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Polyu's Pride Summer 2021 POLYU’S PRIDE Realising the Nation’s Space Dreams with Top Aerospace Scientists Summer 2021 Biomimetic nanosheet enables Alumni series PolyU ranked 66th in latest synergistic therapy and multi-modal Ir Eric Ma, Executive Director & CEO of world university rankings imaging to fight cancer NWS Holdings Ltd Contents Summer 2021 47 43 11 President’s Message In celebrating the centenary of the Communist Party of China, our national aerospace scientists visited Hong Kong in June. A precious sample of lunar soil 29 was also exhibited at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. PolyU was highly acclaimed for its participation in national space missions in these memorable events. We were very honoured to display our space projects at the exhibition, in which people's understanding of our country and their 17 shared sense of national pride were deepened. 03 While our Nation is becoming a global leader in many technological fields, we will continue Cover Story 21 Microbial solution for microplastic pollution 35 Design show 2021 features interdisciplinary to contribute to our country’s success through co-creation 23 Advancing OLED technologies for impactful research. Recently, we achieved high 03 PolyU’s pride – Realising the Nation’s space an energy-efficient future 36 PolyU scholars ranked among world’s top in ratings in the University Grants Committee’s dreams with top aerospace scientists optometry research (UGC) Research Assessment Exercise 2020, 24 Breakthrough in black phosphorus research where 70% of our research was rated as “world- Dialogue paves the way for next generation electronic 37 PolyU members on 2021 Honours List and optoelectronic devices leading” or “internationally excellent”, affirming the quality and impact of our research work. 11 Shaping a bright future for the next 25 Identifying warning signs of dementia PolyU Community generation – A conversation with Honorary Earlier, we also presented our Planning Exercise Chairman of the University Court Knowledge Transfer and Staff Proposal for the 2022/23 – 2024/25 Triennium to the 13 Developing multifaceted future leaders Entrepreneurship 38 Dr Shirley Wong, University Librarian – – A conversation with Vice President Modernising the library to inspire creativity UGC, and we received highly positive comments. (Education) 27 Artificial intelligence-enabled escalator and collaboration Furthermore, I am pleased that our commitment to combs enhance passenger safety 39 Professor George Woo – Father of academic excellence was recognised in the newly- Education 29 The smart ‘backpack’ that boosts optometry blazing a trail in eye care released QS World University Rankings 2022, in 3D mapping efficiency which PolyU ranked 66th. 15 PolyU launches new scheme to nurture 41 Major external appointments and the next generation of innovators 30 PolyU-nurtured technopreneur thriving in awards of staff members Greater Bay Area The new academic year is approaching, and we Senior staff appointments and promotions look forward to resuming normal operations Research and Innovation Spotlights Alumni in teaching, learning and research. Therefore, 16 PolyU receives four Higher Education 43 Ir Eric Ma, Executive Director & CEO of we strongly urge our students and staff to get Outstanding Scientific Research Output 31 Innovation and Technology Bureau visits NWS Holdings Ltd – Engineering a sustainable vaccinated as soon as possible before the new Awards from the Ministry of Education PolyU’s State Key Labs and National future for Hong Kong term starts. I wish everyone a fulfilling campus Engineering Research Centres 17 Biomimetic nanosheet enables synergistic 45 Ms Emily Tang, Co-founder of Studio Doozy life in the new academic year. therapy and multi-modal imaging to fight 33 PolyU achieves high ratings in – Design to improve life cancer UGC Research Assessment Exercise 2020 Jin-Guang Teng Students 34 PolyU ranked 66th in latest world President 19 PolyU scientist conducts genomic sequencing 47 Kudos to our Sports Teams – Three-time university rankings to help limit the spread of COVID-19 grand slam champions 35 PolyU research project named among China’s 20 Tourism demand forecast helps industry 49 Design student shines in global competition prepare for recovery top ten optical breakthroughs Cover Story POLYU’S PRIDE Realising the Nation’s Space Dreams with Top Aerospace Scientists “The Space Programme Scientists enter campus cum Distinguished Chinese Scientists Public Lecture Series” kick-started at PolyU. hina’s achievements in space exploration Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison The delegation gave its first public lecture in Hong Kong Officiating at the inauguration of the Exhibition, have caught the world’s attention, Office of the Central People's Government in the at PolyU on 23 June, followed by a series of lectures Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR demonstrating its strength in scientific Hong Kong SAR. and school visits, reaching out to local youth with Government Mrs Carrie Lam said: “Hong Kong and technological innovation, while inspiring talks about the Nation’s people have a particular bringing glory to its