On October 6, 2026, Dr. Sung-il Seo (Senior Principal Researcher, Rail Vehicle Division, Urban Rail Research Department) and Dr. Hag-Lae Rho (Transportation and Logistics Research Division, Urban Rail Center) from the Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) / University of Science & Technology (UST) visited the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for a technical exchange meeting.
During the meeting, the KRRI representatives presented their state-of-the-art research facilities and expressed a strong intention to establish a formal partnership or sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PolyU.
In the discussion session, Dr. Vincent Wai-Kei Ao introduced CNERC-Rail (HK Branch) and the Hangzhou Research Institute (HZRI). Dr. Shao-Qun Lin presented the latest research progress on large foundation models for tunnelling. Prof. S.K. Lai shared insights on energy harvesting technology and its product applications in railway systems. Prof. You Dong elaborated on the key themes and objectives of his Research Impact Fund (RIF) project.
This exchange significantly enhanced mutual understanding between both parties, laying a solid foundation for future collaborative research and the potential execution of an MOU in rail transit and engineering innovations.
