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RISE Member Activity: Professor George LIU co-organised Croucher Advanced Study Institute (ASI)

Professor George LIU, our RISE member as one of the Committee members, organised Croucher Advanced Study Institute (ASI) — Revolutionizing Weather Forecast and Climate Prediction Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 19-21 September 2024 at HKUST. Many Professors from Mainland China and HKUST joined this great event! Besides, The organiser also invited a lot of Professors from USA, Europe and Southeast Asia to share their innovative ideas towards the application of AI in Weather Forecast and Climate Prediction, such as: Prof. Christopher Bretherton from Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence in USA Prof. David Neelin from University of California, Los Angeles, USA Prof. Shuyi Chen, University of Washington, USA Prof. Tom Beucler, University of Lausanne, Switzerland Prof. Tapio Schneider, California Institute of Technology, USA Prof. Aditya Grover, University of California, Los Angeles, USA Dr Sirod Sirisup, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand Dr Jeff Chun-Fung Lo and Dr. Chen Chen from Centre for Climate Research Singapore, Singapore Through this academic exchange, it creates a platform for Artificial Intelligence experts to exchange their ideas and research deliverables, which inspires a lot of young researchers to explore more about Artificial Intelligence. Congratulations to Professor Liu for the success of this great research event! Online coverage: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/yXjqHxjPisYBjRrn83LDEw

Professor Zijian ZHENG’s project receives funding from RAISe+ Scheme

We are delighted to share with you that the project of Professor Zijian ZHENG, our RISE Management Committee member receives funding from RAISe+ Scheme (Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme) ! Project Title: Pilot and Mass Production of Next-Generation Composite Current Collectors for Mobility and Energy Storage Batteries (New Materials and New Energy) RAISe+ Scheme is launched in October 2023 which aims at unleash potential of local universities in transformation and commercialization of R&D outcomes, and facilitate relevant collaboration among the Government, industries, universities, and research sectors. Inaugurated in 2023, the RAISe+ Scheme aims to provide funding, on a matching basis, for at least 100 research teams from universities funded by the University Grants Committee which demonstrate strong potential to evolve into successful startups. Each approved project will receive funding support ranging from HK$10 million to HK$100 million. Big Congratulations to Professor Zheng! Press Release: https://polyu.hk/qJTzK Online coverage: Mirage - https://polyu.me/4bUkSky Ming Pao Daily News - https://polyu.me/3yLIglU Hong Kong Economic Journal - https://polyu.me/4bBXAjA (subscription required) Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/4aDQKsK Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/3R2LFTM Yahoo HK - https://polyu.me/3UUFSkm

RISE Research: Organic solar cell breakthrough from Prof. Gang Li’s team

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Gang LI and Dr Jiehao FU, our RISE members have a significant research finding regarding to solar cells. This paper is published Nature Communications on 28 February 2024, which reported a new efficiency breakthrough of organic solar cells. Title: Rational molecular and device design enables organic solar cells approaching 20% efficiency Ternary strategy that introduces a guest component into the benchmark host blend is a promising method further to improve the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells, but how to design a suitable third component remains challenging. Here, the authors systematically investigated the design rules of guest molecules by theoretical simulations and successfully synthesized a new molecule, o-BTP-eC9, contributing to a record organic solar cell with 19.9% (19.5 certified) efficiency. For more detail, please refer to https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-46022-3

Professor Jinyue YAN Jerry is recognized as 2023 Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES)

We are delighted to share with you that Professor Jinyue YAN Jerry, our Lead Investigator is recognized as 2023 Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES)! The HKAES is a professional engineering organisation in Hong Kong. Elected fellows are recognised leaders in their professions with distinguished achievements in engineering sciences and their applications. A total of 13 engineering experts received the prestigious honour this year. Congratulations to Professor Yan!

Prof. Daniel Lau’s research team develops high-efficiency CO2 electroreduction system for reducing carbon footprint and progressing carbon neutrality goals

We are delighted to share with you that Professor Daniel Lau, our RISE Management Committee member’s research team has a significant achievement - Develops high-efficiency CO2 electroreduction system for reducing carbon footprint and progressing carbon neutrality goals   It is a collaborative research led by Professor Lau, and consists of researchers from the University of Oxford, the National Synchrotron Radiation Research Centre of Taiwan and Jiangsu University. Recently, this research was published in Nature Energy and won a Gold Medal at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in Switzerland.   Ethylene is one of the most in-demand chemicals globally and is mainly used in the manufacture of polymers. However, the production process of ethylene creates of a significant carbon footprint. The innovative system that can convert CO2 into ethylene can contribute to reducing carbon emissions and achieving the goal of carbon neutrality. (Ming Pao Daily News A08, Hong Kong Economic Journal A09, Wen Wei Po A13)   Press release: English - https://polyu.me/3Sto6EE; Chinese - https://polyu.me/48IfgZt   Online coverage: Tech Xplore - https://polyu.me/3u65cun ETNet - https://polyu.me/4922GE7 Ming Pao Daily News - https://polyu.me/4b4e7Nz Hong Kong Economic Journal - https://polyu.me/4932cxB Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/3UaP5Gl Dot Dot News - https://polyu.me/3u847C8 Yahoo News US - https://polyu.me/47MWqzb Yahoo Finance UK - https://polyu.me/3SaHqFo Sina HK - https://polyu.me/3SfUr0K WT News - https://polyu.me/3SEBt5n GBA Biz Tech Magazine - https://polyu.me/3OghVkV China.com - https://polyu.me/3u3NTdn East Money - https://polyu.me/3HBmGBL

