Faculty of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 香港理工大學工程學院

18/03/2026

【日內瓦發明展 | 理大超薄機械人奪獎】

麻雀雖小，不僅功能俱全，更是揚威 #日內瓦發明展 的 #理大 代表團成員！

所說的是由理大 #電機及電子工程學系 光電子講座教授譚華耀教授團隊與中華電力有限公司合作研發的「革新發電機檢測方式：兼容擋板的自主式機械人」，於第51屆日內瓦國際發明展榮獲 #泰國最佳國際發明奬與創新獎 及 #金獎！

這款僅有36毫米厚度的自主式薄型機械人，能夠在無需拆卸噸級轉子的情況下，進入定子、轉子間隙檢測發電機，減少成本及停機時間，實現預防性維護，提升發電機可靠性。機械人內置的光纖傳感網絡更可持續評估其自身健康狀況，預警潛在故障，從而保障檢查安全。

項目由理大團隊與中華電力合作研發，充分展示理大致力將創意及發明從實驗室帶進生活，成為切實可行的方案，貢獻業界與社會。

【Geneva Inventions Expo | PolyU Ultra‑slim Robot Wins Special Prize Award】

Small but full of innovations and accolades!

Developed by the research team led by Prof. TAM Hwa Yaw, Chair Professor of Photonics at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, in collaboration with CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, the project titled “Revolutionising Power Generator Inspection: The Baffle-compatible Autonomous Robot” has earned the Thailand Award for the Best International Invention & Innovation and a Gold Medal at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva.

At only 36mm thick, this low-profile autonomous robot is purpose-built for inspecting electrical generators. Its ultra‑slim form enables it to pass through the narrow gap between the stator and rotor without the need to dismantle the multi‑ton rotor, significantly reducing inspection costs and downtime. The robot supports proactive maintenance and enhances generator reliability. Equipped with a fibre-optic condition monitoring system, it continuously evaluates the health of critical components, offers early warnings of potential failures, and ensures safer, more efficient inspections.

As a collaboration with CLP Power Hong Kong, this achievement highlights ’s commitment to translating innovation and research excellence into real‑world industry solutions, strengthened by our academic capabilities and strategic partnerships.

#理大 #知識轉移及創業處 #日內瓦國際發明展 #兼容擋板的自主式機械人 #創新 #創業 #研究 #知識轉移

17/03/2026

【理大研發全聲學腦機接口系統 有望為柏金遜症提供高效新療法✨】

隨着人口老化，柏金遜症等常見長者疾病愈見普遍。現時的治療方法多依賴藥物或外科手術。理大無創腦機接口研究中心主任、生物醫學工程學系教授孫雷教授與其學系博士畢業生丘志海教授帶領科研團隊研發新一代「全聲學腦機接口系統」，運用「經顱超聲神經調控技術」，以超聲波實現完全無創、深腦穿透和高精度的神經調控，可望為柏金遜症以至抑鬱症等神經及精神疾病患者，帶來嶄新治療方案。💡

團隊已透過小鼠實驗驗證技術成效。下一階段，團隊將擴充臨床實驗的規模，計劃聯合中國內地共五間頂級醫療中心，招募100名柏金遜症患者開展臨床研究，驗證其超聲波技術的安全與療效。🏥未來，團隊亦期望與香港的醫院合作進行臨床研究，並研發更輕便的家用醫療裝置，讓患者日後可在家中進行持續治療。💪

更多：https://polyu.hk/SFKqt

【PolyU all-acoustics brain-computer interface system forges new paths for Parkinson’s disease therapy✨】

An ageing population is often accompanied by an increase in age‑related disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, an incurable neurodegenerative disorder that impairs body movement and which is mainly alleviated by medicines or surgical procedures.
A research team led by Prof. Sun Lei, Director of the Research Centre for Non-invasive Brain Computer Interface and Prof. Qiu Zhihai, a PhD graduate and Professor of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at PolyU, has developed the next‑generation “All‑Acoustics Brain‑Computer Interface (BCI) System”, leveraging “transcranial ultrasound neuromodulation” to deliver fully non‑invasive, deep‑brain and high‑precision neural modulation with ultrasound. The system presents a promising new therapeutic approach for treating Parkinson’s disease, as well as other neurological and psychiatric disorders. 💡

