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The first Hong Kong-GBA Low-Altitude Economy Seminar was successfully held at PolyU

The inaugural Hong Kong-GBA Low Altitude Economy Seminar co-organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Hong Kong Drone Sports Association (香港無人機運動總會), the GBA Low-Altitude Economic Research Institute (Hong Kong) (粵港澳大灣區低空經濟研究院(香港)), and the Smart City Consortium (Hong Kong) (智慧城市聯盟(香港)) was successfully held on the University campus on 24 March 2024, Sunday. The event drew over 130 experts from government bureaus, business sector and education institutions from the Greater Bay Area to exchange views on the cutting-edge dynamics, development trends, and future cooperation opportunities in the low-altitude economy.   Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, delivered a speech and Prof. Chih-Yung Wen, Head of Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, gave a keynote presentation at the seminar, presenting the university's vision and development direction in the theme of "The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Contributions to the Development of Low-Altitude Economy in the Greater Bay Area."   The low-altitude economy encompasses a wide range of industries, including aircraft research and development, low-altitude flight infrastructure, and flight services. Its applications span various sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and services, making it a crucial driver for constructing a modern industrial system. According to estimates, China's low-altitude economy has already surpassed 500 billion yuan in scale in 2023, with projections to reach 2 trillion yuan by 2030.   Prof. Wen stated that the national "14th Five-Year Plan" has given Hong Kong the positioning of " eight centres," consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong's status in international finance, trade, shipping centre, aviation hub, innovation and technology centre, as well as cultural exchange and tourism. This reinforces Hong Kong exchange and cooperation with countries and regions. With this, PolyU AAE will contribute to Hong Kong's integration into the development of aerospace technology in the Greater Bay Area.   An in-depth dialogue with the theme of "Unleashing the Low-Altitude, Smartly Connecting the Bay Area " was held at the meeting. The discussion focused on how to empower the low-altitude economy construction in the Greater Bay Area, with the participation of Dr Hailong HUANG, Assistant Professor of PolyU AAE, Mr Weijie ZOU, Chairman of the Hong Kong Drone Sports Association, Mr Mingquan QIU, Vice President of XPENG AEROHT (小鵬匯天), Prof. Chenggang JIANG, Associate Dean of School of Aviation, Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai, and Dr Jing XIAO, Senior Researcher of the GBA Low-Altitude Economic Research Institute (Hong Kong). The dialogue session was moderated by Dr Peng YANG, President of Shenzhen CPS Unmanned System Research Institute (深圳市中安無人系統研究院) and Secretary-General of the Drone World Congress (世界無人機大會).   The successful hosting of this seminar demonstrated a shared commitment between the experts to driving innovation, technological applications and sustainable development in the region. It is expected to effectively promote the comprehensive integration of unmanned aerial vehicles, the low-altitude economy industry, and various fields of industry, academia, research, and application in Hong Kong.   Featured in press: Ta Kung Pao Hong Kong Commercial Daily China.com Toutiao.com

Outstanding Student Award of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE) 2023

We are delighted to announce that Mr WONG Man Nok, a Year-4 BEng (HONS) Aviation Engineering student, was selected as the Outstanding Student of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering. The award scheme is organized annually by the University to recognize full-time final-year students who excel in both academic and non-academic pursuits during their studies.  Please join us in congratulating Mr Wong. Read more about the Outstanding Student Award Scheme and the full list of awardees in 2023.l

Dr Li-Ta Hsu won the individual award in the President's Award of Outstanding Achievement 2023

Dr Li-Ta Hsu, Associate Head and Associate Professor, Limin Young Scholar in Aerospace Navigation, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE) was awarded the Individual Award - Teaching: Outstanding Young Teacher in PolyU's President's Award for Outstanding Achievement 2023.

