Past Events

Bridging science, technology and policy: Prof. Daniel M. KAMMEN, Member of U.S. National Academy of Sciences, calls for a just energy transition

Prof. Daniel M. Kammen of Johns Hopkins University delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Innovation and Cooperation for the Just Energy Transition” on 26 January 2026 at the PolyU campus. The event attracted nearly 100 in-person participants and reached an impressive online audience of more than 16,200 across various social media platforms.

MHRC Research Seminar: Mapping Activity, Connectivity and Connectopy

MHRC Research Seminar: Mapping Activity, Connectivity and Connectopy: Evolving Paradigms in Functional Brain Mapping was held on 22 Jan 2026.

RCRE showcased in HKAEE Information Sharing Seminar

RCRE participated in the HKGIA exhibition of the 2025 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) Information Sharing Seminar, where they showcased their innovative technology in sustainable high-strength lightweight concrete. The exhibition took place at the Hong Kong Productivity Council on 19 January 2026.

PRI Seminar - Prof. Weichang LI of Zhejiang University delivered a seminar on "Fiber-Optic DAS"

Prof. Weichang LI, Chair Professor at Zhejiang University, delivered "Distributed Sensing Intelligence: Learning Across Wavefields in Fiber-Optic DAS” on 15 January 2026 (Thursday)

Ancient wisdom meets modern science: Prof. CHE Chun-tao highlights evidence-based Chinese medicine in elderly care

Prof. CHE Chun-tao of the University of Illinois Chicago, USA, delivered a PAIR Seminar titled “Chinese Medicines and Geriatric Health – A Research Perspective” on 14 January 2026. The event drew around 90 in-person participants and an online audience of more than 15,850 across various social media platforms.

RCMI - International Botanical Symposium 2026

The Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI) proudly hosted the International Botanical Symposium 2026 on 7–8 January 2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The event welcomed over 100 participants, both in person and online, for two days of inspiring presentations and meaningful discussions.

Revolutionising sustainable distributed energy: Prof. WANG Zhonglin’s Distinguished Lecture on TENGs

On 7 January 2026, Prof. WANG Zhonglin, Director of Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) for sustainable energy and sensing”. The event drew a full house at the Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, with over 240 in-person participants, and reached an impressive online audience of more than 16,600 across social media platforms.

When physics meets biology: Prof. Yeomans, Fellow of the Royal Society, unravels how mechanical forces sculpt tissue shape

Prof. Julia M. YEOMANS of the University of Oxford, UK, delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Active Matter meets mechanobiology: Evading the decay to equilibrium” on 18 December 2025. The event drew over 70 in-person participants and an online audience exceeding 15,500 across various social media platforms.

Harnessing sensors and AI for sustainable urban futures: Insights from Prof. Banthia’s distinguished lecture

Prof. Nemkumar BANTHIA of The University of British Columbia, Canada, delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Toward Carbon-Neutral Cities: Sensors and Cyber-Physical Networks for Green Infrastructure” on 17 December 2025. The event attracted over 90 in-person participants and an online audience of more than 17,900 across various social media platforms.

Harvard expert Prof. John D. Spengler discusses climate crisis and cooling innovations at PAIR Seminar

On 9 December 2025, Prof. John D. SPENGLER from Harvard University delivered a PAIR Seminar titled “If you think it is hot now – just wait a few years”. The seminar explored innovative approaches to cooling neighbourhoods, saving lives, and strengthening local economies. The event attracted over 70 in-person participants and an online audience of more than 13,000 across various social media platforms.