Research and Innovation Office (RIO), PolyU

【Diversity sparks innovative fusion of traditional practices and science】 Amid a global shift towards holistic well-being, 𝐃𝐫 Dalinda Isabel Sánchez Vidaña, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 (𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞) 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔, is pioneering innovative approaches that blend traditional practices with modern science. Originally from Mexico and the Netherlands, Dr Sanchez holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Industrial Chemistry from Mexico and a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from the Netherlands. She earned her PhD at PolyU and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Sweden. Dr Sanchez's research involves developing mindfulness-based interventions for disordered eating and exploring the molecular mechanisms of psychiatric disorders, aiming to enhance mental and physical health. 🧠❤️She values the dynamic, collaborative environment at PolyU, where she believes that teamwork with diverse colleagues sparks invaluable insights, driving impactful healthcare solutions. Currently, her projects include addressing emotional and stress eating, as well as issues that can contribute to obesity and other health concerns. Her research team uses Electroencephalography (EEG) technology to examine the intricate connections between emotions and eating behaviours, paving the way for more effective therapies. 🍽️ Dr Sanchez is also developing mindfulness programmes for chronic pain management, and conducting cooking interventions for children to promote mindful eating and improve emotional regulation. At PolyU, she finds that collaboration enhances the impact of research, transforming challenges into groundbreaking solutions. 📽For more: https://lnkd.in/g2E26Xtm PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences #PolyU #Innovation #Research #Diversity #Sustainability #RIO #PolyUResearch #diversityandinclusion #equity #inclusion #Mindfulness #MentalHealth

Congratulations to the #PolyUScholars who have been recognised in the list of “Highly Cited Researchers 2024” by Clarivate Analytics. Their inclusion is a testament to the University’s research and academic excellence, dedicated to making broad positive societal impact. This annual list recognises researchers for significant impact in their respective research fields. Each researcher selected has authored multiple highly-cited papers that have ranked in the top 1% by citations for their fields and publication year in the Web of Science over the past decade. Learn more: https://polyu.hk/ReoyB #ThePolytechnicUniversityofHongKong #PolyUResearch #HighlyCitedResearchers

🔴 LIVE from The THE Global AI Forum – "Higher Education in the AI Era" “AI's influence is not only inescapable, but also far reaching, and just like waves against rocks. It is reshaping and permeating the very essence of how the knowledge is imparted and acquired.” Ms Simone Dilena, President (APAC) Times Higher Education opens the day of discussions and dialogues on higher education in the AI era at the Times Higher Education (#THE) Global AI Forum at #PolyU’s Hotel ICON. The Forum, currently underway at PolyU in partnership with THE, brings together university presidents, senior academics, leading researchers, and thought leaders from around the world to explore the opportunities and challenges that AI brings to the higher education sector and beyond. Stay tuned 📍 We'll be sharing more updates from the Forum throughout the day. Follow us for the latest insights and discussions! #THEGlobalAIForum #AIinEducation #HigherEducation #ArtificialIntelligence

🔴 LIVE from The THE Global AI Forum – "Higher Education in the AI Era" "AI, being at the frontier of knowledge, needs to be integrated into your research programmes. You've got to educate the next generation of students not only to prepare them for their future careers but also to help them generate the future of technology." — Prof. Tony Chan, Immediate Past President, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology). These fascinating insights were just shared at the "Presidential Chat: AI in Higher Education Leadership" session. The session also featured Prof. Liqun Zhang, President of Xi'an Jiaotong University; Prof. S Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University; Prof. Yonghua Song, Rector of University of Macau; and Prof. Michael Spence, President and Provost of University College London, was moderated by Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The Forum, currently underway at #PolyU in partnership with Times Higher Education (#THE), brings together university presidents, senior academics, leading researchers, and thought leaders from around the world to explore the opportunities and challenges that AI brings to the higher education sector and beyond. Stay tuned!📍We'll be sharing more updates from the Forum throughout the day. Follow us for the latest insights and discussions! #THEGlobalAIForum #AIinEducation #HigherEducation #ArtificialIntelligence

