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PolyU-Zibo Technology and Innovation Research Institute officially unveiled, deepening industry-academia-research collaboration

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PolyU bolsters Beijing-Hong Kong tech and talent exchange during “2025 Hong Kong Talent Beijing Tour”

A delegation from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) participated in the “2025 Hong Kong Talent Beijing Tour” from 28 July to 2 August, co-organised by the Beijing Overseas Talent Center and the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities. The six-day event, themed “Gather in Beijing, Create the Future,” promoted Beijing and Hong Kong collaboration in technology, innovation, and talent development to support national progress. PolyU delegation showcased its interdisciplinary research strengths, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role in global innovation. The event commenced at Zhongguancun Life Science Park, in which Changping District shared its industrial strategies, talent policies, and innovation ecosystem. PolyU delegation presented groundbreaking research in AI, biomedicine, smart manufacturing, and sustainability, engaging with enterprises and innovation parks in Beijing and Xiong’an to explore collaboration and local insights. The PolyU delegation included:  Prof. Wanyu LIN, Assistant Professor in the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Department of Computing, specialising in generative AI algorithms and collaborative intelligent systems Dr Yong TAO, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on low-carbon building materials and smart city solutions Dr Bruce WANG, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of English and Communication, advancing language and speech analysis through data-driven methods Dr Gail CHANG, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of  Food Science and Nutrition, developing functional foods and the natural fat substitute AkkMore™ Dr Zaixin SONG, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, specialising in smart manufacturing and sustainable energy management Ms Sisi TANG, Doctoral Researcher of the School of Fashion and Textiles, exploring smart textiles and digital human monitoring Ms Celia LEE, Manager of Research and Innovation Office, driving industry-academia collaboration and translational research The delegation visited major innovation hubs in Beijing. PolyU members engaged in technical exchanges, with Prof. Lin discussing AI applications with Beijing AI experts, and Dr Tao sharing insights on low-carbon buildings with Beijing’s government officials. At the “2025 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Young Scientists Conference” in Yizhuang, themed “Together Toward Innovation,” the PolyU delegation joined discussions on AI, biomedicine, quantum communication, aerospace, and new energy. Dr Wang presented ultrasound-based speech diagnostics for articulation disorders, opening new avenues in medical diagnostics. Dr Chang introduced  AkkMore™ for health and chronic disease prevention, drawing industry interest. These efforts connected research and industry, fostering new collaborations. The event enhanced PolyU’s insight into Beijing’s innovation landscape and highlighted PolyU’s strengths in AI, biomedicine, smart manufacturing, and sustainability. PolyU’s robust engagement with Beijing’s top research institutions and enterprises reinforced academic, industrial, and talent ties, laying a solid foundation for future Beijing-Hong Kong collaboration.

PolyU and Ant Digital Technologies establish AI and Web3 Joint Lab

he Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Ant Digital Technologies today signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish the “PolyU and Ant Digital Technologies Joint Lab on AI and Web3”. This collaboration will drive breakthroughs in cutting-edge technologies, innovation ecosystem and incubation, as well as a source of innovation and technology. By exploring the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3 technologies, the Joint Lab is poised to be a global innovation hub. Ant Digital Technologies plans to invest up to HKD100 million over the next three years to support the Joint Lab’s research work and project incubation. Witnessed by Mr CHAN Ho Lim, Joseph, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President; and Mr Eric Xiandong JING, Chairman of Ant Group, the agreement was signed by Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation) and Mr Wenbiao ZHAO, Chief Executive Officer of Ant Digital Technologies. The Joint Lab will focus on three core domains: trustworthy AI agents, AI-enhanced blockchain security architecture and data privacy verification technologies. Related initiatives will accelerate the development of intelligent services and help ensure the secure circulation of digital assets. To foster the development of innovation ecosystem and incubation, an “AI + Web3 Education Fund Platform,” will be established to fully leverage PolyU’s strong research capabilities and Ant Digital Technologies’ extensive industry resources, supporting Hong Kong’s development into a digital technology talent hub. The Joint Lab will host international technology seminars and innovation competitions, solidifying its position as a world-class academic brand. Prof. Jin-Guang Teng said, “The Joint Lab is a strategic initiative designed to foster interdisciplinary convergence of cutting-edge technologies, propelling Hong Kong’s development into an international innovation and technology hub and a global hub for digital asset innovation. We anticipate this strong partnership will drive deep integration and breakthrough innovation in AI and Web3 applications, yielding globally impactful solutions that accelerate the growth of a digital economy in Hong Kong and beyond.” Mr Wenbiao Zhao said, “Harnessing its robust technological expertise and comprehensive service scenarios, Ant Digital Technologies will partner closely with PolyU to bridge industry, academia and research capabilities. This collaboration will accelerate breakthroughs in cutting-edge technologies and facilitate their widespread commercial implementation.” Mr Eric Jing said, “Ant Group is optimistic about Hong Kong’s future and remains committed to investing in the City. We look forward to this collaboration, which unlocks Hong Kong’s transformative potential at the intersection of AI and Web3 – accelerating its growth as a global hub for innovation and technology, finance, and trade.” Reflecting its academic leadership in AI and Web3 technologies, PolyU was ranked first in CoinDesk’s Best Universities for Blockchain 2022, outperforming 240 other universities globally. Building on this excellence, PolyU established the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences in January 2025, combining the expertise of its Department of Applied Mathematics, Department of Computing, and Department of Data Science and AI. The University offers comprehensive programmes in AI, big data computing, blockchain technology and metaverse studies – all designed to develop future-ready technologists with both visionary thinking and practical skills. This strong academic foundation creates an ideal platform for this collaboration. As Ant Group’s digital technology subsidiary, Ant Digital Technologies possesses industry-leading expertise in AI and Web3 innovation. The company’s pioneering solutions – including its Agentar AI development platform and financial large language model – have achieved widespread adoption across the financial services sector. In 2024, Ant Digital Technologies participated in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Ensemble project, applying its advanced blockchain technology to facilitate multi-enterprise tokenisation of renewable energy real-word assets. The company further strengthened its Hong Kong presence this April when it was named a “Key Enterprise Partner” by the HKSAR Government and established its international headquarters in the City. This extensive industry experience positions the Joint Lab to forge industry connections and create valuable partnership opportunities.

