Awards and Achievements

Prof. Wong Wai-yeung, Raymond was elected as the new member of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences

Prof. Raymond Wong Wai-yeung, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Associate Director of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy, Chair Professor of Chemical Technology, and Clarea Au Professor in Energy, has been elected as one of the five new members of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences for his outstanding achievements in scientific research and significant contributions to social progress. Prof. Wong is a chemist engaging in research on the designing and synthesising of molecular functional materials and metallopolymers (1D and 2D) with photofunctional properties and energy applications. His team is committed to developing sustainable energy sources and enhancing energy conversion technologies to address upcoming global energy needs while promoting a cleaner, more resilient future.   Our warmest congratulations to Prof. Wong for this distinguished achievements ! Online coverage:   Bauhinia 港科院新增5院士 盧煜明盼鞏固港創科地位 12 December 2025 Wen Wei Po 港科院新增5院士 盧煜明盼鞏固港創科地位 11 December 2025 Bastille Post 港科院新增五位院士 涵蓋數學地理醫學化學及神經科學領域 11 December 2025  

Prof. Chai Yang awarded Croucher Senior Research Fellowship 2026 for revolutionising AI computation

Prof. Chai Yang, Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty and Professor of the Department of Applied Physics, has been awarded the prestigious Croucher Senior Research Fellowship 2026 in recognition of his outstanding achievements in revolutionising AI computation at the sensor level. Each recipient of the Senior Research Fellowship receives funding up to HK$3 million to support their research. Prof. Chai’s research focuses on bioinspired computing and semiconductor devices. He has pioneered a disruptive in-sensor computing paradigm that revolutionises AI computation at the sensor level and has actualised this paradigm through hardware implementation for vision sensors. His innovative research on sensory AI contributes to the advancement in machine visions with enhanced image recognition, visual adaptation in extremely dim or bright lighting, and agile perception of dynamic motion.   Press release: English | 中文 Online coverage: Ta Kung Pao 教育線上/本地三傑出學者獲頒裘槎科研獎 10 December 2025 Wen Wei Po 港三頂尖學者獲裘槎基金科研者獎 表揚基礎科研、應用研究及醫學創新卓越貢獻 10 December 2025 Hong Kong Commercial Daily 本地科研｜三本地學者獲裘槎基金會表揚　最高可獲300萬至480萬元資助深化研究成果  9 December 2025 Ming Pao Daily News 中大學者研妊娠毒血 獲裘槎醫學獎資助 10 December 2025 Sing Tao Daily 3本地大學傑出學者 獲頒裘槎優秀科研獎 (subscription required) 10 December 2025 Headline Daily 裘槎基金會頒發「裘槎優秀科研者獎」及「裘槎優秀醫學科研者獎」予3名學者  9 December 2025 Australian Chinese Daily 港三頂尖學者獲裘槎基金科研者獎 表揚基礎科研 應用研究及醫學創新卓越貢獻 10 December 2025  

Six PolyU Science Scholars recognised as Highly Cited Researchers 2025 by Clarivate

Prof. WANG Lianzhou, Prof. ZHENG Zijian of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Prof. CHAI Yang, Prof. Daniel LAU, Prof. Tom Tao WU and Prof. YAN Feng of the Department of Applied Physics are named in the list of Highly Cited Researchers 2025 by Clarivate Analytics for their significant research impact, reflected in their publication of multiple papers that have been frequently cited by fellow academics. Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers list recognises academics who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their respective fields of research. The selected scholars have authored multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their fields and publication year over the past 11 years. Of the world’s population of scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers are 1 in 1,000. Name Title and Department Category Prof. CHAI Yang Associate Dean (Research) Faculty of Science; Chair Professor Department of Applied Physics Cross-Field Prof. Daniel LAU Chair Professor Department of Applied Physics Cross-Field Prof. WANG Lianzhou Chair Professor Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Materials Science Prof. Tom Tao WU Chair Professor Department of Applied Physics Cross-Field Prof. YAN Feng Chair Professor Department of Applied Physics Cross-Field Prof. ZHENG Zijian Chair Professor Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Cross-Field For the full list of Highly Cited Researchers 2025, please visit: https://clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/ Press release: English | 中文 Online coverage: Ming Pao Daily News 「廣獲徵引研究員」 港145學者入選 13 November 2025 Ta Kung Pao 最廣獲徵引研究人員 港排全球第八 13 November 2025 Sing Tao Daily 2025年度全球最廣獲徵引研究人員︱香港145學者入選 港大佔54人列全港第一 (subscription required) 13 November 2025 Wen Wei Po 145港學者膺全球最廣獲徵引研究人員 13 November 2025 Headline Daily 2025年度全球最廣獲徵引研究人員︱香港145學者入選 港大佔54人列全港第一 13 November 2025 Hong Kong Commercial Daily 理大20位學者獲選為「2025年度全球最廣獲徵引研究人員」 12 November 2025

