The Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) supported the organisation of and actively participated in the 6th World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS 2026), held from 19 to 21 October 2026 at Singapore EXPO. Bringing together researchers, engineers and industry practitioners, the conference provided an international platform for exchanging knowledge and exploring innovations in floating infrastructure, water-based urban development and sustainable marine solutions. Prof. ZHAO Xiao Lin, Associate Director of RILS, and Prof. ZHU Ronghua, Professor of Practice of RILS and Director of the Yangjiang Offshore Wind Energy Laboratory, served as Symposium Chairs on Day 2, contributing their expertise to discussions on the advancement of floating solutions.
PolyU professors also delivered presentations showcasing the University’s research in floating structures and coastal engineering, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to addressing the challenges facing coastal communities and marine infrastructure. A particular highlight was the achievement of PolyU PhD candidate LI Wenjing, who received the Best Student Paper Award for the research on coastal structural design. This recognition reflects the dedication and research capabilities of PolyU’s emerging scholars. Through its organisational support, academic contributions and student participation, RILS reinforced its commitment to advancing sustainable floating solutions while strengthening international connections and exploring opportunities for future research collaboration.
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