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2 ME Scholars recognised amongst world’s most highly cited researchers 2023

Congratulations to Prof. WANG Zuankai and Dr ZHANG Xiao being two of the 15 PolyU academics who have been recognised in the "Highly Cited Researchers 2023" list by Clarivate Analytics. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Clarivate Plc (Clarivate) jointly hosted the “2023 Highly Cited Researchers Awards Ceremony” on 15 March 2024. Officiated by PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation), Prof. Christopher CHAO, and Clarivate™ Vice President for Asia Pacific (Academia and Government), Mr Osher GILINSKY, the Ceremony recognised PolyU academics who have been named as Highly Cited Researchers™ in 2023, the significant impact of their research and the positive contributions they have made in their field. A total of 6,849 researchers from 67 countries and regions from a diverse range of research fields were named as Highly Cited Researchers 2023. The most influential scholars from around the world have been identified, determined by the production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science™ over the last 11 years. The inclusion of PolyU academics in this list is testament to the University’s pursuit of research excellence. In the last year, PolyU had the third highest number of the world’s most Highly Cited Researchers in Hong Kong, including ten awardees in cross-field research, two from engineering disciplines, and one from chemistry, computer science and the social sciences respectively. The department is proud of Prof. Wang and Dr Zhang’s outstanding achievements in ground-breaking research. Their accomplishments reaffirm ME’s dedication to research excellence.  

15 Mar, 2024

Department and Staff News

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Joint School Sharing Forum: Exploring the Role of Mechanical Engineers

On February 22, 2024, the Caritas School Social Work Service and the PolyU Department of Mechanical Engineering joined forces to organize a school visit and a joint school sharing forum at Tuen Mun Catholic Secondary School. We were delighted to spend an afternoon engaging with the principal, vice principal, teachers, and students, learning about their studies and aspirations. The joint school sharing forum welcomed approximately 150 Form 5 students from Pope Paul VI College and Tuen Mun Catholic Secondary School. We extend our gratitude to our esteemed industrial partner, REC Engineering Co. Ltd., for their enthusiastic support. Ir Antonio Chan, the Deputy Managing Director, played a pivotal role in facilitating the collaboration between Caritas and the Department. The forum commenced with Antonio's insightful discussion on the practical needs of the workplace. Subsequently, the Caritas School Social Work Service hosted an interactive quiz game, where students eagerly sought answers to general engineering questions. Next, our Department Head, Prof. Su Zhongqing, provided an in-depth explanation of the research areas and modern applications of mechanical engineering. Following Prof. Su's presentation, student and graduate representatives shared their personal experiences in both studying and working in the field. Mr Jeffrey KIM Jaeyoun, a Year 4 student pursuing a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, captivated the audience with his account of the wonderful experiences gained from the PolyU E-Formula Racing Team's involvement in Formula One races. Additionally, Mr Adrian WU, a 2018 graduate of the BEng (Hons) in Product Analysis and Engineering Design programme, currently serves as a Product Manager in Asia Pacific at BELIMO Asia Pacific Limited. He shed light on how his work directly impacts everyone's lives. Following the sharing sessions, Dr Henry Chu, the Scheme Leader of the BEng (Hons) Scheme in Mechanical Engineering, invited students to explore the study of mechanical engineering at PolyU. He specifically highlighted the new Intelligent Robotics Engineering programme and the recently established DSE Entry Scholarship. The event concluded with an open forum, chaired by Dr Tracy Choy, the Chairlady of the Publicity Committee, accompanied by Dr Chu, Jeffrey, and Adrian. During this session, students posed thoughtful questions to gain a better understanding of the engineering industry and to prepare for their personal development. To further enrich the visit, the ME delegation explored the school's workshop, gaining insights into the students' design and engineering projects. This visit proved to be highly fruitful, deepening mutual understanding and providing students with first-hand information to guide them in their future studies and career choices. Overall, the Joint School Sharing Forum proved to be an invaluable opportunity for students to explore the multifaceted world of mechanical engineering, empowering them to make informed decisions about their academic and professional paths.  

22 Feb, 2024

Department and Staff News

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ME Undergraduate receives the Best URIS Research Project Award 2023

