Dr Tommy Wei Mingchen, Member of the Photonics Research Institute (PRI), was selected as one of six recipients of the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2022. YIRA recognises PolyU researchers under the age of 35 who have demonstrated novel approaches, contributed to technology advancement, and propelled transformational innovation into solutions that address problems in society with a vision for positive change. There were 59 submissions across 22 departments in this inaugural round. In celebration of the excellence of young researchers, Dr Wei received the award and showcased his achievements to the public at PolyU InnoTech Open Day on 16 July.
