PolyU Science in the News

Dr Michael Jim featured on TVB's programme about blue light exposure and sleep quality

Dr Michael Jim Kwok-lung, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Applied Physics, was featured on TVB’s programme “100 Health Tips” to share tips to reduce blue light exposure to enhance sleep quality.  Online coverage: TVB 睡眠時間｜長期睡眠不足會腦退化？補眠原來對身體不好！10秒測自己是否患失眠症 1 August 2025  

PolyU and Soy-Sky FarmTech establish joint laboratory for innovative soy research and functional food development

PolyU and Soy-Sky FarmTech Company Limited have announced the establishment of the PolyU-Soy-Sky FarmTech Joint Laboratory for Innovative Soy Research and Functional Food Development. The Laboratory is dedicated to advancing research on soy-based functional foods and promoting the translation of sustainable agricultural technologies. At the donation ceremony for the Laboratory, President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng stated that the two parties would leverage their respective strengths to contribute to food technology innovation in Hong Kong, as well as to national food security and agricultural modernisation. Press Release: English | 中文 Online coverage: Mirage News PolyU, Soy-Sky FarmTech Launch Joint Soy Research Lab 16 July 2025 Hong Kong Commercial Daily 理大與大豆天地公司成立聯合實驗室 共建創新大豆研究與功能食品開發 16 July 2025 MeetHK 理大與大豆天地公司成立聯合實驗室 16 July 2025  

PolyU Science researchers unveil novel strategy to achieve both strength and toughness in 2D materials design, advancing applications in electronic and photonic devices

A research team led by Prof. Zhao Jiong, Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, has pioneered a novel twisting engineering approach whereby twisted bilayer structures enable sequential fracture events, addressing the conflict between strength and toughness in 2D materials. This breakthrough facilitates the design of strong and tough new 2D materials, promoting their broader applications in photonic and electronic devices. Press Release: English | 中文 Online coverage: CCTV 香港理工大学研发二维材料强韧兼备技术 推动电子及光子领域应用 21 July 2025 Mirage News Breakthrough Strategy Boosts 2D Materials for Tech Use 15 July 2025 Dot Dot News 理大研發強韌兼備二維材料　有望應用於光子和電子器件 15 July 2025  

Dr Gail Chang on challenges of establishing own business

Dr Gail Chang Jinhui, Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Food Science and Nutrition and a member of the Research Institute for Future Food, was interviewed by Ta Kung Pao to share the challenges of starting her own company. Dr Chang co-founded Bo InnoHealth Biotechnology Company Limited, a PolyU-supported start-up, to develop AkkMore™, a novel fungus-based fat replacer which is effective in preventing obesity and metabolic diseases, enhancing gut health, modulating immune response and relieving anxiety. Online coverage: Ta Kung Pao 創業艱難/健康食品臨床實驗 成本至少200萬 14 July 2025  

PolyU Science Research in flexible electronics drives industrial advancement

Prof. Zheng Zijian, Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices, and his interdisciplinary research team have achieved significant breakthroughs in the field of flexible electronics. Innovations developed by the team feature multiple advantages including high permeability, stretchability, conductivity and electrical stability. Their applications span a wide range of areas including new materials, new energy, health monitoring, professional sports tracking and biomedical applications. Through PolyU's Technology and Innovation Research Institutes in Huizhou and Wenzhou, the team is exploring collaboration opportunities with local industry partners in Mainland China to transform research outcomes into practical applications, unlocking numerous possibilities for innovation across various sectors. Online coverage: Sing Tao Daily 柔性電子科技新時代 理大研究驅動產業升級 13 June 2025  

PolyU Science research overcomes major obstacle to solar technology development, achieving record 33.89% power-conversion efficiency in solar cells

Prof. Yin Jun, Assistant Professor of the Department of Applied Physics, and his research team have pioneered a novel bilayer interface passivation strategy to develop two-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells that achieve a record-high power-conversion efficiency of 33.89%. This breakthrough helps overcome long-standing efficiency barriers to improving power-conversion efficiency of solar cells and unlocks the application potential of perovskite technologies in photovoltaics. It also serves as a strong motivation for continued innovation and advancement in solar technology, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. Press Release: English | 中文 Online coverage: Mirage News Record 33.89% Efficiency in Solar Cells Achieved 20 May 2025 Ta Kung Pao 理大研製高效太陽能電池 21 May 2025 Wen Wei Po 理大突破太陽能電池瓶頸 提升能量轉換率至33.89%新高 21 May 2025 Bauhinia 理大研製高效太陽能電池 22 May 2025 China Review News 香港理工大學研製高效太陽能電池 21 May 2025  