The team has validated the technology’s efficacy through animal studies. In the next stage, Prof. Sun will expand the scale of clinical validation. He plans to collaborate with five leading medical centres in China to conduct a clinical study involving 100 Parkinson’s disease patients and systematically assess the ultrasound technique’s safety and efficacy, paving the way for regulatory approval and commercialisation. 🏥 Looking ahead, the team also aims to partner with Hong Kong hospitals for clinical study and develop a more portable household version of the system, enabling patients to receive continuous treatment at home. 💪

More: https://polyu.hk/FxesE

#香港理工大學 #理大科研 #腦機接口 #柏金遜症治療

09/03/2026

🌊海膽棘刺竟然是「水底雷達」? 理大團隊破解「海洋黑科技」💡

理大協理副校長（研究）、研究生院院長、郭氏集團仿生工程教授兼機械工程學系講座教授王鑽開教授的研究團隊首次發現海膽棘刺內部的梯度多孔結構具有強大機電感知能力。當水流經過時，棘刺內部更能自主產生數十至上百毫伏電壓；由於此現象源於物理結構，即便在離體或死亡狀態下，其感知與發電能力依然有效。

團隊受此啟發，利用 3D 打印技術開發出新型仿生傳感器。實驗證明，這種仿生結構比傳統設計 電壓輸出高約 3 倍，訊號振幅增約 8 倍，為傳感技術帶來重大突破。這項創新技術無需額外電源即可運作，未來應用潛力巨大，涵蓋深海環境監測與水下基建、航空航天科技與增強神經訊號傳遞的腦機接口。
更多：https://polyu.hk/IlwKH

🌊 Sea Urchin Spines are “Underwater Radars”? PolyU Team Unlocks “Marine Black Tech” 💡

A research team led by Prof. Wang Zuankai, Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation), Dean of the Graduate School, Kuok Group Professor in Nature-Inspired Engineering, and Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at PolyU, has discovered for the first time that the gradient porous structure inside sea urchin spines possesses powerful mechanoelectrical perception capabilities. When water flows through, the spines can autonomously generate voltages ranging from tens to hundreds of millivolts. Since this phenomenon stems from their physical structure, their sensing and power-generating capabilities remain effective even when the spines are isolated or in a non-living state.

Inspired by this, the team used 3D printing technology to develop a novel bionic sensor. Experiments proved that this biomimetic structure produces a voltage output about 3 times higher and a signal amplitude about 8 times greater than traditional designs, marking a significant breakthrough in sensing technology. This innovative technology operates without the need for additional electricity and holds tremendous potential for future applications, ranging from deep-sea environmental monitoring and underwater infrastructure management to aerospace technology and brain-computer interfaces for enhancing neural signal transmission.

More: https://polyu.hk/TdGEL

#香港理工大學 #理大科研

04/03/2026

理大三個創新項目獲智慧交通基金支持 促進駕駛安全及運輸效率

理大一直致力開展創新研究，為構建更安全的智慧未來作出貢獻。在智慧交通基金最新批出的第23批項目中，共有三項由理大學者領導，合共獲資助逾港幣1,860萬元。三個項目分別聚焦智能駕駛系統、可穿戴監測技術及巴士自動緊急煞車系統，旨在提升運輸效率及駕駛安全。

理大高級副校長（研究及創新）趙汝恒教授表示：「我們十分高興獲得智慧交通基金的支持，這些理大項目為應對運輸及物流的關鍵與新興挑戰帶來嶄新方案，有望推動交通科技邁向新里程。理大將秉持透過轉化研究為社會大眾創造實質效益的願景。」

理大一直致力於車輛及駕駛相關創新技術的研究與應用，至今已有31個項目獲智慧交通基金支持，充分展現大學在推動交通科技創新上的貢獻。

智慧交通基金旨在資助本地機構及企業進行研究及應用創新科技，以提升出行便利、改善道路網絡或道路空間的效率，以及加強行車安全。

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝, 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲

PolyU is committed to pioneering research that contributes to a smarter and safer future. In the 23rd batch of the Smart Traffic Fund, three PolyU projects have received total funding of HK$18.6 million. With a focus on intelligent driving systems, wearable monitoring technologies and bus emergency braking solutions respectively, these projects aim to enhance transportation efficiency and driving safety.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐎, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔, said, “We are delighted to receive support from the Smart Traffic Fund. These PolyU projects bring forward novel solutions to address critical and emerging challenges in transportation and logistics. They have the potential to propel transport technology toward new frontiers. PolyU remains committed to translational research, steadfast in our vision of creating tangible benefits for society.”

