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与法国泰雷兹集团代表团会面

香港理工大学 (理大) 创新及科技发展处 (ITDO) 接待法国泰雷兹集团 (泰雷兹) 和法国驻港澳总领事馆 (法国领事馆) 代表团，并联同理大工程学院电机工程学系和工业及系统工程学系举办科技研讨会。   泰雷兹是全球其中领先的高科技集团之一，服务于国防、安全、航空航天和地面交通产业。理大向代表团介绍本校在航空及交通的科技研究发展、研究设施和教学课程的最新情况；泰雷兹亦向理大介绍集团的重点研究及发展范畴。双方积极筹划以举办研讨会、工作坊和协作研究项目，探讨同感兴趣的交通、网络安全等研究方向。 会后代表团参观了理大电力电子研究中心。   请按此浏览活动花絮。

理大举办阿里巴巴首届香港大数据与云计算技术论坛

阿里巴巴技术论坛是由阿里巴巴集团举办的重要年度活动，目的为分享其最新的创新成果和技术发展。由理大创新及科技发展处发起，与理大电子计算学系合办，以大数据与云计算技术为主题，首届阿里巴巴香港大数据与云计算技术论坛於2016年6月17日假理大校园成功举办。   超过250名本地学生，学者和行业专家出席了此次论坛。阿里巴巴集团副总裁周靖人博士介绍了阿里巴巴旗下创新的大数据计算平臺，当中包涵一系列广泛的产品和服务，使大数据能够更快、更高效率地发展。此外，叁位阿里巴巴的资深技术专家也分享了有关弹性云计算、机器学习平臺及大规模实时计算的创新技术和於不同行业领域的应用。    理大副校长（科研发展）衞炳江教授於论坛内致欢迎辞并强调:「理大一直以应对大数据的发展所面临的挑战而致力作出重要贡献，我们的大数据和云计算技术的发展领域已体现於研究成果及与业界合作项目中，其中包括大数据分析、以人为本的计算、网络安全、云间安全及云计算资源管理等。」理大正在成立大数据分析的中心实验室，以促进大数据为主的多学科研究。理大电子计算学系系主任曹建农教授表示:「大数据分析中心实验室的成立将加强理大在开发大数据处理和分析方法、技术和应用的领导地位。」   阿里巴巴团队於理大访问期间，与理大电子计算学系、应用数学系及土地测量及地理资讯学系的研究团队交换了意见，深入瞭解理大卓越研究成果，并相讨於大数据与云计算技术合作的可行性。   理大创新及科技发展处将与阿里巴巴集团协调，并跟进有关合作研究项目及学者访问计划的安排。  

全球食品安全及科技论坛2016

香港理工大学 (理大) 于2016年2月4至5日在香港举办全球食品安全及科技论坛2016 (论坛) ，期望透过结合各食品安全持份者的力量，启动由科技主导的合作。论坛云集官'产'学'研各个界别，进行务实的互动交流，以提升食品安全技术，为全球食品安全问题提供有效的解决方案。    论坛由理大主办，美国国际食品保护协会'瑞典隆德大学'丹麦技术大学国家食品研究所以及加州大学戴维斯分校协办，期望以创新方法解决食品安全在技术上的需要。世界卫生组织抗微生物药物耐药性特别代表'助理总干事福田敬二博士(Dr. Keiji Fukuda) 联同来自联合国'中国国家食品安全风险评估中心'香港特别行政区政府食物安全中心等的国际及政府组织的嘉宾，从本地'国家以及全球的角度出发，分享公共机构在解决食品安全问题的经验及其前瞻性见解。   从事食品及餐饮业的国际企业聚首论坛，并于业界分享环节与其他讲者共同探讨现今业界所面对最迫切的食品安全挑战。科研专家于紧接的学术讨论环节则探讨如何利用科学与创新研发解决食品安全问题。 2月5日的专题研讨会将探讨技术相关的议题，其中包括「提升食品的化学与生物安全」'「食品欺诈'食品安全保障与餐饮业」'「风险评估'沟通与管理」'及「技术工作方与演示」。 论坛筹委会联合主席黄永德教授表示：「学界具备专业的知识和技术，与业界共同开发能有效解决食品安全的方案。但若未能了解业界所需，学界难以提升研发成果的实际应用价值。」 论坛筹委会主席及食品安全联盟召集人刘乐庭教授表示：「我们相信透过务实的沟通与交流，各食品安全持份者能够携手提升社会食品安全，建构具体的发展路线图。论坛结束后，我们将会跟据与会专家的发表和讨论，撰写食品安全需求评估报告，期望能启导食品安全研究未来三至五年的发展。」 理大亦于论坛首日与瑞典隆德大学签署合作备忘录，以促进双方于食品安全及食品安全保障上的合作，更期望能将合作推广至其他欧亚伙伴与网络。 论坛汇聚超过40位演讲嘉宾以及250位来自世界各地的与会代表。论坛得到政府'业界以及学界的积极参与，其中包括香港特别行政区政府食物及卫生局常任秘书长(食物)谢凌洁贞女士'食物及卫生局副局长陈肇始教授'卫生署署长陈汉仪医生，以及多国领事代表等。论坛将锐意成为能够持续提升全球食品安全的重要平台。 更多关于全球食品安全及科技论坛2016 • 会议报告 • 会议花絮

