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RISUD member receives support from Smart Traffic Fund, enhancing driving safety and transportation efficiency

A project led by RISUD member has received funding of HK$7.04 million. With a focus on bus emergency braking solutions, the project aims to enhance driving safety.    Led by Prof. SZE Nang Ngai, Member of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) and Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT), and Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the project “Bus Automatic Emergency Braking System Designed for Hong Kong Road and Traffic Conditions” secured funding of approximately HK$7.04 million for 24 months.  This project aims to design an Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS) for buses tailored to road and traffic conditions in Hong Kong.  It will analyse traffic accident records and real-time bus trajectory data collected during shadow tests to evaluate AEBS performance and its effectiveness in reducing collisions while ensuring passenger safety.  The research deliverables include providing empirical evidence for bus operators to formulate AEBS deployment strategies in Hong Kong and the enhancement of overall bus safety.   Press release: https://polyu.me/4aJqgZ1   Online coverage: Mirage - https://polyu.me/4734LkD Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/46NJI5u Dot Dot News - https://polyu.me/4kLzuZ2     可持續城市發展研究院成員獲智慧交通基金支持 開展一項目促進駕駛安全   一項由可持續城市發展研究院成員領導的科研項目獲智慧交通基金資助逾港幣704萬元。項目聚焦巴士自動緊急煞車系統，旨在提升駕駛安全。   由可持續城市發展研究院、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧城市研究院、旅遊業數字化轉型研究中心成員，土木及環境工程學系副教授施能藝教授帶領的項目「為香港道路及交通情境而設計的巴士自動緊急煞車系統」，獲資助約港幣704萬元，為期24個月。此項目旨在為香港道路及交通情境研究及設計一套巴士自動緊急煞車系統，並將分析交通意外紀錄及透過影子測試期間的實時巴士行車軌跡數據，評估自動緊急煞車系統在香港不同道路及交通情景下的各項表現，包括對減少碰撞事故、保障乘客安全等效益。研究成果將有助巴士營辦商制定相關的自動緊急煞車系統方案並提供實證依據，從而提升整體的巴士安全。   新聞稿：https://polyu.me/4qR3vs6   網上報導： Mirage - https://polyu.me/4734LkD 文匯報- https://polyu.me/46NJI5u 點新聞 - https://polyu.me/4kLzuZ2

PolyU knowledge transfer: Digital twin system for smarter, greener government and corporate buildings

A team led by Prof. XIAO Fu, Associate Director of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), Management Committee Member of Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT), Member of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) and Research Centre for Environmental, Social, and Governance Advancement (RCESGA), and Associate Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment, has developed a highly practical digital twin system, which has been successfully implemented in the central air-conditioning systems across the PolyU campus and further extended to Hong Kong Government Office buildings and the headquarters of Midea Group in Guangdong.   The system constructs high-precision digital models of buildings and uses IoT sensors to monitor real-time data such as temperature, pressure and power consumption. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) analysis with physical engineering models, it can accurately predict equipment failures and automatically optimise air-conditioning start-stop times, water temperature settings, and pump operation strategies. This intelligent approach significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions while ensuring indoor comfort and air quality.   Furthermore, the system integrates mixed reality technology to transform maintenance operations. By simply wearing smart glasses, maintenance staff can “see through” ceilings and walls to reveal concealed pipes and equipment. The system not only displays real-time operating parameters and AI diagnostic results but also features indoor navigation to guide personnel precisely to the point of failure. This intuitive interface allows technicians—even those without an AI background—to quickly gain proficiency, vastly improving the efficiency of troubleshooting and repairs.   As cloud technology continues to mature, this solution will be expanded to more commercial buildings, supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards green building standards and carbon neutrality goals.   Online coverage: Hong Kong China News Agency - https://polyu.me/3OpMOXd   理大科研成果轉化：數字孿生系統助政府及大型企業實現綠色智慧建築管理   由潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院副院長、旅遊業數字化轉型研究中心管理委員會成員、可持續城市發展研究院及環境，社會，和治理促進研究中心成員、建設及環境學院副院長肖賦教授領導的團隊，研發出一套具高度實用性的「數字孿生」系統，成功應用於理大校園的中央空調系統，並進一步推廣至香港政府合署大樓及美的集團廣東總部。   該系統為建築物構建高精度的數碼模型，並透過物聯網感測器實時監測溫度、壓力及耗電量等數據。系統結合人工智能分析與物理工程模型，能精準預測設備故障，並自動優化冷氣開關、水溫設定及水泵運轉策略。這一智慧方案在確保室內舒適度與空氣品質的同時，亦能顯著降低能源消耗與碳排放。   此外，系統整合了混合實境技術，徹底改變了維修操作方式。維修人員只需佩戴智能眼鏡，即可「透視」天花板與牆內的隱蔽管道與設備。系統不僅即時顯示運行參數與人工智能診斷結果，更具備室內導航功能，引導人員精確抵達故障點。這種直觀介面讓即使沒有人工智能專業背景的技術人員亦能快速掌握流程，大幅提升故障排查與維修效率。   隨著雲端部署技術日益成熟，該方案將逐步擴展至更多商業建築，助力香港實現綠色建築轉型與碳中和目標。   網上報導： 香港新聞網 - https://polyu.me/3OpMOXd

