候變化下香港植被碳固存的現況與趨勢研究   第二輪協作研究金與2019冠狀病毒病及新型傳染病相關的一次性研究計劃 – 合作研究 - 三個項目共獲撥款 1,410 萬元 • 土木及環境工程學系郭海教授 項目名稱：通常的社交距離足以避免在室內環境中通過空氣傳播的呼氣飛沫的感染嗎？ •設計學院助理教授施奕騰博士 項目名稱：新冠病毒導致團隊遠距合作對設計師大腦同步性的影響與面對面合作模式之差異研究 • 土地測量及地理資訊學系史文中教授 項目名稱：2019冠狀病毒病發病風險時空預測與即時預警

PolyU students won the first prize in Huawei ICT Competition Hong Kong SAR 2021-2022

Huawei ICT Competition is a prestigious ICT talent exchange event developed by Huawei for global college students to groom a healthy development of the ICT talent ecosystem - to "find young talents in the information and communication industry". Two PolyU’s teams won the First Prize and Potential Prize for their knowledge and outstanding performance. Polynomials team is passionate about big data, AI, cloud service, storage and geospatial technologies, and their applications in E-Commerce, Healthcare, IoT, and smart city. Through a comprehensive set of tutorials and guides on the Huawei iLeanringX platform, the team obtained in-depth knowledge on four kinds of state-of-the-art IT technologies as well as their evolutionary history and applications. Through two rounds of exams, the team stood out by winning the First Prize of the competition. Another team Babushka AI, on the other hand, also won the Potential Prize. They were the 8 teams selected for the finals from more than 300 people. With augmented knowledge and experiences, the teams wish to further enhance their practical abilities in the future and become the next generation workforce for the ICT ecosystem. First Prize team: Polynomials Team members:  Feng Yun Lin, Zhong Xiu Ming and Tang Man Kit (students from Department of Computing, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics,) Instructor: Dr. Yang XU, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics Potential Prize team: Babushka AI Team members: LAM Ho Yin, Myrgyyassov Alisher and Dinesh Gautam (students from Department of Computing, Department of Electronic and Information Engineering) Instructor: Dr. Li Bo, Department of Computing According to Huawei, these local winning teams will be recommended to join the APAC regional competition, compete with other elite students within the region.