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Dr Bolong HUANG is Awarded with 2022 Shenzhen Fundamental Research Scheme-General Program

We are delighted to share with you that Dr Bolong HUANG, our RISE member and Associate Professor of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) has successfully awarded with Shenzhen Fundamental Research Scheme-General Program 2022年度基礎研究專項（深圳市自然科學基金）面上項目. It is a funding from Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission (SZSTI)深圳市科技創新委員會, aims at supporting researchers to conduct fundamental researches and bringing impactful deliverables to benefit society. This year, there are total 1,044 research projects are awarded. Under this competitive condition, the below project of Dr Huang is awarded with funding RMB 300,000 for three years. Project Title: Developments of Robust Noble Metal Catalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion 開發長效穩定貴金屬催化劑應用於電化學能源轉化的基礎研究 Congratulations to Dr Huang and wish him every success in his research!   Reference: News Release in the official website

Dr Minhyun LEE won the Best Paper Award in the 22nd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (CONVR 2022)

We are pleased to announce that the paper entitled “An Integrated Design of Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality Monitoring System for Effective Building Performance Management” by Mr. Vincent Gbouna Zakka, Former Research Assistant in BRE and Dr. Minhyun Lee, our RISE member and Assistant Professor in BRE has won the Best Paper Award for Environmental Sustainability in the 22nd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (CONVR 2022)! Details of this work can be found below:  Understanding the energy consumption pattern in the built environment is invaluable for the evaluation of the sources of energy wastage and the development of strategies for efficient energy management. An integrated monitoring system that can provide high granularity energy consumption and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) data is essential to enable intelligent, customized, and user-friendly energy management systems for end users and help improve building system performance. This paper, therefore, presents an integrated design of an internet of things (IoT)-based embedded, non-invasive, and user-friendly monitoring system for efficient building energy and IEQ management. The hardware unit of the system is comprised of a wireless microcontroller unit, current and voltage sensor, IEQ sensors, and power management unit that enables the acquisition, processing, and telemetering of energy and IEQ data. The software unit is made up of embedded software and a web-based information provision unit that handles real-time data analysis, transmission, and visualization on the web and provides relevant notifications to the end users about energy consumption patterns. The proposed system provides a promising solution for real-time information exchange regarding energy consumption and IEQ for both end-users and managers that will enhance effective building energy and environmental management. Congratulations to Dr Lee! Please click here for more detail about CONVR 2022.

5 RISE members recognised amongst the world′s most highly cited researchers in 2022

We are delighted to announce that 5 RISE members are recognized as highly cited researchers 2022 by Clarivate Analytics! It shows our RISE members’ contributions in different research fields. We highly appreciate our RISE members’ efforts and wish them every success in their researches, to bring more impactful research deliverables to local, nations and the world. In this year, there are 6,938 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 2022 Name (by alphabetical order of surname) Category Dr Bolong HUANG (ABCT)  Cross-Field Prof. Gang LI (EIE)  Cross-Field Dr Ruijie MA (EIE)  Cross-Field Prof. Feng YAN (AP)  Cross-Field Dr Xiao ZHANG (ME)  Cross-Field   Reference: https://clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/  

SHKP and PolyU sign MoUs on Building Innovation & Technology Research Projects and Scholarship Programme

A MoU has been signed between Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) and PolyU on 18 November 2022 to conduct collaborate research projects addressing green energy, green materials and green processes, aiming at helping Hong Kong develop into a smart city. Professor Shengwei WANG, our RISE director, and other two professors will lead three collaborative projects, with the amount HKD 5 M each, to tackle these three objectives respectively. The project, “Smart, Energy-efficient and Energy-flexible Mega Retail and Office Buildings atop the High-Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus – Building Energy System Life-cycle Optimization” lead by Prof. Wang, aims to develop the first large-scale energy flexible building in HK to effectively contribute to carbon-neutrality in high density cities using their latest smart, energy-efficient and energy-flexible building technologies. The joint efforts of implementing the first generation of smart and energy-efficient building technologies in ICC building has achieved an annual saving of 10 M kWh.   For more detail , please refer to the below Press release and Online coverage. Press release: PolyU- https://polyu.me/3URlW0o SHKP- https://www.shkp.com/zh-HK/media/press-releases/20221118   Online coverage: Oriental Daily News - https://polyu.me/3UZts9k Hong Kong Economic Journal - https://polyu.me/3GxlbW2 Hong Kong Economic Times - https://polyu.me/3EdjM44 Sing Tao Daily - https://polyu.me/3GtOhWy am730 - https://polyu.me/3hYWMyg Headline Daily - https://polyu.me/3ggeb5j Bastille Post - https://polyu.me/3OioQJ7 Line Today - https://polyu.me/3V3DCFK