AAE Students Inspire Young Aviators with "WingsUp: Teenagers Soaring into Aviation" Workshop

We are delighted to announce the resounding success of the "WingsUp: Teenagers Soaring into Aviation" workshop organized by the talented AAE student team in collaboration with Kwok Tak Seng Catholic Secondary School. This remarkable initiative has not only provided secondary school students with an exceptional experience but has also ignited their passion for the world of aviation. The workshop aimed to create an unforgettable platform for young minds to explore the wonders of aviation and inspire their dreams and aspirations. By offering an immersive flight simulator experience and imparting fundamental knowledge about the aviation industry, "WingsUp" has left a lasting impact on the participants. The curriculum covered various aspects of aviation, including aerodynamics, airmanship, radio communication, meteorology, and aviation general knowledge. Participants had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in flight simulators, bridging the gap between theory and practice in an engaging and educational manner. Mr Norman WONG Man Nok, one of the co-organizers, expressed his pride in the success of the workshop, stating, "Through 'WingsUp: Teenagers Soaring into Aviation,' we sought to provide secondary school students with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation. We wanted to ignite their dreams and aspirations while enabling them to experience the thrill of flight simulation and gain essential knowledge about the aviation industry. It is truly a remarkable achievement." The success of "WingsUp" is a testament to the vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment of the AAE student team. Their dedication and creativity have not only provided a glimpse into the aviation industry but have also shaped the future of aspiring aviators. By igniting the passion for aviation at a young age, they have inspired countless students to pursue their dreams and aspirations. We would like to extend our appreciation to the entire AAE student team and the collaboration with Kwok Tak Seng Catholic Secondary School for their exceptional efforts in organizing the "WingsUp: Teenagers Soaring into Aviation" workshop. Their remarkable achievement will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy in the aviation industry and continue to inspire young individuals passionate about aviation. Keep up the excellent work!

AAE Staff and PhD Student Clinched Champion at HKIE Control, Automation & Instrumentation Division's “CA Paper Award Competition 2022/23”

In a remarkable achievement, two esteemed members of AAE, along with a promising PhD student, have been honoured with the prestigious Champion Award in the Control, Automation & Instrumentation Paper Award 2022/23 (CA Paper Award) at the Working Professional level. The CA Paper Award Competition is co-organized by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) - Control, Automation & Instrumentation Division (CAD) and the Institute of Measurement and Control, Hong Kong Section with the aim to promote the Control, Automation & Instrumentation technologies and to encourage young / potential engineers and technologists. The winning research paper, titled "Urban Level Energy Efficient UAV Path Planning in Windy Environments," captured the attention of experts in the industry. The paper addresses the crucial challenge of optimizing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) path planning in urban settings, particularly in the presence of strong winds. This well-deserved recognition further highlights the expertise and dedication of AAE members and underscores our commitment to cutting-edge research in the field of communication and navigation.

PolyU AAE ranked no. 1 in Hong Kong and no. 24 in the world in Aerospace Engineering

In the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2023 released by ShanghaiRanking on 27 October 2023, PolyU is recognised as the 24th best in the world and 1st in Hong Kong in Aerospace Engineering. It confirms once again our global excellence in education and research in the discipline.   The GRAS comprises rankings of universities in 54 subjects across natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, medical sciences and social sciences. The ranking makes reference to research output, research influence, international collaboration, research quality and international academic awards to measure 5,000 universities’ performance in the relevant subjects. More than 1,800 universities across 96 countries and regions are eventually listed in the rankings.   The Department will continue to strive for improvement and lead AAE to a new height. The full version of GRAS 2023 and its methodology can be found here.

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

Seven scholars from PolyU AAE have recently been listed among the world’s top 2% of the most-cited scientists. The ranking is compiled and announced annually by researchers at Stanford University, USA.  The rankings are calculated based on standardized information of citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions, and a composite indicator. Congratulations to our academic staff who commit to excelling in research excellence! This attainment recognizes their contribution and influence in their own areas of specialty. Prof. Wen Chih Yung Prof. Yu Simon Dr Hsu Li Ta Dr Huang Hailong Dr Liu Wei Dr Shen Xi Dr Wen Weisong Data available at Elsevier: https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/6 Published: 4 October 2023|Version 6|DOI:10.17632/btchxktzyw.6

The Dean's Honours List 2022-2023

Twenty-two students in the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering with an outstanding academic performance were placed in the Dean’s Honours List in the 2022/2023 academic year.   AHAD Sugata  MAHMUD Md Sahat  ANG Jershon Ainsleigh Entote MAZHAR Muhammad Mehmood  CHENG Yuling   QIN Qijun CHENG Yung  SHIH Wei Ting  FUNG Ka Hei   SHIU Wai Ching Lucas IP Chun Man Ben   TURALY Yerlan  KANNANAIKAL Martin Dani  WONG Wing Hung LAM Tsz Ying  YEUNG Shun Kit  LAM Yat Long  YOUNAS Haad  LUA Adrian Shalom Sy  YU Haoyang  LYU Mingyang   ZHOU Jiayi

