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PAIR Distinguished Lecture: Prof. FENG Xiqiao of Tsinghua University delivers “Multiscale Theory and Numerical Methods of Cell Dynamics”

Topic: Multiscale Theory and Numerical Methods of Cell Dynamics (details) Date: 20 July 2026 (Monday) Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (Hong Kong Time, GMT+8) (Click here to check your local time) Venue: Lecture Theatre HJ304, 3/F, Stanley HO Building, PolyU Speaker: Prof. FENG Xiqiao Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences Chair Professor Institute of Biomechanics and Medical Engineering Department of Engineering Mechanics Tsinghua University Language: English Remarks: Light refreshments will be served on-site A proof of attendance will be provided to on-site attendees upon request Seats will be arranged on a first-come-first-served basis   This lecture will examine how biological, chemical, mechanical and physical cues interact to shape the dynamic behaviour of cells in physiological and pathological processes.Prof. Feng will present multiscale theories and numerical methods for studying dynamic bio-chemo-mechanical coupling in cells, with a focus on cell instability, collective cell migration and statistical scaling laws. Drawing on theoretical, experimental and numerical approaches, he will further discuss spontaneous oscillations in collective cell systems, the universality of scaling laws through higher-order entropy theory, and multiscale modelling of cell dynamics.Examples will include biomedical applications such as cancer cell metastasis.   Join us for this lecture by Prof. Feng to discover the latest innovations in multiscale numerical modelling and their impact on real-world biomedical applications.He will also offer perspectives on future directions in cellular biomechanics.

理大体育科技研究院代表团访问北京体育大学 深化体育科技与人才培养合作

2026年6月17日至18日，香港理工大学体育科技研究院（RISports）代表团一行十人，在体育科技研究院院长、生物医学工程学系系主任张明教授的带领下，前往北京体育大学进行交流访问。双方围绕精英运动员培养、体育科技创新及人才联合培养等议题展开深入探讨。 访问期间，理大代表团与北京体育大学相关单位进行了有关最新研究成果及学科建设与科研创新经验的交流。双方更进一步就加强科研项目合作、联合培养体育科技领域硕博人才等具体事项交换了意见。代表团还参观了北京体育大学的科研平台及训练设施，深入了解其在竞技体育人才培养方面的先进经验与设施配置。 此次访问是在2025年9月理大与北体大签署合作备忘录基础上的进一步深化。根据备忘录，双方将以合作办学模式联合培养硕士及博士人才，并成立「合作创新中心」，在竞技服装、运动食品、康复医学等领域重点发力。

理大体育科技研究院代表团访问国家体育总局训练局、体育科学研究所

2026年6月16日，香港理工大学体育科技研究院（RISports）代表团一行十人，在体育科技研究院院长、生物医学工程学系系主任张明教授的带领下，前往国家体育总局训练局及体育科学研究所进行访问交流。 代表团与国家体育总局训练局及体育科学研究所的相关负责人举行了座谈，双方就精英运动员的科学训练、运动表现提升、运动损伤预防及康复等议题展开了深入讨论，并探讨了在体育科研人才培养、联合研究项目申报、科技成果转化等方面的合作可能性。代表团随后参观了训练局的训练设施及科研所的实验室，了解国家队训练体系和体育科技应用现状。 此次访问进一步促进了理大与国家体育科研机构的交流合作，为未来在体育科技与精英运动领域的深度合作奠定了良好基础。

张明教授当选2026年度中国生物医学工程学会会士

香港理工大学生物医学工程学系主任、体育科技研究院院长张明教授当选2026 年度中国生物医学工程学会会士。 中国生物医学工程学会 1980 年成立，为国家一级学会，是国内唯一整合科研、教学、临床、产业研发的生物医学工程专业学术组织，在册个人会员超 4.5 万人；学会自 2024 年启动会士遴选工作，迄今累计获评会士 45 位。 张明教授牵头筹建学会的康复工程分会并出任首届主任委员，该分会现已成为学会会员规模最大的优秀分会，院系也长期深度参与学会各项学术工作。

