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PolyU wins record-breaking number of awards at International Exhibition of Inventions Genev

Impactful innovations from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) won a record-breaking number of accolades at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo), a widely recognised annual event devoted exclusively to invention. 43 PolyU innovations seized 45 accolades, including two Special Prizes, five Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 18 Gold Medals, 13 Silver Medals and seven Bronze Medals. Among them, 19 were developed under the InnoHK research centres led by PolyU in collaboration with top research institutions around the world. This achievement underscores the commitment of the PolyU community, encompassing scholars, students and alumni, to embracing research breakthroughs. The PolyU innovation which grasped the Prize of the Saudi Arabian Delegation and Gold Medal is the world's first portable High-Definition corneal topographer developed by a research team led by Prof. KEE Chea-su, Head and Professor, PolyU School of Optometry and Deputy Director of Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR). It is commercialised through the PolyU academic-led startup GOOD Vision Technologies Co., Limited. The award-winning innovation supports eye care practitioners in assessing risks and facilitating timely interventions, which are critical for visual development in children as young as four years old. It outperforms existing devices with its flexibility, compact size, utlisation of normative data from Chinese populations, and affordability, allowing for early diagnosis of vision conditions such as astigmatism and corneal ectasia. Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) was awarded the Prize of the International Federation of Inventors' Association - IFIA and Gold Medal for its RailSwinX project, which enhances rail track defect detection through cutting edge AI technology. Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation), extended his congratulations to the University’s winning teams and stated, "I am thrilled about the exceptional accomplishments of PolyU's research teams at the Geneva Inventions Expo this year. The results are truly encouraging and serve as a testament to the outstanding research capabilities of our scholars and experts. The international recognition will inspire them to continue pursuing excellence, not only in basic research but also in translating their research outcomes into positive impacts for the benefit of Hong Kong, our Nation, and the world." This year, PolyU's award-winning projects span the fields of life sciences and healthcare, renewable energy, new energy vehicles, materials and sensing technology, civil engineering, food science, and vision and eye health. These projects demonstrate the University’s dedication to improving human health and lives and contributing to sustainable development. PolyU is at the forefront globally of driving innovation and entrepreneurship. Among the PolyU award-winning teams, 10 are PolyU-nurtured startups, some of which were founded by the University’s scholars. To-date, the University has trained over 7,600 entrepreneurs, including researchers, alumni and students, and nurtured nearly 500 active startups PolyU innovations and research projects have also garnered close to 400 international and local awards. The 49th Geneva Inventions Expo attracted 1,035 entries from 38 countries and regions. PolyU’s award-winning projects are listed below. To learn more about these impactful projects, please refer to the Appendix or visit the website of the PolyU Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office. Project Principal Investigator(s) Award(s) GOOD Vision/Wellsees: Novel Portable Corneal Topographer Prof. KEE Chea-su Head and Professor, School of Optometry; Deputy Director of CEVR; Co-founder, GOOD Vision Technologies Co., Ltd/Wellsees Technologies Co., Ltd (a PolyU academic-led startup) Prize of the Saudi Arabian Delegation Gold Medal RailSwinX: Enhanced Rail Track Defect Detection through Cutting Edge AI Technology Prof. Kenneth LAM Kin-man CEO and Centre Director of Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Prize of the International Federation of Inventors' Association - IFIA Gold Medal ProRuka — Novel Prosthetic Hand Controlled by Wireless Sonomyography Prof. Yongping ZHENG Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Director, Research Institute for Smart Ageing; and Director, Jockey Club Smart Ageing Hub Mr Vaheh NAZARI Research Assistant, Department of Biomedical Engineering Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury Augmented Reality (AR) Software Built to Aid the Visually Impairedt Centre for Eye and Vision Research (Set up as a joint