Congratulations to Dr Jianxin Lu, Research Assistant Professor of CEE, for securing HK$800,000 from the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) under the Partnership Research Programme (PRP), administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government. Dr Lu’s research project, titled “High-value-added Utilization of Recycled Fibreglass in Fibre Reinforced Spray Mortar for Infrastructure Rehabilitation”, aims to develop an eco-friendly fibreglass reinforced spray mortar (FGRSM) to repair seawater and bacteria induced concrete deterioration.
By recycling waste fibreglass into a high-performance and eco-friendly construction material, the project promotes sustainable infrastructure rehabilitation and local waste reduction in Hong Kong. It also supports circular economy and reduces maintenance costs for public works.
The ITF is designed to enhance the added value, productivity, and competitiveness of Hong Kong’s economic activities. Through the ITF-PRP, the Government seeks to support applied research and development (R&D) projects undertaken by R&D Centres or designated local public research institutes in collaboration with companies.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr Lu and we look forward to the positive impacts his research will bring to the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s construction industry.
