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Chief Designer of Chinese Lunar Exploration Programme delivers talk on development of national aerospace technology

PolyU warmly welcomed Academician WU Weiren, Chief Designer of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Programme, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Director and Chief Scientist of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory and Chairman of the International Deep Space Exploration Association, who delivered a talk titled “Chasing Dreams in Space, Exploring the Cosmos” on 17 September 2025.  During the talk, he shared insights with more than 600 students, faculty, alumni and guests on the Nation’s latest developments and strategic plans for its aerospace missions.   Mr Wu is a leading expert long engaged in research and engineering practice in aerospace telemetry, tracking and communications and in systems engineering for deep space exploration. Mr Wu and his team have led various historic missions in the Chang’e Programme, making significant contributions to the Nation’s lunar and deep space exploration. They are currently advancing the construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), a China‑initiated, multinational project.   In his talk, Mr Wu reviewed the history of global space exploration and highlighted China’s major achievements, such as the manned space programme, lunar exploration, BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, and high-resolution Earth imaging satellites. He noted that China completed the three phases of lunar exploration, “orbiting”, “landing”, and “returning”, within two decades, achieving several world firsts.  The Chang’e-5 mission returned lunar samples, leading to the discovery of a new mineral, Changesite-(Y).  Mr Wu also mentioned that over 30 lunar locations now bear Chinese names, including Statio Tianhe, the Chang’e-4 landing site, breaking Western dominance in lunar naming.  Looking ahead, Mr Wu emphasised the economic and scientific potential of deep space resources, such as minerals and helium-3, and highlighted future opportunities in sectors like space-based solar power, tourism, agriculture and pharmaceuticals, which could drive economic growth and innovation.  After the talk, Mr Wu engaged in a dialogue session with PolyU students, which was moderated by Prof. WU Bo.  The audience engaged in a productive discussion with Mr Wu.   As the only university in Hong Kong to have participated in multiple national space missions, since 2010, PolyU has been participating in the Nation’s space exploration programmes and collaborating with the China Academy of Space Technology to develop and manufacture sophisticated space instruments. In recent years, PolyU has established the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) and the “Joint Research Centre of Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology” in collaboration with the Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology.   The RCDSE is led by Director Prof. YUNG Kai-leung, Sir Sze-yuen Chung Professor in Precision Engineering, Chair Professor of Precision Engineering and Associate Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Associate Director Prof. WU Bo, Fiona Cheung Professor in Spatial Science, Associate Head (Research) of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, both of whom have contributed to the success of the Nation’s lunar exploration missions, including Chang’e-3, Chang’e-4 and Chang’e-5, as well as the Mars exploration project Tianwen-1.     PolyU has obtained approval to borrow lunar soil samples collected by the Chang’e-6 and Chang’e-5 mission from the Lunar Sample Management Office under the China National Space Administration’s Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Centre to support a range of research projects.  At the same time, PolyU scholars are also actively engaged in national aerospace and deep space exploration initiatives, including research studies conducted on the Shijian‑19 satellite and projects to mitigate the risk of hypervelocity impacts from space debris on satellites and space stations.   Press release: https://polyu.hk/NUiRP   Online coverage: TVB - https://polyu.me/46sfBj9 Oriental Daily News - https://polyu.me/4mnvnls Sing Tao Daily - https://polyu.me/4njdZiT (subscription required) Headline Daily - https://polyu.me/4gtzLxV Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/4n9ykqZ Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/3KeeewZ Bastille Post - https://polyu.me/467fTNw Line Today - https://polyu.me/48kEsry

17 Sep, 2025

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20250912PolyU and Lands Department join forces to drive surveying and geospatial innovations2000 x 1

PolyU and Lands Department join forces to drive surveying and geospatial innovations for Hong Kong’s digital transformation