Survey finds nearly half of online diet tips are false

A survey jointly conducted by Hong Kong Nutrition Association (HKNA), PolyU and Metropolitan University has found that over 40% of nutrition advice circulating online is scientifically misleading. Besides, nearly 40% of participants had tried at least one popular diet. Prof. Kenneth Lo Ka-hei, Assistant Professor of PolyU’s Department of Food Science and Nutrition and Internal Affairs Officer of HKNA, noted that the findings reflect Hongkongers’ growing emphasis on healthy eating and their willingness to explore different dietary approaches to improve their health.   Online coverage: TVB 調查指四成市民嘗試流行飲食法減重　營養師倡先諮詢專業人士 18 May 2025 Now TV 調查指港人飲食習慣有待改善 18 May 2025 i-Cable 調查指近四成人曾試流行飲食法　逾半揀「間歇斷食法」　香港營養學會：網上資訊存誤導 18 May 2025 CRHK 近4成人曾嘗試流行飲食法　營養師指網上資訊或有誤導 18 May 2025 The Standard Nearly half of online diet tips are false: HK nutritionists Source URL : Nearly half of online diet tips are false: HK nutritionists 18 May 2025 Oriental Daily News 網上多營養流言 斷食跳餐高風險 19 May 2025 Ming Pao Daily News 營養學會調查：僅36%每日吃一兩次水果 19 May 2025 Sing Tao Daily 「偽科學」肆虐 營養學會調查：逾四成網上「減肥資訊」有誤導 誤信或危害健康 18 May 2025 am730 改善飲食習慣 慎選網上營養資訊 19 May 2025 Headline Daily 偽科學」肆虐 營養學會調查：逾四成網上「減肥資訊」有誤導 誤信或危害健康 18 May 2025 Ta Kung Pao 調查：網絡減肥資訊 逾四成屬誤導 19 May 2025 Wen Wei Po 逾八成半受訪劏房童奶類攝取不足 19 May 2025 Dot Dot News 網上營養資訊逾四成誤導　斷食蒸發肌肉　生酮煎熬心肝 19 May 2025 Lion Rock Daily 斷食蒸發肌肉 生酮煎熬心肝 19 May 2025 Orange News 調查丨近四成港人曾試流行飲食法　42%網上資訊誤導 18 May 2025 Kin Liu 調查指網上飲食資訊或有誤導　營養師籲港人改善飲食習慣 18 May 2025  

PolyU’s new ATP Laboratory supports Hong Kong’s development into an international health and medical innovation hub