partnership between PolyU and the University of Waterloo, Canada under the Health@InnoHK cluster) Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury SLOPE – Structured Light Observation, Perception and Evaluation Centre for Eye and Vision Research (Set up as a joint partnership between PolyU and the University of Waterloo, Canada under the Health@InnoHK cluster) Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury AI-Driven Ergonomic Headwear Customisation System Dr Yan LUXIMON Associate Professor, School of Design *Project from AiDLab (established under the AIR@InnoHK cluster in collaboration with the Royal College of Art, UK) Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury AI Knitted Textile System with Interactive Illumination Prof. Jeanne TAN Centre Assistant Director, AiDLab Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles *Project from AiDLab (established under the AIR@InnoHK cluster in collaboration with the Royal College of Art, UK) Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury MicroFish: A Lab-on-a-chip for On-site Detection of Microbial Contamination and Pollutants Dr CHUA Song Lin Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; Co-founder, Microfish Limited (a PolyU academic-led startup) Dr LIU Yang Sylvia GBA Startup Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; Co-founder, Microfish Limited (a PolyU academic-led startup) Gold Medal 3D Printed Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) Bone Scaffolds Dr ZHAO Xin Associate Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; Founder, ReNew Biotechnology Limited (a PolyU academic-led startup) Gold Medal Autophagy-targeting Peptidomimetics as Novel Cancer Therapeutics Prof. ZHAO Yanxiang Associate Head, Departmental Learning and Teaching Committee Chair, and Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Gold Medal Flexible Perovskite Solar Modules Based on Surface Reconstruction Technology Prof. YAN Feng Associate Director, Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems; Chair Professor of Organic Electronics, Department of Applied Physics Gold Medal A Fireproof Solar PV Vacuum-Glazing Wall Panel (FSVG) as Building Insulation Layer Prof. YANG Hongxing Professor, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering Gold Medal Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton Dr Xiaoling HU Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Founder, Thecon Technology HK Ltd. (a PolyU academic-led startup) Gold Medal FRP-ECC-HSC Composite Column Prof. Tak-Ming CHAN Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Dr Shuai LI Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Prof. Ben YOUNG Vice President (Student and Global Affairs); Chair Professor of Steel Structures, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Gold Medal Multi-Functional High-Power-Density Integrated Onboard Charger for Electric Vehicles Dr WONG Chi Shing Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Dr LOO Ka Hong Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Assistant Dean (External Engagement), Faculty of Engineering Dr LIU Junwei Research Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Gold Medal Virtual MRI Contrast Enhancement System for Precise Tumour Detection and Treatment Prof. CAI Jing Associate Dean, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences; Professor, Department of Health Technology and Informatics; and Technical Advisor, MedVision Limited (a PolyU startup) Gold Medal Smart-CKD: Ultrasound Tool for Renal Fibrosis in Chronic Kidney Disease Dr CHEN Ziman Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Health Technology and Informatics Prof. YING Tin Cheung Associate Head and Professor, Department of Health Technology and Informatics Gold Medal Vcare - Vision Training VR Device Dr TANG Yuk Ming Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Co-founder, Vcare Vision Technology Limited (a PolyU academic-led startup) Gold Medal Patellar Auto-mobilising Device (PAD) Prof. FU Siu Ngor Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Kam-lun LEUNG Principal Research Fellow, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Gold Medal iActive: Intelligent Active-Perspiration Activewear Dr SHOU Dahua Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies; Assistant Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles Gold Medal AiDA: AI-based Design Assistant for Fashion Prof. Calvin WONG Centre Director of AiDLab; Cheng Yik Hung Professor in Fashion, School of Fashion and Textiles *Project from AiDLab (established under the AIR@InnoHK cluster in collaboration with the Royal College of Art, UK) Gold Medal CablePrognosis: AI-Driven Predictive Health Index System and Remaining Useful Life Prediction for Underground Cables Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Gold Medal