Four distinguished scholars from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) were invited to present their latest research at the 2025 World Laureates Forum (WLF), held in Shanghai from 24 to 25 October. Under the theme “Science in Future: Shanghai and the World”, the event brought together more than 100 leading scientists from over 10 countries and regions to explore future trends in science and technology and to strengthen global collaboration.
As one of the few educational delegations from Hong Kong, PolyU’s participation underscored its vital role in the global scientific landscape. The invited scholars included,
- Prof. Dahua Shou, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies, Associate Professor of the School of Fashion and Textiles, Associate Director of the Research Centre of Textiles for Future Fashion, and Associate Director of the PolyU-Xingguo Technology and Innovation Research Institute;
- Prof. Zhang Caicai, Associate Professor of the Department of Language Science and Technology;
- Prof. Zheng Pai, Associate Professor of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Wong Tit Shing Young Scholar in Smart Robotics, and Member of the Research Institute for Advanced Manufacturing;
- Prof. Zhao Xin, Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Prof. Zhang also hosted a face-to-face workshop with Lingang Youth on the topic of “Sleep and Cognitive Development,” providing an inspiring platform for fruitful discussion and sparking students' curiosity in cognitive science. PolyU remains committed to advancing scientific research, promoting science education, and supporting Hong Kong’s development as a global innovation and technology hub.
WLF, hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology, is Asia’s most prestigious international science conference. Since its launch in 2018, it has become a premier platform for global scientific dialogue, fostering cross-border, cross-disciplinary, and cross-generational collaboration.
