Awards and Achievements

The Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Faculty of Science 2024

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 2024 Award Title Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU Faculty of Science  Name of Awardee Prof. Liu Dongsheng (ABCT) Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU Faculty of Science Mr Chen Chun Wai, Dave (AP)   Outstanding Young Alumni 2024 Award Title Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU Faculty of Science Name of Awardee Prof. Hu Shenglong (AMA)  Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU Faculty of Science Prof. Zhang Kai (AP)   Prof. Liu Dongsheng Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU Faculty of Science Prof. Liu Dongsheng earned his PhD in Chemistry from PolyU in 2002, and he currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Tsinghua University. Prof. Liu has published 150 papers, which have garnered over 7000 citations, and the filing of 10 patents. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Prof. Liu has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2011) and a Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society (2020). He has also been nominated for the prestigious 2023 Chinese Academician election. His accolades include the 100 Talent Program Awards of CAS (2005), the First CCS-RSC Young Scientist Award (2009), the 7th CCS-BASF Youth Innovation Prize (2014), and the Chang Jiang Scholar Chair Professorship (2016). Prof. Liu has played a significant role in the academic community, serving as an editor or deputy editor for several esteemed journals. His leadership and influence have also been instrumental in nominating PolyU colleagues for fellowship in professional bodies, including the FRSC and FCCS.      Mr Chen Chun Wai, Dave  Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU Faculty of Science  Mr Dave Chen graduated from PolyU with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics in 2001. He is currently the Head of Information Technology at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, advocating for the adoption of Enterprise, Digital, Cloud, Security, AI, and Big Data Architecture. With over 20 years of experience in IT management and consultancy, Mr Chen has established himself as a leader in the industry and received the "World CIO 200 Award" in the "Legend Category" from the Global CIO Forum in 2023 and the "Leadership Award in Open Architecture Standard" from the Open Group in 2024. He is also a strong supporter of PolyU, contributing to the university in various capacities. He served as speaker for career talks and master’s program, and he also participated in video interviews, departmental reviews and the PolyU Inspire Mentorship program.     Prof. Hu Shenglong Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU Faculty of Science  Prof. Hu Shenglong obtained his PhD degree in Mathematics from PolyU in 2013. He is now a Professor at the Hangzhou Dianzi University. Prof. Hu is devoted to mathematical optimisation research, with a particular focus on tensor computation. He has published 60 papers in top-tier journals, such as Mathematical Programming, Numerische Mathematik, SIAM Journal, etc., and garnered over 1300 citations. In view of his outstanding achievement in the field, he received prestigious awards, including the Zhejiang Provincial Mathematical Society Research Achievement Prize (2021), the Science China-Math Best Paper Prize (2017), the Tianjin Mathematical Society Youth Research Prize (2017). His research excellence has also been supported by four grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).     Prof. Zhang Kai Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU Faculty of Science  Prof. Zhang Kai graduated from PolyU with a PhD degree in Physics in 2011. Currently, he serves as a Professor at the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences. Prof. Zhang's research focuses on the creation and application of terahertz optoelectronic devices, his innovative work has led to the publication of over 100 papers in prestigious journals, including Nature Materials, Nature Communications, and Advanced Materials, etc. In recognition of his research endeavours, Prof. Zhang has received multiple awards, including the Wiley China Open Science High Contribution Author award in 2023, the NSFC Distinguished Young Scholars award in 2023, and the NSFC Outstanding Young Scholars award in 2019. Additionally, he was honored with the First Prize of the Innovation Award of the Invention and Entrepreneurship Award in 2022, the Springer Nature’s Nano Research 45 Young Innovators Award in 2021, and the Top Ten Research Progress Nomination Award of the Journal of Semiconductors in 2020.     Congratulations to all the awardees! 

Prof. Wong Ka-hing awarded the Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service

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 awarded the Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service. Prof. Wong is commended in recognition of his contributions in promoting the sustainable development of the fisheries industry in Hong Kong. Our warmest congratulations again to Prof. Wong! Online coverage: Hong Kong Economic Times 授勳2024｜廖長江、劉兆佳、李家傑等5人獲大紫荊勳章　劉德華獲銀紫荊 1 July 2024 HK01 授勳2024︱傳媒人盧永雄、趙應春上榜　TVB主席許濤獲委太平紳士 1 July 2024  

PolyU Science Researchers received the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2024

Our warmest congratulations to Dr Tian Tian from the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology and Dr Chen Jiewei from the Department of Applied Physics for being honoured with the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award 2024! Dr Tian and Dr Chen have made significant strides in their respective fields with research focusing on the " Design and development of novel nano-porous materials with enhanced hydrogen storage and delivery capacity" and "Novel computing devices for low-power artificial intelligence of things". This prestigious award is a testament to their exceptional research performance and their substantial contributions to the advancement of technology. Congratulations to Dr Tian and Dr Chen on this remarkable achievement!