Prof. Li Danfeng bestowed the Outstanding Research Postgraduate Young Alumni Award of PolyU Graduate School 2025

Congratulations to Prof. Li Danfeng, Associate Professor of Department of Physics, and Associate Dean (Research and Postgraduate Education) of College of Science, City University of Hong Kong, on receiving the Outstanding Research Postgraduate Young Alumni Award 2025. Prof. Li is a distinguished researcher whose pioneering work has profoundly influenced the field of quantum materials. He earned his BEng from Zhejiang University and his MPhil from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University under the supervision of Prof. Dai Ji-yan in 2011, and received his PhD in Quantum Matter Physics at the University of Geneva in 2016. To recognise the achievement of research postgraduate alumni and promote the excellence of research postgraduate education at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Graduate School organises the Outstanding Research Postgraduate Alumni Award annually. Three alumni bestowed the awards this year and they have demonstrated distinctive accomplishments and impactful contributions to the academia, profession and research community. Our warmest congratulations again to the Prof. Li! More details: Outstanding Research Postgraduate Alumni Award 2025

The Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Faculty of Science 2025

The Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Faculty of Science (FS) aims to give recognition to outstanding graduates of FS for their professional achievements and significant contributions to the community and their alma mater. We are pleased to announce the results as follows:   Outstanding Alumni of PolyU Faculty of Science 2025 Award Title Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement Name of Awardee Prof. LEE Wang Fat (ABCT) Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement Prof. LI Danfeng (AP)     Prof. LEE Wang Fat Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement Prof. Lee Wang Fat obtained both his BSc and PhD from the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2003 and 2007, respectively. He joined Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), formerly The Open University of Hong Kong, in 2009, and currently serves as Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Science and Technology. At HKMU, Prof. Lee also directs the Institute for Research in Innovative Technology and Sustainability and the Jockey Club STEAM Education Resources Sharing Scheme, collaborating closely with industry and government partners and leading STEAM education outreach for over 100 partner schools. A distinguished biochemist, Prof. Lee is highly regarded for his expertise in DNA and molecular analysis, proteomics, and microbiological studies. He has secured over HK$51 million in research grants and over HK$50 million in education grants, demonstrating his leadership in both scientific inquiry and academic development. Prof. Lee established the Metropolitan Algal Repository and Supply (MARS), Hong Kong’s first recognized algal culture collection, and leads the Coastal Wetland Research Centre at Shenzhen Futian Nature Reserve. Prof. Lee is dedicated to shaping the future of scientific research and advancing sustainable development and educational innovation in Hong Kong and beyond.   Prof. LI Danfeng Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement Prof. Danfeng Li is a distinguished researcher whose pioneering work has profoundly influenced the field of quantum materials. He earned his BEng from Zhejiang University and his MPhil from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2011, and received his PhD in Quantum Matter Physics at the University of Geneva in 2016. Prof. Li led the groundbreaking discovery of nickelate superconductor, concluding a decades-long scientific quest and opening new avenues in high-temperature superconductivity research. He has published over 60 high-impact papers in prestigious journals such as Science and Physical Review Letters, and has secured more than HK$20 million in research funding, a testament to his academic excellence and visionary innovation. As Associate Dean of the College of Science at City University of Hong Kong, Prof. Li is deeply committed to mentoring young scientists and fostering a collaborative research environment. His achievements reflect not only scientific brilliance but also a dedication to nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders.   Congratulations to the awardees! 

