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PolyU is a cradle of scientific talent. Two PolyU scholars have been recognised in the 2022 Young Scientist Awards, which was organised by the Hong Kong Institution of Science to honour Hong Kong postgraduate research students and recent graduates showing great promise in the fields of Physical or Mathematical Science, Life Science, or Engineering Science.

 

Dr Xu Wanghuai

The recognition provided by the award will motivate me to strive to make new discoveries in my research area.

~ Dr Xu Wanghuai, Postdoc Fellow, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Award:

Winner - Engineering Science

Research Area:

Development of new architecture and mechanisms for high-efficiency water energy harvesting and liquid manipulation

Supervisor:

Professor Wang Zuankai, Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation) and Chair Professor of Nature-Inspired Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Ms Qing Yamin

The prize has encouraged me to continue to explore the dynamics and mechanisms of extreme weather and climate events under global warming.

~ Ms Qing Yamin, PhD Student, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics

Award:

Honourable Mention – Physical / Mathematical Science

Research Area:

The acceleration of flash droughts

Supervisor:

Dr Wang Shuo, Assistant Professor, Department of Land Surveying and Geo- Informatics