PolyU and the Lands Department of the HKSAR Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 12 September 2025 to establish a collaborative framework for advancing the development of smart survey, mapping and geospatial services that incorporate authoritative standards. Through pioneering research, providing technological training and facilitating technology enhancement, this partnership aims to accelerate the City’s transformation into smart Hong Kong.   At the signing ceremony held on the University campus, Prof. WANG Zuankai, Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, and Mr CHANG Kwok-fai, Deputy Director (Survey and Mapping) of the Lands Department, signed the MoU. They were joined by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR); Prof. CHEN Wu, Head of the PolyU Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI); Prof. DING Xiaoli, Director of the PolyU Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS); Prof. John SHI Wenzhong, Director of the PolyU Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI); Prof. WENG Qihao, Director of the PolyU Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG); Mr CHU Siu-ki, Assistant Director (Survey and Mapping) of the Lands Department; and other guests to witness this noteworthy occasion.   In his welcoming address, Prof. Wang Zuankai said, “From urban planning and environmental monitoring to disaster response and resource management, spatial data and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the way we understand and interact with our environment. We envision that, by bringing together Survey and Mapping Office (SMO)’s authoritative expertise and professional experience, with PolyU’s academic excellence, cutting-edge research and innovative drive, this MoU will strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a global smart city leader and create a legacy of innovation and prosperity for our community.”   Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr Chang Kwok-fai said that the partnership combines the PolyU’s research excellence with the Lands Department’s practical experience, marking a significant step towards modernising Hong Kong’s geospatial technologies. Through the partnership, Lands Department will promote the application of innovative solutions to enhance land administration efficiency and support Hong Kong’s development as a smart city.   Under the collaborative framework, four academic and research units at PolyU—namely LSGI, RILS, SCRI and RCAIG—will join forces to collaborate with SMO in research, education and knowledge transfer, primarily focusing on interdisciplinary areas of land surveying, geographic information systems, remote sensing, smart city, AI and location-based technology.   In pursuing related initiatives, the two parties plan to establish a joint research centre, where PolyU will contribute personnel and technical resources, while SMO will offer professional and industrial insights. The centre will seek to optimise and apply a range of methods, practices and technologies related to surveying, Satellite Positioning Reference Station Network (SatRef), advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, geospatial data integration and analytics, and smart address management for enhancing efficiency and accuracy in urban planning and development of Hong Kong. In addition, PolyU and SMO will consider providing industry practitioners and relevant government staff with training on the latest surveying and geospatial technologies and practices.   Prof. Chen Qingyan highlighted the significance of PolyU’s interdisciplinary research in supporting the sustainable development of Hong Kong. He said, “Smart and sustainable cities is one of the key domains of PolyU’s interdisciplinary research. Under this theme, we combine expertise from diverse fields—spanning land surveying, geo-informatics, civil engineering, computing and AI—to pursue research innovations in spatial data analytics, system integration, infrastructure design and sensing technology. We then translate our discoveries into technologies and recommendations for adoption by industry and government, with the aim of making meaningful contributions to improving urban planning and land resource management.”   Prof. Wu Chen stressed the importance of this government-academia collaboration. He elaborated, “SMO possesses valuable datasets, regulatory frameworks and practical insights into urban challenges, while PolyU contributes cutting-edge research, technical expertise, and innovative solutions. By working together, we can bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that scientific advancements are effectively translated into real-world applications. Ultimately, this collaboration will accelerate the creation of a smarter, more sustainable Hong Kong by leveraging the strengths of both sectors to address complex urban issues and improve the quality of life for citizens.”   PAIR constituent research institutes participating in the programme will leverage their unique strengths to drive smart Hong Kong development. Directors of two research institutes accentuated the significance of their areas of expertise in the collaboration. Prof. Ding Xiaoli said, “The collaboration will enable colleagues from RILS and Lands Department to work jointly on land related issues important to the sustainable development of Hong Kong”. Prof. John Shi Wenzhong added, “Land surveying is essential for future spatial data infrastructure in smart cities.”   Fostering closer ties between academia, government and industry, this collaboration will drive the development of smart Hong Kong by embracing advanced surveying and geospatial innovations, and deeply integrating robust technologies to promote the City’s sustainable development.   Press release: https://polyu.me/4mfIm8E   Online coverage: Mirage - https://polyu.me/3K1qtwO Hong Kong Commercial Daily - https://polyu.me/3VMJvtn Bastille Post - https://polyu.me/4pm4WPu etnet - https://polyu.me/46zLXtw Sina HK - https://polyu.me/3VhwHLt ifeng.com - https://polyu.me/42uOtia Guan Dian - https://polyu.me/4giAh1w East Money - https://polyu.me/4ns7A4D NetEase - https://polyu.me/48eiRkA Toutiao - https://polyu.me/463A5zU Huaue - https://polyu.me/46ltJL0

