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The 4-month adventure at AAE PolyU – from table tennis to urban satellite positioning

Lucy Icking, a German table tennis player of TTV 2015 Seelze, spent four months at the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU AAE) working on urban satellite positioning research from July to November 2021. In an interview by Sport Buzzer, Icking explained that she was attracted by the excellent reputation of PolyU AAE’s urban satellite positioning research team. She then decided to join PolyU’s Research Student Attachment Programme (In-coming Visiting PhD Students), adding a unique adventure to her doctorate in Hong Kong. The research focused on improving the accuracy of the locating system by various ways and means of communicating with the artificial celestial bodies. Apart from her science research, Icking also kept up with her table tennis training in the University’s squad and a club. AAE has been actively engaging in internationalization and we welcome researchers and scholars from around the globe to join our big family. Read the full story (in German) at: https://www.sportbuzzer.de/artikel/lucy-icking-ttv-2015-seelze-tischtennis-besonderer-block-hongkong-aufenthalt/Slopestyle

Successful Application of Smart Traffic Fund by Dr Kam Hung Ng

The project titled “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 of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, was awarded the Smart Traffic Fund (STF) with the project sum of HK$ 5,544,608.47. The approved note can be found in the Hong Kong Government Press Releases: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202111/26/P2021112500610.htm. The HK$1 billion STF set up by the Transport Department of the HKSAR Government provides funding support to local organizations 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. More details can be found at www.stf.hkpc.org.  

Dr NG Kam Hung won the Faculty of Engineering Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement 2021 in Research & Scholarly Activities - Outstanding Young Researcher

We are delighted to announce that Dr NG Kam Hung was elected for the Faculty of Engineering Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement 2021 in Research & Scholarly Activities – Outstanding Young Researcher.  Please join us in congratulating Dr Ng!

Seven AAE Scholars ranked in the World’s Top 2% most-cited Scientists by Stanford University

Seven PolyU’s Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE) Scholars Ranked World’s Top 2% Scientists in 2021 according to a recent index compiled by Stanford University. Six of them are current AAE academic staff. This ranking demonstrates their career-long publications in their main disciplines are most frequently cited by other authors globally. The research team of Stanford University, led by Professor John Ioannidis, created a database of over 100,000 top scientists around the world that provides standardized information on citations indicators. The latest dataset is based on the 1 August 2021 snapshot from Scopus. Congratulations to our top scientists who commit to benefiting the world by their research excellence! This achievement recognizes their contribution and influence in their own areas of specialty. Dr HSU Li Ta Dr HUANG Hailong Dr LIU Wei Dr SHEN Xi Prof. WEN Chih Yung Prof. YU Simon Ching Man Prof. ZHOU Limin (former staff) Data available at Elsevier: https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/3 Published: 20 October 2021|Version 3|DOI:10.17632/btchxktzyw.3

AAE awarded the FAI Group Diplomas of Honour 2021

AAE was awarded the FAI Group Diplomas of Honour 2021 by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). The award is to recognise our dedication in developing future experts through education, professional training and licensing, as well as our contributions on air sport research and engagement. AAE is the only academic organisation in Hong Kong receiving this award.   We will continue striving for conducting innovative research in the field of aviation and aeronautical to serve the needs and demand of the aviation and aerospace industry. Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) FAI, founded in 1905, is the world governing body for air sports, and also stewards definitions regarding human spaceflight. Full list of 2021 FAI awardees: https://www.fai.org/news/2021-fai-awards-winners

Congratulations to Dr Li-Ta Hsu and Dr Weisong Wen on receiving a TechConnect 2021 Global Innovation Award

Congratulations to Dr Li-Ta Hsu and Dr Weisong Wen on winning an award in the area of “AI, Data, Cyber & Software” at Washington DC’s TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo (TechConnect).   The “3D LiDAR Aided GNSS Precise Positioning for L4 Autonomous Driving” technology provides centimetre accurate positioning for mobile mapping system that used to build high-definition map for L4 autonomous driving vehicles operated in urban cities. They are the first team to incorporate the scanning LiDAR point cloud to perceive the surrounding environment to aid GNSS precise positioning. TechConnect recognises the top 15% of submitted technologies based on their potential positive impact in different technological areas. For more details: https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2021 (Official website) https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2021/participate/innovation/awards.html (list of awardees)  

The Dean's Honours List 2020-2021

Twenty-one students in the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering with an outstanding academic performance were placed in the Dean’s Honours List in the 2020/2021 academic year.    AHMAD Mughees LEE Cheuk Long Marco  TANG Yu CHAN Man Hei LI Zhengdao WONG Tsz Leong CHOW Chun Ting LO Li-yu WONG Wing Hung CHU Ho Sum LUI Wai Ki Alston YEUNG Suet Nam HUANG Xinyue LYU Mingyang YIU Chi Hao KHAN Raafey Masood SIN Ka Yin YIU Cho Yin LAM Yat Long SU Meiling ZHOU Bolong

Dr Li-ta Hsu as Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Aerospace Navigation: Passionate in benefiting the society

We congratulate Dr Li-ta Hsu for being appointed as the Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Aerospace Navigation.  "I am deeply honoured by this appointment. I will continue to strive for research excellence, creating impactful and translational benefits for the betterment of society, the Nation and the world."

AAE students shine at Young Professionals Exhibition & Competition (YPEC) 2021

An innovative project titled Project Devum, conducted by Bryce D. O. Diaz and Adel F. Deen, two Year 3 students in B.Eng. (Hons) in Aviation Engineering, won the Second Runner Up (Undergraduate Section) and My Favourite Pitching Award at the Young Professionals Exhibition & Competition (YPEC) held on 1 August 2021.    Organized by The Institution of Engineering and Technology Hong Kong, the YPEC aims to provide a dynamic platform for prospective or young engineers from five different sections (Secondary School, Sub-Degree, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Open) to exhibit their engineering projects in presentations and booths. This year the theme of YPEC was “Transformer”, envisioning our young professionals not only to convert their pioneer ideas into realities, but also transform the world into a better place. The awarded project, Project Devum, provides a solution to cellular inadequacy in remote locations through distribution of gas balloons in the troposphere, in order to reduce the connectivity disadvantage of remote locations and the cost-related concerns.   The Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering would like to extend our congratulations to Bryce and Adel on their achievements.

AAE Staff Retreat in August 2021

The Departmental Retreat was held on 27 August 2021, with over 20 staff members joined the event.   In the opening remarks, Professor CY Wen, Head of the Department, updated the recent development and strategic plan of the Department.  Dr Li Ta Hsu, Associate Head of the Department, reported the admission status of the undergraduate programmes and briefed members details of the new MSc programme (to be launched in the academic year 2022/23).  Professor Simon Yu, Head of Training, shared the latest development of HKAR-147 and FTO. Dr Kam Ng introduced the Department’s upcoming major events, AAE Outstanding Alumni Awards and Alumni Homecoming Day in 2022.   The most enlightening part was Professor Wen’s summarization of the performance in research of the Department over the year, with sharing sessions from Dr Xi Shen, Dr Jiaao Hao and Dr Kam Ng on their experience in grant applications.   The discussion was fruitful and laid the foundation of strategic directions of the Department in the year ahead.