Prof. Nathanael JIN Ling on BBC Wildlife: Plastisphere’s impact on marine ecology

Prof. Nathanael JIN Ling, Member of Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood), Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) and Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC), and Assistant Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Department of Health Technology and Informatics, was recently interviewed by BBC magazine Discover Wildlife regarding the current state of ocean ecosystem. Prof. Jin’s pioneering research has mapped microbial communities living on ocean plastics worldwide, revealing their remarkable consistency. He explains that plastics, far from being mere litter, serve as habitats for dense, distinctive biofilms, often hosting more microbes per gram than natural particles.  Algae and fungi colonise these surfaces, creating functioning ecosystems with their own food webs and nutrient cycles. Larger organisms, such as barnacles and invertebrates, are drawn to plastics by chemical cues, sometimes using plastics as nurseries.  The “plastisphere” is actively reshaping ocean chemistry and facilitating the global dispersal of microbes, as plastics travel vast distances via currents and shipping.  Prof. Jin’s research shows that plastics bridge previously isolated ecosystems, enabling land-to-sea transfer of microbes. While many of these hitchhikers are harmless, others, like Vibrio bacteria and toxic algae, pose risks to marine life and humans.  The plastisphere therefore carries profound ecological and health implications, underscoring the urgent need to understand manage its impact.   Online coverage: BBC Wildlife - https://www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/plastiphere 金靈教授接受BBC《野生動物》專訪：塑膠圈重塑海洋生態系統   未來食品研究院、可持續城市發展研究院及精神健康研究中心成員，土木及環境工程學系及醫療科技及資訊學系助理教授金靈，近日接受BBC《野生動物》雜誌專訪，探討海洋生態系統的現況。 金教授的開創性研究繪製了全球海洋塑膠上微生物群落的分布圖，揭示了其驚人的一致性。他指出，塑膠並非單純的垃圾，亦是密集且獨特生物膜群落的棲息地，每克塑膠所承載的微生物數量往往超過天然顆粒。藻類和真菌會在這些表面上定殖，形成具有自身食物網和營養循環的功能性生態系統。 較大型的生物，如藤壺和無脊椎動物，會被化學信號吸引，有時甚至將塑膠作為繁殖棲地。隨著塑膠經由洋流和航運在全球漂移，「塑膠圈」正顯著重塑海洋化學，並促進微生物的全球擴散。金教授的研究顯示，塑膠成為了連結原本彼此隔離的生態系統的橋樑，使陸地微生物得以進入海洋。 雖然部分隨塑膠擴散的微生物無害，但弧菌和有毒藻類等則可能對海洋生物及人類構成風險。因此，「塑膠圈」的生態及公共健康影響深遠，極需深入研究及妥善管理。   網上報導： BBC - https://www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/plastiphere（只有英文）  

