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About PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR)

The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) is a central research platform at PolyU dedicated to providing world-leading interdisciplinary solutions to significant societal challenges. PAIR facilitates interdisciplinary research, transfers knowledge and technologies, inspires innovations across disciplines, and collaborates with top research institutions in the world.

Achievements in 2023/24

Combined outputs of research institutes and research centres under PAIR (based on Annual Report 2024)

658M

External Research Grants / Donations* (HK$)

*Only external research grants and donations of $2 million or more are counted

548

Awards & Recognitions

1,457

Publications

Patents

PAIR Video is now online

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) leverages its world-class academic and research excellence to develop innovative solutions for a more sustainable tomorrow. In July 2022, the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) was established as the University’s central research platform dedicated to providing world-leading interdisciplinary solutions to significant societal challenges.

Watch the video now to discover PAIR research units’ unwavering efforts in research and scholarship, knowledge transfer and collaboration, to develop impactful solutions that benefit Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world!

Transforming discoveries and scientific achievements into practical solutions

PAIR research and development endeavours focus on three core areas: advanced technologies and manufacturing, good health and well-being, and smart and sustainable cities.

The Academy pursues interdisciplinary research, works closely with other PolyU units in the patenting, licensing and commercialisation of research outputs by PAIR research units, and collaborates with extensive parties including governments, industry and businesses in enabling the translation and adoption of PAIR-led innovations.

Research Highlights

Driving professional exchange, knowledge transfer, and industry engagement

PAIR engages eminent scholars and industry leaders in fields relevant to the Academy’s strategic foci, for presentations and collaborative discussions. PAIR hosts diverse events and activities, including but not limited to:

• Distinguished Lectures
• Seminars and salons
• Conferences
• Incoming and outgoing visits

Events & Activities