理大知识产权评估委员会举行第二次周年大会

香港理工大学（理大）知识产权评估委员会 (委员会) 於二零一叁年成立，为大专院校的知识产权管理模式开创先河，透过引入业界参与，加快推动大学的知识转移发展。委员会第二次周年大会於二零一五年九月二日举行。 委员会致力提升理大知识产权评估及专利组合的质素，并发展科研发明商品化的潜力。委员会为理大与业界於知识产权管理上建立一个沟通平台，以吸纳来自不同界别的知名商人和工业家提供专业意见。 委员会主席理大副校长（科研发展）衞炳江教授於会上就各委员会会员为推进理大科研应用提供宝贵的专业意见，以及其一直给予委员会的支持，表示由衷感谢。 会上理大更宣佈即将启用全新的知识产权网站。网站由一套知识产权管理应用软件组合驱动操作，透过网页介面，可提交发明披露、浏览申请资料纪录、评核专利申请以及汇编报告。理大希望透过网站的全面启用，优化发明披露的程序，提升其知识产权管理的效能。 各委员会会员於会上以社会大众利益为前提，为理大所属知识产权积极探讨更多不同的商品化途径，当中包括成立专利池及专利共享等。 知识产权评估委员会将继续为理大在知识产权管理和知识转移的领域上作出贡献。 请登入这里查看活动照片。

理大與Kinex就「芹菜素黃酮類二聚體」簽訂專利授權協議

理大再度促成院校与业界协作,就「芹菜素黄酮类二聚体」与Kinex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Kinex)签订专利授权协议,为癌症治疗带来具倡导性和革命性的进步,改善我们的生活。 「芹菜素黄酮类二聚体」──封锁癌细胞抗药性的突破 在理大应用生物及化学科技学系、麦基尔大学、理大手性科学国家重点实验室以及理大驻堔圳中药与分子药理学研究国家重点实验室的共同努力下,由理大应用生物及化学科技学系周铭祥教授及陈德恒教授带领的研究团队成功由芹菜素研发出新的抗药性抑制剂──芹菜素黄酮类二聚体。芹菜素黄酮类二聚体不但能有效逆转肿瘤的抗药性,更有助消化系统对抗癌药物的吸收。病人因而有更多机会透过口服方式摄取化疗药物,提升化疗过程的效能、便捷度以及舒适度。理大行政副校长杨伟雄先生和Kinex行政总裁及主席Johnson Lau 医生于会上分别代表理大及Kinex签订有关芹菜素黄酮类二聚体的专利授权协议。 理大在推进科技转移、成就提升生活质数的研究上不遗余力。在理大的愿景以及无数的成功故事驱动下,我们致力于推动科技的跃进。如欲参阅更多有关是次科技合作的详情,请按这里。

Business of IP Asia Forum 2014

PolyU continues to support the 4th edition of BIP Asia which took place in December this year. Last year, the event drew over 1600 participants from over 23 countries and regions in the industry, academia and government sectors, and was most invaluable in building networks, obtaining first-hand knowledge in the field, and exploring collaborative opportunities with potential partners. The Asia IP Exchange platform was also launched at the same time to boost Hong Kong’s IP trade. PolyU is a supporting organization of BIP Asia and a strategic partner of the Asia IP Exchange platform. ITDO continues to encourage participation of its staffs and students to foster a deeper understanding on the topic. For more information about BIP Asia, please visit here. For more information about Asia IP Exchange, please visit here.