Interdisciplinary innovation for social impact: RISUD scholars drive Hong Kong’s sustainable future

Five RISUD scholars were interviewed by HK01 to elaborate on their research projects, which are supported by the Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Themed-based Research Scheme. With breakthroughs across critical fields — from improving air quality and advancing building technologies to strengthening cities’ resilience against disasters — these projects, centred on the theme of “Developing a Sustainable Environment”, are poised to create far-reaching impact on the future development of Hong Kong and beyond.   Prof. LI Xiangdong, Director of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment, Chair Professor of Environmental Science and Technology and Ko Jan Ming Professor in Sustainable Urban Development, focuses on research of PM2.5, a major air pollutant linked to serious health risks.  His team investigates the pollutant’s harmful components, sources and connections with chronic diseases through advanced technologies and global collaborations.  The project aims to guide future PM2.5 studies, assess control strategies, review air quality indicators and recommend policies for Hong Kong and other regions.  Their comprehensive approach also helps inform research on the long-term effects of PM2.5 on human health, including its potential links to lung cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.   Prof. WANG Tao, Management Committee Member of RISUD, Member of Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS) and Chair Professor of Atmospheric Environment, has led integrated studies on ozone and fine particulate pollution in urban and industrial areas since 2018.  Using laboratory, field and simulation methods, his research team quantified emissions from soil, vegetation and human activities, revealing previous underestimations and overestimations of certain pollution sources.  The findings have improved air quality forecasting and informed new mitigation measures for haze and smog in China.  The work provides vital evidence for clean air policymaking and will continue to analyse complex emission and oxidation processes.   Prof. YU Tao, Associate Director of RISUD and Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE), Member of RILS and Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE), Associate Head (Research) and Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has launched a research project titled “Novel Sustainable Marine Engineering Structures Based on Seawater Sea-Sand Concrete and Fibre-Reinforced Composite Materials”. This innovative structure, which combines fibre-reinforced resin-based composite materials with seawater sea-sand concrete, demonstrates exceptional corrosion resistance and durability, effectively addressing the long-standing issue of steel reinforcement corrosion. This advancement supports broad engineering applications, not only enhancing the durability of structures, but also reducing energy consumption and environmental impact during construction, thereby transforming marine infrastructure.  