PolyU has long been committed to the research and application of vehicle-related innovation and technology, with 31 projects supported by the Smart Traffic Fund to-date. This achievement underscores the University’s contribution to advancing innovation in transportation technology.

The Smart Traffic Fund provides funding support to local organisations and enterprises for conducting research and applying innovation and technology with the objectives of enhancing commuting convenience, enhancing efficiency of the road network or road space, and improving driving safety.

More / 更多: https://polyu.hk/xexrh

03/03/2026

02/03/2026

【認識理大學者的睿智遠見】

香港理工大學匯聚世界級學者，他們正以創新方案推動人類福祉。「理大學人」系列，帶你走近這些以科研改變世界的先行者。

今日的主角文効忠教授，是一位先進製造技術的先驅。 文教授以激光重新描繪「製造」的版圖，從焊接、切割、鑽孔、鐫刻，到微加工、表面工程與三維打印，他以高功率激光改變了各行業的製造流程✨。

文教授不僅在空化腐蝕研究領域發表論文數量名列全球前列，更在理大建立香港首個高功率激光材料加工研究中心，配備當時香港及中國內地獨有的尖端設備。這裡誕生的創新，讓異種合金焊接、精密焊接、耐磨鍍層及生物醫療植入物表面處理成為可能。

文教授的激光加工研究論文獲廣泛引用，如今，他的研究焦點放在金屬零件的激光增材製造，致力突破高品質、具成本效益的三維打印關鍵限制。另外，文教授亦著眼於為工程部件與生物醫療植入物的生產，開創高速、低成本的新方案。

學術之外，他積極與工業界合作，將科研成果實際落地，正正是理大校訓「開物成務 勵學利民」的最佳寫照。

憑着卓越成就，文教授獲選為香港工程院院士、美國激光學會會士及英國材料、礦業與礦物學會會士。

👉了解更多文教授的研究及成就，請瀏覽：https://polyu.hk/NauOq

【Meet PolyU's Visionary Minds】

At PolyU, brilliant minds tackle global challenges and shape the world of tomorrow. Today, we are proud to spotlight Professor H.C. Man — a pioneer in advanced manufacturing technologies who embodies PolyU's motto: "To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind."

Prof. Man is renowned for his pioneering work in high-power laser materials processing. His research harnesses laser beams for welding, cutting, drilling, engraving, micromachining, surface engineering, and 3D printing—transforming manufacturing processes across industries. For many years, Prof. Man was also the world-leading author in terms of the number of publications on cavitation corrosion. Furthermore, he established PolyU's first high-power laser materials research centre with cutting-edge equipment unique to Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland at the time, leading to impactful innovations in dissimilar alloy welding, precision welding, wear-resistant cladding, and the surface treatment of biomedical implant treatments.

His contributions extend from academia to real-world applications. Widely cited in laser processing, Prof. Man's recent focus on laser additive manufacturing of metallic components addresses key barriers to high-quality, cost-effective 3D printing. Looking ahead, he is developing alternative methods for high-speed, low-cost production of critical engineering components and biomedical implants, driving the next era of reliable additive manufacturing. He is also active in carrying out high-level consultancy work for local industries and has good relations with the industrial sectors, making a positive impact on society.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Prof. Man has been elected Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, the Laser Institute of America, and the Institute of Materials, Mining and Minerals, UK.

👉 Explore more about Prof. Man's groundbreaking research and achievements here: https://polyu.hk/hfDjf

#香港理工大學 #理大科研 #理大學人 #先進製造 #三維打印 #香港工程院 #美國激光學會 #英國材料礦業和礦物學學會

16/02/2026

12/02/2026

#理大 #工程學院 仝人祝大家馬年大吉、新年快樂！
Wishing you a Happy New Year of Horse.

06/02/2026

23/01/2026

At the newly released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking, PolyU Engineering has been ranked 43rd globally in subject ranking.

THE World University Rankings by Subject evaluate the performance of universities worldwide across 11 subject areas using five core pillar criteria: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, International Outlook and Industry.