12 Sep, 2025

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20250910Event Recap of PAIR Seminar by Prof HUANG Yonggang 2000 x 1050 pxEN

Unlocking potential applications in patient care and other key industries: Prof. HUANG Yonggang shares the latest development of bioelastic mechanoreceptors

The diverse array of mechanoreceptors found in human skin provides a versatile engineering interface for transmitting information and eliciting perceptions, with the potential to serve a wide range of applications in patient care and other key industries. However, targeted multisensory engagement of these afferent units continues to present significant challenges, particularly for wearable, programmable systems that must operate adaptively across the body. Prof. HUANG Yonggang, Jan and Marcia Achenbach Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University, United States, and Chairman of International Advisory Committee of PAIR, shared the latest developments in bioelastic mechanoreceptors at the PAIR Seminar, speaking on the topic of “Bioelastic State Recovery for Haptic Sensory Substitution” on 10 September 2025. The seminar attracted over 120 in-person participants and an online audience of more than 16,700 via various social media platforms. To begin his presentation, Prof. Huang described a miniaturised electromechanical structure which, when combined with skin as an elastic, energy-storing element, supports bistable, self-sensing modes of deformation. By targeting specific classes of mechanoreceptors as the basis for distinct, programmed sensory responses, this haptic unit is capable of delivering both dynamic and static stimuli, applied as either normal or shear forces. Next, Prof. Huang went on to discuss a series of systematic experimental and theoretical studies that establish foundational principles and practical criteria for low-energy operation across the natural anatomical variations in the mechanical properties of human skin. A wireless, skin-conformable haptic interface, integrating an array of these bistable transducers, serves as a high-density channel capable of rendering input from smartphone-based 3D scanning and inertial sensors. Demonstrations of this system include sensory substitution designed to enhance the quality of life for patients with visual and proprioceptive impairments. Following the presentation was a lively question-and-answer session moderated by Prof. YAO Haimin, Member of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy and Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development, and Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.  The audience engaged in a productive discussion with Prof. Huang.  In appreciation of Prof. Huang’s invaluable contributions and insightful knowledge sharing, a commemorative plaque was presented to him by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR, at the conclusion. Prof. Huang is currently a member of the US National Academy of Engineering, US National Academy of Sciences, a fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a foreign member of the Royal Society (London), Chinese Academy of Sciences, and 5 other academies in Europe and Canada.   Please click here for an online review.

10 Sep, 2025

PAIR Distinguished Lecture Series

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RCSV collaborates with Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital to develop national guidelines for myopia management in children