News Sharing: UGC highlights impact of Prof. Shengwei Wang’s research

Professor Shengwei Wang, our RISE Director and his team’s achievements in saving energy and reducing carbon emission were featured in the Thematic Report commissioned by the University Grants Committee (UGC), underlining the impact of Prof. Wang’s research.   Online coverage: Hong Kong Economic Journal - https://polyu.me/3RWxXS3

News Sharing: Professor Shengwei WANG on building energy system optimisation

Professor Shengwei Wang, our RISE Director and Chair Professor of Building Energy and Automation, introduced China Daily to the building energy system optimisation platform developed by his team. The platform provides tailor-made solutions for different buildings to boost energy efficiency and energy flexibility. It has been implemented various buildings, such as helping the 118-storey International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon save about 10 million kWh of electricity each year. Online coverage: China Daily Hong Kong Edition - https://polyu.me/3NBnBWq

8 RISE members recognised amongst the world′s most highly cited researchers in 2023

We are delighted to announce that 8 RISE members are recognized as highly cited researchers 2023 by Clarivate Analytics! It shows significant contributions of our RISE members and their efforts in different research fields. We highly appreciate the efforts of our RISE members and wish them even greater success in their academic career, to brings more impactful research achievements and innovative deliverables to local, nations and the world.  In this year, there are 6,849 highly citied researchers. Their papers rank in the top 1 % by citations for a field or fields and publication year in the Web of Science. Congratulations to our highly cited researchers! RISE highly cited researchers in 2023 Name (by alphabetical order of surname) Category  Prof. Daniel S.P. LAU (AP)  Cross-Field  Prof. Gang LI (EEE)  Cross-Field  Dr Ruijie MA (EEE)  Cross-Field  Prof. Tom Tao WU (AP)  Cross-Field  Prof. Feng YAN (AP)  Cross-Field  Dr Xiao ZHANG (ME)  Cross-Field  Prof. Jinyue YAN, Jerry (BEEE)  Engineering  Dr Bolong HUANG (ABCT)  Chemistry   PolyU Press: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/media/media-releases/2023/1121_15-polyu-academics-recognised-amongst-worlds-most-highly-cited-researchers/ Reference: https://clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/

PolyU has largest number of scientists in Hong Kong ranked within top 2% in Energy field internationally

In the latest release of the Stanford University-led compilation of citation indicators, PolyU has the largest number of top 2% scholars in Energy field in Hong Kong. Energy field is also one of the top 5 field in PolyU, while 9 RISE members are listed. It is an encouraging milestone to them and RISE.  Sincere gratitude to the achievements and recognition in Energy research. RISE will continue develop innovative energy technologies and carbon-neutral solutions, to bring greater impacts on academia, industry and society. Congratulations! Read more: 208 PolyU scholars ranked among world’s top 2% most-cited scientists 9 RISE members are listed as top 2% scholars in Energy Field  Name (by alphabetical order of surname) Dr AN Liang Dr CAO Sunliang  Dr HUANG Xinyan Ir Prof. LU Lin, Vivien Prof. NI Meng Ir Prof. WANG Shengwei Prof. XU Zhao Prof. YAN Jinyue, Jerry Ir Prof. YANG Hongxing Reference: The list can be downloaded from here. Ioannidis, John P.A. (2023), “October 2023 data-update for "Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators"”, Elsevier Data Repository, V6, doi: 10.17632/btchxktzyw.6

33 RISE Scholars Ranked World’s Top 2% Scientists Released by Stanford University

Stanford University has released an update for science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators in October 2023. 33 RISE scholars recognized as top 2% of the most-cited scientists in various fields. It is prepared by a team of experts led by Professor John P.A. loannidis of Stanford University. The publicly available database provides standardized information on citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions and a composite indicator (c-score). The list can be downloaded from here. Congratulations to our RISE top scholars! Reference: Ioannidis, John P.A. (2023), “October 2023 data-update for "Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators"”, Elsevier Data Repository, V6, doi: 10.17632/btchxktzyw.6   RISE Top 2% Scientists in the Global List  Name (by alphabetical order of surname) Subject Field (Rank within field) Dr AN Liang Energy Prof. CAO Jiannong  Networking & Telecommunications Dr CAO Sunliang  Energy Prof. CHAI Yang Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. DAI Jian-Guo Building & Construction Dr DONG You Civil Engineering Prof. HAO Jianhua Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Dr HUANG Bolong Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. HUANG Haitao Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Dr HUANG Xinyan Energy Prof. LAU Shu Ping, Daniel Applied Physics Prof. LI Gang Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Ir Prof. LU Lin, Vivien Energy Ir Prof. MUI Kwok Wai, Horace Building & Construction Prof. NI Meng Energy  Ir Prof. NIU Jianlei Building & Construction Dr SHOU Dahua Materials Prof. TAO Xiaoming Materials Dr WANG Peng Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Ir Prof. WANG Shengwei Energy Prof. WONG Yuhong Building & Construction Ir Dr WONG Ling Tim Building & Construction Prof. WONG Wai Yeung, Raymond Organic Chemistry Prof. XIAO Fu, Linda Building & Construction Prof. XU Bingang Materials Prof. XU Zhao  Energy Prof. YAN Feng  Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Jinyue YAN Jerry Energy Ir Prof. YANG Hongxing  Energy Dr YAO Haimin Mechanical Engineering & Transports Dr ZHENG Guangping  Materials Prof. ZHENG Zijian Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. ZHU Songye Civil Engineering