A delegation from China Aviation Technology Industry (Hong Kong) (AVIC) visited PolyU to engage in in-depth discussions on collaboration in aviation technology and artificial intelligence, fostering industry-academia-research integration.
PolyU’s Research and Innovation Office showcased the University’s exceptional achievements in academic research, technological innovation, and industry-academia partnerships during the meeting. Prof. HUANG Hailong and Prof. GUAN Yu, both Assistant Professor of the PolyU Department of Aeronautics and Aviation Engineering, along with Prof. ZHANG Xiaoge, Assistant Professor of the PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, participated in the meeting. They presented cutting-edge advancements in safe low-altitude flight technology, solutions for thermoacoustic instability, and reliability engineering and trustworthiness assurance for AI-powered intelligent systems, highlighting PolyU’s leadership in these research domains.
Mr HAO Weidi, Executive Director and General Manager of AVIC, outlined the company’s strategic priorities and innovative solutions for the low-altitude economy. Mr TAN Fei, Planning Director of Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG), shared insights into the current state and challenges of the aviation industry.
Following the meeting, the delegation toured PolyU’s Aviation Engineering Laboratory, Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, and Aviation Services Research Centre, gaining a deeper understanding of the University’s state-of-the-art facilities and research achievements. This visit established a robust communication platform between AVIC and PolyU, laying a strong foundation for future collaboration in research and technology transfer.