As part of its promotion of precision and personalised medicine through the introduction of advanced therapy products (ATPs), PolyU is planning to manufacture cell therapy products for spinal cord injuries, which will be further complemented by the post-surgery rehabilitation programme and utilise the expertise of PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, offering a one-stop approach from precision medicine to rehabilitation to bring new hope to hemiplegia and paralysis patients. The newly established PolyU Advanced Therapy Product (ATP) Laboratory, led by Prof. Larry Chow Ming-cheung, Head of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, is a Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme’s Good Manufacturing Practice (PIC/S GMP)-compliant facility, focusing on clinical research in immunotherapy, cell therapy, gene therapy and regenerative medicine. Press Release: English | 中文 Online coverage: TVB 理大新設實驗室生產移植手術用臍帶血成品　治療脊髓神經損傷 TVB News at 7:30 (12:39 - 15:02) 22 April 2025 Now TV 脊髓損傷｜理大設先進療法製品實驗室生產細胞治療製品 22 April 2025 RTHK (English) PolyU lab promises therapy for spinal injury patients (中文) 理大成立實驗室計劃用臍帶血培育及生產單核細胞交醫院作治療測試 22 April 2025 Oriental Daily News 理大ATP實驗室 為癱瘓者帶來希望 治脊髓損傷 待發牌展臨床研究 22 April 2025 Ming Pao Daily News 理大放眼先進療法 研臍帶血治脊髓傷 建高規格實驗室 籌備臨牀測試 話你知：港現兩間持牌先進療法製品製造商 其一中大合營 22 April 2025 Hong Kong Economic Times 理大設實驗室 製血細胞治癱瘓 (subscription required) 22 April 2025 Sing Tao Daily 理大新設實驗室 研先進療法製品 22 April 2025 Ta Kung Pao 理大ATP實驗室 研細胞移植治癱瘓 22 April 2025 Wen Wei Po 理大建ATP實驗室 研再生醫學療法製品 22 April 2025 HK01 理大斥4000萬建先進療法製品實驗室　研究助脊髓傷者恢復行動能力 22 April 2025 The 21st Century Business Herald 香港理工大学将启动先进疗法制品实验室，助力香港成为国际医疗创新枢纽 22 April 2025 Southern Finance 香港理工大学将启动先进疗法制品实验室，助力香港成为国际医疗创新枢纽 22 April 2025 East Money 香港理工大学将启动先进疗法制品实验室，助力香港成为国际医疗创新枢纽 22 April 2025 NetEase 香港理工大学将启动先进疗法制品实验室，助力香港成为国际医疗创新枢纽 22 April 2025 Sohu 香港理工大学将启动先进疗法制品实验室，助力香港成为国际医疗创新枢纽 22 April 2025 SCMP Hongkongers with spinal cord injuries may regain mobility with help of new lab (subscription required) 22 April 2025 Mirage News PolyU Lab Fuels Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery 22 April 2025 Hong Kong Economic Journal 理大設實驗室 研臍帶血治癱瘓 (subscription required) 22 April 2025 Headline Daily 理大新設實驗室 研先進療法製品 22 April 2025 星島環球 香港理工大学新设实验室，研先进疗法制品 22 April 2025 Bastille Post 理大成立先進療法製品實驗室 藉臍帶血培育及生產單核細胞助治癱瘓病人 22 April 2025 Dot Dot News 理大新設實驗室　研臍帶血成品治癱瘓 22 April 2025 Master Insight 理大先進療法製品（ATP）實驗室 夥威院 冀助脊髓損傷癱瘓者站起來 22 April 2025 HKONG.hk 理大新设实验室 研脐带血成品治瘫痪 22 April 2025 Australian Chinese Daily 理大研臍帶血治脊髓傷 放眼先進療法 22 April 2025 China Review News 理大ATP實驗室　研細胞移植治癱瘓 22 April 2025  

PolyU-nurtured biopharmaceutical start-up ABRAM accepted by Roche Accelerator

The Faculty celebrates the acceptance of ABRAM Therapeutics Limited (ABRAM), a start-up co-founded by a PolyU Science scholar, into the Roche Accelerator. This marks the first time a Hong Kong-based start-up being welcomed by this prestigious innovation hub. Co-founded by Prof. Thomas Leung Yun-chung, Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Lo Ka Chung Charitable Foundation Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of University Research Facility in Life Sciences, ABRAM focuses on its ground-breaking drug candidate, ABarginase, for treating obesity and related metabolic disorders such as diabetes and fatty liver disease. This milestone will significantly advance the development of the drug, paving the way for its clinical application to benefit patients worldwide. Press Release: English | 中文 Online coverage: Hong Kong China News Agency 港理大培育生物醫藥初創ABRAM 為首家初創企業入選羅氏中國加速器 1 Arpil 2025 Zhihu 破解肥胖困局！理大新药获罗氏加速器支持 1 Arpil 2025  

Prof. Wong Ka-hing appointed as the Chairman of Advisory Panel on the Safety Assessment of Cultured Meat

Prof. Wong Ka-hing, Professor of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Director of the Research Institute for Future Food, was recently appointed as the Chairman of Advisory Panel on the Safety Assessment of Cultured Meat, under the Expert Committee on Food Safety, by the Government of HKSAR, for a term of four years with effect from 14 February 2025. The panel is responsible for providing advice to the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene on matters relating to the criteria for the safety assessment and the safety for human consumption of the cultured meat and its derived products.