Prof. Gang LI is awarded RGC Senior Research Fellow Scheme 2022/23

We are pleased to announce that our RISE member, Professor Gang LI is awarded RGC Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) 2022/23! 2022 RGC Award Presentation Ceremony of RGC Senior Research Fellow Scheme is host on 7 November 2022. This scheme aims at providing sustained support and relief from teaching and administrative duties to exceptionally outstanding researchers, to facilitate their full dedication to research and development and help universities attract and retain research talent. Professor Li’s project “Printable Organic Solar Cells: Materials and Device Investigations towards Applications” is awarded with a fellowship grant of around HKD$7.7M. Organic solar cell (OSC) is an emerging photovoltaic (PV) technology with distinct advantages in many areas, such as flexible/portable PV, building integrated PV and transparent power applications. Aiming at accelerating the OSC technology, Prof. Li proposed a systematic plan to tackle the challenges in OSC. The project will significantly push forward OSC technology in terms of high efficiency, stability, compatibility with unique applications and being printing friendly. The proposed research represents a new frontier for OSC technology, which integrates chemistry, physics and material science to generate new perspectives in science and come up with solutions to challenging issues in renewable energy. Congratulations to Professor Li!   Reference: UGC Website: https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/about/events/award/award20221107.html

28 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 2022. 28 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. The list can be downloaded from here. Congratulations to our RISE top scholars! Reference: Ioannidis, John P.A. (2022), “September 2022 data-update for "Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators"”, Mendeley Data, V4, doi: 10.17632/btchxktzyw.4   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  Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing Dr CAO Sunliang  Energy Prof. CHAI Yang Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. DAI Jian-Guo Civil Engineering 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 Ir Dr WONG Ling Tim Building & Construction Prof. WONG Wai Yeung, Raymond Organic Chemistry Prof. XIAO Fu, Linda Energy Prof. XU Zhao  Energy Prof. YAN Feng  Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Ir Prof. YANG Hongxing  Energy Dr ZHENG Guangping  Materials Prof. ZHU Songye Civil Engineering

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 (16 scientists) 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: Over 200 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. XIAO Fu, Linda Prof. XU Zhao Ir Prof. YANG Hongxing Reference: The list can be downloaded from here. Ioannidis, John P.A. (2022), “September 2022 data-update for "Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators"”, Mendeley Data, V4, doi: 10.17632/btchxktzyw.4

RISE Members Collaborate with Johnson Matthey Launches UK-China Low Carbon Research Consortium Accelerating A Green Future in China

We are pleased to inform you that our RISE members Dr Molly LI as PI and Professor Shu Ping LAU Daniel as Co-I will collaborate with Johnson Matthey (JM) and different international universities, i.e. Fudan University, Xiamen University, and Oxford University, to work together on scientific research focused on how CO2 can be used in green bulk chemicals production. In addition, a sizable amount of funding is provided for the research of Dr Li and Professor Lau, focusing on surface science and characterisation facilities. Formic Acid is a small platform chemical that can be produced in great quantity by the electrochemical reaction of CO2 and H2 that link to recycled carbon, renewable H2 and energy. In this project, Johnson Matthey Pacific Limited will partner with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to explore new research directions in Formic Acid and Green Chemistry. This collaboration aims to provide a new level of innovation, focus and ambition to confront the critical scientific challenge in energy and green catalytic synthesis to deliver sustainable chemicals. About Johnson Matthey (JM) Johnson Matthey (JM) is a global leader in sustainable technologies. JM applies unrivalled scientific expertise to enable cleaner air, improved health and the more efficient use of our planet’s natural resources. They would be central in accelerating the significant transitions needed in transport, energy, chemicals production and creating a circular economy. To tackle the world’s challenges of climate change and resource scarcity, JM applies its cutting-edge science and provides solutions to different customers. Please click here for more detail. Congratulations to Dr Li and Professor Lau and we wish them every success in their research! Press Release from Johnson Matthey's official website LinkedIn Post from Johnson Matthey

Professor Guohua Chen elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

Congratulations to Professor Guohua CHEN, one of our RISE lead investigator for electing into the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) 2022! According to the Media Released by the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), President Yves Beauchamp announced that Fifty-four new fellows elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering on 13 June 2022. “The Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) is the national institution through which individuals, who have made outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada, provide strategic advice on matters of critical importance to Canada and to Canadians. The CAE is an independent, self-governing, and non-profit organization established in 1987. Fellows of the CAE are nominated and elected by their peers, in view of their distinguished achievements and career-long service. Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering are committed to ensuring that Canada’s engineering expertise and experience are applied to the benefit of all Canadians”, quoted from the Media Release. Professor Guohua Chen Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor of Smart and Sustainable Energy Chair Professor, Energy Conversion and Storage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University He is an outstanding chemical engineer, a renowned expert in electrochemical technologies for sustainable development, leads the commercialization of proprietary technologies for energy storage applications, and is actively working to increase the global impact of chemical engineering. This honour recognised Professor Chen’s contributions in Engineering field and inspire more researchers! Please click here for The Canadian Academy of Engineering – Media Release

A Research Project of Dr Sunliang CAO is Awarded with Smart Traffic Fund

We are pleased to announced that a research project which is led by our RISE member Dr Sunliang CAO is awarded around HK$2.5M with Smart Traffic Fund. Project Title: The smart charging development of zero-emission autonomous electric vehicles by the X2V and V2X technologies with respect to the dynamic traffic, grid and energy information This project aims at developing a smart charging energy management system to recommend where, when and how to charge electric vehicles with a view to minimising mileage for locating available charging facilities. Smart Traffic Fund is set up at 2019, to provide funding support to local organisations or enterprises for conducting research and application of innovation and technology with the objectives of enhancing commuting convenience, enhancing efficiency of the road network or road space, and improving driving safety. News Release from the official website Congratulations to Dr Cao!