Three research projects led by scholars at the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) have been awarded the Research Impact Fund (RIF) 2022/23 by the Research Grants Council, with a total grant value of HK$14.35 million. Thirteen projects were supported by RIF in this exercise. PolyU was awarded a total funding of HK$27.55 million for five projects, topping local universities in terms of the number of funded projects.
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Project |
Description |
Project Coordinator |
Budget to be funded by the RGC* (HKD) |
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A novel approach to target cancer stemness using peptidic chimeric antigen receptor (pCAR) macrophages |
New scientific knowledge for a novel therapeutic strategy against liver cancer stem cells for hepatocellular carcinoma |
Prof. LEE Kin-wah Terence Member of Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI) (in collaboration with HKU) |
$4,150,000 |
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Flexible and Stretchable Batteries for Wearable Applications |
For wearable technologies, smart electronic textiles, electronic skins, soft robotics, bioelectronics and the Internet of Things |
Prof. ZHENG Zijian Associate Director of Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR) (in collaboration with CityU and CUHK) |
$5,550,000 |
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Next Generation of In-situ Precision Three-dimensional Surface Metrology: A Smart Self-adaptive Multiscopic Approach for Industrial 4.0 |
The project attempts to research and develop a customizable smart SAMS system for in-situ precision 3D surface measurement under different manufacturing environments and applications for lasting impact on the advancement of measurement science and technology ready for Industry 4.0. |
Prof. Benny C.F. CHEUNG Associate Director of Research Centre for SMART Vision (RCSV) and Management Committee Member of Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE) (in collaboration with HKU) |
$4,650,000 |
*The RGC funds 70% of the project cost while university / organisational partner(s) will match the remaining 30% of the project cost.
Further reading: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/media/media-releases/2023/0106_five-polyu-projects-awarded-research-impact-fund/
