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EEE Career Talks - 2025/26 academic year

A series of EEE Career Talks were organized from October to mid-November 2025 during the 2025/26 academic year, providing an invaluable platform for students to explore future career paths. Building on the overwhelmingly positive feedback from previous years, the talks featured enthusiastic employers from leading organizations. They shared valuable insights into their companys’ backgrounds, available job opportunities, and graduate trainee or internship programs, along with potential progression path. The sessions were valuable for both final-year students and year-3 students seeking internship opportunities. We were grateful for the participation of the following organizations: Airport Authority Hong Kong CLP Holdings Limited Electrical and Mechanical Services Department HK Electric Co., Ltd. Jardine Engineering Corporation The event received excellent engagement from our students, who gained advice on job applications, recruitment processes and timelines, as well as critical industry knowledge and networking opportunities. We extend our sincere thanks to all participating organizations and look forward to building on this success in the future.

16 Jan, 2026

Teach Your Mates - Exchange Experience Sharing Session

To help demystify the exchange experience, EEE recently hosted an Exchange Experience Sharing Session for Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduates. The event, held on 7 November 2025, provided a valuable platform for prospective exchange students to address their concerns directly with peers who have successfully navigated life abroad. The session featured candid conversations with two upper-year students: LIU Xinyan (BSc in Artificial Intelligence & Information Engineering) and KWAN Ho Tin (BEng in Electrical Engineering), alongside insights from GEO Staff. They shared firsthand accounts of adapting to new academic systems and overcoming language barriers. Practical advice on accommodation, budgeting, and embracing cultural differences was also a key focus of the discussion. The event successfully achieved its goal of easing anxieties and equipping students with realistic expectations and actionable tips for their future exchange planning. The Department extends its sincere thanks to the speakers for their insightful contributions and to all the students who participated. Event Video

7 Nov, 2025

EEE Summer Study Tour 2025/26

This summer, the EEE Department embarked on a 10-day Czech Study Tour. This immersive academic and cultural programme, which took place from 19 to 28 August 2025, was led by Prof. K.A. Lee and Mr. Ivan Lau, with a total of 29 students participating. During the tour, the group visited the Brno University of Technology (BUT), one of the most prestigious technical universities in Central Europe. There, they attended lectures and hands-on sessions in cloud computing, computer vision, cybersecurity, machine learning, and speech processing. The itinerary also included cultural visits to Prague and Brno, with sightseeing activities at historic landmarks. Students reflected that the tour not only enhanced their understanding of European technology and culture but also helped them broaden their global perspectives. Czech Study Tour Video

10 Oct, 2025

EEE Research Postgraduate Student Orientation

The RPg Orientation was held on 11 September 2025, welcoming over 70 newly admitted research postgraduate students for the 2025/26 academic year. Organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), the session provided students with an opportunity to connect with faculty members and begin their research journey. Prof. C.Y. Chung (Head of Department), Prof. L.P. Chau (Chair of the Departmental Research Committee), and Prof. Kenneth Lam (Director of Research Postgraduate Studies) were present to share departmental updates, outline key study milestones, and introduce the support systems available to RPg students. Chief Supervisors were also invited to attend, reinforcing the collaborative foundation of postgraduate research and setting the tone for a productive academic experience ahead.

11 Sep, 2025

Seminar on "Diffusion and State-Space Modeling in LLMs" by Prof. Jen-Tzung CHIEN

Date: 7 August 2025, Thursday Time: 11:00 am Venue: EF402a, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Speaker: Prof. Jen-Tzung CHIEN, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

7 Aug, 2025

PolyU EEE Research Student Conference (PRSC)

Celebrate the success of the PolyU EEE Research Student Conference (PRSC)! Prof. C.Y. Chung, Head of Department, and Prof. Bashir Al-Hashimi from King's College London both gave speeches at the conference. As part of the PolyU EEE Department's initiative to foster academic exchange, this conference provided an opportunity for RPg students who have received conference support to share their work with their classmates. Students presented their published conference papers at this event. Conference detail You can download the conference booklet here. Time: 9:00am Venue: DE306, DE308, DE309 Conference Chair: Prof. M.W. Mak Conference Co-Chair: Guanxi Sun, Kaitao Xue, Chuang Xu, Jiefeng Lin, Feifan Ni Technical Support: Mr. Wai-Lam Hui Committee: Liu Yugui, Huang Yuchun, Zhao Rong, Liu Maoqi, Lu Langran, Wang Xiaoqi, Guo Jingtao, Li Yuanhao, Xie Lingdong, Zhou Zhenhua

17 Jul, 2025

Seminar on "Big-Tech Insights From Cutting-Edge R&D to Career Development in Tencent and Huawei" by Dr Che Haoxuan, Dr Zhou Kang and Ms Zhang Jingyun

Date: 12 July 2025, Saturday Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Venue: DE301, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Speaker: Dr Che Haoxuan, Dr Zhou Kang and Ms Zhang Jingyun, Tencent and Huawei Contact person: Dr WANG Yi (yi-eie.wang@polyu.edu.hk)

12 Jul, 2025