Events

The Development of Mobile Communication Standards and the Progress into 6G” conducted by Dr Milos Tesanovic, the Director of Communication Standards Lab at Samsung R&D Institute UK.

You are cordially invited to attend the research seminar on “The Development of Mobile Communication Standards and the Progress into 6G” conducted by Dr Milos Tesanovic, the Director of Communication Standards Lab at Samsung R&D Institute UK.   Details of the seminar are as follows: Date: 26 May 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Venue: EF312, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Contact person: Prof HO Wang-Hei, Ivan (ivanwh.ho@polyu.edu.hk)  

EEE Staff Retreat

The Department held its annual Staff Retreat on 20 May 2026 at Hotel ICON, bringing together academic and teaching staff members for a full day of fruitful discussion, collegial connection, and celebratory moments. Aiming to strengthen communications among staff and to foster a stronger PolyU and departmental identity, the retreat provided a platform to reinforce shared values and collective goals through meaningful discussions. Throughout the day, staff members engaged in thoughtful exchanges on key areas of departmental development, including learning and teaching, research, and global engagement. These discussions not only encouraged the sharing of innovative ideas but also deepened mutual understanding, laying the groundwork for collaborative progress in the year ahead. A celebratory cake-cutting ceremony added a joyful highlight to the retreat, recognizing the dedication and achievements of staff members in driving departmental improvements and meeting important milestones. Overall, the retreat served as a resounding reaffirmation of the department’s shared values and collective goals, deepening communication among colleagues, and uniting the EEE community in its forward-looking pursuit of excellence.

🎉 EEE Bowling Day 2026

On 16 May, organized by the EEE Department and the EEE Student Association, around 100 EEE students, teachers, and staff came together for a fun-filled afternoon. Everyone sweated it out on the bowling lanes, including an exciting and tense friendly bowling competition with fierce rivalry, as everyone cheered for the participants. Throughout the day, people played and chatted, creating a relaxed atmosphere where EEE students and teachers from different year levels could easily connect with one another. A big thank you to everyone who joined us! Your energy made the event truly special. Stay tuned for more EEE events coming your way! 💡⚡

Research seminar on “Design and Applications of Triboelectric Nanogenerators” conducted by Mr Yonghong Liufu, City University of Hong Kong

You are cordially invited to join our next seminar in hybrid mode on May 15, Friday, 4:30pm (Hong Kong Time).   Venue:                     FYW-3316, City University of Hong Kong Zoom Meeting ID:    859 8869 4437 Password:                123456   Design and Applications of Triboelectric Nanogenerators Mr Yonghong Liufu, City University of Hong Kong Abstract: Self-powered systems aim to harvest ambient energy and use it directly for sensing, signal processing and communication. Among different energy-harvesting technologies, triboelectric nanogenerators provide a promising route for converting distributed mechanical energy into electrical signals and power, especially for wearable devices, distributed sensors and low-frequency mechanical inputs. However, their practical use remains limited by inefficient energy extraction and unstable sensing outputs. In contact-separation devices, air breakdown, charge loss and unfavorable capacitance evolution restrict transferable charge and harvested energy. In sensing applications, highly pulsed and variable source outputs make stable quantitative readout difficult, especially under weak or single-event mechanical inputs. This seminar aims to discuss two device-system co-design strategies: displacement-programmed capacitance control for energy harvesting and source-free decay readout for self-powered sensing. The first strategy reshapes the capacitance evolution of contact-separation triboelectric nanogenerators to suppress premature micro-gap discharge and increase harvested energy. The second strategy converts weak transient events into temporally separated feature pulses and extracts quantitative information from the ratio of post-source decay times rather than raw triboelectric amplitudes.This seminar also shares his perspective on identifying application scenarios where the unique pulsed, high-voltage and event-driven characteristics of TENGs can provide practical value, rather than simply replacing conventional powered sensors. Together, these approaches aim to advance the practical application of TENGs in self-powered electronics and sensing. Speaker’s Bio: Yonghong Liufu received his B.S.E. degree in 2018 and subsequently worked as an electrical engineer for one year at China Southern Airlines. He obtained an M.Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering from South China University of Technology in 2023 and is currently a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering at City University of Hong Kong. His research interests include self-powered sensing systems, energy harvesting, and power electronics for nanogenerator systems.   WEBINAR WEBSITE: https://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk/~cccn/ https://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk/~cccn/centre-seminars.htm

EEE Research Student Gathering 2025/26 cum 3MT® Competition Successfully Concluded

EEE successfully concluded the Research Student Gathering 2025/26 cum Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition on 13 May 2026. The event commenced with an opening address by Prof. Kenneth Lam, Director of Research Postgraduate Studies (DoRPgS). A total of 38 participants presented their innovative research to a diverse audience of academic staff, postdoctoral fellows, and postgraduate students. Following the oral presentations and a lively assessment panel discussion, the top three performers were selected based on the highest scores. Additionally, a People’s Choice Award was determined by an audience ballot. Prof. Chung Chi-yung, Head of Department, announced the winners and presented the awards. The top winners from this departmental round will be nominated to represent EEE in the Faculty of Engineering’s 3MT® Competition. The Department would like to extend its gratitude to all participants for their hard work and to the faculty members for their invaluable support in making this event a resounding success.

