The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is dedicated to translating its world-class research and innovations into practical solutions for pressing global challenges such as climate change. Under the Carbon Neutrality Funding Scheme 2025/26, 7 research projects have been awarded over HK$12.5 million collectively to support research that advances PolyU's carbon neutrality objectives. Through this initiative, the University continues to leverage its cross-disciplinary expertise to develop impactful technologies for climate mitigation and adaptation.
PolyU launched the Carbon Neutrality Funding Scheme in 2022 to support the practical application of Carbon-neutrality research on the PolyU campus, with the Kowloon Tong Hostel Development (KTHD) included as a new testbed since the 2023 funding round. Funding proposals are assessed based on their potential to apply mature or emerging technologies on campus to reduce carbon emissions in practical ways, effectively address societal concerns, and deliver tangible University R&D outcomes.
Each funded project may receive up to HK$2 million, inclusive of matching funds provided by the respective Faculty, School or Department, and may run for a maximum duration of 2 years.
Carbon Neutrality Funding Scheme 2025/26 List of Awardees:
| Principal Investigator | Project Title | Awarded Amount (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. JIANG Liming, Associate Head (Partnership) and Associate Professor of Department of Building Environment and Energy Building |
Bring Low-carbon Timber-integrated Design to PolyU Campus Powered by Architecture-driven Timber-3DCPSteel Composite Construction | 1,900,000 |
| Prof. YAN Jinyue Jerry, Chair Professor of Department of Building Environment and Energy Building |
Accelerating PolyU Campus Carbon Neutrality through Digital Carbon Inventory and Pilot Market | 1,880,000 |
| Prof. WANG Yuhong, Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Development of a Lightweight Roof-top Cool Canopy Based on Climbing Plants for Effective Building Cooling, Energy Saving, and GHG Reduction | 1,458,100 |
| Prof. WONG Man Sing, Associate Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment and Professor of Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics |
From Data to Credits: Smart Monitoring and Economic Optimization for Carbon Neutrality at PolyU | 1,912,000 |
| Prof. XU Zhenglong, Associate Professor of Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering |
Intelligent Zero-Carbon Mobile Charging Station Enabled by Upcycling Spent Alkaline Batteries into Solar-Rechargeable Aqueous Zn-ion Batteries | 1,592,000 |
| Prof. LAU Shu Ping, Chair Professor of Nanomaterials of Department of Applied Physics |
On-Site CO2 Capture and Closed-Loop Carbonation for Sustainable Sparkling Beverages | 1,900,000 |
| Prof. FEI Bin, Professor of School of Fashion and Textiles |
Smart-Coat PolyU: Retrofitting Campus Envelopes with Cooling Aerogel Skins for Year-Round Decarbonization | 1,876,000 |
