PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research

PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) is a hub to facilitate interdisciplinary research, technology transfer, inspire innovations & collaboration.

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On 28 May 2026, Prof. Manuela FERREIRA of the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, delivered a PAIR seminar titled “High-Impact Research Using Big Data Analysis – The Global Burden of Disease Study”. Online review: https://t.co/a5Ab4Gzbxw

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On 27 May 2026, Prof. PENG Shou, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and Chief Scientist of China National Building Material Group Co., Ltd. delivered a lecture titled “The Transparent Revolution that is Remoulding the Future” at PolyU. https://t.co/Cae8UOuTC1

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On 22 May 2026, Prof. GUO Wanlin of the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “From Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Hydrovoltaics Intelligence (HI)” at PolyU. Online review: https://t.co/CUzwWwYGo8

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Please join the upcoming PAIR Seminar titled “Building Environment and Energy: Challenges in Different Scales” by Prof. John ZHAI Zhiqiang of the University of Colorado Boulder on 12 June 2026 (Friday)! https://t.co/4dGiSDr2O5

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PAIR Newsletter · Issue 18 · June 2026 is now available!
Flipbook version: https://t.co/xQqDnHSb3L
PDF version: https://t.co/2gl51Y72iy

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Please join the upcoming PAIR Seminar titled “Sustainable Plant Proteins and Functional Staple Foods” by Prof. HUANG Dejian of the National University of Singapore (NUS) on 8 June 2026 (Monday)! https://t.co/Q2HpQfslxm

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Please join the live-stream service for the PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “The Mechanics of Graphene and Graphene-Based Nanocomposites” by Prof. Robert Joseph YOUNG of The University of Manchester, UK, from 10:30 am (Hong Kong time) tomorrow!
https://t.co/gsedBTS8kZ

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Please join the live-stream service on our 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝑻𝒖𝒃𝒆 channel for the PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Adhesion between Soft Materials and Tissues” by Prof. SUO Zhigang of Harvard University from 10:30 am (Hong Kong tine) tomorrow!
https://t.co/W7KYmBtQmq

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Please join the upcoming PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “The Mechanics of Graphene and Graphene-Based Nanocomposites” by Prof. Robert Joseph Young, from The University of Manchester, UK, on 3 June 2026 (Wednesday)! https://t.co/HZiSeUzJAj

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Please join the live-stream service on our 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝑻𝒖𝒃𝒆 channel for the PAIR Seminar titled “High-Impact Research & Big Data Analysis” by Prof. Manuela Ferreira, Professor of Musculoskeletal Health at UNSW Sydney, Australia, from 2:30 pm today!
https://t.co/w0BDabQT0m

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【Prof. Chen Qingyan Elected Fellow of the Royal Society 】

Huge congratulations to Prof. Chen Qingyan, Director of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) and Chair Professor of Building Thermal Science, on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science.

As a globally recognised thought leader, Prof. Chen is renowned for his pioneering work in indoor air quality, aircraft cabin environments, and Computational Fluid Dynamics. His significant contributions have earned him recognition as one of the world’s leading scientists in the field of “Building and Construction”, with his models for simulating indoor environments playing an instrumental role in shaping public policy and driving innovation in ventilation systems. These industry benchmarks prioritise occupant well-being whilst fostering healthier, more energy-efficient environments.

Election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society is one of the highest scientific honours in the world. Prof. Chen is among the very few scholars from the institution to receive this distinguished honour, joining the ranks of the most eminent scientists in modern history. Please join us in celebrating Prof. Chen’s monumental achievement. 🎉

Read more: https://t.co/6hX8W094G0

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Please join the PAIR Distinguished Lecture “Adhesion between Soft Materials and Tissues” by Prof. SUO Zhigang of Harvard on 2 June 2026 (Tuesday)! https://t.co/KQD05Y2tX1

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Please join the live-stream service for “The Transparent Revolution that is Remoulding the Future” by Prof. PENG Shou, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, from 10:30 am tomorrow!
https://t.co/iGtfGBNieR

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Prof. LAO Lixing, President of Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, United States, delivered a PAIR Seminar titled “Clinical Trials on Chinese Herbal Medicine, Methodology and Challenges” at PolyU.
Online review: https://t.co/zbbi4j725z

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Please join the PAIR lecture titled “The Transparent Revolution that is Remoulding the Future” by Prof. PENG Shou, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and Chief Scientist of China National Building Material Group Co., Ltd., on 27 May (Wed) https://t.co/Kpm3KbLq6W

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You are cordially invited to join the inaugural seminar of the Cambridge NeuroWorks and PolyU PAIR Joint Seminar Series titled “The Neural Code of Speech” by Prof. Edward CHANG of the University of California San Francisco, on 27 May 2026 (Wednesday). https://t.co/QLaUlZzgI1

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Prof. Stephen Z. D. CHENG delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Superlattice Engineering of Soft Alloys in Giant Molecules” at PolyU on 11 May 2026. Online review: https://t.co/wxwtWPW00M

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A team led by Prof. WEN Chih-yung has developed Hong Kong’s first integrated low-Earth-orbit (LEO) communication and navigation satellite payload, “LEO CNAV”, injecting fresh impetus into the development of smart cities and the low-altitude economy. https://t.co/wGddTqUnfP

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PolyU and CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) have jointly developed a smart “Generator Inspection Robot” to enhance inspections efficiency and operational safety. https://t.co/o5aqB7YxIK

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A research team led by Prof. Tarek ZAYED has developed a multi-tiered model integrating AI and IoT to enable more cost-effective and intelligent sewer system management. https://t.co/uNd5ihjiRI