【Inclusive in diversity with a shared goal to tackle environmental challenges】 Focusing on structural engineering and fire safety research, 𝐃𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐨𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐝, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔, recognises the strength of a diverse team with a shared objective in tackling challenges like fire and creating innovative solutions for a sustainable living environment. 🔥 Hailing from Jordan, Dr Abdoh's research focuses on developing innovative solutions for fire modelling, heat transfer, and fracture mechanics. He is passionate about applying numerical methods and efficient algorithms to address complex engineering challenges. Attracted to PolyU by its high academic standards and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr Abdoh values the diverse engineering disciplines that enhance his research. Collaborating with diverse researchers and academics also enriches his work with additional experience and knowledge. Since joining PolyU, Dr Abdoh has successfully published in Q1 journals and gained valuable experience in experimental fire research. Mentoring students has further refined his research skills, creating a dynamic learning environment for all involved. 📖 📽For more: https://lnkd.in/gmjwXnZC #PolyU #Innovation #Research #Diversity #Sustainability #RIO #PolyUResearch #diversityandinclusion #equity #inclusion #Engineering #FireSafety

Chinese Culture and its Modernisation: Yan Fu’s Legacy✒️ Since its in March, the PolyU Chinese Culture Festival has exhibited the richness and diversity of Chinese culture through various artistic themes and activities. The “Chinese Culture and its Modernisation: Yan Fu’s Legacy” event organised PolyU hosts 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩, all aimed at deepening the younger generation’s understanding of Chinese culture. The event highlights the contributions of Mr Yan Fu, known as the first Chinese scholar to introduce Western ideas to China, in advancing enlightenment education and the integration of Chinese and Western cultures in modern Chinese history. 📅Date: 25 November – 12 December 2024 📍Exhibition location: Podium, PolyU Jockey Club Innovation Tower 👉Details: https://polyu.hk/snHkP 「嚴復思想與中華文化現代化」主題活動✒️ 理大自今年三月展開「理大中華文化節」，以不同藝術主題和形式，展示豐富多彩的中華文化。 由理大主辦的「嚴復思想與中華文化現代化」主題活動，包括國際高端論壇、展覽、公開講座及工作坊，以增進年輕一代對中華文化的了解。活動主題圍繞「中國西學第一人」嚴復先生在近代中國文化史中，推動啟蒙教育和中西文化交融的貢獻。 📅 日期：2024 年 11 月 25 日至12 月 12 日 📍 展覽地點：理大賽馬會創新樓平台層 👉 詳情：https://polyu.hk/snHkP #PolyUChineseCultureFestival #ChineseCultureHeritage #ChineseCulture #PolyU #RIO #Research #Innovation

PolyU aviation researcher supported by Google to advance urban positioning and navigation technologies Urban navigation has undergone substantial technological advancements in recent decades, enhancing smart living environments while improving human life. With his ongoing research in this impactful field covering location-based services and navigation and positioning technologies, Dr Li-Ta Hsu, Associate Head and Associate Professor of the PolyU Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, and Limin Young Scholar in Aerospace Navigation of PolyU has received an unrestricted grant from Google to advance research in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and sensor fusion technologies. Titled “Research on 3D Mapping Aided GNSS Precise Positioning for Vehicular Applications,” Dr Hsu's awarded project centers on a novel urban positioning and navigation method to be used in mobile phones and intelligent vehicles. In densely built-up urban areas with skyscrapers like Hong Kong, GNSS positioning may be inaccurate as satellite signals are reflected off buildings. The new method utilizes 3D mapping technology to calculate the length and strength of the reflection of signals, thereby achieving a remarkable lane-level positioning accuracy in urban areas.  Dr Hsu has previously worked with Google’s Android Location Team in Mountain View, California as a visiting research scientist. During his visiting, he collaborated closely with industry leaders to enhance mobile positioning technologies by improving the accuracy and reliability of GNSS and sensor fusion. The outcome of his research has been applied to location services on Android devices, benefitting a large number of phone users worldwide. More: https://polyu.hk/WOxJw #PolyU #RIO #PolyUResearch #Researcher #Innovation #Google #GNSS #Android #navigation #advanceurban #positioning #3dmapping #

