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PAIR Distinguished Lecture Series

PAIR cordially invites you to our Distinguished Lecture on 6 December 2022 (Tuesday) at 5:00-6:30pm (HKT) on Zoom. The online lecture "Experimenting Higher Education Reform at Westlake University” will be delivered by Prof. Shi Yigong, President of Westlake University in China.  Prof. Shi will reflect on the challenges in global higher education, based on his 37 years of learning, scientific research, and teaching experience in academia.  He will present Westlake University's educational reforms in university operations, governance, talent recruitment, student development, research and academic evaluation, and interdisciplinary studies, which altogether provide new opportunities for future-oriented higher education.  Don’t miss the chance to learn from distinguished scholar!   Find out more and register at: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/pair/news-and-events/events/2022/12/20221206-pair-distinguished-lecture---prof-yigong-shi/?sc_lang=en

Prof. Christopher Chao, VP(RI), featured in Capital Magazine

Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Director of Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT), was interviewed for a special report on innovation and technology (I&T) in the 35th anniversary issue of the Capital Magazine.  Prof. Chao shared PolyU’s endeavours to support I&T development and interdisciplinary research collaboration.  He mentioned that the increasingly complex social challenges cannot be solved with traditional discipline-specific research.  To facilitate the formulation of comprehensive solutions, PolyU established the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) last year to promote cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, bring together the wisdom of experts from diverse fields, and forge new research areas and outputs.  He also believed that Hong Kong has top research talents whilst the Greater Bay Area (GBA) has a huge market for enterprises to launch research products for commercialisation with policy support from the central government.  He is optimistic about I&T development in Hong Kong and the GBA and encourage academia as well as industry to join hands to promote research commercialisation and entrepreneurship, for building an international I&T hub together.   Read more: Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area Co-develop Innovation and Technology with Optimistic Prospects | Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (polyu.edu.hk)

Botanical Symposium 2022: Exploring Innovative Approaches in Chinese Medicines – From Bench to Bedside

Co-organised by the State Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology (Incubation) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and supported by the Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI) of PolyU, the “Botanical Symposium 2022: Exploring Innovative Approaches in Chinese Medicines – From Bench to Bedside” will engage eminent researchers for fruitful exchange on a wide range of topics in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), from natural product development and safety to scientific and clinical approaches to TCM. Register today to secure your seat at the Botanical Symposium and join us on 1 December 2022!   For registration and more info: https://event.fourwaves.com/botanicalsymposium2022/pages

RISA participates in The Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2022

The Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2022 was successfully held, attracting thousands of visitors. At the four-day expo, the exhibition booth of the Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) showcased the latest innovations by PolyU faculty members from the Department of Applied Social Sciences, the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the School of Nursing, and the Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation, and demonstrated advanced technologies for elder care to the public. The booth was visited by prestigious guests, including Mrs Carrie Lam, former Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and Prof. Sophia Chan, former Secretary for Food and Health of the HKSAR, academic staff from different higher education institutions, and the general public who were interested in using PolyU’s aged care products. We wish this precious experience can bring new collaboration opportunities to RISA. 

RILS Public Lecture Series: Featured BDS and Future PNT system

The Research Institute for Land and Space is organising an online Public Lecture on “Featured BDS and Future PNT System” on 30 November 2022 (Wed). Prof. Yang Yuanxi, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor of Xian Research Institute of Surveying, will be the keynote speaker. All are welcome.  Don’t miss the chance to learn more! Discover more: https://polyu.hk/hhZTv Register at: https://polyu.hk/sAwMs

RCSV scholar says myopia and astigmatism are on the rise among children

Dr Jeffrey Leung Tsz-wing, Member of the Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV) and Research Assistant Professor in the School of Optometry, said in an interview with HK01 earlier that myopia and astigmatism are on the rise among schoolchildren during the pandemic. To better protect children’s eyes, Dr Leung suggested parents encourage their children to practise the 20-20-20 rule, that is, to look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds, for every 20 minutes of screen time. Online coverage: HK01 - https://polyu.me/3NwDXOL

PAIR YouTube channel available now!

