The Research Centre for Grid Modernisation at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and OPAL-RT Technologies, a global leader in real-time digital simulation, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 17 April 2026 to establish a Joint Laboratory, marking the beginning of a strong collaborative partnership. This partnership combines PolyU's world-class academic strengths in power systems with OPAL-RT Technologies' industri

23 Apr 2026

A smart “Generator Inspection Robot” co-developed by PolyU and CLP Power has won a Gold Medal and a special prize—Best International Invention & Innovation, from the National Research Council of Thailand—at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. Led by Prof. Tam Hwa-yaw, Chair Professor of Photonics in the EEE department, the team designed a 36‑mm‑thick robot that can navigate the narrow air gaps inside power generators. It mov

21 Apr 2026

A major leap for Materials Intelligence: Prof. Haitao Zhao’s team has published their latest breakthrough, 'Agentic Robotic Boxes for Perovskite Solar Cell Fabrication with Recipe Language Model,' in the April 2026 issue of Engineering. This research pioneers the use of AI and Robotics to revolutionize how we fabricate next-generation solar cells. Traditional materials research is often hindered by trial-and-error synthesis, where numerical dat

14 Apr 2026

We are pleased to share that our PhD student, Mr FAN Peixiao, has received the Best Research Postgraduate Student of the Year 2025 award presented by the PolyU Graduate School. This award recognizes research students who demonstrate outstanding academic excellence and make a significant impact on their research communities. Mr Fan is one of only three PhD students across the university receiving this award this year. Under the supervision of Pr

13 Apr 2026

The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) is proud to announce that the Research Centre for Intelligent GRID and Energy Technologies (I-GET) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has been approved under SEAM@InnoHK, the third InnoHK research cluster. Strategic Funding and Vision Directed by Prof. Chi Yung Chung, Head of PolyU EEE, the centre has secured over HKD 300 million in funding and will be established at the Hong Ko

10 Apr 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) has secured two spots in the prestigious “PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year.” Please join us in congratulating Prof. A.Q. Liu, Prof. Gang Li, and Prof. Guang Yang for this outstanding recognition. Selected from 20 remarkable stories and validated by over 7,700 public votes alongside a professional judging panel, these winning proje

31 Mar 2026

Officiated by Professor C.Y. Chung, Head of the Department, The EEE Dragon Boat Team launched their training season with a traditional dragon boat eye-dotting ceremony at the Tseung Kwan O (TKO) Waterfront on 29 March 2026. This symbolic ritual marks the beginning of the season, wishing the team smooth and strong sailing for the challenges ahead. Comprising EEE alumni, staff, and students, the team has been a vibrant part of the Department’s com

29 Mar 2026

The enhanced three-level Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award (OPAA) that was introduced last year has achieved remarkable success. The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) is delighted to announce that the new round of the departmental OPAA 2026 is now open for nominations until 15 May 2026 (Friday), and we encourage all eligible individuals to participate. The departmental OPAA aims to publicly recognize outstanding graduates

25 Mar 2026

On 13 March 13 2026, the Department Head, Professor Chung Chi-yung led the team, including six research group representatives of the Department and visited the Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electronic Engineering and Department of Automation at Tsinghua University, for in-depth discussions on topics including research collaboration, student exchange, and joint student training and supervision programmes. Both parties noted t

13 Mar 2026

The Department is pleased to announce that Mr RAJEE Nahyan Aziz, a Year 2 undergraduate student, has been awarded the IET Prize 2025 by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Hong Kong.  The IET Prize is awarded to students who distinguish themselves not only through academic excellence but also through demonstrated leadership and active participation in extracurricular activities. The Prize aims to inspire the next generation of e

10 Mar 2026