The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been awarded 37 accolades at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held from 11 to 15 March 2026. This international event brings together innovators and research teams from around the world to showcase cutting-edge ideas, technological breakthroughs, and practical solutions with global impact.
Among PolyU’s impressive results, SKL-CRCC members secured two of the awards, reflecting the strength of their research capability and the value of their innovations. Their recognition highlights not only their technical excellence, but also their dedication to translating knowledge into meaningful outcomes for society, industry, and future development.
We extend our warmest congratulations to all awardees, and in particular to the SKL-CRCC award recipients, for their outstanding performance and achievements. Their success serves as an inspiration to the wider research community and reinforces the importance of continued innovation and collaboration.
| Award | Principal Investigator(s) | Project |
| Gold Medal | Prof Zhu Songye Interim Head and Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Associate Director of State Key Laboratory of Climate Resilience for Coastal Cities |
Latching-based Smart Control System for Mitigating Ultra-low-frequency Vibrations: Inspired by Wave Energy Converters |
| Silver Medal | Prof Leng Zhen
Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. |
Nanocarbon-coated Conductive Aggregates (NCCA) for Smart, Sustainable Asphalt Pavement |
Press release:
English - https://polyu.hk/rQulx ; Chinese - https://polyu.hk/fEVzk
