A delegation from the Zibo Municipal Science and Technology Bureau visited PolyU on November 19 for an exchange visit. The purpose was to deepen innovative collaboration between the two regions in cutting-edge technology fields such as robotics and artificial intelligence. It also aimed to promote the introduction of Hong Kong’s scientific achievements and talent resources, fostering regional synergy in science and technology development.
Prof. Dong Cheng, Associate Vice President (Mainland Research Advancement) and Chair Professor of Cell Engineering and Immunology at PolyU, welcomed the delegation and provided an overview of the university’s latest developments in scientific research. Following this, Prof. Liqiu WANG, Chair Professor of Thermal-Fluid and Energy Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering at PolyU, presented the recent progress of the PolyU-Zibo Technology and Innovation Research Institute. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on future cooperation directions and exchanged views on promoting the construction of the PolyU-Zibo Technology and Innovation Research Institute.
The delegation also toured several research facilities on campus, including the State Key Laboratory of Ultra-precision Machining Technology, the Industrial Centre’s Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory, and the Human-Machine Symbiotic Design and Manufacturing Laboratory. This visit laid a solid foundation for future collaboration. Both sides expressed a shared commitment to continually promoting the transformation of research outcomes and talent exchange, jointly advancing technological innovation and industrial development.
