Sept 2027 Entry
What's New
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To better reflect our evolving research strengths and foster specialised academic growth, the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) has been restructured into two new departments—the Department of Chemistry (CHEM) and the Department of Life Sciences (LS) from 1 July 2026. Building on the strong foundation of ABCT, LS embarks on an exciting new chapter at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation.
LS offers comprehensive academic programmes across all levels of higher education. Its research initiatives are organized around five areas: computational biology and AI-enhanced drug discovery, disease elucidation with advanced molecular chemical biology, advanced biotherapeutics, cancer vaccines and immunotherapy, and structural biology. Equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, the Department is fully committed to nurturing talent and driving impactful biomedical innovation.
Please visit our website for more information about our research areas and programmes.
Life Sciences
Biological research within the department covers a wide spectrum, from the molecular to the cellular and to the organism levels, with the aim of tackling some of the most important and challenging issues in biological research today. A full list of our biological research areas can be found herein.
Computational Biology and AI-enhanced Drug Discovery and Disease Prediction
| Supervisor | Tel | |
| Prof. CHOW Ming-cheung, Larry | 3400 8614 | larry.chow@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. KO Chi-bun, Ben | 3400 8699 | ben.ko@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. MA Cong | 3400 8810 | cong.ma@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. MU Quanhua | 3400 2681 | quanhua.mu@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. WONG Wing-leung | 3400 8871 | wing.leung.wong@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. YE Chang | 3400 2640 | chang.ye@polyu.edu.hk |
Disease Elucidation with Advanced Molecular and Chemical Biology
Advanced Biotherapeutics
Cancer Immunotherapy and Vaccine Development
Structural Biology
| Supervisor | Tel | |
| Prof. LI Xiuyuan, Ted | 3400 8611 | xiuyuan.li@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. YAO Zhongping | 3400 8792 | zhongping.yao@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr YANG Xian | 3400 8867 | yangxian.yang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. YU Xiulian | 3400 8730 | xiulian.yu@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. ZHAO Yanxiang | 3400 8706 | yanxiang.zhao@polyu.edu.hk |
Please visit our website for more information about our research facilities.
Compulsory - Two Academic Referee's Reports are required for all fellowship and scholarship applicants.
Identify and invite two academics who are familiar with your academic performance and achievements. Proposed supervisor(s) from the PolyU, proposed supervisor(s) from the partner institution (if any), and persons from non-academic backgrounds are not considered appropriate academic referees.
Provide complete and accurate information on your referees, including their email addresses under a university or an organisation, in your online application.
Compulsory
Compulsory – A standard form must be used for the submission of research proposal. Please click here to download the form.
Compulsory – Please upload all academic qualifications including Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree (if any) according to the University’s admission requirements, also refer to the ‘Procedures – Guidelines for Submitting Supporting Documents’ to follow the submission requirements.