张明教授于「国家队科学素养提升培训」发表专题学术报告

体育科技研究院院长及生物医学工程学系系主任张明教授，早前获邀参与2026年「国家队科学素养提升培训」，并以「跑步生物力学与健康研究」为题发表专题学术报告，介绍团队最新研究成果，促进运动生物力学研究与竞技体育实践结合。 培训活动由国家体育总局体育科学研究所主办，于2026年5月27日至29日在沈阳体育学院举办，以「以运动生物力学为支撑的运动表现提升」为核心，聚焦运动生物力学前沿技术、科学训练及运动表现优化等议题，藉此提升国家队科研、教练及保障团队的科学素养与应用能力。是次活动云集来自24支国家队的领队、教练员、科研及医务保障人员，以及17个全国体育科学研究所协作会成员单位的科研工作者和体育院校专业骨干，共约90名业界人士参与。 此外，张教授期间亦到访沈阳体育学院科研平台及实训设施进行交流考察，并与校方代表就学术交流、科研合作、人才培养及科技成果转化等范畴交换意见，为双方未来深化合作与推动体育科技发展建立良好基础。

张德文博士于港台谈「特制跑鞋」技术

香港理工大学体育科技研究院（RISports）首席研究员张德文博士，早前在香港电台节目《十万八千里》中亮相，分享他对「特制跑鞋」技术的专业见解。这类跑鞋曾协助跑手以两小时内完成马拉松比赛，极具竞争力。张博士亦介绍了其团队为中国马拉松跑手设计的跑鞋，并就创新与公平竞赛之间的平衡分享了看法。   网上收听： 香港电台 - https://polyu.me/4ubRoIs （24分18秒 至 40分07秒）

Delegation from Taishan Sports Industry Group visited RISports

A delegation led by Mr. Xu Peiming (2nd left), Vice President of Taishan Sports Industry Group, accompanied by Mr. Zhu Enyuan (4th left), Deputy Director of the Shandong Provincial Department of Science and Technology, along with Mr. Gao Guangyu (5th left), Mr. Yang Yanming (3rd right), and Mr. Liu Song (1st right), visited RISports on 19 May 2026. The delegation toured the Institute’s laboratories to gain insights into the latest research and talent development in the field of sports science and technology. Both sides also discussed potential collaboration on the development of smart sports and health exercise equipment, aiming to foster industry-academia-research cooperation between Shandong and Hong Kong in the sports technology sector.

Delegation from Tongji University International College of Football visited RISports

Delegation from the International College of Football, Tongji University visited RISports on 18 May. Prof. Ming Zhang, Director of RISports discussed the education in sports science and brought them to visit the related laboratories.

Distinguished Sports Research Seminar "The Evolution of Muscle Mechanics Over the Past 50 Years"

The Distinguished Sports Research Seminar "The Evolution of Muscle Mechanics Over the Past 50 Years" delivered by Prof. Walter Herzog, the Professor of the University of Calgary and co-director of the Human Performance Lab, organised by RISports and jointly co-organised by the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the PolyU - Samaranch Sports Development Centre and the PolyU - HKSI Research Centre was successfully held on 14 May 2026.  

RISports Welcomes Olympic Medalist Wang Junxia

Olympic gold medalist and IAAF Hall of Famer, Ms Wang Junxia, visited the Sports Engineering Laboratory at the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) last week. As a Senior Scientific Officer at RISports, Ms Wang offered professional advice on ongoing research projects and shared invaluable insights from her own Olympic journey. During the visit, she tested the Institute's gait analysis machine and provided constructive feedback based on her elite athletic experience. Her continued engagement bridges elite athletic experience with cutting-edge sports science, directly supporting RISports' mission to enhance athletic performance and advance sports technology for the community.