The PolyU Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV) has entered into partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, Vietnam, to jointly address the increasing prevalence of myopia among Vietnamese children and adolescents.  The international collaboration aims to develop the National Myopia Management Guidelines for Children, which sets out evidence-based strategies for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of childhood myopia, with a view to ensuring a healthier future for Vietnam’s younger generations. A consensus meeting was held in Ho Chi Minh City on 9 September 2025, bringing together a distinguished group of healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and representatives from leading NGOs to witness the significant milestone.  At the meeting, experts explored critical areas in childhood myopia management to be addressed in the comprehensive guidelines, including advanced interventions to slow myopia progression, early detection and screening for at-risk children, and evidence-based prevention strategies.  In addition, Prof. HE Mingguang, Director of RCSV, Chair Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology and Henry G. Leong Professor in Elderly Vision Health, and Dr Le Anh TUAN, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, signed an Memorandum of Understanding, marking the two sides’ commitment to fostering international collaboration to advance child eye health. The development of the National Myopia Management Consensus Guidelines for Children is a collaborative effort led by Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, the Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology, and the Vietnam Ophthalmological Society, in partnership with RCSV.  The initiative also benefited from the participation of international experts from PolyU and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The initiative aims to: Standardise clinical practices for myopia management, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across Vietnam. Promote school and community-based health policies to detect and prevent myopia in children. Enhance training and knowledge-sharing for healthcare professionals to implement the latest evidence-based treatments. Foster international cooperation to exchange expertise, resources, and research for long-term impact. This collaboration highlights Vietnam’s dedication to leveraging international expertise and evidence-based practices to address the growing public health challenge of myopia.  By prioritising prevention and early intervention, the guidelines aim to significantly improve children’s vision and overall quality of life.  RCSV will continue to create knowledge and solutions for the promotion of healthy life-long sharp vision.

9 Sep, 2025

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Three PAIR members receive Smart Traffic Fund totalling HK$10 million

Congratulations to three PAIR members for securing over HK$10 million funding in total from the Smart Traffic Fund. The three awarded projects are as follows: Automated Monitoring Traffic Data System for Detector Status and Non-recurrent Events – led by Prof. Edward CHUNG Chin-shin, Member of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI), Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Driving and Speed Guidance System for Heavy Goods Vehicles – led by Prof. HUANG Hailong, Member of Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things (RIAIoT), Member of SCRI and Assistant Professor in the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering Smart Route Planning System – led by Dr YU Yue, Research Personnel of SCRI, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics The Smart Traffic Fund was established by the HKSAR Government to provide funding support for projects in the research and application of innovation and technology aimed at enhancing commuting convenience, enhancing efficiency of the road network or road space, and improving driving safety.

9 Sep, 2025

Funding & Donations

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PolyU and Li Ning Group jointly establish sports science research centre to advance sports science and industry innovation

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd (Li Ning Group) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 8 September 2025 to establish the “Li-Ning – PolyU Joint Research Centre for Sports Science” (the Centre). The Centre aims to conduct fundamental research in sports science and ergonomics, drive innovative design and optimisation of high-performance sports products, nurture talent in sports science and technology, and strengthen industry-academia-research collaboration, thereby enhancing technological application and promoting industrial transformation within the sports and health sector. Witnessed by Prof. TENG Jin-Guang, PolyU President, and Mr LI Ning, Founder of the Li Ning Brand and Executive Chairman of Li Ning Group, the MoU was signed by Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation), and Mr HONG Yuru, Vice President and Chief Sports Officer of Li Ning Group. Jointly operated by the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) and Li Ning Group, the Centre aims to contribute to the Healthy China Initiative and foster innovation in the sports industry. The inaugural centre coordinators are Prof. ZHANG Ming, Director of RISports, Head of the PolyU Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chair Professor of Biomechanics, and Prof. TIAN Ye, from Li-Ning Sports Science Research Center. The Centre will conduct fundamental research in sports science and ergonomics, focusing on areas such as elite athlete performance, exercise characteristics and musculoskeletal health in youth, and exercise pattern in women, supporting the innovative design, functional validation and optimisation of high-performance sports products. The parties will also jointly nurture research and engineering talent in sports science and technology, and promote industry-academia-research collaboration to enhance technological applications and drive industrial transformation in the sports and health sector, thereby achieving synergistic innovation. PolyU will leverage its academic strengths by assembling a team of scholars, researchers, sports experts and industry professionals to pursue impactful research. Meanwhile, Li Ning Group will utilise its extensive resources in product development, market demand and user feedback to provide practical direction for the research and support the smooth implementation of the projects. Press release: https://polyu.me/4nnzfDP   Online coverage: Mirage News - https://polyu.me/3Kd3Mpp ifeng.com - https://polyu.me/45T6lWi jiemian.com - https://polyu.me/4pt6Q14 Securities Times - https://polyu.me/4ghV59B Do News - https://polyu.me/3V3pCy5 East Money - https://polyu.me/3I7PC8z NetEase - https://polyu.me/3JQKdmN caijing.com - https://polyu.me/46aLwVf 同花順財經 - https://polyu.me/3HYB1MF Sina - https://polyu.me/3Id2eLy Sohu - https://polyu.me/4gkDr54 Toutiao - https://polyu.me/4gkEWAe qq - https://polyu.me/4mQmZf3 Yidianzixun - https://polyu.me/3IcUZDm Hong Kong Commercial Daily - https://polyu.me/3HQnlDv China Daily - https://polyu.me/4ndQqbr Global News - https://polyu.me/46cTCfM China.com - https://polyu.me/4gg7Dhn ECO Sports - https://polyu.me/3VH1yRI Sports Money - https://polyu.me/3If7Q82 Huaue.com - https://polyu.me/3I3tgFe  