Thirty-two PolyU Science Scholars ranked The World’s Top 2% Most-cited Scientists 2025 by Stanford University

We are immensely proud to announce that thirty-two of our esteemed researchers have been recognized as among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide in their specialities in 2025 (Career-long and single recent year data), as compiled by Stanford University! This global recognition highlights the transformative power of their research and its significant impact across scientific disciplines. Using the Scopus author profiles as of 19 September 2025, Stanford University released the latest top 2% scientists in various scientific fields. The list was prepared by Prof. John Ioannidis and his team from Stanford University, the updated database (version 8) provides standardized information on citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions, and a composite indicator.  Download the latest database (version 8):  https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/8 Join us in celebrating their achievements and look forward to their continued contributions! Career-long Data Name of Researcher Department Subject Field Prof. Wong Wai Yeung Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Organic Chemistry Prof. Wong Wing Tak Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry Prof. Wong Kwok Yin Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Organic Chemistry Prof. Liu Dongsheng Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry Prof. Wang Lianzhou Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Xing Bengang Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Zheng Zijian Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Yao Zhongping Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Analytical Chemistry Prof. Zhao Xin Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Biomedical Engineering Prof. Han Su Ting Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Hao Jianhua Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Chai Yang Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Lau Shu Ping Department of Applied Physics Applied Physics Prof. Wu Tao Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Yan Feng Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Dai Jiyan Department of Applied Physics Applied Physics Prof. Huang Haitao Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Tsang Yuen Hong Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Yang Shengyuan Department of Applied Physics Applied Physics Prof. Yu Siu Fung Department of Applied Physics Optoelectronics & Photonics Prof. Zhang Biao Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Yin Jun Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Chen Sheng Department of Food Science and Nutrition Microbiology Prof. Lee Ming Yuen Department of Food Science and Nutrition Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry Prof. Wong Man Sau Department of Food Science and Nutrition Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry Prof. Wu Jian Yong Department of Food Science and Nutrition Biotechnology Prof. Gan Renyou Department of Food Science and Nutrition Food Science   Single Recent Year Data Name of Researcher Department Subject Field Prof. Wong Wai Yeung Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Organic Chemistry Prof. Wong Wing Tak Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry Prof. Wong Kwok Yin Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Organic Chemistry Prof. Liu Dongsheng Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry Prof. Wang Lianzhou Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Zheng Zijian Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Lee Kin Wah Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Oncology & Carcinogenesis Prof. Yao Zhongping Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Analytical Chemistry Prof. Zhao Xin Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Biomedical Engineering Prof. Han Su Ting Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Lee Yoon Suk Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Hao Jianhua Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Chai Yang Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Lau Shu Ping Department of Applied Physics Applied Physics Prof. Wu Tao Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Yan Feng Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Dai Jiyan Department of Applied Physics Applied Physics Prof. Huang Haitao Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Tsang Yuen Hong Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Yang Shengyuan Department of Applied Physics Applied Physics Prof. Yu Siu Fung Department of Applied Physics  Optoelectronics & Photonics Prof. Li Mingjie Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Zhang Biao Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Yin Jun Department of Applied Physics Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Chen Sheng Department of Food Science and Nutrition Microbiology Prof. Lee Ming Yuen Department of Food Science and Nutrition Medicinal & Biomolecular Chemistry Prof. Wu Jian Yong Department of Food Science and Nutrition Biotechnology Prof. Gan Renyou Department of Food Science and Nutrition Food Science Prof. Lo Ka Hei Department of Food Science and Nutrition General & Internal Medicine Prof. Lu Xuanxuan Department of Food Science and Nutrition Food Science  

Prof. Wong Ka-hing elected as the Election Committee Member (Agriculture and Fisheries Subsector)

Congratulations to Prof. Wong Ka-hing, Professor of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Director of the Research Institute for Future Food and Member of the Management Committee of PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research, for being elected as member of the Election Committee’s Agriculture and Fisheries Sub-sector after winning the Election Committee Subsector (ECSS) By-elections 2025 held on 7 September 2025. Prof. Wong also currently holds various public and organisational appointments, serving as Member of the Advisory Council on Food and Environmental Hygiene of the Environment and Ecology Bureau of The Government of HKSAR; Vice-Chairman of the Expert Committee on Food Safety, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, HKSAR; Committee Member of the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, HKSAR; and Governing Board Member of the Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre. Our warmest congratulations again to Prof. Wong! Full list of election results: https://www.elections.gov.hk/ecss2025by/eng/results_s3.html Online coverage: Ming Pao Daily News 當選選委1/4為區議員 30人屬「三會」 19人關愛隊成員 6界別總投票率97.3% 8 September 2025  

Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2025

Congratulations to the awardees of the Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2025. Their unwavering dedication to excellence in teaching, research and scholarly, and knowledge transfer activities has been truly remarkable. The award recipients are as follows: Individual Awards Category Awardees Teaching: Early Career Teacher Dr WONG Ho-yin, Marcus, Lecturer (FSN) Research and Scholarly Activities Prof. ZHAO Xin, Professor (ABCT) Research and Scholarly Activities: Early Career Researcher Prof. YIN Jun, Assistant Professor (AP) Research Student Supervision Prof. TSANG Yuen-hong, Peter, Professor (AP) Knowledge Transfer: Industry Prof. ZHENG Zijian, Chair Professor (ABCT) Knowledge Transfer: Industry Prof. LEE Ming-yuen, Simon, Chair Professor (FSN) Knowledge Transfer: Society  Prof. WONG Ka-hing, Professor (FSN)  Team Awards Category Awardees Teaching Prof. LEE Kin-wah, Terence, Associate Head & Professor (ABCT) Prof. WONG Tsun-ting, Clarence, Assistant Professor (ABCT) Prof. MU Quanhua, Assistant Professor (ABCT) Dr CHEUNG Ching-mei, Chartia, Lecturer (ABCT) Dr YAN Sau-woon, Clare, Lecturer (ABCT) Dr WONG Wai-ting, Instructor (ABCT)

PolyU Science Scholar conferred as RGC Research Fellow 2025/26

Congratulations to Prof. Zhao Jiong, Professor of the Department of Applied Physics on being conferred as RGC Research Fellow 2025/26 in recognition of his outstanding research achievement in the field of advanced materials. Prof. Zhao will receive a fellowship grant at around HK$5.5 million for a period of 60 months to support his research on “From slidetronics to twistronics: a twisting platform for dissipationless ferroelectricity”. Prof. Zhao’s research project primarily focuses on Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and 2D materials. His team has developed expertise and achieved significant advancements in structural characterisations and physical field measurement utilising in situ TEM, STEM, 4D-STEM and others. By integrating these cutting-edge methods with synthesis, device fabrication and theoretical frameworks, the project contributes to improving material quality and enabling device applications. These advanced 2D materials and 2D ferroelectric materials are set to be game changers for future electronics and optoelectronics, with significant potential to enhance device performance.  The RGC Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) aims to provide sustained support to exceptionally outstanding researchers at the University Grants Committee-funded universities in Hong Kong, with a view to facilitating academics to dedicate their career to research and development. RFS provides ten awards in each round of the yearly exercise from any academic disciplines. We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Zhao for his dedicated efforts in pursuing research excellence. Press release: English | 中文 Online coverage: Toutiao 实在强！理大三位学者获颁研资局殊荣 25 July 2025 Dot Dot News 理大3名學者憑卓越科研成果　獲頒研資局高級研究學者及研究學者 24 July 2025 hkong.hk 理大3名学者凭卓越科研成果 获颁研资局高级研究学者及研究学者 24 July 2025

PolyU Science research projects win funding support from RAISe+ Scheme

Congratulations to Prof. Chai Yang, Associate Dean of Faculty & Chair Professor of Semiconductor Physics of the Department of Applied Physics, and Prof. Lee Ming-yuen, Simon, Chair Professor of Biomedical Sciences of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition for receiving funding from the Research, Academic, and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme, under the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government. This achievement showcases our Faculty’s research excellence and strong commitment to commercialisation of its research outcomes.  Explore the details of these impactful projects below: Project Title Project Leader Project Description High-Speed 3D Stacked AI Vision Sensors Prof. Chai Yang Associate Dean, Faculty of Science; Chair Professor of Semiconductor Physics, Department of Applied Physics; and Director, Joint Research Centre for Microelectronics The project led by Professor Chai aims to develop and commercialise an advanced AI vision sensor featuring high-speed operation, high dynamic range, and low power consumption. The innovative sensor addresses critical limitations of conventional image sensors, particularly by reducing motion blur in high-speed motion scenarios. Novel Nutraceuticals for Neurodegenerative Diseases Prof. Lee Ming-yuen, Simon Cally Kwong Mei Wan Professor in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Innovation; Chair Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Food Science and Nutrition; and Director, PolyU-BGI Joint Research Centre for Genomics and Synthetic Biology in Global Ocean Resources The project led by Professor Lee adopts a vertically integrated development strategy to create novel nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals derived from natural resources. This comprehensive approach forms an innovation platform for both the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders, addressing the pressing global need for effective neurological health solutions amid an ageing population. Launched in 2023, RAISe+ aims to unleash potential of local universities in transformation and commercialisation of R&D outcomes, and facilitate relevant collaboration among the Government, industries, universities, and research sectors. Each approved project will receive funding support ranging from HK$10 million to HK$100 million. Our warmest congratulations again to Prof. Chai and Prof. Lee! Press release: English | 中文