Congratulations to our undergraduate, Mr HE Zhengyang, on receiving the Grand Award in the Best URIS Research Project Award 2023. Under the supervision of Dr TANG Hui, Associate Professor of ME, Mr HE has demonstrated distinctive research achievements through his project which contributed to harvesting energy from flowing water with a unique flapping-foil-based hydropower harvester. This award also symbolises the recognition of his endeavour to advance knowledge with applications.   Grand Award Project Title: Development of a New Generation of Flow Energy Harvester Awardee: HE Zhengyang, BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering Chief Supervisor: Dr Tang Hui, Department of Mechanical Engineering Abstract: The URIS project achieved a breakthrough in harvesting energy from flowing water with a unique flapping-foil-based hydropower harvester. Unlike traditional turbine-based technologies, this harvester brings several advantages, such as lower cut-in speeds, slower tip speeds, better-filling factors, and scalability. To convert water flow into electricity, a hybrid power-take-off unit combining triboelectricity and electromagnetic induction was designed, developed, and tested. Through extensive water-tunnel experiments, the unit was optimized for different water speeds and foil movements. The flapping-foil technology operates at lower tip speeds, making it environmentally friendly for energy harvesting in rivers and oceans. Its applications also include charging low-power devices and measuring water speed simultaneously, especially in remote off-grid areas. This innovation opens up new possibilities for harnessing renewable energy from water sources and providing sustainable power solutions in various settings. The Undergraduate Research and Innovation Scheme (URIS) is a prestigious programme of PolyU to promote undergraduate research with the aim to nurture the next generation of intellectuals. The programme offers an enquiry-based learning opportunity to empower PolyU Ug students to build research track records, establish research networks, gain exposure to their fields of study and equip themselves with competencies to take up research career opportunities in Hong Kong and beyond. It is great to see the undergraduate from the Department being acclaimed for his research innovation.

16 Feb, 2024

Student News

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ME Staff Honoured for 2023 Long Service Award

Colleagues of the PolyU Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) have always been devoting themselves to the development of ME. This year, the Department Head Prof. Su Zhongqing, on behalf of the University, paid tribute to long-serving staff members for their loyal and committed service over the years. Congratulations to the awardees and heartfelt thanks for their years of dedication and devotion which have marked the achievements of the Department.   Long Service Award 2023 Award Recipients Length of Service Name  Post Title  30 years Ms Packy Chan  陳碧琪  Clerical Officer II 15 years Ms Joanne Cheng  鄭詩婷 Executive Officer 5 years  Mr Billy Yan  甄超恒  Assistant Technical Officer 

8 Feb, 2024

Department and Staff News

Prof Wang Zuankai elected as HKAES Fellow 2023

Prof. Wang Zuankai elected as HKAES Fellow 2023

Congratulations to Prof. Wang Zuankai, Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation) on election as 2023 Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES), in recognition of his distinguished achievement and commitment to serving society. Prof. Wang, also Chair Professor of Nature-Inspired Engineering of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is a distinguished academic and expert in nature-inspired engineering and surface science. Prof. Wang has received numerous accolades, including the Croucher Senior Research Fellowship (2023), BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize (2022), Green Tech Award (2021), and Xplorer Prize (2020). His work has also been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records and his innovations have won the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Gold Medal with Congratulations of Jury and Gold Medal, as well as the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2023 (Engineering and Technology). HKAES is a professional engineering organisation in Hong Kong dedicated to serving Hong Kong, Mainland China and the region, and to establishing Hong Kong as an international leader in the development and application of science, engineering and technology for the benefit of society. HKAES Fellows are from various engineering disciplines and are recognised leaders in their professions with distinguished achievements in engineering sciences and their applications.  

29 Jan, 2024

Department and Staff News

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ME Alumni Mentorship Dinner 2024

The PolyU Department of Mechanical Engineering Alumni Mentorship Dinner for the 2023/24 academic year was successfully held on January 26, 2024. The event saw an impressive turnout, with over 180 participants including approximately 90 alumni, distinguished guests, ME academic and teaching staff, and around 90 students from the graduating classes of BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Product Analysis and Engineering Design. The evening was truly memorable and meaningful. The Alumni Mentorship Dinner is a cherished tradition within the ME community, aimed at fostering strong connections between alumni and the Department. More importantly, it provides a valuable platform for our final-year students to gain practical experience and receive professional advice from alumni mentors. During the welcoming remarks, Prof. Su Zhongqing, the Head of the Department, expressed deep gratitude to all the alumni and industrial friends for their unwavering support throughout the years. This year's dinner was particularly special, as it marked the resumption of the event after a hiatus of several years. Following the opening remarks, we had the privilege of hearing from one of our esteemed senior alumni, Ir Dr Angus HW Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of Aerovision Technology Limited and Chairman of the ME Departmental Advisory Committee. Dr. Cheung shared his personal journey as an aviation engineering expert, imparting valuable insights and guidance to prospective graduates on planning for their future. Dr Lawrence CK Poon, Head of Innovative Technology and CEO Advisor at the Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, was recognized as the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU ME, as well as the PolyU Graduate School Outstanding Research Postgraduate Alumni Award. He shared his inspiring success story and showcased the limitless possibilities that come with being a mechanical engineer. Lastly, Dr Yau Wing Kwong, JP, the President of the Mechanical and Marine Engineering Alumni Association, delivered words of wisdom and encouragement to all the final-year students, leaving them with a valuable motto to guide them on their journey. Ir Winky KW Lui, the Treasurer of the Mechanical and Marine Engineering Alumni Association (MMEAA), introduced how to join MMEAA. The Association has an extensive alumni network, with graduates spanning 85 years. It is this strong alumni support that has enabled generations of students to thrive. Throughout the dinner, alumni from various industries generously shared their valuable experiences and provided guidance to our final-year students, helping them prepare for their future careers upon graduation. The evening concluded with a toast and a lucky draw, led by the Head, Associate Heads, Scheme and Programme Leaders, to express our gratitude to the guests. The dinner ended on a joyful note, and we eagerly look forward to the next year's event.   For more photos of the event, please click HERE.  