Special Gathering with Head’s List Students and Excellent Academic Achievers

To recognize the achievements and contributions of our undergraduate students and to strengthen tailored support for high achievers, Prof. C.Y. Chung, Head of the Department, together with Associate Heads and academic staff from EEE, hosted a special gathering with Head’s List Students and undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance on 11 May 2026. The event served as both a celebration of achievement and a platform for engagement. Certificates were presented to selected Head’s List students in recognition of their contributions and participation. Beyond recognition, the gathering also fostered a spirit of connection and collaboration. Students had the opportunity to connect with peers and engage directly with Associate Heads, Leading Team Members, Research Group Leaders, and Programme Leaders, who shared their expertise and provided valuable insights across a wide range of academic pursuits, research areas, and future career paths. This special occasion not only celebrated achievement but also reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to nurturing excellence and empowering students to excel academically and professionally, while building a vibrant and supportive community. Video viewing link: https://canva.link/x4939tt35vol6gw

Technical Visit to Lamma Power Station & Lamma Wind Turbine

The Electrical Engineering Alumni Association (EEAA) organized a final, historic technical visit for BEng Electrical Engineering students to the Lamma Power Station (LPS) and its landmark 800 kW wind turbine. Participants gained firsthand insight into large-scale power infrastructure, exploring combined-cycle gas-turbine generators, heat recovery systems, and the station's extensive solar power array. The highlight of the trip was the rare opportunity to visit Hong Kong’s first and only large-scale wind turbine just three days before its scheduled demolition on 11 May 2026, allowing students to document and study this unique piece of the city’s renewable energy history. By bridging classroom theory with the practical complexities of power generation and sustainable technology, the visit successfully embodied the department’s mission to engage and enlighten the next generation of future-ready engineers.

EEE and PAIR Joint Research Talk – Rethinking Research: The Role of Humans in Scientific Discovery in the Age of LLMs

You are cordially invited to a research talk titled “Rethinking Research: The Role of Humans in Scientific Discovery in the Age of LLMs” by Prof. Sir Bashir M. Al‑Hashimi, Vice President (Research & Innovation) and Arm Professor of Computer Engineering at King’s College London, on 6 May 2026 (Wednesday) at 3:00 - 4:30 pm (Hong Kong Time) in Lecture Theatre HJ305, 3/F, Stanley Ho Building, PolyU. The event is jointly organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR).   Prof. Sir Bashir is the elected Fellow of the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and the Academia Europaea. He is a leading researcher in hardware–software co‑design and energy‑efficient computing, with innovations adopted in billions of smartphones worldwide. He is also Co‑Director of the King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence.   The talk will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) are reshaping scientific discovery, doctoral training, and the evolving partnership between humans and AI. Rather than offering definitive conclusions, it aims to spark dialogue and inspire new ways of thinking about the future of research in an AI‑driven world.  

Research seminar on “Edge Intelligence for IoT: From 5G Physical Layer to Indoor Farming Systems" by Dr Tanuja Shanmukhappa

You are cordially invited to join our next seminar in hybrid mode on April 24, Friday, 4:30pm (Hong Kong Time).   Venue:                     FYW-3316, City University of Hong Kong Zoom Meeting ID:    859 8869 4437 Password:                123456   Edge Intelligence for IoT: From 5G Physical Layer to Indoor Farming Systems Dr Tanuja Shanmukhappa, NaturesLab Saffron, India Abstract:Edge intelligence is becoming a key enabler for modern IoT systems by allowing data to be processed closer to where it is generated, improving responsiveness, efficiency, and reliability. In this presentation, I will discuss on edge intelligence based on my 5G physical layer experience and an agri-tech startup. I will discuss how communication-system design principles helped me in developing edge-based solutions in my indoor farming systems. Speaker’s Bio: Dr. Tanuja is currently serving as a Visiting Lecturer at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electronics and Communication Engineering from India, followed by a PhD from PolyU. During her doctoral studies, she also completed an academic exchange at Imperial College London. Dr. Tanuja brings over six years of industry experience from the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), where she worked on 5G physical layer technologies. She has also gained valuable experience in analog/digital IP verification and validation through her work with NXP Semiconductors and Infineon Technologies. In addition to her academic and industry contributions, she co-founded an agri-tech startup focused on aeroponics, integrating IoT-based solutions for sustainable agriculture. She is currently interested in fostering active collaborations and exploring new opportunities in wireless communications, IoT, and applied technology domains.   WEBINAR WEBSITE: https://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk/~cccn/ https://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk/~cccn/centre-seminars.htm

Research seminar on “Machine Unlearning in the LLM Era” conducted by Dr Eli Chien, Assistant Professor at National Taiwan University

Date: 24 April 2026 (Friday) Time: 15:00 – 16:00 Venue: CD301, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Contact person: Dr DU Minxin (minxin.du@polyu.edu.hk)