PolyU and HUST National Centre of Technology Innovation for Intelligent Design and Numerical Control signed MoU to explore the establishment of Hong Kong Branch

On 24 July 2025, a delegation from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) visited the National Centre of Technology Innovation for Intelligent Design and Numerical Control (NCDC) at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Wuhan. Both parties expressed strong mutual interest in establishing the Hong Kong Branch of the NCDC and engaged in in-depth discussions on potential collaboration opportunities for its development. The PolyU delegation was led by Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, and comprised Prof. H.C. Man, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Zheng Pai, Associate Professor of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Dr. Chili Wu, Associate Director of Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology, and Ms. Amylia Chan, Assistant Director of the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office. The delegation met with Prof. Liang Gao, Vice President of HUST and Director of NCDC, Prof. Xinyu Li, Vice Dean of the School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Prof. Jianzhong Yang, Executive Deputy Director of NCDC, Dr. Zixun Liu of the Institute of Science and Technology Development, and Prof. Hao Li and Prof. Mi Xiao of the Department of Industrial Engineering, for in-depth exchanges on collaboration opportunities. The signed memorandum of understanding lays the foundation for further exploration of joint development initiatives at the Hong Kong Branch of NCDC. The collaboration will focus on key areas including human-machine collaborative manufacturing systems, ultra-precision machining CNC systems, workshop and logistics scheduling and management, industrial domain models and embodied intelligence, as well as intelligent design and interaction systems. The partnership aims to address national strategic needs and significant industrial challenges by leveraging Hong Kong’s geographical advantages and its strengths in international cutting-edge innovation. Both parties agreed to sign a formal agreement and establish detailed terms and arrangements upon obtaining approval from the relevant authorities. The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at PolyU will serve as the executing unit for the Hong Kong Branch.

PolyU signs MoU with Peking Union Medical College Hospital to advance AI-powered precision diagnosis and treatment for tumors and nurture outstanding medical talent

China Aviation Technology Industry Delegation Visit PolyU

A delegation from China Aviation Technology Industry (Hong Kong) (AVIC) visited PolyU to engage in in-depth discussions on collaboration in aviation technology and artificial intelligence, fostering industry-academia-research integration. PolyU’s Research and Innovation Office showcased the University’s exceptional achievements in academic research, technological innovation, and industry-academia partnerships during the meeting. Prof. HUANG Hailong and Prof. GUAN Yu, both Assistant Professor of the PolyU Department of Aeronautics and Aviation Engineering, along with Prof. ZHANG Xiaoge, Assistant Professor of the PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, participated in the meeting. They presented cutting-edge advancements in safe low-altitude flight technology, solutions for thermoacoustic instability, and reliability engineering and trustworthiness assurance for AI-powered intelligent systems, highlighting PolyU’s leadership in these research domains. Mr HAO Weidi, Executive Director and General Manager of AVIC, outlined the company’s strategic priorities and innovative solutions for the low-altitude economy. Mr TAN Fei, Planning Director of Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG), shared insights into the current state and challenges of the aviation industry.  Following the meeting, the delegation toured PolyU’s Aviation Engineering Laboratory, Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, and Aviation Services Research Centre, gaining a deeper understanding of the University’s state-of-the-art facilities and research achievements. This visit established a robust communication platform between AVIC and PolyU, laying a strong foundation for future collaboration in research and technology transfer.