Over a thousand PolyU members, political and business leaders and distinguished guests from various sectors attended the University’s anniversary #flagraising ceremony and opening ceremony of the #ChineseCultureFestival: “Chinese Culture and its Modernisation: Yan Fu’s Legacy” on campus this morning, in celebration of the #30thanniversary of PolyU as a university. Mr #YanFu, one of the most influential enlightenment thinkers, translators, and educators of the late Qing dynasty, was among China’s first modern intellectuals to explore the world beyond its borders. The “Chinese Culture and its Modernisation: Yan Fu’s Legacy” event was led by PolyU and co-organised by the Fujian Yan Fu Academic Research Association, Fujian Chuanzheng Culture Management Committee, and Fujian Culture and Economy Exchange Center. The event highlighted the contributions of Mr Yan Fu in advancing enlightenment education and the integration of Chinese and Western cultures in modern Chinese history, with the aim of promoting Chinese cultural excellence and fostering patriotism and innovation among students. Distinguished guests at the opening ceremony included Mr FANG Jianming, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR; Mr SZE Chun-fai, Under Secretary for Education of the HKSAR; Dr LAM Tai-fai, Council Chairman of PolyU; Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU; Prof. Ben YOUNG, Chairman of the PolyU Chinese Culture Festival and Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) of PolyU; Prof. LI Ping, Vice Chairman of the PolyU Chinese Culture Festival and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities; Mr HUANG Ping, Executive Vice President of the Fujian Yan Fu Academic Research Association; Prof. WANG Gangfeng, representative of the Fujian Chuanzheng Culture Management Committee. At the flag-raising ceremony before the opening ceremony, distinguished guests, including Mr Fang Jianming, Mr Sze Chun-fai, Dr Lam Tai-fai, Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, Deputy Council Chairman Dr Lawrence LI Kwok-chang, Treasurer of the University Ms Loretta FONG Wan-huen, Honorary Court Chairman Dr Roy CHUNG Chi-ping, President Emeritus Prof. the Honourable POON Chung-kwong, and Executive Vice President Dr Miranda Lou, joined Members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Members of the Legislative Council, representatives of business and community organisations, University Council and Court members, PolyU senior management, University Fellows, Outstanding Alumni, members of the PolyU Foundation, and advisors from the PolyU Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture, as well as over a thousand guests, staff, students, and alumni gathered to celebrate the occasion. Learn more: https://polyu.hk/oPWze #PolyUAnniversary #PolyUChineseCultureFestival #ChineseCultureHeritage #ChineseCulture

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 Children undergoing radiotherapy often face intense fear and anxiety due to the intimidating environment of large machines, loud equipment noises and being alone in treatment room. To address this challenge, a multidisciplinary team from PolyU, comprising experts from the Department of Health Technology and Informatics and the Industrial Centre, has leveraged cutting-edge mixed reality technology at the Hybrid Immersive Virtual Environment (HiVE) to create a more reassuring setting for children during radiotherapy preparation.💖 💪Supported by the Lee Hysan Foundation and the Research Grants Council’s Research Matching Grant Scheme, the HEROCARE (Holistic Empowerment in Radiation Oncology) programme at PolyU offers comprehensive workshops that include personalised preparatory sessions, treatment rehearsals, and on-site hospital support. This initiative aims to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of paediatric cancer patients throughout the radiotherapy process. To date, the programme has achieved a 70% reduction in daily treatment times and significant improvements in participants' physical and emotional health. Research indicates that 88% of participating children have completed radiotherapy without anaesthesia, securing extensive support across Hong Kong. By leveraging PolyU’s research facilities and expertise, HEROCARE is an exemplary model of integrating experiential compassionate learning with clinical service, fostering a sustainable support system that benefits patients, their carers and healthcare professionals.👩⚕️ 理大「理伴童行 HEROCARE」計劃運用沉浸式技術減輕癌症兒童對放射治療恐懼 接受放射治療的癌症兒童常因大型儀器、機械聲音和獨自在治療室而感到恐懼。理大醫療科技及資訊學系和工業中心的專家組成跨學科團隊，運用先進的混合沉浸式虛擬實景（HiVE）技術，為癌症兒童提供更安心的準備環境。💖 💪理大理伴童行（HEROCARE）計劃由利希慎基金及研究資助局的研究配對補助金計劃資助，旨在提升兒科癌症患者及其照顧者的身心健康，提供個人化預備工作坊、治療演習和醫院現場支援，致力大幅減少兒童在放射治療中麻醉的依賴。 該計劃已成功將每日治療時間縮短70%，顯著改善參與者的心理狀態。據初步研究，88%的參與兒童在無需麻醉的情況下完成治療，獲得廣泛支持。 跨學科團隊利用理大研究設施和學術專長，展開了HEROCARE計劃，不僅創新兒科癌症護理，更結合了體驗式同理心學習與臨床服務，推動可持續的支援系統，造福患者、照顧者和醫護人員。👩⚕️ ⬇更多｜More https://polyu.hk/qKVLz #PolyU #RIO #PolyUResearch #Researcher #Innovation #Radiotherapy #ChildrenCancer #HiVE #anaesthesia #HEROCARE #immersive #FRIENDS理伴童行 #LeeHysan #IndustrialCentre