PolyU Science wins prestigious awards at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

We are thrilled to share that our Innovations won six prestigious awards at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, securing 4 Gold Medals,1 Silver Medal, and 1 Bronze Medal. These significant, award-winning innovations are a testament to our commitment to tackling challenges in the areas of the environment, health, and renewable energy. The accolades were awarded for a range of groundbreaking technologies, including microbial contamination and pollutants on-site detection device, 3D Bone Scaffolds for enhancing bone regeneration, an innovative vitamin D supplement, novel peptidomimetics aimed at cancer treatment, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) hat that limit dementia progression, and flexible perovskite solar modules. This year's Geneva Inventions Expo drew approximately 1,035 entries from around 38 countries and regions. To learn more about PolyU's impactful innovations, please visit: English | 中文

Prof. Yang Tong awarded the Kuok Group Endowed Professorship in Mathematical Science

Faculty extends our warmest congratulations to Prof. Yang Tong, Chair Professor of Mathematical Science from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Director of the Research Centre for Nonlinear Analysis, on the prestigious recognition of being awarded the Kuok Group Endowed Professorship in Mathematical Science. The Endowed Professorship stands as a testament to the remarkable achievements of outstanding scholars at PolyU, honoring their substantial contributions to academia and research. Through the generous support of donors, the Endowed Professors are provided with additional resources, empowering them to excel even further in their research and educational endeavors. Professor Yang Tong joined the Department of Applied Mathematics at PolyU in 2022. He has been working in the fields of partial differential equations and kinetic theory. He served as an Editor-in-Chief of Analysis and Applications from 2013 to 2017, and is one of the founding Editors-in-Chief of Kinetic and Related Models launched in 2008. He also serves on several international journals, including the Editorial Advisory Board of London Mathematical Society: Bulletin, Journal, and the SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis. Professor Yang has been actively contributing to the research and scientific development in mainland China. He is an Honorary Professor, Visiting Chair Professor and Guest Professor of several universities in mainland China. He was elected to be a Foreign Member of the European Academy of Sciences and a member of The World Academy of Sciences in 2018 and 2021, respectively, a Foreign Member of the Academia Europaea in 2022, and a member of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences in 2021. The awards and distinctions that he has received include the Senior Research Fellow by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2020, the 2nd class State Natural Science Award of China in 2012, the Croucher Senior Research Fellowship in 2011, the Changjiang Chair Professorship by the Ministry of Education of China in 2005, National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars in 2004, and the Morningside Silver Medal of Mathematics in the first ICCM in 1998.

PolyU Science Academicians and Distinguished Scholars

The Faculty of Science is committed to conducting cutting-edge research and creating positive impacts. Over the years, our researchers have strived to achieve excellence in research and innovation, earning recognition as leaders in different research areas. We are pleased to introduce six FS Academicians and Distinguished Scholars who are at the top and have made significant achievements in their respective fields. They are Prof. Raymond Wong, Dean of FS and Chair Professor of Chemical Technology; Prof. Chai Yang, Associate Dean of FS; Prof. Sun Defeng, Head of AMA and Chair Professor of Applied Optimisation and Operations Research; Prof. Hao Jianhua, Chair Professor of Materials Physics and Devices; Prof. Yang Tong, Chair Professor of Mathematical Science; and Prof. Zheng Zijian, Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices. To learn more about our Academicians and Distinguished Scholars, please visit: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/academicians/ Watch Videos: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fs/news-and-events/video-corner/

PolyU Science researchers won the President’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2023 – Research and Scholarly Activities (Outstanding Young Researcher)

Congratulations to Prof. Zijian Zheng, Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, and Prof. Buyang Li, Professor of the Department of Applied Mathematics on receiving the President’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2023 – Research and Scholarly Activities (Outstanding Young Researcher)! The Awards recognize Prof. Zheng’s and Prof. Li’s significant contributions to their research work. Their dedication, hard work, and innovative research have made a mark in academia and created impactful innovation to society. Our warmest congratulations again to Prof. Zheng and Prof. Li!

Dr James Fang is named one of the six 2024 Pew Marine Fellows worldwide

Congratulations to Dr James Kar-Hei Fang, Associate Professor of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition (FSN), on being selected as one of the six global recipients for the 2024 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation. Dr Fang is the sole recipient from the entire East Asia region this year. The Pew Marine Fellows are selected by an international expert committee of marine science through a rigorous nomination and review process. Each recipient of the Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation is granted US$150,000 over three years to pursue a research project dedicated to marine conservation. Dr Fang’s research focuses on restoring pearl oyster reefs to promote marine environmental health, biodiversity and seafood sustainability in Hong Kong.

PolyU Science Research on Ferroelectricity was published in Nature Communications

The research conducted by Prof. Hao Jianhua, Chair Professor of Materials Physics and Devices in the Department of Applied Physics, and Weng Fu Io, a research student from his group, was published in Nature Communications. The title of the research is "Direct Observation of Intrinsic Room-Temperature Ferroelectricity in 2D Layered CuCrP₂S₆". Their research studies the robust out-of-plane ferroelectricity in two-dimensional layered CuCrP₂S₆ at room temperature down to 2.6 nm, which is a potential candidate for realizing low-dimensional multiferroicity. Throughout this study, the origin of the robust ferroelectric behaviors at atomic perspective is revealed. Nature Communications is one of the world’s top journals that publishes high-quality research articles across various disciplines in the natural sciences. The journal is known for its rigorous peer-review process and its commitment to publishing significant and impactful research. To read the article in Nature Communications, please visit here.

Prof. Wong Wai-yeung, Raymond was elected as the Foreign Member of European Academy of Sciences

Warmest congratulations to Prof. Wong Wai-yeung, Raymond, Dean of the Faculty of Science at PolyU, on being elected as the Foreign Member of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) in the Chemistry Division! This esteemed recognition is a testament to Prof. Wong's outstanding contributions to the field of chemistry and his remarkable research achievements. EurASc is a renowned international association dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting scientific excellence and collaboration. Being elected as a Foreign Member indicates that Prof. Wong's work has transcended national borders and has made a significant impact on the global scientific stage.