RIO News - October 2023
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We are delighted to present this month’s research and innovation news, featuring the latest development at Research and Innovation Office (RIO) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
Translational regenerative medicine is a dynamic and rapidly advancing field that requires multi-disciplinary research approaches to develop innovative clinical solutions, therapies, and devices to improve human health and well-being. Dr Xin ZHAO, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Associate Professor in Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, is at the forefront of this field. The focus of her studies is on modulating cell microenvironments, manipulating cell behaviours and advancing tissue-engineered organ development.
Human activities and the burning of fossil fuels result in carbon emissions, which release significant greenhouse gases that lead to global warming. Achieving carbon neutrality is critical in combating the climate crisis.?Dr Bolong HUANG, Associate Professor of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, is dedicated to research in catalysis for the development of new catalyst materials that support sustainable energy supply and conversion technologies, aligning with the global vision of protecting the environment.
Sustainable development sets the goal for researchers across disciplines, requiring active collaborations to optimise impacts.?Dr Zhang Xiao , Assistant Professor of Department of Mechanical Engineering, is leading research efforts focused on advanced materials and electrochemical reactors for clean energy conversion.?
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PolyU has received funding from the MTR Academy’s 2023 MTR Research Funding Scheme for six research projects aimed at exploring advanced railway technology applications.?These projects initiate innovative solutions for emergency evacuation, achieving sustainable development goals, noise control in railway engineering, autonomous modularised trains and fire resilience.?
Dr Esther Yung , Associate Professor of Department of Building and Real Estate, has led the project titled “A Cave Automatic Virtual Therapeutic Garden for Residential Care Homes for the Elderly,” and it has received the Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards (Hong Kong) in 2023. Given that older people living in residential care homes have limited opportunity to access to public open space due to the mobility impairments or chronic illness, the project can provide them with a simulated experience of natural healing elements.?
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