LithioGuardian: Online Lithium-ion Battery Health Monitoring System with FBG Sensors Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Gold Medal Smart Firefighting Robot Dr HUANG Xinyan Associate Professor, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering; Advisor, Widemount Dynamics Tech Limited (a PolyU academic-led startup) Mr WANG Meng Research Assistant, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering; Founder, Widemount Dynamics Tech Limited (a PolyU academic-led startup) Silver Medal Ammonia Powered Electric Vehicle Prof. CHENG Ka-wai Eric Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Silver Medal Invention and Application of Vitamin D Supplement Preparations Prof. WONG Man Sau Director, Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation; Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition Silver Medal Precision Gene Editing for Enhanced Stem Cell-Retinal Neuron Generation Dr HUANG Chien-ling Associate Professor, Department of Health Technology and Informatics; Principal Investigator, Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited Prof. YIP Shea-ping Head and Chair Professor of Diagnostic Science and Molecular Genetics, Department of Health Technology and Informatics; Principal Investigator, Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited Silver Medal A Smart 3D+AI Industrial IoT (IIoT) Sensor for Precise Measurement Dr LI Da Founder, PlusD Technology Limited (a PolyU startup) Silver Medal Novel Nano-imprinting Technology for Anti-counterfeiting Micro-images and Information Storage Prof. Sandy Suet TO Professor, State Key Laboratory of Ultraprecision Machining Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Dr Zhanwen SUN Postdoctoral Fellow, State Key Laboratory of Ultraprecision Machining Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Dr Lenny Wai Sze YIP Research Assistant Professor, State Key Laboratory of Ultraprecision Machining Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Silver Medal Smart Headset featuring Adaptive Noise Filters for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Dr CHOY Yat Sze Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Silver Medal ZC-01 Automatic Washroom Cleaning Robot Mr LEE Tsz Chung Curry Founder, ZeeqClean Technology Limited (a PolyU start-up) Silver Medal WiseEye: A standalone AI based defect detection, classification and grading system for textiles Prof. Calvin WONG Centre Director of AiDLab; Cheng Yik Hung Professor in Fashion, School of Fashion and Textiles *Project from AiDLab (established under the AIR@InnoHK cluster in collaboration with the Royal College of Art, UK) Silver Medal SolderSense: A Novel AI Failure Prediction System for PCB Solder Joints Using Thermal Imaging Analytics Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Silver Medal WireInspect: Anomaly Detection System for Elevator Steel Wire Ropes Using Deep Learning Models Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Silver Medal RoboGuide: Intelligent Collision Avoidance Tracking and Hazardous Object Detection for Robot Temi Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Silver Medal ClearLens: Cutting-Edge Camera Tampering and Anomaly Detection System for Video Surveillance Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Silver Medal Thick Glassy Carbon Manufacturing and Physical Property Adjustment through Heat Treatment Mr YANG YI PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Founder, Discarbonery Technology Limited (a PolyU startup) Bronze Medal Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Hat to Limit Dementia Progression Dr SETO Sai-wang Associate Director, Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation; Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition Prof. Samuel LO Honorary Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Bronze Medal AR Smart Headset with Gesture Recognition and Control Dr Carman LEE Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering *Project from AiDLab (established under the AIR@InnoHK cluster in collaboration with the Royal College of Art, UK) Bronze Medal VehicleGuardian: AI-Enhanced Online Health Monitoring and Remaining Useful Life Prediction for Vehicle Engine Cooling Systems Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Bronze Medal MotorGuard: Automated Motor Health Monitoring and Failure Diagnosis with a Rule-Based Expert Inference System Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Bronze Medal ManufacturoVision: Real-Time Defect Detection and Classification System Using Deep Learning for Multi-Material Components Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Bronze Medal RailScan: AI Rail Anomaly Detection and Remaining Useful Life Modelling Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) Bronze Medal   [From PolyU Media Release]