The project is coordinated by Prof. Yu, with PolyU President Prof. TENG Jin-Guang, President of PolyU serving as the advisory coordinator.   Prof. Asif Sohail USMANI, Management Committee Member of RISUD, Member of RIAM leads the “SureFire” project, which utilises advanced smart city technologies to enhance fire safety in high-rise urban environments. By integrating real-time monitoring, data networks and AI-based predictive analysis, the team has developed an intelligent tool capable of forecasting and managing fire emergencies. SureFire’s sensor-driven system supports emergency responders and aims to enable automated, casualty-free firefighting. The project’s vision is to revolutionise fire emergency management and strengthen uran resilience in smart cities.   Prof. NIU Jianlei, Associate Director of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI), Member of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), RISUD, Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) and Chair Professor of Building Environment and Energy, leads a project focused on creating healthy, resilient cities through thermally comfortable neighbourhoods. To cope with the urgent challenges posed by climate change, the research utilises big data, artificial intelligence, geographic information system (GIS) and building information modelling (BIM) to optimise urban design, even in dense, humid cities like Hong Kong. Through advanced modelling and microclimate analysis, the project aims to systematically design pleasant outdoor spaces, improve liveability and address climate challenges, ultimately enhancing citizens’ quality of life through innovative urban planning.   Online coverage: HK01 - https://polyu.me/4to71ws   跨領域科研推動社會進步 理大高等研究院學者助力香港可持續未來 五位可持續城市發展研究院學者早前接受《香港01》訪問，詳細介紹他們獲研究資助局「主題式研究計劃」支持的研究。這些項目橫跨多個關鍵領域，從改善空氣質素、革新建築技術，到提升城市對災害的韌性，其突破性成果為香港及其他地區的未來發展帶來深遠影響。 可持續城市發展研究院院長、建設及環境學院院長、環境科學及技術講座教授及高贊明可持續城市發展教授李向東教授，專注研究微細懸浮粒子PM2.5——一種與嚴重健康風險相關的主要空氣污染物。他的團隊透過先進技術和全球合作，分析PM2.5的有害成分、來源及其與慢性疾病的關聯。項目旨在指引未來PM2.5研究方向、評估控制策略、檢視空氣質素指標，並為香港及其他地區提出政策建議。團隊的全面研究框架亦有助深化對PM2.5長期健康影響的理解，包括其與肺癌和神經退化性疾病的潛在關聯。 可持續城市發展研究院管理委員會成員、土地及空間研究院成員及土木及環境工程學系大氣環境講座教授王韜教授，自2018年起帶領團隊，對城市及工業區的臭氧和細顆粒污染進行綜合研究。研究團隊結合實驗分析、現場觀測及模擬方法，量化土壤、植被及人類活動的排放量，並揭示了以往部分污染源估算存在偏差。研究成果改善了空氣質素預測的準確度，亦為中國在霧霾和煙霧調控方面提供建議方案。這項工作為潔淨空氣政策的制定提供了重要的科學基礎，而團隊未來將針對當中複雜的排放和氧化過程作進一步研究。 可持續城市發展研究院副院長、深空探測研究中心副主任、土地及空間研究院及碳中和資源工程研究中心成員、土木及環境工程學系副主任（研究）及教授余濤教授，正進行一項名為「基於海水海砂混凝土及纖維增強複合材料的新型可持續海洋工程結構」的研究項目。這種新型結構由纖維增強樹脂基複合材料和海水海砂混凝土兩種物料結合建成，具備優良的抗腐蝕性和耐久性，能有效解決海洋工程領域長久以來的鋼筋鏽蝕問題。此項創新適合多種工程應用，不僅能令結構更耐用，同時能減少施工過程中的能源消耗和環境影響，為海洋基建帶來突破性革新。該項目由余教授統籌，並由理大校長滕錦光教授擔任顧問項目統籌。 由可持續城市發展研究院管理委員會成員、先進製造研究院成員、建築環境及能源工程學系系主任及建築科學和消防安全工程講座教授Asif Sohail Usmani教授領導的「SureFire」項目，利用先進智慧城市技術，提升高層城市環境的消防安全。團隊結合實時監測、數據網絡及人工智能預測分析，成功研發出一套用於預測和管理火災緊急情況的智能工具。SureFire的感應器系統可支援前線緊急救援人員，並致力於實現自動化、零傷亡的消防。項目旨在革新智慧城市的火災應急管理，全面提升城市的防災能力。 潘樂陶慈善基金智慧城市研究院副主任、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院、可持續城市發展研究院及體育科技研究院成員、建築環境及能源學講座教授牛建磊教授，其領導的項目致力於設計「樂場」熱舒適社區，推動健康、韌性城市的建設。為應對愈趨嚴峻的氣候挑戰，團隊運用大數據、人工智能、地理資訊系統及建築信息模擬等技術，優化城市設計方案，使其適用於香港等高密度、潮濕的城市。通過先進建模和微氣候分析，項目旨在系統性地設計宜人的戶外空間，提升城市的宜居度和氣候韌性，以創新城市規劃提升市民生活質素。   網上報導： HK01 - https://polyu.me/4to71ws  