26 Jan, 2024

Department and Staff News

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Dr Yiyuan Zhang received Microfluidic Award 2023

Dr Zhang Yiyuan, Research Assistant Professor, received the Microfluidic Award 2023 in the category of New PhD researchers for her outstanding research output entitled “Magnetic-actuated ‘capillary container’ for versatile three-dimensional fluid interfaces manipulation” (published in Science Advances, 2021). The Award, sponsored by Microblox & Fluigent, is to honor outstanding works on microfluidics that not only involve cutting-edge academic innovation but also have a high prospect of industrial transformation and application. The award-winning announcement can be found at https://25870031.hs-sites-eu1.com/winners-of-the-2023-microfluidics-award.

12 Jan, 2024

Department and Staff News

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ME Retreat in Jan 2024

The Department successfully hosted its staff retreat in Macau on January 4th and 5th, 2024. The retreat commenced with an overview by the Head, Prof. Su Zhongqing, who provided the latest updates on the Department. The primary focus of the retreat was to address the challenges of curriculum reform and discuss strategies for departmental development. During the retreat, we also took the opportunity to pay tribute to Dr Wong Wai On, who will be retiring soon. Prof. Su expressed gratitude for Dr Wong's dedication and contributions to the department. Before delving into discussions, Dr Choy Yat Sze, Chairlady of the Publicity Committee, reported on the efforts made to promote local undergraduate recruitment and presented new initiatives that are being pursued. Additionally, Dr Yao Haimin, Associate Head (Teaching and Learning), introduced the newly proposed undergraduate programme. Dr Henry Chu, Scheme Leader of BEng programme, further explained similar programmes offered by a number of overseas universities. Following these presentations, Dr Tang, the Associate Head (Research), led a discussion on the restructuring of three disciplines and four research areas. Colleagues were also updated on the mock Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and the preparations for RAE 2026. Prof. Mai Yiu Wing, Distinguished Chair Professor of Composites Science and Engineering, shared his mock RAE experience and recommendations. Another topic that sparked heated discussions was the admission policy for research postgraduate students and the allocation of departmental places. In the evening, three promoted colleagues, Dr Henry Chu, Dr Jiao Zengbao, and Dr Curtis Ng, hosted a lavish dinner for all the colleagues. Delicious food and wine were served, creating a thoroughly enjoyable evening for everyone. The following day, the meeting continued, and Dr Curtis Ng, as the Secretary of the Space Allocation Committee, addressed the space issue and provided an update on the progress of lab renovations. Towards the end of the retreat, Prof. Su led an open forum that stimulated a vibrant discussion among the staff members. The responses and feedback received during the forum will offer valuable insights for the future development of the Department. With over 30 staff members in attendance, the retreat was deemed insightful and constructive, setting a promising tone for the year ahead.   For more photos of the event, please click HERE.  

5 Jan, 2024

Department and Staff News

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Prof. Cheng Li honoured with First-Class Award from Chinese Society of Vibration Engineering

The research project led by Prof. CHENG Li, Associate Dean (Research) of Faculty of Engineering and Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has been honoured with the First-Class Award of the Chinese Society of Vibration Engineering Science and Technology Awards 2023.  Prof. CHENG’s awarded project is titled “Acoustic black holes and applications to vibration and noise control in equipment engineering.” Vibration and noise are major concerns and challenging problems in numerous engineering applications. His research team has conducted a series of work that has systematically unveiled the fundamental physical principles of slow wave phenomena in vibrating structures. They have also established a comprehensive analysis and design methodology, and devised new structures suitable for diverse vibration and noise control applications in equipment engineering. The project entails collaboration with Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Nanjing University of Science and Technology. The Chinese Society of Vibration Engineering Science and Technology Awards aim to promote innovative technology the field of vibration engineering. A total of four First-Class Awards and 12 Second-Class Awards were granted to the universities and institutions in 2023. 

4 Jan, 2024

Department and Staff News

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Dr Zhang Xiao receives national outstanding impact award

Congratulations to Dr Zhang Xiao, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, for winning the “2023 China Rising Stars in Science and Technology – Outstanding Impact Award” (中国新锐科技人物卓越影响奖). The results of this year’s selection were announced at the China New Technology Forum held in Zhejiang on 14 December 2023. Launched by ScholarSet in 2015, the programme elects winners of the “2023 China Top Ten Rising Stars in Science and Technology Award” and other special prizes, based on public and experts’ votes, to recognise outstanding young scholars in China for their remarkable achievements in scientific research and promoting the transformation and popularisation of scientific research outcomes. It is very encouraging to see that the young scientist from the Department was acclaimed by the Nation to further develop scientific research in cutting-edge technologies and made remarkable contributions to the community. Online coverage: 2023中国十大新锐科技人物评选结果揭晓!_大学_中心_华西 (sohu.com) 2023中国十大新锐科技人物评选结果揭晓!_腾讯新闻 (qq.com)  

14 Dec, 2023

Department and Staff News

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