理大夥拍阿里雲 測網絡訊號質量

信報(Hong Kong Economic Journal)

Engineering the future

英文虎報 (The Standard)

PolyU and AVSECO forge strategic partnership to drive innovation in aviation security

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Aviation Security Company Limited (AVSECO) are pleased to announce the establishment of a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation in the field of aviation security. This collaboration combines PolyU’s academic acumen and research expertise with AVSECO’s industry insights and business acumen, creating a powerful alliance to drive technological advancements and enhance cyber security resilience in the aviation sector. Renowned for its research capabilities and academic strength, PolyU will establish a platform for technical discussions between AVSECO and PolyU experts. This will facilitate the exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practices in aviation security, leading to the design and establishment of consultancy and collaborative research projects. By leveraging PolyU research expertise, AVSECO will gain access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to address their technical needs. Prof. Wing-tak WONG, Deputy President and Provost of PolyU, said in his welcoming speech, “Aviation security plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved in air travel. PolyU has teamed up with AVSECO to address the evolving security challenges in the aviation industry. We will work together to develop new technology for aviation security and work on joint research projects to enhance aviation security worldwide. This partnership will provide our engineering students with valuable knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and hands-on internship opportunities, preparing them for successful careers in the field. We believe this partnership will be mutually beneficial to the next generation of aviation security professionals.” Mr Jacob CHEUNG, Executive Director of AVSECO supplemented, “Hong Kong International Airport, like many airports around the world, not only fully appreciates the importance of technology, but also seeks to embrace all new technological innovations that can improve the traveller experience, drive operational efficiency and bolster the integrity of aviation security systems. Collaboration, coordination and knowledge exchanges between AVSECO and PolyU will undoubtedly foster development and innovation within the airport security sector. This strategic partnership offers the potential for significant advancement in the development of cutting-edge aviation security-related solutions and, through our joint efforts, I am confident that we can greatly enhance airport security for all stakeholders.” The agreement is expected to drive new and more significant engagement initiatives in the near-future, enabling both parties to further explore the opportunities for academic and application research exchanges for students, faculty members and staff. It will help foster a collaborative environment that will benefit both parties and promote academic excellence and foster industry growth. About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) aspires to be an innovative world-class university with a strong sense of social responsibility, driven by its motto, “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. The University provides the best holistic education to nurture socially responsible “leaders of tomorrow” who possess a strong sense of national identity and a global perspective, and pursues impactful innovation and interdisciplinary research to address the world’s most pressing challenges. A robust culture of knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of the University, ensuring PolyU’s technologies are transformed into practical real-world applications. The University’s unwavering commitment to excellence has earned it international recognition, with PolyU consistently ranking among the top 100 universities worldwide. Based on this solid foundation, the University will continue to make positive contributions in collaboration with its strategic partners for the betterment of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. About AVSECO Aviation Security Company Limited (AVSECO) has been a leading provider of aviation security services with a strong commitment to safeguarding the travelling public and civil aviation operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), providing aviation security and related services since its inception. Based at HKIA, AVSECO employs around 4,500 highly trained personnel who work to ensure that the airport and its facilities are secure. The company’s vision is to deliver world-class aviation security services in Hong Kong and also with the mission to maintain the highest standards of aviation security at the HKIA. [From PolyU Media Release]

研智綠製造術 理大學者屢奪獎 透過「向大自然學習」體系 兼顧理論解謎與研發製造

大公報 (Ta Kung Po)

PolyU honours five distinguished graduates at Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2023 Award Presentation Ceremony and Dinner

On 19 December 2023, the University presented the “Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2023” to the five honourees at Hotel ICON. Over 220 guests attended the award presentation ceremony and dinner, including the distinguished graduates and their families and friends, proposers, senior management and staff members of PolyU, as well as dozens of past award recipients who dedicated their time to celebrate this great occasion together and offered all awardees their sincere congratulations. Dr Lam Tai-fai, GBS, JP, Council Chairman of PolyU and Chairman of the Award Selection Committee, and Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, JP, President of PolyU, presented the awards to the five notable alumni. Recipients of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2023, in alphabetical order of last name, are: Prof. Sophia Chan Siu-chee, GBS, JP (Professor of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong; Senior Advisor to the President’s Office, The University of Hong Kong; Director, HKU Primary Health Care Academy); Sr Dr Cheung Tin-cheung, SBS (Chairman, Hong Kong Green Building Council); Prof. To Chi-ho (Visiting Chair Professor of Experimental Optometry, School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Scientific Director, Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited); and Mr Alex Wong Chun-bong (Founder, C. B. Wong & Co.). Recipient of the Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award 2023 is: Mr Fang Bing (Co-founder, Hai Robotics). In his welcoming address, Prof. Teng expressed his delight at meeting all the esteemed guests on this occasion. He praised the awardees for their remarkable achievements and the invaluable contributions they have made to both the alma mater and society. He also extended his sincere gratitude to the Award Selection Committee, Faculties and Schools, whose efforts played a key role in ensuring the success of the event. Taking this unique opportunity, the award recipients conveyed their heartfelt appreciation to their proposers, the Award Selection Committee and PolyU, while also feeling thankful that their families and friends have been their pillars of support over the years. The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award aims to give recognition to distinguished graduates of PolyU and its forerunners. Since its launch in 1996, 105 graduates have been honoured for great distinction in their chosen fields, active support to their alma mater, as well as impactful contributions to the wider community. They are fitting testament to PolyU’s accomplishments in nurturing leaders for Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. Please visit here for details of the Award, and click here to view the event photos. More photos and videos will be uploaded onto our website and social media channels – stay tuned. [From PolyU Alumni Affairs Office]

