Prof. Wong Wai-yeung, Raymond was elected as the Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society (FCCS)

Congratulations to Prof. Wong Wai‑yeung, Raymond, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Clarea Au Professor in Energy, and Chair Professor of Chemical Technology, on his election as a Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society (FCCS)!   Established by the Chinese Chemical Society in 2019, the FCCS selects no more than 50 fellows annually. It aims to encourage members to pursue excellence in scientific and technological innovation while advancing the sustainable development of China’s chemical industry. As the highest and most prestigious membership grade of the Chinese Chemical Society, this fellowship recognises scholars who have made systematic, original, and impactful contributions to chemistry and its interdisciplinary fields, as well as outstanding service to the advancement of the chemical sciences.   This prestigious honour is a strong testament to Prof. Wong’s distinguished academic leadership, pioneering research achievements, and exceptional contributions to the development of chemistry. We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Wong on this well‑deserved recognition!   Source: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fs/news-and-events/awards-and-achievements/2026/prof-wong-wai-yeung-raymond-was-elected-as-the-fellow-of-the-chinese-chemical-society/

Warm congratulations to Prof. Ge Jingjie, Assistant Professor of ABCT, on receiving the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award 2026

Warm congratulations to Prof. Ge Jingjie, Assistant Professor of ABCT, on receiving the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award 2026!   PolyU has announced the recipients of the Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2026, recognising six rising scholars for their outstanding academic research achievements. Now in its fifth year, the award honours young researchers under the age of 35 with exceptional potential, supporting them in pursuing high-impact, interdisciplinary research. By providing dedicated research funding and personal recognition, the award empowers recipients to advance forward-looking research, translate academic findings into practical societal applications, and grow into future leaders in global research and innovation.   Prof. Jingjie Ge (ABCT) – Award-winning Project: Designing Low-cost, High-efficient Anodic Catalysts for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production Her research focuses on the atomic-precision design of low-cost nanocatalysts to enable large-scale green hydrogen production through water electrolysis, paving a new way for sustainable energy development.   Once again, heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Ge Jingjie! We look forward to her leading the team to keep breaking new ground, achieving more remarkable results in cutting-edge research, and contributing further innovative strength to green energy and sustainability.

Congratulations to Prof. Zheng Zijian on Appointment as Vice President (Knowledge Transfer)

Prof. Zheng is currently Director of the PolyU-Daya Bay Technology and Innovation Research Institute, Associate Director of the Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, Associate Director of the University Research Facility in Materials Characterization and Device Fabrication, and Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices. As a leading scholar in manufacturing technology and materials science, Prof. Zheng has also founded several PolyU startups and brought substantial management experience in knowledge transfer and innovation.   In his new capacity, Prof. Zheng will steer the planning and implementation of the University’s strategic agenda in translational research, knowledge transfer, technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship and stakeholder engagement. He will oversee the Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation, the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office and the Mainland Research Units, and foster a dynamic ecosystem by deepening strategic partnerships with industry, government, academic and community stakeholders, particularly in the Chinese Mainland and the Greater Bay Area. In parallel, he will drive the University’s engagement and collaboration for knowledge transfer initiatives to further strengthen PolyU’s presence and competitiveness on the global stage.   We are immensely proud of Prof. Zheng’s new appointment and confident that his vision, expertise and dedication will elevate PolyU’s knowledge transfer endeavours to new heights!   Source: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/media/media-releases/2026/0326_polyu-appoints-professor-zijian-zheng-as-vice-president-knowledge-transfer/

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Partners with Zhongshan Municipal Government to Build a New Biomedical Talent Ecosystem in the Greater Bay Area