Eight PolyU research projects receive support from Environment and Conservation Fund, driving sustainable development through interdisciplinary collaboration

Eight PolyU projects have received support under the first-round funding exercise of the 2025/26 Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF). These projects cover areas including low-carbon construction materials, wastewater treatment, electric vehicle infrastructure, greenhouse gas monitoring, air quality assessment, coral reef restoration and eco-cultural tourism, with total funding of approximately HK$6.45 million.  Among them, five projects are led by RISUD members.   Funded PolyU projects led by RISUD members include:   Principal Investigator Research Project Awarded Amount (HKD) Prof. LENG Zhen Associate Director of Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE); Member of RILS and Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD); Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Dual-phase VOC Reduction of Waste Tyre Modified Low-carbon High-performance Asphalt Pavements through Reactive Extrusion 1,316,000 Prof. LIU Tao Member of RISUD and Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE); Assistant Professor of CEE Reconfiguring Saline Wastewater Treatment to Remove Phosphorus and Nitrogen via Innovative Pathways 500,000 Prof. MA Wei Member of RISUD, SCRI and Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT); Assistant Professor of CEE EVChargeMap: An Integrated Geospatial Database of Public and Private EV Chargers in Hong Kong 500,000 Prof. Charles WONG Associate Director of RISUD; Associate Dean (Teaching & Global Engagement) of Faculty of Construction and Environment; Professor of Department of LSGI Unravelling City-wide Vertical Aerosol and Particulate Matter, a Remote Sensing Study in Hong Kong 600,000 Prof. James FANG Kar-hei Member of Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood), RILS, RISUD and RCRE; Associate Professor of Department of Food Science and Nutrition 3D-printed Artificial Reefs from Oyster Shell Waste for Coral Restoration: Technology Demonstration and Community Education 1,593,200   The ECF was set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China to provide funding support for educational, research and other projects and activities in relation to environmental protection and nature conservation matters. It aims to encourage the public to change their behaviour and lifestyle to achieve sustainable development, and to develop or introduce innovative technologies and practices to improve the environment and conserve resources.   Press release: https://polyu.me/4tjxXNL   Online coverage: Hong Kong Commercial Daily - https://polyu.me/4rAzEVv   理大八個研究項目獲環境及自然保育基金支持 交叉學科協作推動可持續發展   在2025／26年度環境及自然保育基金（首輪撥款）資助計劃中，理大共有八個項目獲基金支持，涵蓋低碳建築材料、廢水處理、電動車基礎設施、溫室氣體監測、空氣品質評估、珊瑚礁修復及生態文化旅遊等範疇，總資助額達約港幣645萬元。當中有五個項目由理大高等研究院成員領導。   由可持續城市發展研究院成員領導的獲資助項目如下︰   首席研究員 研究項目 獲資助金額（港元） 冷真教授 碳中和資源工程研究中心副主任；土地及空間研究院、可持續城市發展研究院成員；土木及環境工程學系教授 基於反應擠出技術的廢輪胎改性低碳高性能瀝青路面揮發性有機物雙相降低研究 1,316,000 劉濤教授 可持續城市發展研究院、碳中和資源工程研究中心成員；土木及環境工程學系助理教授 重置廢水處理流程以同步高效去除磷與氮 500,000 馬瑋教授 可持續城市發展研究院、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧城市研究院、旅遊業數字化轉型研究中心成員；土木及環境工程學系副教授 EV充電通：香港公私充電樁一體化地理空間數據庫 500,000 黃文聲教授 可持續城市發展研究院副院長；建設及環境學院副院長（教學及環球事務）；土地測量及地理資訊學系教授 利用遙感揭示香港垂直氣溶膠與懸浮微粒分佈特徵 600,000 方家熙教授 未來食品研究院、土地及空間研究院、可持續城市發展研究院、碳中和資源工程研究中心成員；食品科學及營養學系副教授 利用廢棄蠔殼造成三維打印人工礁石用於珊瑚修復：技術示範及社區教育 1,593,200   環境及自然保育基金由中華人民共和國香港特別行政區政府成立，旨在資助與環境保護和自然保育方面有關的教育、研究和其他項目及活動，鼓勵市民改變個人行為及生活方式，達到可持續發展的目的，並開發或引入創新科技及作業方法，從而改善環境和節約資源。   新聞稿：https://polyu.me/4kkaYyd   網上報導： 香港商報 - https://polyu.me/4rAzEVv

