Engineering & Technology

A one-step method enables scalable and more environmentally friendly production of plant-derived plastic monomers, paving the way towards the mass production of a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials.

A research group from Tohoku University has developed spintronics devices which are promising for future energy-efficient and adoptive computing systems, as they behave like neurons and synapses in the human brain.

Luminescing nanosized crystals are showing promise for peering deeply into body tissues, but first they need to be made safe.

A delegation from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) (HKBU) won a Gold Medal with the Congratulations of Jury, a Gold Medal and a Silver Medal at the 47th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva held in Switzerland from 10 to 14 April 2019.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) (PolyU) was among the big winners in the Hong Kong delegation this year at the 47th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo), the exhibition regarded as the most important specialist event of its kind in the world.

Innovators Under 35 expands its remit to the top 20 in the region.

A finger print can serve as identification to access locked doors and more, but current scanners can be duped with fake or even similar fingerprints. That may change soon, thanks to a collaborative research team based in Japan.

Director of the National Program for SMEs and Projects from the Ministry of Economy opens AIM Startup

Rising demand for smart vehicles and IoT solutions driving market growth; Future Cities Show to convene experts to tackle impact of smart mobility

Policy practitioners and leading scientists working at the science-policy interface will meet at the 2019 IAP Conference ‘Science and the Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of Academies’ (9-10 April 2019) in Incheon, Korea.

DGIST chose Chairman Young Kuk of Samsung Science & Technology Foundation as Its 4th President

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) (PolyU) today organised The 1st International Forum on Marine Robotics for international and local experts to share insights on how to advance marine robotic technology and its applications in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA).

A new computational method can help fast track the development of tiny, ultrafast electronic devices made from small clusters of molecules.

In shape memory alloys, the right combination of crystal grains can achieve high strength and still retain memory

Japanese scientists have developed a technique to transform a copper-based substance into a material that mimics properties of precious and pricey metals, such as gold and silver.

Show to tackle role of IoT, AI, blockchains, among others, in building smart cities

Taking place on the 10th and 11th of April, it is the region’s most comprehensive large-scale exhibition, with over 350 exhibitors and 400 speakers across the world showcasing the latest innovations in the payments and commerce industries.

A scholar from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) (HKBU) has developed a new series of games which can be used to train and test children’s reading, writing and word identification skills at an early age.

The Council of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) (PolyU) today announced the appointment of Professor Jin-Guang Teng, currently a Vice-President, Dean of Graduate School and Chair Professor of Southern University of Science and Technology, as its new President with effect from 1 July 2019.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) (PolyU) has recently developed an electrostatically charged nanofiber filter with multiple separator layers, which can capture pollutant particles that are below 100 nm in diameter (covering the most common airborne nano-particles and viruses).

A major advancement in pioneering technology based around the use of an artificial womb to save extremely premature babies is being hailed as a medical and biotechnological breakthrough.

Accelerating Energy Transformation at Singapore International Energy Week 2019

A transparent, flexible smartphone sensor also measures skin temperature and tactile pressure, which could combat fingerprint forgery and make mobile devices even more compact.

Molecular nanowires can be used for many applications, from LED lights to medical devices.

Scientists from Tohoku University and the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization have developed a new complex hydride lithium superionic conductor that could result in all-solid-state batteries with the highest energy density to date.

Stimulate the global phenomenon of rapid development of cities into the future

Activating collaboration of sustainable IoT solutions for commercial outcomes; Showcasing IoT integration solutions that address industry challenges; Spotlight on new approaches to e-commerce and logistics IoT solutions

Stretchable devices could have a wide range of potential uses, from wearable health monitors to elastic solar cells to artificial skin.

A novel solar panel tracer is faster, less expensive and more accurate than conventional devices.