On March 30, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed an official cooperation agreement with the Zhongshan Municipal Government. Relying on the PolyU-Zhongshan Technology and Innovation Research Institute, PolyU will nurture about 200 high-quality master’s students in the biopharmaceutical field in 2026. Professor Cao Jiannong, Vice President of PolyU, stated that this collaboration is an important practice for PolyU to deepen industry-education integration in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Focusing on talent cultivation, cross-border mobility, research commercialisation and incubation, it will build a full-chain closed-loop ecosystem.   PolyU has launched Hong Kong’s first master’s programme in biopharmaceutical entrepreneurship — the Master of Science in Biopharmaceutical Development and Commercialization (BDC Programme). Targeting the industry’s pain points of disconnection between scientific research and business, as well as the gap between R&D and industrialisation, the programme adopts an integrated science and business training system, covering core biopharmaceutical R&D content and key knowledge of industrial operation. It provides a full-process experience from research and development to large-scale production to meet the demand for interdisciplinary talents in the GBA. Outstanding applicants are eligible for entrance scholarships.   Going forward, PolyU will serve as a "super connector" through the PolyU-Zhongshan Technology and Innovation Research Institute, deeply connect with industrial resources in the Greater Bay Area, and promote the integration of "Hong Kong Research + Zhongshan Transformation". The University will encourage outstanding students to pursue careers and entrepreneurship in the Greater Bay Area, continuously provide high-calibre interdisciplinary talents, and help the Greater Bay Area build a highland for biopharmaceutical technological innovation and industrial transformation.   Source: Nanfang Media Group

ABCT Final-Year Students Receive Outstanding Student Awards

We are proud to announce that Miss Jenny He Jingyun, a final-year ABB student in the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) in the Faculty of Science, has been honored with the Most Outstanding Student Award 2025/26 at the Outstanding Student Award and Presidential Student Leadership Award Ceremony 2025/26. This prestigious award is presented to only one recipient each year. In addition, Mr. Kerry Ke Shengyi, a Year 4 CT student, received the Presidential Student Leadership Award.   These awards recognize their excellence in academic performance and leadership during the 2025/26 academic year. Please join us in congratulating Jenny and Kerry on their outstanding achievements!   Media Coverage: Dot Dot News: https://polyu.me/4rGJ7KA Hong Kong Economic Journal: https://polyu.me/40IjNc5 (Subscription required) HK01: https://polyu.me/40GP7rS Master Insight: https://polyu.me/41n2uxn Sing Tao Daily: https://polyu.me/4sUss7h (Subscription required) Sing Tao Headline: https://polyu.me/4bUoYMo

Awardees of the President’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2025 from the ABCT Department

Congratulations to the awardees of the President’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2025 from the ABCT Department: Individual Award (Knowledge Transfer: Industry): Prof. Zheng Zijian Team Award (Teaching): Led by Prof. Terence Lee, with team members: Prof. Clarence Wong, Prof. Mu Quanhua, Dr. Chartia Cheung, Dr. Clare Yan, and Dr. Wong Wai-ting. The President’s Awards recognize Prof. Zheng Zijian’s significant contributions and impact on knowledge transfer, Prof. Lee and his team’s remarkable efforts in instilling an innovative mindset in our students. Their guidance led to the students’ outstanding performance at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition in Paris, earning a Silver Medal and an Impact Grant in 2023, followed by a Gold Medal and a Top 10 Undergraduate Team ranking worldwide in 2024. Their unwavering dedication to excellence in knowledge transfer and teaching is truly remarkable. Please join us in extending our warmest congratulations to all our distinguished awardees from ABCT on their exceptional achievements! Source: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fs/news-and-events/awards-and-achievements/2026/the-presidents-awards-for-outstanding-achievement-2025/