Prof. Nathanael JIN Ling receives Asian Young Aerosol Scientist Award and James J. Morgan Early Career Award

Prof. Nathanael JIN Ling, Member of Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood), Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) and Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC), and Assistant Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Department of Health Technology and Informatics, received the 2025 TSI Asian Young Aerosol Scientist Award from the Asian Aerosol Research Assembly, recognising his contributions to advancing mixture-toxicity modelling and uncovering chemical-microbial drivers of PM2.5 health risks. He has also been named one of the four winners of the 2026 James J. Morgan Early Career Award. The award, presented by Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T), Environmental Science & Technology Letters, and the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Environmental Chemistry (ENVR), recognises early career scholars who are pioneering new directions in environmental science and technology through innovative approaches. Prof. Jin’s research integrates environmental chemistry, microbiology, and toxicology to examine the ecological and health impacts of air and marine pollution, as well as solid waste. His notable achievements include developing the first full-length 18S rRNA database for harmful algae, establishing cell lines of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Chinese white dolphin) to study pollutant effects, and advancing PM2.5 mixture-toxicity modelling to inform regulatory policies. He also created a global atlas of plastic-associated bacteria and introduced the concept of the “microplastome”, deepening our understanding of the multifaceted impacts of plastic pollution.   未來食品研究院、可持續城市發展研究院及精神健康研究中心成員兼土木及環境工程學系及醫療科技及資訊學系助理教授金靈，獲亞洲氣溶膠學會頒發「2025年TSI亞洲青年氣溶膠科學家獎」，以表揚其在推動混合物毒性建模及揭示細懸浮微粒（PM2.5） 健康風險之化學—微生物驅動因素方面的貢獻。 他近日亦榮獲「2026年James J. Morgan早期職業獎」，本年度共有四位學者獲此殊榮。該獎項由《Environmental Science & Technology》（ES&T）、《Environmental Science & Technology Letters》及美國化學學會（ACS）環境化學部（ENVR）頒發，旨在表彰以創新方法開拓環境科學與技術領域新方向的早期學者。 金教授的研究融合環境化學、毒理學及微生物學，致力於探討空氣與海洋污染及固體廢棄物對環境生態及健康的影響。他的重要成就包括：構建首個有害藻類的全長18S rRNA基因數據庫、培殖印度太平洋駝背豚（中華白海豚）細胞株，以促進往後的污染物影響研究，以及透過推進PM2.5混合毒性建模，支持完善監管政策。他亦創建了全球塑膠際細菌圖譜，並提出「微塑膠組」概念，深化大眾對塑膠污染多重影響的理解。

