The Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is delighted to announce that Prof. Liu Dongsheng has been awarded as Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU Faculty of Science. The Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Faculty of Science (FS) aims to give recognition to outstanding graduates of FS for their professional achievements and significant contributions to the commu

23 Jul 2024

The Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is delighted to announce the recipients of the Department of ABCT for the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Awards 2024. These awards aim to acknowledge exceptional graduates of PolyU who have excelled in their respective fields, demonstrated active support for their alma mater, and made significant contributions to the broader community.   We extend o

19 Jul 2024

We are delighted to announce that the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and our scholar, Prof. Thomas Leung, have been honoured with the prestigious PolyU Patents Achievement Award 2023. This prestigious recognition celebrates the exceptional achievements of our department and our scholar in the field of intellectual property (IP) filing and innovation.   The PolyU Patents A

3 Jul 2024

The Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology successfully held a departmental retreat in Zhongshan from June 20 to June 21, 2024. The retreat aimed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote strategic development within the department. During the retreat, members of the department were divided into groups to allow for in-depth discussions on research sharing. The department also had the privilege of visiting the Zhongshan Insti

2 Jul 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification and the Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection, and Certification jointly organized a successful seminar on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability on 11 April 2024. The seminar delved into the challenges faced by businesses in relation to ESG and sustainability, covering key topics such as managing ESG-related data and strategies to

13 Jun 2024

YnnoMed Limited, a PolyU startup co-founded by Dr Ma Cong, Associate Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, is set to make its mark at the highly anticipated BIO International Convention 2024 (BIO 2024) in California next week. As the world's largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, the convention provides an ideal platform for YnnoMed to unveil its groundbreaking drug candidates. The drug R&D start

31 May 2024

The Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR government held the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme Signing Ceremony on 28 May 2024 and announced the results of the Scheme’s first round of review. A research project from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been awarded RAISe+ funding, showcasing the University’s commitment to promoting excellence in research and innovation, and to creating impa

31 May 2024

A group of 26 ABCT undergraduate students, led by Prof. Zhao Yanxiang, Associate Head of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology and Professor, Dr Ben Ko, Associate Professor, Dr Pele Chong, Dr Gary Cheung, Senior Lecturer, Dr Lam Kim-hung, Lecturer and Dr Chartia Cheung, Lecturer on a study trip to Taiwan from 14 May to 18 May 2024.  The study trip aimed to provide ABCT students with opportunities to expand their horizons, gain ex

31 May 2024

The "2024 Hong Kong-Jiangsu Symposium on Drug Discovery and Development" successfully concluded on 18 May, 2024, bringing together renowned researchers, scientists, and industry professionals from around the world. Hosted by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and co-organized with China Pharmaceutical University, the symposium aimed to advance pharmaceutical sciences and foster collaboration in the field of drug discovery and developmen

24 May 2024

We are delighted to announce that Dr Tian Tian, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been awarded the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2024 with his research focus on “The design and development of novel nanoporous materials with enhanced hydrogen storage and delivery capacity”.   PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) aims to honor young

17 May 2024