We are delighted to announce that twelve distinguished researchers from the ABCT department, have been recognized among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide in their respective fields for 2025, as compiled by Stanford University. This prestigious recognition, based on both career-long and single recent year data, underscores the exceptional quality and global impact of their research. The list, prepared by Professor John Ioannidis and his team at

17 Oct 2025

Thrilled to Congratulate ABCT Prof. Ko on Nature Communications Breakthrough! The PolyU team, led by Prof. Ben Ko Chi-bun of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT), their study uncovers the key mechanism behind the antiviral and neuroprotective effects of tetrandrine, a compound derived from traditional Chinese medicine. By utilizing advanced photoaffinity probe technology and multi-omics analysis, Prof. Ko’s team d

15 Oct 2025

ABCT Students Win Grand Prize at PolyU International Future Challenge Hong Kong Region The Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) is delighted to congratulate our student team for winning the Grand Prize (Student Track) at the PolyU International Future Challenge Hong Kong Region. This prestigious award recognises their outstanding project, “Sprayable biomimetic double mask for anti-scar wound healing.” The team’s innovati

8 Oct 2025

Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2025 The Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2025 acknowledge the exceptional accomplishments of our faculty members in the areas of teaching, research and scholarly activities, and knowledge transfer. We are thrilled that the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) has been honored with this prestigious award, recognizing our team's dedication and outstanding contributions!

8 Aug 2025

PolyU has received funding support from the Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2025/26 for a multidisciplinary biomedical project. The project aims to develop an integrated technology platform for next-generation cancer immunotherapy. Led by Prof. ZHAO Yanxiang—Associate Head and Professor of PolyU’s Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT)—this pioneering research addresses some of the most pressing

10 Jul 2025

Zeolites with crystalline porous structures are the core catalysts in petroleum refining and fine chemical industries. However, current industrial zeolites are large crystal bulk and have small micropores, limiting their applications for decades in the efficient processing of large molecules. Nano extra-large-pore zeolites are the ideal solution to this end but are rather challenging to develop. Now, researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic Unive

10 Jul 2025

On April 27th, the China Mobile Wutong Cup National Finals took place at Xiamen University. This competition serves as a platform to foster research and innovation among university students, spanning various fields including artificial intelligence and data security. It emphasizes the integration of big data applications across diverse industries. At the finals, 15 top teams from across the nation engaged in a pinnacle competition showcasing inn

20 Jun 2025

Congratulations to Muliawan Gregory Kenneth, a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Terence Lee in the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT), for receiving the Best Paper Award at the PolyU Research Student Conference (PRSC 2025). This prestigious accolade recognizes his paper as the best among all top submissions this year. Kenneth's research focuses on identifying therapeutic targets to combat treatment resistance i

9 Jul 2025

From 2nd to 7th June, the Summer Exchange Workshop in Nanjing was a vibrant convergence of knowledge and cultural exchange where ABCT Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate students participated. The journey, led by Prof. Ma Cong, Dr. Yang Xian, Dr. Li Zhen-yan, Eugene, and Dr. Yuen On-ying, included visits to prominent locations such as the Pharmaceutical Museum and national key laboratories at China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing Shenghe Pha

20 Jun 2025

A group of ABCT undergraduate students, under the guidance of Prof. Xing Bengang, Prof. Yao Zhongping, Prof. Wong Tsun-Ting Clarence, Dr. Cheung Kwong-Chak Gary, and Dr. Cheung Ching Mei Chartia, embarked on a transformative study tour to Singapore and Malaysia from 27 May to 2 June 2025.   The objective of this study tour was to broaden the students' perspectives, expose them to cutting-edge research, and deepen their understanding of applied bi

19 Jun 2025