RIO News - May 2024
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We are delighted to present this month’s research and innovation news, featuring the latest research development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
Primarily due to the impact of urbanisation and global warming, urban heatwaves have become a challenging issue worldwide. Mitigating urban heat through green and blue infrastructures is essential for creating a sustainable environment.?Prof. Hai GUO, Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering?at PolyU and global researchers have conducted a first-of-its-kind study on the effectiveness of green interventions in cooling urban heat across various regions that can assist policymakers in prioritising effective interventions to develop sustainable cities.?
Migrant domestic workers support many Hong Kong working families in childcare and household duties but their own personal needs seldom receive significant attention. Department of English and Communication, PolyU has conducted research into the health and other structural issues faced by migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings reveal that health literacy and access to information and facilities are crucial to their well-being.
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Privacy protection is pivotal in the development of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Prof. Man Ho Allen Au , Professor of the Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is undertaking research on privacy protection in CBDC development to investigate the applications of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and to ensure the confidentially and integrity of CBDC transactions.
Perovskites are among the most researched topics in materials science. A research team led by?Prof. Kian Ping Loh, Chair Professor of Materials Physics and Chemistry and Global STEM Professor of the Department of Applied Physics, PolyU, has solved an age-old challenge to synthesise all-organic two-dimensional perovskites, extending the field into the exciting realm of 2D materials. This breakthrough opens up a new field of 2D all-organic perovskites, which holds promise for both fundamental science and potential applications.
The research team led by?Prof. Man Ho Allen Au, Professor of the Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and?Dr Xingye Lu, Research Assistant Professor, have won an award in the international ZPRIZE competition for the second consecutive year for their pioneering work in zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). Their groundbreaking work in this field has profound implications for enhancing privacy and scalability in blockchain and Web3 applications.
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