PolyU and Baosteel establish joint research centre to promote high-quality development of steel industry

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Baosteel) have aligned with national strategic priorities by establishing the Baosteel-PolyU Joint Research Centre (BPJC), aiming to develop new quality productive forces in the steel industry. The strategic cooperation agreement was signed yesterday at the PolyU campus, followed by a plaque unveiling ceremony for BPJC, marking the launch of a comprehensive industry-academia-research partnership between the two organisations. Witnessed by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President andMr ZOU Jixin, Chairman of Baosteel, the strategic cooperation agreement was signed by Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation), and Mr MAO Xiaoming, Vice President of the Baosteel Central Research Institute. Following the signing ceremony, Prof. Teng and Mr Zou jointly unveiled the plaque to mark the occasion. Subsequently, Prof. Jianguo LIN, Chair Professor of Materials Technologies of the PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Director of BPJCoutlined the Centre’s vision and research projects. Prof. Jin-Guang Teng said, “This strategic cooperation will leverage PolyU research strengths and Baosteel’s industry resources and experience, helping to overcome key technological bottlenecks, advance the industry’s goal of achieving efficient and green production, and inject new momentum into Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and technology centre. By strengthening industry-academia-research collaboration and innovation, both organisations will promote the development of new quality productive forces and propel sustainable industrial advancement.” Mr Zou Jixin said, “Baosteel and PolyU have joined forces with their complementary strengths to establish the BPJC – a strategic initiative rooted in their shared vision for the future of the steel industry. This partnership will focus on practical applications and cutting-edge technological development, bringing together resources to achieve breakthroughs in original and pioneering technologies and strengthening translational research capabilities. It will drive upgrade of the steel industry value chain and contribute to Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and technology centre.” BPJC will gather top talent to conduct strategic, forward-looking and basic research while accelerating the translation of research outcomes into practical solutions. By strengthening international exchanges and cooperations, it will set new standards for university-industry collaboration on innovation.

PolyU-Daya Bay Technology and Innovation Research Institute establishes Artificial Intelligence Research Centre, facilitating Huizhou’s smart industrial transformation

PolyU shines at the 4th Nanchang Healthcare Expo, showcasing innovations in medicine-engineering integration and AI

The 4th China (Nanchang) International Healthcare Industry Conference and Expo 2025 was successfully launched on 6 June at the Nanchang Greenland International Expo Centre in Jiangxi. This prominent event serves as a key platform for exchange and collaboration within Mainland China’s healthcare industry. As the sole representative of Hong Kong's higher education institutions, PolyU invited 11 research teams to the expo to showcase cutting-edge research and technological achievements in healthcare. The teams demonstrated PolyU’s innovative strengths in medicine-engineering integration and artificial intelligence.  Held under the theme “Technology-Driven Health and Reshaping New Business Models,” the expo covers the entire healthcare value chain, including biomedicine, medical devices, the silver economy, smart healthcare, traditional Chinese medicine, health consumption, and smart living. PolyU’s exhibition included:  “Portable, self-testing retinal fundus camera integrated with AI system”, led by Prof. Mingguang HE, Chair Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology of the PolyU School of Optometry and Henry G. Leong Professor in Elderly Vision Health  “An intelligent ankle rehabilitation robot” developed by Prof. ZHANG Dan, Chair Professor of the PolyU Department of Mechanical Engineering  “An AI-Assisted Pharmaceutical Product Development Platform” led by Prof. MA Cong, Associate Professor of the PolyU Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology  “A wearable Smart Navigation and Interaction System for the Visually Impaired” developed by Prof. Weisong WEN, Assistant Professor of the PolyU Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering  “Liverscan, a palm-sized ultrasound device for fatty liver and liver fibrosis assessment" and "Scolioscan, 3D ultrasound imaging device to provide radiation-free assessment of scoliosis" led by Prof. ZHENG Yongping,  Chair Professor of the PolyU Department of Biomedical Engineering and Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering “Digital Strolling” for alleviating depression in mobility-impaired individuals led by Prof. Yan LI, Assistant Professor (Presidential Young Scholar) of the PolyU School of Nursing  “Virtual MRI Contrast Enhancement System” led by Prof. CAI Jing, Head and Professor of the PolyU Department of Health Technology and Informatics  “The Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton” led by Prof. HU Xiaoling, Associate Professor of the PolyU Department of Biomedical Engineering  "E-bibliotherapy App for Caregivers of People with Dementia" led by Prof. Shanshan WANG, Assistant Professor of the PolyU School of Nursing  "Dementia Simulation Game Kit" led by PolyU Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation  Mr Victor ZHAO, Associate Director of the PolyU Research and Innovation Office, attended the opening ceremony, alongside industry leaders, including representatives from the Jiangxi Provincial Government, academicians from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, representatives from the Nanchang Municipal People's Government, and other distinguished guests. The event fostered vibrant academic exchanges and business discussions. Local media also conducted interviews with the PolyU research teams, further broadening public awareness of PolyU's cutting-edge scientific research and its contributions to the field.  PolyU has a strong foundation in medical education and innovation. By integrating healthcare with artificial intelligence, engineering, and data science through interdisciplinary strategies, PolyU is committed to addressing diverse medical challenges, enhancing healthcare services in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, and advancing Hong Kong’s development as an international hub for health and medical innovation.