The PAIR YouTube channel is now available!  Please subscribe to the PolyU PAIR channel to view our latest videos, including corporate videos of PAIR and constituent research units, highlights of research projects, as well as recaps of PAIR Distinguished Lecture Series, webinars and more activities! PolyU PAIR YouTube Channel: PAIR PolyU - YouTube

Ninety-eight scholars ranked among world’s top 2% most-cited scientists by Stanford University

Ninety-eight scholars in 16 PAIR constituent research units are ranked among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in the newly released metrics compiled by Stanford University, under the subject fields of Materials (11), Building and Construction (10), Energy (10), Civil Engineering (9), Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (8), Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing (7), Optoelectronics and Photonics (6), Environmental Sciences (4), Networking & Telecommunications (4) and Geological & Geomatics Engineering (4). Three scientists in PAIR are among the top 20 scholars in the world in their own areas of specialty. The scholars were named in the latest release of the Stanford University-led compilation of citation indicators covering over 100,000 top scientists. The database grouped scientists into 22 subject fields and 176 sub-fields and has taken into consideration indicators of their research publications, including information on citations, individual’s scientific research output, co-authorship and a composite indicator for career-long citation impact up to the end of 2021. The latest Stanford rankings reflect the influential research of PAIR researchers and PolyU’s determination to cement its place as a world-class university with leading research in multiple disciplines for the benefit of the world. As per the data published by Elsevier on 10 October 2022 (version 4): https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/4?fbclid=IwAR0u4xhKMuKGIsi_prZLxOIOaMPzV-LNCmoIlDYua90eybIVIyE6Sl70vyc More details:  Top 2% Scientists in PAIR (2022)  

Chief Secretary visits Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations

Mr CHAN Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration, and Miss Alice MAK Mei-kuen, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, visited the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) at PolyU earlier.  The government delegation was warmly received by PolyU representatives, including Dr LAM Tai-fai, Council Chairman, Prof. TENG Jin-Guang, President, Prof. WONG Wing-tak, Deputy President and Provost, Dr Miranda LOU, Executive Vice President, Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation), Prof. Ben YOUNG, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs), and Ir Prof. YUNG Kai-leung, Director of RCDSE, and was introduced various research projects at the centre, including space instruments and engineering payload research, planetary remote sensing and mapping technologies, etc.

MHRC member delivers talks at universities in Mexico

Dr Dalinda Isabel Sanchez Vidana, member of the Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC), was invited to deliver two talks at prestigious universities in Mexico for the promotion of mental health and well-being. To review the webinar on 22 July 2022: https://www.facebook.com/malinguaq/videos/450969083545107/?extid=CL-UNK-UNKUNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C-GK2C&ref=sharing To review the webinar on 20 September 2022: https://fb.watch/gwhODp8BbP/ Besides, Dr Sanchez will be the keynote speaker at two major events at the Universidad de Guadalajara: the XLII Chemist Scientific and Cultural Event on 9 November 2022 and the 5th Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering on 24 November 2022. Through her talks, Dr Sanchez will facilitate an open discussion on mental health promotion in higher education, emphasising the importance of students practising self-care activities that are conducive to mental well-being, alongside knowledge acquisition and skills development in universities. Dr Sanchez’ efforts focus on addressing mental health stigma in higher education. She will also discuss how self-awareness enables understanding of one’s own limits, identification of signs and sources of emotional distress, knowledge of coping strategies, as well as cultivation of self-care habits, thus forming an essential part of students´ learning. Know more about the XLII Chemist Scientific and Cultural Event, Universidad de Guadalajara: https://sites.google.com/cucei.udg.mx/42eccq-cucei/conferencias?authuser=0 Know more about the 5th Symposium on Materials Science and Engineering, Universidad de Guadalajara: http://fisica.cucei.udg.mx/simposiomateriales/index.php