PolyU wins 18 awards at Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) achieved noteworthy results at the 5th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions Hong Kong (AEII), taking home 18 accolades from 16 participating projects and retaining the event’s Grand Award for the second consecutive year. The PolyU haul comprised one Grand Award, one Special Award, two Gold Medals with Congratulations of Jury, five Gold Medals, eight Silver Medals and one Bronze Medal. Among them, 2 projects were led by RISUD members:   Project Principal Investigator PAIR Constituent Research Unit Gold Medal PolyPi: Edge-AI Empowered Autonomous Robot for Pipeline Inspection and Maintenance Prof. CAO Jiannong Vice President (Education); Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor in Data Science; Chair Professor of Distributed and Mobile Computing, Department of Computing Founding Director of Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things (RIAIoT); Management Committee Member of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD); Member of RiFood, Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR), Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), RISA, Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) and Research Institute for Quantum Technology (RIQT) Bronze Medal Non-invasive, Ultrasensitive and Portable Saliva Glucose Sensors Prof. YAN Feng Chair Professor of Organic Electronics, Department of Applied Physics Associate Director of RI-IWEAR; Member of PRI, RISE, RISUD and RISports Press release: https://polyu.me/457hCkP   Online coverage: Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/3Yv8ouV; https://polyu.me/4pIdpN2; https://polyu.me/3MBgX52 Bauhinia - https://polyu.me/4rZgWb7     香港理工大學（理大）於「第五屆亞洲創新發明展覽會 — 香港」載譽而歸，榮獲18個殊榮，成績斐然。本屆參展的16個理大項目成功奪得18個獎項，包括全場總冠軍、一個特別大獎、兩個評審團嘉許金獎、五個金獎、八個銀獎及一個銅獎。當中2個項目是由可持續城市發展研究院成員領導研發的：   項目  首席研究員 PAIR 轄下研究單位  金獎    PolyPi：邊緣AI管道自主檢測修復機械人     曹建農教授 理大副校長（教學）、潘樂陶慈善基金數據科學教授及電子計算學系分佈式與移動計算講座教授     人工智能物聯網研究院創始院長；可持續城市發展研究院管理委員會成員；未來食品研究院、智能可穿戴系統研究院、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院、智齡研究院、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧城市研究院及量子技術研究院成員 銅獎 超靈敏無創便攜式唾液葡萄糖傳感器   嚴鋒教授 理大應用物理學系有機電子學講座教授   智能可穿戴系統研究院副院長、光子技術研究院、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院、可持續城市發展研究院及體育科技研究院成員   新聞稿 - https://polyu.me/4iVeyy6 網上報導： 文匯報 - https://polyu.me/3Yv8ouV；https://polyu.me/4pIdpN2；https://polyu.me/3MBgX52 紫荊雜誌社 - https://polyu.me/4rZgWb7        

Prof. Raymond WONG elected member of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences

Congratulations to Prof. Raymond WONG Wai-yeung, Dean of Faculty of Science, Clarea Au Professor in Energy and Chair Professor of Chemical Technology, on his election as a new member of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences (ASHK). Prof. Wong is a distinguished scholar in the field of advanced materials and energy science. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of molecular functional materials and one‑ and two‑dimensional metallopolymers with photofunctional properties and energy applications.  His team is committed to transforming cutting-edge chemistry research into meaningful solutions for sustainable energy. Prof. Wong is currently Associate Director of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), Member of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), the Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR) and the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports). Explore more about Prof. Wong’s research: https://polyu.hk/HRubO Press release of ASHK: Hong Kong Academy of Sciences Elects Five New Members – The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences Online coverage (Chinese only): Bauhinia - https://polyu.me/3KVZqE0 Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/4iOcVlE Bastille Post - https://polyu.me/3XOTn73

The 4th Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (JHMUA) Academic Forum Concluded Successfully

The Fourth Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macau University Alliance (JHMUA) Remote Sensing and Environment Academic Forum was successfully convened at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 29 and 30 October 2025.​ Co-organised by PolyU and the JHMUA, the forum was hosted by the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) and the Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL). The event was made possible through the strong support of the Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE), Mainland Development Office (MDO), State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Urban Climate Resilience (SKL-CRCC), Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), and the School of Environment and Spatial Informatics of China University of Mining and Technology. The event gathered experts, scholars, and student representatives from more than ten universities and research institutions across Jiangsu, Hong Kong, and Macao, aiming to promote scientific research collaboration, academic exchange, cooperative innovation, and knowledge sharing in remote sensing and environmental studies among the three regions. Prof. Charles Man Sing WONG, Professor of LSGI, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, and Associate Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), chaired the JHMUA Remote Sensing and Environment Annual Meeting. He facilitated discussions among representatives from alliance member universities, who joined both online and in-person, to deliberate on the consortium's strategic direction and future collaborations. During Opening Ceremony, Prof. WONG extended a warm welcome to all participants and reflected on the alliance's journey since its establishment in 2022. He highlighted the platform's vital role in strengthening the scientific and educational bonds among Jiangsu, Hong Kong, and Macao. The scientific program delved into the forefront of remote sensing and environmental science, covering critical topics such as climate change, air quality, carbon emission monitoring, geological hazard detection, and Earth system science. These themes were explored through a series of high-caliber invited reports delivered by renowned scholars, including: Prof. Guo-qiang SHI (PolyU) Prof. Xiao-lin ZHU (PolyU) Prof. Bo HUANG (HKU) Prof. Hui SU (HKUST) Prof. Meng GAO (HKBU) Prof. Fei JIANG (Nanjing University) Prof. Huilin CHEN (Nanjing University) Prof. Zhong LU (China University of Mining and Technology) Prof. Liang GAO (University of Macau) We extend our sincerest gratitude to all supporting organisations for their valuable contributions. Organisers: Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (JHMUA) Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI), PolyU Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL), PolyU Co-Organisers: Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE), PolyU Mainland Development Office (MDO), PolyU State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Urban Climate Resilience (SKL-CRCC), PolyU Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), PolyU Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), PolyU School of Environment and Spatial Informatics of China University of Mining and Technology

