PolyU Science in the News

PolyU signs MoU with Pok Oi Hospital to provide internship opportunities for students

PolyU signed an MoU with Pok Oi Hospital on 15 January to explore opportunities for students from the School of Nursing and Departments of Food Science and Nutrition, and Rehabilitation Sciences to undertake internship, research and services at the hospital’s subsidiaries, with an aim of nurturing more nursing and other allied healthcare professionals together. The two parties will also further deepen their collaboration in addressing industry’s needs, fostering talents and planning and developing nursing and rehabilitation programmes. Press Release: 中文 Online coverage: Ta Kung Pao 理大與博愛醫院簽署合作備忘錄　提供護理及康復治療等專業實習 15 January 2025 Hong Kong Commercial Daily 博愛醫院與理大簽署合作備忘錄 擴大專職醫療人才庫 15 January 2025 Dot Dot News 理大與博愛醫院簽署合作備忘錄　提供護理及康復治療等專業實習 15 January 2025  

PolyU project develops library of polarised vdW heterobilayers for exploring novel 2D materials

A research team led by Prof. Daniel Lau Shu Ping, Chair Professor of Nanomaterials and Head of the Department of Applied Physics, has proposed generating a library of van der Waals (vdW) heterobilayers with specific properties to screen for materials that have significant development potential. Prof. Lau said the results of their work may provide new insights into building high-density and energy-efficient next-generation non-volatile memory and in-memory computing devices. The project has received support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Research Grants Council Collaborative Research Scheme 2024/25. Press release: English | Chinese Online coverage: Hong Kong Commercial Daily 理大研究創建極化vdW異質雙層數據庫 獲國家自然科學基金及研資局合作研究重點項目計劃支持 17 December 2024 Hong Kong China News Agency 港理大研究創建數據庫 助探索嶄新二維材料 17 December 2024  

Dr Kenneth Lo interviewed by Now TV’s programme “Medicine Online”

Dr Kenneth Lo Ka-hei, Assistant Professor of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, was interviewed by Now TV’s programme “Medicine Online” to reveal the truth about gluten-free diet. Online coverage: Now TV 【杏林在線】無麩質飲食 (00:15 - 10:30) 2 December 2024  

Prof. Raymond Wong interviewed by RTHK’s radio programme “Infinite Future” on his research of high-performance OLED

Prof. Raymond Wai-Yeung Wong, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Chair Professor of Chemical Technology was interviewed by RTHK’s radio programme “Infinite Future”, covering his research focus in developing high-performance OLED and organic solar cell materials, with future trends focusing on material stability, flexibility and environmental impact. In the interview, Prof. Wong’s team made significant progress in the development of deep blue light-emitting materials, achieving high external quantum efficiency. He also highlighted recent achievements, such as using novel transition metal complexes to boost photovoltaic conversion efficiency to over 19%. He also discussed the potential of these technologies in wearable devices, providing autonomous power solutions. Looking ahead, Prof. Wong stressed the importance of developing low-toxicity materials and enhancing the stability and lifespan of OLEDs. His research aims to contribute significantly to sustainable energy solutions and address the global energy crisis. Online coverage: RTHK 提升有機太陽能電池光電轉換效率助減碳 23 November 2024  

PolyU and Shanghai NIO join hands for novel battery research

PolyU entered into an MoU with Shanghai NIO Co., Ltd. (Shanghai NIO) on 8 November for collaboration in research and development, research results transformation and talent fostering in the field of battery technology of novel electric vehicles. Prof. Zheng Zijian, Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices, Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Associate Director of the Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems and Associate Director of University Research Facility in Materials Characterization and Device Fabrication, stated that PolyU is committed to integrating the University’s research outcomes with mainland China’s industrial chains and markets, and the collaboration with Shanghai NIO will facilitate PolyU’s result transformation and boost the new energy technology development. Led by Prof. Zheng Zijian, the project titled "Pilot and Mass Production of Next-Generation Composite Current Collectors for Mobility and Energy Storage Batteries (New Materials and New Energy)" has been awarded funding from RAISe+ Scheme (Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme). This project aims to develop an ultrathin, ultralight, flexible and durable composite film to serve as a current collector (CC) for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) and future solid-state Li batteries, aiming at boosting their energy density. The CC is an essential component for the conduction of electrons during the charge/discharge process in LIBs. Press release: Chinese only Online coverage: Hong Kong Economic Times 理大夥蔚來 推動新型電池研發 (subscription required) 18 November 2024 無錫日報 香港理工大学携手蔚来汽车，推动新型电池材料研发及应用 17 November 2024  

Prof. Daniel Lau pioneers Hong Kong's First Reusable Experimental Payload for the Shijian-19 Satellite Project