First batch of pilots graduate from CX-PolyU integrated training programme

The first batch of 21 Cathay Pacific Airways pilots on 5 December 2023 graduated from a training programme which was developed and conducted in collaboration with PolyU in a bid to foster pilot training localisation.   The new integrated course offers an alternative mode of training for prospective pilots which includes theoretical ground training at PolyU and multi-crew simulator training at Cathay City in Hong Kong, and flight practice in the United States and Australia.   Related News Articles: Cathay Pacific celebrates 35 years of its Cadet Pilot Training Programme [Cathay Pacific] Cathay Pacific Airways' localization of cadet pilot training gains ground [中國日報香港版(China Daily Hong Kong Edition )] 國泰理大合作培訓  21見習機師畢業 [東方日報(Oriental Daily News)] 國泰理大新培訓課程  21見習機師「出班」圓飛行夢 [星島日報(Sing Tao Daily)] 國泰首批參與本港理論課21名見習機師畢業  有學員指導師實戰經驗豐富 [TVB] 國泰、理大首次合辦見習機師課程　21人正式畢業  林紹波：今明兩年招800學員 [i-Cable] First batch of Hong Kong Cathay Pacific pilots graduates from 75-week integrated training programme [SCMP] 國泰航空21見習機師畢業  林紹波：35年來培訓逾千機師投身航空業 [明報(Ming Pao Daily News)] 國泰今明年將招募逾800見習機師 [信報(Hong Kong Economic Journal)] 國泰理大新課程21見習畢業 周碩輝轉折5年終圓夢 [am730] 國泰理大整合新課程21見習機師畢業 計劃再招募約800飛行員 [星島頭條(Headline Daily)] 國泰21見習機師畢業　前港龍「半訓」機師兜轉5年以最佳成績圓夢 [香港01(HK01)] 國泰理大合辦課程21位見習機師畢業　目標2年招聘800人 [點新聞(Dot Dot News)]

香港理工大學無錫科技創新研究院正式啟用 與內地企業開展產學研合作 攜手推動創科發展

香港理工大學（理大）與江蘇省無錫市人民政府合作共建的「香港理工大學無錫科技創新研究院」（研究院）於11月2日舉行揭牌暨產學研合作項目簽約儀式，標誌着研究院正式落戶無錫市，通過高端創新平台，培養產學研領軍人才，並與十家內地高新技術企業開展合作，為推動長江三角洲地區創科發展作出貢獻。 理大校董會主席林大輝博士、校長滕錦光教授、常務及學務副校長黃永德教授、副校長（研究及創新）趙汝恒教授帶領的代表團到訪無錫，與無錫市委書記杜小剛先生、市委常委及統戰部部長周常青先生、副市長秦咏薪先生及周文棟先生，以及高新區黨工委書記及新吳區委書記崔榮國先生等會面，就加強蘇港合作和發展作深度交流，及後更聯同無錫市各級領導及企業代表等出席活動。 理大為首間在無錫市成立科研中心、參與推動長江三角洲地區創科發展的香港高等院校。研究院啟用後將開展三個重點領域工作，包括建設國際一流的高端科研創新平台，聚焦航空航天、先進製造、生物醫療科技、人工智能、新材料及通訊網絡等領域開展技術研發及科創服務管理等；建設創新成果轉化孵化基地，實現科研成果轉化和產業化；以及培養高端人才，包括重點建設教研中心，開辦工程學博士學位課程及工程學博士後計劃，培育能與國際接軌的卓越工程師及創新創業人才。研究院亦會善用理大的國際化優勢及影響力，為無錫高新區引入科技企業，舉辦產業及學術交流活動，擴展對外交流合作的渠道。 為實踐科研成果轉化，研究院分別與當地十家高新技術企業就產學研合作項目簽約，包括無錫航亞科技股份有限公司、江蘇亞太航空科技有限公司、無錫祥生醫療科技股份有限公司、江蘇三聯生物工程股份有限公司、無錫國際生命科學創新園I∙Campus、無錫奧特維科技股份有限公司、海目星激光科技集團股份有限公司、同合碳材料科技（無錫）有限公司、樓藍科技（江蘇）有限公司，及廣電計量檢測（無錫）有限公司。研究院將通過理大專家團隊及其技術創新成果，以及研究院的創新平台，為企業提供技術服務。 林大輝博士致辭時表示：「理大將充分發揮人才、學科、科研創新和國際合作的優勢，結合無錫市的優勢產業，開展技術創新和研發服務，促進科技成果的轉化和應用，帶動產業的高效升級。通過雙方的合作與共同努力，強強聯手，定能發揮『官、產、學、研 』的協同效應，共同開創蘇港兩地科技創新發展的新篇章，為國家科技創新事業貢獻力量。」 此行，理大代表亦向無錫市政府及企業代表介紹理大開辦的工程學博士課程、生物醫療工程領域的科研方向和產學研成果，以及研究院落地無錫後的發展方向及人才培養目標。未來，研究院將繼續與無錫市高校、企業和機構攜手，共同打造一個以創新驅動的生態系統，為蘇港及國家的高質量發展作出貢獻。 [From PolyU Media Release]   Related News Articles: 香港理工大學無錫科技創新研究院正式啟用 [香港中通社 (hkcna.hk)] 理大無錫科技創新研究院正式啟用 與內地企業產學研合作推動創科發展 [香港商報 (hkcd.com)] 香港理工大學無錫科技創新研究院啟用