Prof. Zhao Qian Awarded HK$5.355 Million in RGC Research Impact Fund 2025/26

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Zhao Qian, Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT), PolyU, has been awarded the Research Grants Council (RGC) Research Impact Fund 2025/26 for her project “Spatial and High-throughput Immunopeptidomics Enabled by Integrated Microfluidics and Proteogenomics (MAP)”. The project has received HK$5.355 million in funding for a period of 48 months.   By integrating proteogenomics, genomics and microfluidics, the project will develop an ultra‑sensitive technology to analyse tumor immunopeptides from minimal samples, thereby reducing tissue consumption and enabling parallel personalised analysis for cancer patients.   The research outcomes will be applied to cancer immunology research and treatment for mapping immune peptides and the cellular microenvironment, as well as high‑throughput analysis of brain tumour samples to identify tumor neoantigens. These results will enhance understanding of tumour‑immune interactions, identify novel therapeutic targets, and advance the development of cancer immunotherapy.   Please join us in congratulating Prof. Zhao Qian and her research team on this notable achievement!   Source: PolyU drives impactful and collaborative interdisciplinary research, with nine projects awarded over HK$50 million by Research Grants Council | Research and Innovation Office    

PolyU Science scholars received Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards 2025 from Ministry of Education

Congratulations to Prof. Zheng Zijian, Associate Director of the Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems and Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices, for receiving the Second-Class Award in the 2025 Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards (Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology) from the Ministry of Education.   Prof. Zheng received this honor for his research project titled "Multiscale Coupling Regulation Mechanisms of Flexible Electronic Conductive Interfaces and Applications." His research group focuses on tailoring surface properties and functionalities by precisely manipulating surface topography and chemistry.   Please join us in congratulating Prof. Zheng Zijian and his group on this well-deserved recognition!   Source: PolyU Science scholars received Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards 2025 from Ministry of Education | Faculty of Science

PolyU ABCT PhD Student’s Green Startup Selected for Future Ecopreneur Programme

PolyU ABCT’s PhD student Ng Cheuk Hei (Jackie) and his start-up ReCherish Beans have been selected for the Future Ecopreneur Programme — a pioneering initiative that transforms coffee cherry by-products (the discarded pulp and skin from coffee production) into a new type of functional tea. This tea retains coffee’s energizing and antioxidant properties while repurposing waste that would otherwise go to landfills (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and boosting coffee farmers’ incomes. Supported by Hang Seng Bank, co-organized by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Wofoo Social Enterprises, the programme empowers local youth to drive sustainability and Greentech innovation — and Jackie’s project is a standout example of turning “trash” into high-value, eco-friendly products.  Join us in celebrating Jackie’s achievement — may his journey inspire more young talents to turn green ideas into action!  Learn more via media coverage: Ming Pao Daily News: https://polyu.me/4964jUJ Headline Daily: https://polyu.me/3Jsg51r Bastille Post: https://polyu.me/4hSlUSs *Photos from: Headline Daily  

Prof Wong Wai-yeung Raymond Elected as New Member of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Wong Wai-yeung, Raymond — Associate Director of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy, Chair Professor of Chemical Technology, and Clarea Au Professor in Energy — has been elected as a new member of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, joining the five distinguished new members of this term. This honour is a testament to his extraordinary academic achievements in scientific research and his profound contributions to social progress.  A preeminent scholar dedicated to the field of chemistry, Prof. Wong has long focused on the design and synthesis of molecular functional materials and one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) metallopolymers with photofunctional properties and energy applications. With a steadfast commitment to addressing global energy needs of the future, he and his research team have spared no effort in advancing sustainable energy development and upgrading energy conversion technologies, devoting themselves to building a cleaner and more resilient future for humanity.  We extend our warmest and most sincere congratulations to Prof. Wong on this well-deserved recognition!  Source: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fs/news-and-events/awards-and-achievements/2025/prof-wong-wai-yeung-raymond-was-elected-as-the-new-member-of-the-hong-kong-academy-of-sciences/   Online coverage: Bauhinia 港科院新增5院士 盧煜明盼鞏固港創科地位 12 December 2025 Wen Wei Po 港科院新增5院士 盧煜明盼鞏固港創科地位 11 December 2025 Bastille Post 港科院新增五位院士 涵蓋數學地理醫學化學及神經科學領域 11 December 2025