PolyU and Cainiao Group sign Memorandum of Understanding to explore new developments in green logistics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Cainiao Group (Cainiao) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as well as its first collaborative research on Meta-Box, to leverage their respective strengths in scientific innovation and industry development. Through collaborative technology research and development, the partnership aims to advance green, efficient and intelligent logistics solutions. The signing ceremony took place on the PolyU campus. Witnessed by Prof. WANG Zuankai, Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, Prof. WEN Chih-Yung, Head of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE), Mr NIU Zhijing, Vice President of Cainiao Group, and Ms WANG Yi, International Affairs Director of Cainiao Public Affairs (South China), Dr XU Gangyan, Assistant Professor of AAE of PolyU and Mr Leung Kam Un, General Manager, Import-Supply Chain Management (Overseas)-Operations (Hong Kong) of Cainiao, signed the MoU. PolyU’s Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation), Prof. Wang Zuankai expressed that as a loyal partner to the business community, PolyU has been committed to promoting scientific research and innovation by integrating valuable technologies with industries to address various technical challenges. The collaboration with Cainiao exemplifies this commitment. He believes by working together, PolyU and Cainiao can tackle technological and environmental challenges in the logistics industry, and contribute to creating a greener and more efficient logistics system in Hong Kong. Cainiao’s Vice President Mr Niu Zhijing stated that since its establishment, Cainiao has been dedicated to green logistics efforts, “The future of express delivery lies not only in speed but in green solutions. A green future requires not only enthusiasm and attitude but also innovative research and solutions to achieve the unity of environmental and commercial sustainability.” Mr Niu added, “With the joint efforts of both teams, it is believed that we can combine complex logistics scenarios, achieve breakthroughs in digitisation and low-carbon circulating containers, and contribute to the construction of a sustainable and digitized logistics system for Hong Kong on a larger scale”. The relevant pioneering research led by Dr Xu Gangyan of AAE, will focus on developing an intelligent and recyclable transport carrier “Meta-Box”. This technology will enhance transportation efficiency, reduce costs and promote sustainable development by connecting various modes of transportation within a new smart logistics system known as the Cyber-Physical Internet. About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) aspires to be an innovative world-class university with a strong sense of social responsibility, driven by its motto, “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. The University provides the best holistic education to nurture socially responsible “leaders of tomorrow” who possess a strong sense of national identity and a global perspective. It also pursues impactful innovation and interdisciplinary research to address the world’s most pressing challenges. A robust culture of knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of the University, ensuring PolyU technologies are transformed into practical real-world applications. The University’s unwavering commitment to excellence has earned it international recognition, with PolyU consistently ranking among the top 100 universities worldwide. Based on this solid foundation, the University will continue to make positive contributions in collaboration with its strategic partners for the betterment of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. Cainiao Group Cainiao, founded in 2013, is a leading global smart logistics company that focuses on industrialisation, globalisation and digitisation of logistics operations. While continuously innovating in the business field, Cainiao also integrates Environmental, Social and Governance measures into every aspect of the logistics value chain. Through initiatives such as green orders, recycling and transportation, Cainiao has pioneered a path towards digital decarbonisation in green logistics. Hong Kong, serving as an important logistics hub for Cainiao Group, is one of the three major aviation hubs (ehub) established globally. Cainiao’s consolidated delivery services have served over 2.6 million Hong Kong citizens in the past few years, with an average of one in every three Hong Kong residents having used Cainiao’s services. In the future, Cainiao will continue its solid operations in Hong Kong, promoting end-to-end green logistics and providing the people of Hong Kong with high-quality and low-carbon logistics services.   Reposted from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University [Original post]

The HKIE Scholarship 2022/23

Mr Ang Jershon Ainsleigh Entote has been awarded the HKIE Scholarship 2022/23 in recognition of his exceptional achievements. We are delighted to present a video showcasing his active involvement in various HKIE activities over the past year. The video serves as a testament to Mr Ang's dedication, leadership, and passion in engineering, with highlights of his significant contributions and positive impact in the field.   Read more about Jershon's achievement and the award presentation ceremony: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/aae/news-and-events/news/2023/13mar-aae-student-awarded-hkie-scholarships-202223/.