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02 Jun 2016
Light-weight and highly-conductive PGS for temperature maintenance and effective waste heat dissipation.
02 Jun 2016
Individuals who get the flu vaccine lose their immunity to the H1N1 influenza virus in about two years, according to an analysis led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
30 May 2016
The School of Nursing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently developed a computerized haptic system for nasogastric tube (NGT) placement training, enabling nursing students to practise NGT insertion in computer-simulated virtual environment.
17 May 2016
A water-based paint with a high coefficient of heat insulation.
11 May 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed two Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based smart healthcare systems, namely 1) a drug management system and 2) an electronic nursing service management system.
06 May 2016
Summer work uniform for protecting construction workers from hot and humid weather.
25 Apr 2016
Applicable to machine tools for in-situ work piece surface scanning and measurement.
25 Apr 2016
Simple and safe monitoring of fetal movement to ensure fetal well-being.
25 Apr 2016
Compression Hosiery and Knee Brace for Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) and Knee Pain.
22 Apr 2016
Researchers from Hong Kong and the U.S. have developed a new statistical and mapping method that could help identify drug targets for treating leukaemia.
20 Apr 2016
A revolutionary novel robotic mannequin system for the fashion industry with the ability to change shape and dimensions.
18 Apr 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has brought glory to Hong Kong by winning a total of 14 prizes at the 44th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Covering a wide range of application areas, these breakthroughs not only expanded the boundaries of knowledge, but also enhanced the well-being of our society on different fronts.
12 Apr 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has successfully developed perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with the world’s highest power conversion efficiency of 25.5% recently.
07 Apr 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has achieved the world’s fastest optical communications speed for data centres by reaching 240 G bit/s over 2km, 24 times of the existing speed available in the market.
05 Apr 2016
Safe, flexible, and recoverable x-ray protective products.
05 Apr 2016
Identify the best personalized reliable driving route, increasing the successful rate of on-time arrival.
05 Apr 2016
A non-invasive way to measure the level of glucose in saliva accurately.
04 Apr 2016
Apigenin, a natural metabolite found in plants and vegetables, is poised to improve chemotherapy significantly.
31 Mar 2016
A multi-robot system that can perform formation control, exploration, and monitoring tasks autonomously in a distributed manner.
31 Mar 2016
Design and implement a new platform to accelerate the execution of mobile interactive applications by leveraging cloud computing technologies.
31 Mar 2016
Transform a smart-phone into a high-end camera.
22 Mar 2016
Post-mastectomy products for prevention of heat and moisture build-up.
17 Mar 2016
Development of low-cost and touchless 3D fingerprint identification for higher security and hygiene.
16 Mar 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed an intelligent system called "iWheelchair", integrating a series of advanced PolyU technologies from its Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC).
14 Mar 2016
The Department of Applied Physics (AP) and Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have jointly developed a novel nano biosensor for rapid detection of flu and other viruses.
02 Mar 2016
An innovative project to develop a novel surgical robotic system (NSRS) with haptic (tactile) feedback and capable of single incision or natural orifice (incision-less) robotic surgery has been initiated by a team led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
17 Feb 2016
High efficiency energy storage devices created by printing with Manganese Dioxide (MnO2) Ink.
05 Feb 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University hosts the Global Food Safety and Technology Forum (GFSTF) on February 4-5, 2016 in Hong Kong.
05 Feb 2016
Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization and Special Representative for Antimicrobial Resistance in the Office of the WHO Director-General have presented an inaugural Distinguished Lecture entitled "Antimicrobial Resistance: Global Challenges and Ways Forward" at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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Giants in history
Chinese-American virologist and molecular biologist Flossie Wong-Staal (27 August 1946 – 8 July 2020) was the first scientist to clone HIV and determine the function of its genes.
David T. Wong (born 1936) is a Hong Kong-born American neuroscientist who is best known for discovering the antidepressant drug fluoxetine, better known as Prozac.
Charles Kuen Kao (Nov. 4, 1933 to Sept. 23, 2018) was an engineer who is regarded as the father of fibre optics. His work in the 1960s on long distance signal transmission using very pure glass fibres revolutionized telecommunications, enabling innovations such as the Internet.