Learn more: https://polyu.hk/cQZtD

(Note: The Engineering subject covers the Faculty of Engineering as well as individual units across the University working in the areas.)

#香港理工大學 #理大 #理大工程 #泰晤士高等教育世界大學學科排名

08/01/2026

恭喜理大工業及系統工程學系材料技術講座教授林建國教授，獲選為香港工程院院士👏

林教授是材料建模、先進金屬成形技術及可持續製造的國際知名專家。香港工程院表彰林教授在開發輕合金創新理論與變革性技術方面開創性貢獻，使車輛得以採用複雜輕量化組件，大幅提升交通能源效率並減少二氧化碳排放。

林教授的卓越成就，在全球推動可持續生產製造、提升能源效益及減少碳排放方面的重大影響，充分展現了理大致力於以創新科研貢獻社會的承諾。🌍

👉了解更多林教授的研究：https://polyu.hk/fnDJN

Congratulations to Prof. Jianguo Lin, Chair Professor of Materials Technologies of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, for being elected as a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE). 👏

Prof. Lin is an internationally renowned expert in materials modelling, advanced metal forming technologies, and sustainable manufacturing processes. The HKAE acknowledges his pioneering work in developing innovative theories and transformative technologies for lightweight alloys, which have enabled the production of complex, lightweight components for vehicles. These advancements have significantly reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions in transportation and related industries.

Prof. Lin’s outstanding achievements, and his significant impact on advancing sustainable production and manufacturing worldwide, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, fully demonstrate PolyU’s commitment to contributing to society through innovative research. 🌍

👉 Explore more about Prof. Lin’s research: https://polyu.hk/azBtb

#香港理工大學 #理大科研 #香港工程院

06/01/2026

恭喜理大兩位傑出學者⸺協理副校長（研究）王鑽開教授，以及人工智能高等研究院執行院長楊紅霞教授，他們及其團隊分別聚焦於仿生材料及人工智能的科研，其成就雙雙入選「2025年度香港十大創科新聞」！🏆

王鑽開教授團隊研發的耐酸性「超穩定黏液水凝膠」，在治療胃酸倒流、胃潰瘍及術後傷口保護方面展現巨大潛力，並可結合內視鏡輸藥，實現微創治療，為醫療健康領域帶來重要突破。更多：https://polyu.hk/sKeXd

楊紅霞教授團隊提出協作式生成人工智能（Co-Generative AI）新模式，推動分散式AI訓練，大幅降低訓練成本、保障數據私隱及打破資源壁壘。團隊研發的「癌症Gen AI」模型，可應用於癌症個人化治療規劃，並正與醫療機構合作推動臨床使用。更多：https://polyu.hk/BPpHq

是次評選由京港學術交流中心主辦，逾4,000名來自大專院校、科研、教育界等人士，以網上投票方式選出年度十大創科新聞。理大衷心感謝社會各界的肯定，並將繼續推動科研卓越，貢獻社會，創建更光輝未來！✨

Congratulations to Prof. WANG Zuankai, PolyU Associate Vice President (Research), and Prof. YANG Hongxia, Executive Director of the PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence, whose pioneering research has been named among the “2025 Top 10 Innovation & Technology News in Hong Kong” (香港十大創科新聞)! 🏆

Prof. Wang’s team developed an acid-resistant “ultra-stable mucus-inspired hydrogel” that shows promise in treating gastroesophageal reflux, gastric ulcers, and protecting post-surgical wounds. The hydrogel can also be combined with endoscopic drug delivery for minimally invasive therapies, advancing healthcare innovation. Read more: https://polyu.hk/TUMhZ

Prof. Yang’s team proposed a novel collaborative Generative AI (Co-GenAI) paradigm enabling decentralised AI training that significantly lowers costs, protects data privacy, and removes resource barriers. Their cancer AI model can adapt to personalised cancer treatment. The team is collaborating with various medical institutions for clinical use. Read more: https://polyu.hk/ZhRbI

Organised by the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre, with the city-wide poll drew over 4,000 voters from academia, research, and education sectors. PolyU is honoured by the recognition and remains committed to advancing research excellence for a brighter future! ✨

#香港理工大學 #理大 #理大科研 #創科 #醫療創新 #人工智能 #十大創科新聞