8 Sep, 2025

Publicities

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Prof. WONG Ka-hing wins Election Committee Subsector By-election

Prof. WONG Ka-hing, Director of the Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood) and Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, was elected as member of the Election Committee’s Agriculture and Fisheries Sub-sector after winning the Election Committee Subsector (ECSS) By-election 2025 held on 7 September 2025. Prof. Wong also currently holds various public and organisational appointments, serving as Member of the Advisory Council on Food and Environmental Hygiene of the Environment and Ecology Bureau of The Government of HKSAR; Vice-Chairman of the Expert Committee on Food Safety, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, HKSAR; Committee Member of the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, HKSAR; and Governing Board Member of the Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre.   Full list of election results: https://www.elections.gov.hk/ecss2025by/eng/results_s3.html   Online coverage: Ming Pao Daily News - http://polyu.me/3VpCU8l (Chinese only)

7 Sep, 2025

Awards & Recognitions

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PAIR inaugurates its Advanced Education Programme

The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) held the Opening Ceremony for its Advanced Education Programme (AEP) on 5 September 2025.  The event was attended by over 70 senior management members, directors of PAIR’s constituent research units, lecturers, staff, students and alumni, and an online audience of over 250. In his welcoming address, Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation), remarked, “Since the launch of the course ‘Healthy Life and Smart Living’, we have received over 1,000 enrolments.  We greatly appreciate your full support for this programme.  This encouraging result shows that we are moving in the right direction in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.”  He further noted that the AEP represents a significant step forward in PAIR’s educational development, emphasising that fostering interdisciplinary thinking within communities to address real-world challenges is a valuable and responsible investment.  Such efforts, he said, will yield substantial long-term benefits, including increased productivity, improved health, and enhanced sustainability. Prof. ZHANG Weixiong, Associate Director of PAIR, provided an overview of the programme.  He explained that the main objectives of the programme are to disseminate both foundational and advanced knowledge in science and technology, promote scientific advancement and technology innovation, support students’ career development, and nurture broader interdisciplinary collaboration.  All courses will be delivered by experts and academics from various disciplines, enabling students from diverse backgrounds to engage with the latest technological innovations across multiple fields and apply the knowledge they have learnt effectively in professional, research, clinical, or everyday contexts. Launched in the first semester of the 2025/26 academic year, the inaugural course, “PAIR 6001: Healthy Life and Smart Living”, runs for 13 weeks from 5 September to 28 November 2025.  Each week features a three-hour teaching session. Students may attend classes in-person or online, with full access to course materials.  Learners fulfilling the attendance requirement are eligible to apply for a certificate of completion.

