Summer 2023 Issue 11 | Excel x Impact@PolyU

Cover Story

Breakthrough discoveries at PolyU offer new hope for patients

As humans continue to fight against numerous diseases, not the least of which is the latest COVID-19 pandemic, of huge concern to scientists are the health risks posed by obesity, linked to such chronic conditions as diabetes, heart disease, high...

Cover Story

ABarginase, a new drug curing multiple obesity-related diseases

Professor Thomas Leung Yun-chung Director of University Research Facility in Life Sciences Lo Ka Chung Charitable Foundation Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Professor Alisa...

Cover Story

PolyU scientists found new ways to treat Klebsiella pneumoniae strains

Professor Chen Sheng Head of Department of Food Science and Nutrition Chair Professor of Microbiology Member of State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery The World Health Organization has repeatedly warned that the emergence and...

Feature Story

PolyU recognises six young researchers with the Young Innovative Researcher Award

The young generation is spearheading a new wave of innovations and technologies, as a growing force that will also change our perception of the future society. With the aim of encouraging and nurturing young scholars, PolyU held its first Young...

Dialogue

Simultaneous Pursuit: Advancing technology and nurturing student wellness - Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme) Professor Daniel T. L. Shek

Professor Shek is an accomplished psychologist with over 30 years of experience teaching social work at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Throughout his impressive career, he has made significant contributions to positive youth development. As...

Knowledge Transfer & Entrepreneurship

PolyU impactful startups to commercialise medical devices for societal benefit

With the support of the University, Ir Professor Zheng Yongping, PolyU’s Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, has harnessed his research outcomes on ultrasound imaging technologies to co-found two startups of advanced medical equipment,...

Research & Innovation

A record 19.31% power-conversion efficiency for organic solar cells

In light of the impact of energy consumption on the planet, generating electricity from solar energy has become essential for achieving a sustainable environment. A PolyU research team led by Professor Li Gang, Sir Sze-yuen Chung Professor in...

Research & Innovation

Significant research funding secured to advance sustainable development and mental healthcare in Hong Kong

Dedicated to impactful multidisciplinary collaborations, PolyU researchers have received significant funding support of close to HK$137 million from the Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) and Strategic Topics Grant...

Interdisciplinary Research

Research on sports science and technology to make sports safe, interesting and rewarding for all

Sports have the ability to transcend boundaries and improve human health and well-being, but with the help of science and technology, the impact of sports can be even greater. Sports science and technology not only help optimise athletes’...