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Two PRI academics recognised amongst the world′s most highly cited researchers in 2021

Two academics from PRI have been acknowledged in the Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list by Clarivate. The list identifies the most influential scholars around the world during the past decade, as demonstrated by their publication of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science index. Approximately 6,600 researchers from more than 70 countries and regions are named as Highly Cited Researchers in 2021.   The inclusion of our academics in the Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list is a testament to the University’s pursuit of research excellence and our positive impact on society.   The two PRI researchers featured in the list, and the fields in which they have been recognised, are as follows:   Name Field recognized Department Prof. LI Gang       Cross-Field   Department of Electronic and Information Engineering Prof. YAN Feng   Department of Applied Physics

Prof. Hao Jianhua and Prof. Zheng Zijian are conferred as RGC Senior Research Fellows 2021/2022

PRI Members, Prof. Hao Jianhua and Prof. Zheng Zijian, are conferred as RGC Senior Research Fellows 2021/2022 to recognise their distinguished research achievements and significant contributions to the higher education sector.  2021-2022 RGC Senior Research Fellow Award Prof. Hao Jianhua Hao Project title: Coupling Ferroelectrics and Piezoelectrics to Optoelectronics: From Fundamentals and Materials to Device Applications to couple ferroelectric and piezoelectric effects on the optical and optoelectronic process in broad classes of cutting-edge materials and devices, investigate physical properties in the material systems, and demonstrate device applications based on the coupling effects Prof. Zheng Zijian Project title: Permeable and Multi-functional Stretchable Electronics: Materials, Device, and 3D Monolithic System  to develop a new type of high-performance wearable and breathable sensor system integrated with various sensitive, reliable and multiplexed sensors on the basis of highly breathable materials and structures   The RGC Senior Research Fellow Scheme aims to build up a pool of local research talent to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness and propel the development of its higher education sector. We would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Prof. Hao and Prof. Zheng for their dedicated efforts to pursuing research excellence.

Prof. Hao Jianhua and his research teams were awarded the TechConnect 2021 Global Innovation Award

PolyU research teams have been awarded the prestigious TechConnect Global Innovation Awards for the fifth consecutive year at the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo in Washington DC on 18 October 2021.   The award-winning innovation: “HF-free Facile and Rapid Synthesis of MXenes Related Materials and their Efficient Energy Conversion and Storage Applications” by our PRI Member - Prof. Hao Jianhua and his research team which recognised the top 15% of submitted technologies based on their potential positive impact in different technological areas.   The University was also the only higher education institution in Hong Kong this year that received the honours. Congratulations to Prof. Hao and his research team.