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6Message From The PresidentMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Visionary Solutions and Innovations: Another Year of ImpactI am delighted to introduce the third volume of PolyImpact, in which we once again showcase the remarkable achievements of our University community in transforming research excellence into real-world solutions. This annual publication highlights the innovative ways in which the PolyU community is addressing pressing societal challenges through impactful innovations and entrepreneurship.The year 2024 holds special meaning for PolyU as it marks our 30th anniversary as a university. This institution gained its full university status on 25 November 1994 and has transformed itself over the past three decades into an innovative world-class university known for its academic excellence on the global stage. Indeed, we are now proudly recognised as the 57th best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2025. Furthermore, we have ranked 29th globally in the inaugural Times Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025. This recent achievement manifests our relentless focus on interdisciplinary research, a cornerstone of PolyU's success. The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) plays a crucial role in this regard. PAIR brings together 19 research institutes and research centres to drive interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in key areas of socioeconomic importance. By combining expertise from different disciplines, PAIR enables us to develop comprehensive solutions to address significant global challenges. To further amplify the reach and impact of our research, we have embarked on a major initiative to establish Mainland Translational Research Institutes (MTRIs) focused on technology and innovation in various cities across Mainland China. These institutes will conduct high-impact translational research and development work to address the industrial and societal needs of the cities in which they are based. By translating research into practical applications, the MTRIs will integrate PolyU into the national innovation ecosystem, promoting local development and addressing regional challenges. I am pleased to announce that we have signed full agreements for 11 MTRIs, with several of them already launched. This volume of PolyImpact showcases ten more pioneering inventions and innovations that make our cities smarter and more sustainable, our industries stronger and more competitive, and our lives healthier and more fulfilling. They include intelligent health monitoring and