Dr ZHOU Xinyu, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and his research team has been awarded a Winner’s Award at the Shanghai 2025 “Gathering of Talents” Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Recognised as the largest innovation competition in the Yangtze River Delta region, the event attracted over 14,000 submissions from around the world. Among this highly competitive field, Dr Zhou’s team was selected as one of the Top 50 awardees, and notably, the only team from Hong Kong to receive this recognition.
The winning project, titled “AI-driven Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit Design Based on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors,” focuses on advancing the field of microelectronics and integrated circuits. Dr ZHO’s work focuses on developing advanced radio frequency microelectronic circuits for various applications, including next-generation wireless communication, Internet of Things (IoTs), 6G LEO satellite communication, quantum computing, and space communication, based on advanced processes and design methodologies.
This achievement affirms the innovation and excellence of Dr ZHOU’s research. It not only highlights PolyU’s excellence in cutting-edge research but also demonstrates Hong Kong’s growing role in contributing to global innovation in microelectronics.
