Tesla delegation visited PolyU

A delegation from Tesla visited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 17 March for academic and technology exchange. Prof Dong Cheng, Associate Vice President (Mainland Research Advancement) of PolyU, warmly welcomed the delegation, which was led by Mr Wang Wenjia, Senior Engineering Director of Tesla. The visit brought together Tesla’s senior R&D and recruitment leaders with PolyU scholars from computing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and building environment and energy engineering. Driven by a shared vision to cultivate innovative talent and advance technology such as sustainable energy and autonomous driving, both parties laid a strong foundation for long-term collaboration.

Through project presentation and strategic discussions, both sides identified promising synergies between PolyU’s interdisciplinary research strengths and Tesla’s advancements in vehicle control software and powertrain engineering. The exchange highlighted a mutual commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineering talent. By connecting Tesla's R&D leadership with PolyU's high-calibrate talents, the visit also fostered a fertile ground for knowledge transfer and talent development.

During the visit, the delegation toured PolyU's cutting-edge research facilities, including the Research Centre for Electric Vehicles and the Industrial Center. This visit sparked enthusiastic dialogues on translating academic breakthroughs into real-world industrial applications.

PolyU remains deeply committed to partnering with global technology leaders to drive impactful innovation. We look forward to transforming these shared visions into concrete, long-term research collaborations that will help shape the future of electric vehicles and sustainable mobility.