PolyU and HKMA sign MoU to establish CBDC Expert Group

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), together with four other local universities, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Expert Group to support the HKMA’s exploration of key policy and technical issues surrounding CBDC. The MoU signifies a strategic partnership aimed at fostering collaboration and gathering expert insights from technical, analytical and academic perspectives on various topics related to CBDC. The establishment of the Expert Group demonstrates mutual recognition of the pivotal role played by financial technology (fintech) and CBDC in Hong Kong’s development landscape. This collaboration aims to promote interdisciplinary discussion on CBDC and address pertinent fintech issues, thus contributing to Hong Kong’s continued success in maintaining its status as an international financial centre. Prof. H.C. MAN, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering of PolyU and Mr Colin POU, Executive Director (Financial Infrastructure) of HKMA signed the MoU, witnessed by PolyU representatives including Prof. Christina WONG, Director of Research and Innovation Office; Prof. Qing LI, Head of the Department of Computing; Prof. Allen Man Ho AU, Professor of the Department of Computing, and Prof. Daniel Xiapu LUO, Professor of the Department of Computing. Prof. Man endorsed the formation of the CBDC Expert Group, stating that, “Our faculty is committed to advancing fintech and CBDC research and development in Hong Kong through promoting innovation, collaboration and knowledge exchange.” As part of this initiative, PolyU and HKMA will collaborate closely on a range of topics related to CBDC, leveraging their respective expertise and resources. The CBDC Expert Group, which includes Prof. Au and Prof. Luo as founding members, will serve as a platform for exchanging knowledge, sharing insights, and exploring innovative solutions in CBDC and other emerging fintech areas. Prof. Li said, “Our expertise in influential research and innovation has primed our department in shaping the future of CBDC as a focal point in the field of finance.” Prof. Au and Prof. Luo expressed their excitement about joining the CBDC Expert Group, saying “We strive to conduct pioneering research that instils public trust in CBDC by tackling privacy and security challenges, reinforcing our commitment to an advanced financial system.” [From PolyU Media Release]   Related News Articles: 金管局與5大學促進數碼港元研究 [東方日報 (on.cc)] 香港金融管理局 - 金管局與五間本地大學簽署諒解備忘錄以促進央行數碼貨幣研究合作 [香港金融管理局] 【數碼港元】金管局與5間本地大學簽諒解備忘錄 促進央行數碼貨幣研究合作 [香港經濟日報 (hket.com)] 金管局與5間本地大學簽署備忘錄 促進央行數碼貨幣研究合作 [明報財經網 (mingpao.com)] 金管局建立央行數碼貨幣專家小組 五間本地大學學者參與研究 [星島日報 (stheadline.com)] 金管局夥五大學研數碼貨幣 [香港文匯網 (wenweipo.com)]

“Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development Programme in Power and Energy 2023” successfully completed • Over 800 professionals trained in six years to drive development of the Belt and Road Initiative