5 Sep, 2025

Publicities

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Prof. WANG Zuankai develops acid-resistant artificial mucus for improving gastric wound healing in animals

A team of researchers and clinicians led by Prof. WANG Zuankai, Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation), Dean of Graduate School, Kuok Group Professor in Nature-Inspired Engineering, Chair Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Member of Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR) and Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports), has developed an acid-resistant hydrogel known as “ultrastable mucus-inspired hydrogel” (UMIH). This research has recently been published in Cell Press journal Cell Reports Physical Science. In laboratory tests under acidic conditions (pH2), UMIH demonstrated adhesive abilities 15 times stronger than aluminium phosphate gel (APG), a clinically approved mucosal protectant and antacid used in the management of gastric ulcers and acid reflux. While APG degraded completely after three days, UMIH retained 50% of its structural integrity after seven days in acidic conditions. UMIH was not associated with any toxicity issues in laboratory-grown gastrointestinal cells. It also inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. aureus bacteria, indicating its antimicrobial potential. In pig and rat models of oesophageal injury, UMIH adhered firmly to wounds and improved healing compared to control animals and those treated with APG. UMIH was associated with reduced tissue damage and inflammation, and it promoted the growth of new blood vessels, which is essential for healing. This research was supported by funding from the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province, the Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen, and the Shenzhen Medical Research Fund.   Online coverage: Medical Xpress - https://polyu.me/4g4ZI6A EurekAlert - https://polyu.me/4gbGcWj Mirage News - https://polyu.me/4gcqzOf

5 Sep, 2025

Research Results

PolyU research boosts garment fit and performance for sports and medical apparel_EN

PolyU Research Boosts Garment Fit and Performance for Sports and Medical Apparel with Ground-breaking Anthropometric Method to Precisely Measure Tissue Deformation

Prof. Joanne Yip, Management Committee Member of the Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood), Member of the Photonics Research Institute (PRI), the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports), and the Research Centre of Textiles for Future Fashion (RCTFF), as well as Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Fashion and Textiles, and her research team have developed an innovative anthropometric method to improve the accuracy of measurements for compression-based garments. This method utilises advanced image recognition algorithms to systematically assess soft tissue deformation, significantly reducing errors caused by movement. The team also created an analytical model, based on elastic theory and the Boussinesq solution, to predict tissue deformation, thereby addressing a longstanding challenge in sportswear and wearable technology design. Accurate measurement of tissue deformation is crucial for ensuring garment fit, comfort, and physiological benefits such as improved blood circulation and muscle support. The new method, validated against body scanning, demonstrated exceptional precision, with deviations of just 1.15 mm in static and 2.36 mm in dynamic conditions. This provides designers with reliable data for optimising garment pressure and fit. The technology is adaptable to various compression garments, including sportswear and medical wear, and can be tailored by adjusting material and design parameters. It offers practical benefits for the industry, such as integration with CAD/CAM systems, reduced prototyping costs, and support for personalised garment design. The approach also makes advanced measurement techniques accessible to smaller enterprises by reducing reliance on costly motion-capture systems. The research has been published in a paper titled “A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation” in the academic journal Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. This technological breakthrough underscores PolyU’s excellence in interdisciplinary translational research, integrating its strengths in fashion, biomechanics, materials science, computing, and engineering to solve real-world challenges in compression sportswear and wearable design.   Press release:https://polyu.hk/ZDMfG Online coverage: RTHK - https://polyu.me/4ga6Lev The National Tribune - https://polyu.me/3I3iazR BioSpectrum - https://polyu.me/47ZTJhj Tech Xplore - https://polyu.me/4gaMLIy Textile Value Chain - https://polyu.me/41Ehms2 Fashion Value Chain - https://polyu.me/4gqPg9X Mirage News - https://polyu.me/4m0ZgI7 Oriental Daily News - https://polyu.me/4p0XAB7 Bastille Post - http://polyu.me/3UYDWaX Line Today - https://polyu.me/3I4NOwW Headline for HK - https://polyu.me/4mLDSaY Hong Kong Economic Journal - https://polyu.me/4lVQVoR (subscription required) Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/47oSkkg

3 Sep, 2025

Awards & Recognitions

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