The Shijian-19 satellite, the nation's first reusable and returnable satellite, successfully returned to Earth after conducting multiple experiments in Low Earth Orbit, including an innovative in-orbit material experiment testbed developed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Led by Prof. Daniel Lau, Chair Professor of Nanomaterials and Head of the Department of Applied Physics of PolyU, who is also a member of the University’s Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE), the project was jointly developed with the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Prof. Lau's previous work of APMA system for carbon dioxide electroreduction influenced the design of the catalyst testing device. His collaboration with the team of Prof. Yung Kai-leung, Director of PolyU’s Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) exemplifies the interdisciplinary approach that enhances research outcomes. The retrieved testbed will be analyzed in PolyU’s lab, providing valuable insights for future deep space exploration missions. PolyU Science researchers will continue to actively participate in major national space missions. Press release: English | 中文 Online coverage: Mirage News PolyU Completes Catalyst Tests in Space Testbed 29 October 2024 Hong Kong Economic Journal 理大催化劑材料裝置 太空完成試驗 (subscription required) 30 October 2024 Sing Tao Headline 理大製催化劑材料裝置 完成太空低軌道試驗 30 October 2024 Ta Kung Pao 理大首製催化劑材料試驗裝置 於太空低軌道完成試驗 29 October 2024 Wen Wei Po 港理大研催化劑作用 助力國家深空探測 30 October 2024 Dot Dot News 理大首製催化劑材料試驗裝置 於太空低軌道完成試驗 29 October 2024 Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre 理大出席實踐十九號衛星載荷交付儀式 28 October 2024 Sohu 港理大首製催化劑材料試驗裝置，隨「實踐十九號」完成空間試驗 29 October 2024 Nanfang Daily 港理大首製催化劑材料試驗裝置，隨「實踐十九號」完成空間試驗 29 October 2024  

Prof. Wong Ka-hing penned a bylined article in Sing Tao Daily on RiFood’s sustainable agriculture research

Prof. Wong Ka-hing, Professor of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Director of the Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood) and Member of the Management Committee of PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research, penned a bylined article in Sing Tao Daily on RiFood’s research on hydroponics and its efforts to promote this sustainable agriculture method in Hong Kong. Online coverage: Sing Tao Daily 創新科技推動農業 邁向高質量可持續發展 (subscription required) 2 November 2024  

Dr Kathy Leng shares at Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference

Dr Kathy Leng Kai, Assistant Dean of FS and Assistant Professor of the Department of Applied Physics, joined other winners of the Asian Young Scientist Fellowship to share her latest research outcomes at the Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference 2024 on 31 October during the Future Science Prize Week. Dr Leng was one of the 12 winners being awarded the prestigious 2024 Asian Young Scientist Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding achievements in physical science. Online coverage: am730 12獲選亞洲青年科學家聚首香港　3本地科學家分享前沿研究 31 October 2024 Ta Kung Pao 「亞洲青年科學家基金項目」年度會議　12名傑出青年科學家簡報成果 31 October 2024 Hong Kong Commercial Daily 12人獲頒2024亞洲青年科學家研究員 聚首香港分享前沿研究 31 October 2024 Bastille Post 12人獲頒2024亞洲青年科學家研究員 於首香港分享前沿研究 31 October 2024 Dot Dot News 「亞洲青年科學家基金項目」年度會議　12名傑出青年科學家簡報成果 31 October 2024 Line Today 12獲選亞洲青年科學家聚首香港　3本地科學家分享前沿研究 31 October 2024 qq 大放异彩！亚洲青年科学家基金项目2024年度会议在香港大学举办 31 October 2024  

PolyU Science researchers advance marine conservation and sustainable seafood research

A team led by Dr James Kar-Hei Fang, Associate Professor of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, employed automated mapping techniques using Raman microspectroscopy to extract and characterise microplastics accumulated in local seafood. The study revealed that each gram of fresh mussel meat contained 0.2 to 1.8 items of microplastics. It is estimated that each Hong Kong resident could ingest up to 10,380 microplastics annually through consumption of bivalve shellfish. Separately, Dr Fang has recently received the 2024 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation, one of the six global awardees and the sole awarded scientist from East Asia. Press release: English | 中文 Online coverage: HK01 港人微塑膠攝入超歐亞地區五倍　理大學者開拓可持續海洋食品研究 5 November 2024 Mirage News Marine Conservation, Sustainable Seafood Research Boost 31 October 2024 Ming Pao Daily News 理大研港海鮮污染 進食貝類年攝萬顆微膠 31 October 2024 Hong Kong Commercial Daily 理大學者監測海洋食品微塑膠 開拓可持續海洋食品和保育研究 31 October 2024  

Prof. Daniel Lau featured on RTHK’s radio programmes “Under the Sun” and “Infinite Future”

Prof. Daniel Lau, Head of the Department of Applied Physics, Director of University Research Facility in Materials Characterization and Device Fabrication, Associate Director of Photonics Research Institute & Chair Professor of Nanomaterials, was featured on RTHK’s radio programmes “Under the Sun” and “Infinite Future” on the CO2 electroreduction system that can convert CO2 into ethylene for industrial purposes to provide an effective solution for reducing CO2 emissions.   Online coverage: Under the Sun 太陽底下新鮮事  Part 1 (01:43 - 18:56) Part 2 (03:21 - 22:43) 27 October 2024 Infinite Future 未來·無限 (00:15 - 05:30) 26 October 2024