Prof. ZHENG Zijian, Associate Director of Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR) and Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices in the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, in an exclusive interview with Sing Tao Daily, expounded on the contributions of his pioneering research in the field of flexible electronics and the transformative impact it brings on industries. The feature underscores PolyU’s commitment to bridging academic excellence with industry needs, positioning Hong Kong as a hub for developing next-generation wearable technologies and smart materials.
Prof. Zheng and his interdisciplinary research team have made significant breakthroughs in the field of flexible electronics, having successfully developed innovations that offer high permeability, stretchability, conductivity and electrical stability. These cutting-edge technologies hold promises for applications in diverse fields including new materials, renewable energy, health monitoring, professional sports performance tracking and biomedicine. Leveraging PolyU’s Technology and Innovation Research Institutes in Huizhou and Wenzhou, Prof. Zheng’s team is actively collaborating with industry partners in Mainland China to transform research outcomes into real-world applications. Such partnerships will further unlock possibilities for innovation in various sectors, fostering technological progress and industrial upgrading.
Online coverage:
Sing Tao Daily - https://polyu.me/3ZqqgZ1 (Chinese only)
| Research Units | Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems |
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