PolyU projects garner top funding in Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Science and Technology Programme

Six research projects from PolyU have been awarded funding under the 2025 Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Science and Technology Programme (Category C Projects).  PolyU has secured the highest number of selected projects among institutions in Hong Kong and Macao.  Each of the six projects has received close to the maximum funding amount of RMB 3 million, with total funding reaching RMB 17.79 million.  Two project leaders are members of RISUD.   This remarkable achievement underscores PolyU’s leading position in research translation and collaborative innovation in the Greater Bay Area.  The funded projects are dedicated to advancing innovative development in high-tech fields, including battery technology, marine engineering coating materials, aircraft engine repair technology, artificial intelligence-driven tactile sensing, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and construction safety in the low-altitude economy.   The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Science and Technology Programme (Category C Projects) administered by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Bureau, is a flagship research funding initiative for technological innovation cooperation in the Greater Bay Area.  The programme aims to encourage universities, research institutions, and enterprises in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao to leverage their strengths, engage in deep industry-academia collaboration, and catalyse research outcomes with global impact.   Project Leader Affiliations with PAIR Project Title Funding Amount (RMB) Prof. NI Meng Associate Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment, Head of Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering and Chair Professor of Energy Science and Technology Management Committee Member of RISE, Member of RISUD Development of key technologies for lightweight, high-performance proton-conducting fuel cells or electrolysers towards the additive manufacturing for carriers and portable devices 3 million Prof. YI Wen Assistant Professor in the Department of Building and Real Estate Member of RISUD Research on high-altitude construction safety inspection for smart cities admidst low-altitude economy 2.8 million   Online coverage: Toutiao - https://polyu.me/4qqHUrs (Chinese only)   香港理工大學（理大）的六個科研項目獲2025深港澳科技計劃（C類項目）資助。 理大本年度入選項目數量在香港及澳門地區院校中居首。六個項目均獲接近最高資助金額人民幣300萬元，總資助金額達人民幣1,779萬元。兩位項目負責人為理大可持續城市發展研究院成員。   此項佳績突顯理大在科研成果轉化及大灣區協同創新的領先地位。獲資助項目致力於推動高新技術的創新發展，涵蓋電池技術、海洋工程塗層材料、航空發動機修復技術、人工智慧觸覺感測、診療內視鏡，以及低空經濟下的施工安全等。   深圳市科技創新局的深港澳科技計劃（C類項目）是推動大灣區科技創新合作的旗艦級科研基金計劃，旨在鼓勵大灣區內深圳、香港、澳門三地的大學、科研機構和企業發揮優勢，進行深度的產學合作，加快實現具有全球影響力的科研成果。   項目負責人 理大高等研究院隸屬單位 項目名稱 資助金額（人民幣） 倪萌教授 建設及環境學院副院長、建築環境及能源工程學系主任、能源科學與技術講座教授 潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院管理委員會成員及可持續城市發展研究院成員 載具及便攜設備的增材製造輕質高性能質子導體燃料電池或電解池關鍵技術開發 300萬元 伊文教授 建築及房地產學系副教授 可持續城市發展研究院成員 低空經濟背景下面向智慧城市的高空施工安全巡檢研究 280萬元   網上報導： 今日頭條 - https://polyu.me/4qqHUrs