people. As the only Led by Professor Zhao Xiaojin, Senior Vice President astronautical programme. attachment to the Ctertiary institution in Hong Kong with international of the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), Chang’e lunar exploration space exploration experience, The Hong Kong the delegation included: PolyU staff and students also programme… PolyU’s Polytechnic University was honoured to welcome • Professor Qi Faren, the first chief designer of the took part in an exclusive dialogue I am proud of local research team collaborated China’s top astronautical scientists who spearheaded Shenzhou spacecraft; with the scientists and their with CAST in the the Nation’s key space programmes from manned • Mr Long Lehao, chief designer of the Long March young Mainland counterparts. tertiary institutions’ development of the ‘Surface missions to the Moon and Mars explorations. series rockets; contributions to Sampling and Packing • Mr Hu Hao, chief designer of the third phase of A highlight of the visit was System’ for the Chang’e-5 The delegation came to Hong Kong for a series of China's lunar exploration project of the China the “Centennial Exhibition on the Nation’s space and -6 missions... I am proud celebratory events on Space Technology, of which National Space Administration; Chinese Scientists and Lunar programmes. of local tertiary institutions’ PolyU was a co-organiser. They were warmly • Mr Xie Jun, chief designer of the third generation Soil Sample”, held at the Hong contributions to the Nation’s welcomed by PolyU Council Chairman Dr Lam BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3); Kong Convention and Exhibition space programmes.” Tai-fai and President Professor Jin-Guang Teng, • Mr Sun Zezhou, the Tianwen-1 Mars probe’s chief Centre from 26 June to 9 July Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR together with Mr Alfred Sit Wing-hang, Secretary designer; and 2021. The University was Government Mrs Carrie Lam The events showcased how for Innovation and Technology of the Hong Kong • Ms Zhang He, executive director of the Chang’e-4 thrilled that a lunar soil sample, the city can play a major SAR Government; and Professor Jiang Jianxiang, lunar probe project. collected by the Chang’e-5 role in the Nation’s drive for Director-General of the Department of Educational, spacecraft last year using a space tool designed and scientific and technological innovation, as well as manufactured by PolyU, was unveiled for the first reflecting Hong Kong citizens’ pride in the Nation’s time in Hong Kong. space achievements. A warm welcome to the National Delegation of Space Technology Experts The delegation was led by Prof. Zhao Xiaojin (centre), and From left: Mr Wang Yajun, Mr Alfred Sit Wing-hang, representatives included Prof. Qi Faren (left) and Mr Hu Hao (right). Prof. Qi Faren, Prof. Zhao Xiaojin, Dr Lam Tai-fai, Mr Long Lehao, Prof. Jiang Jianxiang and Prof. Jin-Guang Teng 4 Cover Story Distinguished Chinese Scientists Public Lectures at PolyU PolyU is the only Hong Kong institution involved in China’s astronautical projects. We welcome PolyU’s researchers Dr Lam Tai-fai offered his warmest welcome and gratitude to participate even more, and on behalf of PolyU to the distinguished scientists’ visit, which gave Hong Kong’s youth firsthand understanding of to contribute to the Nation’s the Nation’s astronautical development. endeavours to become a The lectures aimed at inspiring young people to pursue scientific exploration. PolyU staff and students at an space power. exclusive dialogue with the scientists Prof. Qi Faren, the first chief designer of the Shenzhou spacecraft Centennial Exhibition on Chinese Scientists and Lunar Soil Sample Prof. Qi Faren delivered the delegation’s first public lecture in Hong Kong on China’s space programme and the spirit embodied by its astronautical researchers. Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam (front, third from left) viewed the “Surface Sampling and Packing System” for collecting lunar soil by Chang’e-5, developed by the PolyU research team, led by Prof. Yung Kai-leung (front, fourth from left), Chair Professor of Precision Engineering and Director of the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations. The Chief Executive was accompanied by PolyU’s President Emeritus Prof. Poon Chung-kwong (front, first from left); Dr Lam Tai-fai (front, second from left), Chairman of Council; President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng (back, fourth from right); Prof. Wing-tak Wong (back, third from right), Deputy President and Provost; and Prof. Wu Bo (back, second from right), Associate Head of Department of Land Surveying and Geo-informatics. The lunar soil sample brought back by the Chang’e-5 mission Ms Zhang He talked about China’s lunar exploration programme. Mr Xie Jun spoke about the development of China’s own with a space tool designed and manufactured by PolyU was navigation satellite system. displayed in Hong Kong for the first time. 5 6 Cover Story PolyU takes part in the Nation’s first Mars mission I believe there will be more ‘Hong Kong wisdom’ and ‘Hong Kong solutions’ in the Nation’s drive for innovation.
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