The “Belt and Road Advanced Professional Development Programme in Power and Energy” (the Programme), co-organised for the sixth consecutive year by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) and The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (HK Electric) was successfully completed yesterday (22 August). In order to meet the growing demand for talents among the Belt and Road countries and regions, the Programme aims to nurture senior executives and researchers from enterprises, government units and higher academic institutions in power and energy-related fields through diversified, cross-regional, systematic and innovative training schemes. This year, physical activities including lectures, seminars, exchange activities and field trips in Mainland China and Hong Kong were resumed for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, the theme for this year’s Programme was “Building an Innovative and Digital Power Grid for Shared Future of Mankind”. The goal was to nurture a broader vision in participants and to meet the challenges of global energy demand in the future. 32 participants from 10 Belt and Road countries and regions joined the Programme, including from Brazil, Chile, Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, the Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. In the past 12 days, 11 seminars and talks were organised. Participants also visited various high-end power facilities, including SGCC’s training facilities in Jinan, the State Key Lab of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment in Xi'an, and HK Electric’s Lamma Power Station and cable tunnels in Hong Kong, to learn about cutting-edge technologies and modern management theories. The participants also gained practical knowledge and experience from PolyU, XJTU, SGCC and HK Electric experts. The Graduation Ceremony was officiated by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU; Prof. H.C. MAN, Dean of the PolyU Faculty of Engineering; Prof. SHAN Zhiwei, Assistant President of XJTU; Mr LYU Shirong, Co-chair of the Department of International Cooperation, SGCC; Mr ZHAO Donglai, Co-chair of SGTC; Mr Francis CHENG Cho-ying, Managing Director of HK Electric, and witnessed by Mr LYU Feng, Deputy Director-General Development of Economic Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR; Mr D.C. CHEUNG, Principal Assistant Secretary for Environment & Ecology (Sustainable Dev), HKSAR Government; and other senior executives of the co-organisers. Addressing the Graduation Ceremony, Prof. Jin-Guang Teng remarked, “PolyU’s motto is ‘To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind’. I hope our programme graduates can adhere to the same principle by applying the insights they have acquired to drive the development of their respective countries and regions, and to promote collaboration within their organisations and communities. I am pleased to note that this year’s Programme has attracted participants from around the world. Looking ahead, we will aim to attract participants from an even greater number of countries and regions.” Mr Francis Cheng noted, “For HK Electric, our mission is to provide safe and reliable electricity to the many homes and businesses in Hong Kong, at an affordable price. We believe that innovation through technology is essential for continuous development and encourage these advances through a range of corporate incentives, funding and sharing opportunities. This programme proves to provide an important platform to share and exchange experiences and I trust it would contribute greatly in building an innovative and digital power infrastructure for Belt & Road countries and regions.” Prof. SHAN Zhiwei stated, “With the efforts of the four co-organisers, the Programme has been held for six consecutive years, attracting over 800 senior management executives from the power and energy industry in 43 countries and regions to participate. It has not only promoted technological exchanges within the industry, but also generated huge societal impacts. I hope that the participants can learn from each other for a win-win situation, jointly build an innovative digital power grid and share a better future for all mankind.” Mr Lyu Shirong said, “China is playing its part in building a community with a shared future for mankind. This means that no country can develop and prosper in isolation, and it is crucial for all nations to come together and share the benefits of development, especially in these times that are challenging yet filled with hope. The State Grid Corporation of China is the world's largest power utility, focusing on power grid investment, development, and operation. We are dedicated to adhering to market-oriented and localised operations, as well as promoting mutual and reciprocal benefits. Through our involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative, we aim to write a new chapter in this new era.” Mr Zhao Donglai said, “This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road initiative. Over the past decade, joint efforts in building the Belt and Road have developed a crucial practical platform for promoting the creation of a shared community for mankind’s future. The Initiative has grown from concept to action, and from vision to reality. In the process of jointly building the Belt and Road, great significance has been attached to the energy security, economic and social development of all countries involved, while also pointing towards addressing energy transition challenges.” This cross-regional and multi-cultural university-industry collaboration programme is the first-of-its-kind in both Mainland China and Hong Kong. Since its inception in 2018, the Programme has attracted 811 industry professionals from 43 countries and regions, providing more than 10,000 hours of exchanges, both online and offline training, and field trips. The four parties will continue to organise activities with diverse themes in the near-future to contribute to the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as to promote experience and knowledge exchanges among senior management executives in power and energy-related fields. 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