China International Food Safety & Quality Conference + Expo (CIFSQ) 2014

ITDO and PolyU’s Food Safety and Technology Research Centre [FSTRC] and Food Safety Consortium [FSC] joint force to promote PolyU’s food safety related capabilities and explore collaboration opportunities through exhibition and attendance at the CIFSQ 2014, one of the most representative food safety events held every year in China. The event attracted over 800 food safety professionals from over 19 countries, and numerous leading figures and experts to address a diverse range of topics highlighting the critical issues, approaches, and solutions to strengthening food protection in China and around the world. Dr. Zhongping YAO, Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology spoke on “Rapid Authentication of Edible Oils by MALDI-MS” while Dr. Terence Lau, Director of Innovation and Technology Development, co-chaired the session on “Foodborne Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Detection: Varying International Perspectives” and spoke on “Application of Molecular Testing Technology on Food Pathogen Detection and Surveillance – an Experience Sharing”. To view the snapshots of CIFSQ 2014, please visit here. To view the Post Event Report, please visit here. For more information about FSTRC, please visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/abct/fstrc/en/index.php. For more informatio about CIFSQ, please visit http://www.chinafoodsafety.com/.

PolyU Signs Commercialization and Collaboration Agreement with Avalon

PolyU signed with Avalon Nanofibre Limited (Avalon) to commercialize and conduct further research on nanofibre technology platform developed by Professor Wallace Woon-fong Leung, Chair Professor of Innovation Products & Technologies, Department of Mechanical Engineering. The agreement was signed by Dr. Henry Feng, CEO of Avalon and PolyU’s Executive Vice President Mr. Nicholas Yang at the signing ceremony cum press conference held on October 23, 2014 (Thursday). The ceremony was kicked off with the opening remarks delivered by Mr. Yang.  Professor Alex Wai, PolyU Vice President (Research Development) further gave a speech highlighting the collaboration as “PolyU’s success in technology transfer model from the promotion of up-stream collaborative research to technology development and commercialization”. Dr. Feng and Dr. Manson Fok, Chairman of Avalon, further shared at the ceremony on the significant impacts and technological breakthroughs the technology brought to the industry. Right after the signing of the agreement, Professor Leung illustrated to the audience the technical backgrounds and applications of the edge-cutting nanofibre technology.   Kindly refer to PolyU’s official media release at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/web/en/media/media_releases/index_id_6044.html for more details.  To view the snapshots of the Press Conference, please visit here.

Meeting with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to Explore Partnership Opportunities

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC), the largest academic medical center in the west US, visited PolyU to explore international partnerships in maximizing synergies in the alliance of both technology transfer offices. Participating in the discussions were CSMC’s Vice President Legal Affairs Mr. James Laur, Esq., and Consultant Mr. David Thomas, PolyU’s Vice President (Research Development) Prof. Alex Wai, Director of Innovation and Technology Development Dr. Terence Lau, Assistant Director of ITDO Ms. Karen Jiang, Associate Head of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Prof. Larry Chow, Associate Director of Industrial Centre Dr. Robert Tam, and other colleagues from these departments. A visit to the Industrial Centre was also arranged to introduce on PolyU’s solid support provided to medical and other industries. To view the snapshots of the Meeting, please visit here.

Collaborative Research Seminar & Workshop | Technology Matters - Innovation for Future

ITDO was honored to have Mr. Charles Ai [艾超], Vice President, Technology Cooperation & Head, Early Stage Investment, R&D of Huawei Technologies, to be the guest speaker on “Technology Matters – Innovation for Future”, which served as the second episode of its collaborative research and workshop series.  The morning session was a seminar held at N002, Lim Por Yen Lecture Theatre on PolyU campus on October 17, 2014 (Friday). With more than 15 years of experience in telecommunications industry as well as reputable expertise in business development, R&D and marketing, Mr. Ai had attracted an enthusiastic audience of over 90 guests from PolyU and other academic institutions attending the seminar. Mr. Ai shared his novel vision and views on the role and importance of innovation in blueprinting our future from a strategic perspective. Followed by the seminar, Mr. Ai and his senior R&D team on Huawei’s Early Stage Investment further participated in the theme-based workshop in the afternoon to meet and exchange insights individually with about 15 PolyU professors from 7 different departments on a variety of research topics including Next-G optical communications, Big Data & Mining and GEO informatics and explore the respective strategic collaborations with PolyU in upcoming years.    To view the snapshop of the Seminar and Workshop, please visit here.