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Arabian Post
23-07-2025
- Science
- Arabian Post
CUHK Faculty of Engineering: Advancing Innovation Through Research Excellence and Global Collaboration
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – The Faculty of Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) continues to strengthen its position in global engineering education and research, with notable achievements across multiple engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Information Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. Recent rankings highlight the Faculty's research excellence, including the 7in both Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science (U.S. News & World Report 2025–2026), along with 19in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and 27in Computer Science & Information Systems (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). Research Impact and Innovation The Faculty's commitment to innovation is demonstrated through nine impactful research projects awarded funding in the first two rounds of Hong Kong Government's Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+ Scheme). The projects cover a diverse range of innovative areas from advanced engineering, biomedical to materials science, demonstrating a high level of technology which enables the translation of research outcomes into product developments: ADVERTISEMENT Nine research project teams led by CUHK Faculty of Engineering Professors received funding support in the first two rounds of RAISe+ Scheme, including: Left Photo – Prof. Barbara CHAN (1st left), Prof. Ni ZHAO (2nd left), Prof. Raymond YEUNG (3rd left), Prof. Hon-ki TSANG (3rd right), Prof. Yun-hui LIU (2nd right), and Prof. Samuel AU (1st right); Right Photo – Prof. Ka-wai KWOK (1st left), Prof. Yi-chun LU (2nd right), and Prof. Wei REN (1st right) In addition, the Faculty's researchers have also established multiple start-ups and spin-off companies based on their research findings. At present, the Faculty has successfully seeded two unicorns—SenseTime and Cornerstone Robotics—both of which are valued over US$1 billion. Fostering Future Innovation The Faculty of Engineering at CUHK provides one of the world's premier research environments with access to over 80 specialised laboratories. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, the Faculty encourages students to explore a diverse range of subjects in their studies and research, equipping them with both a solid foundation and the flexibility needed for their future career development. The Faculty's nurturing environment is exemplified by students like Aiana BAEKOVA, a Kyrgyz Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) recipient in Biomedical Engineering. 'The department's interdisciplinary nature and strong connections with other departments allow students to engage in cutting-edge research while examining their scientific work from various perspectives,' shares Aiana. With the support from CUHK's leading supervisors and research facilities, Aiana's research investigates the use of nanomedicine in tissue engineering to enhance healthcare solutions Consistently ranked among the top 100 engineering schools globally, the CUHK Faculty of Engineering remains committed to offering an inspiring environment that empowers future engineering leaders to pursue knowledge and drive innovations at the frontier of modern technology. For more information about the postgraduate programmes available at CUHK's Faculty of Engineering, visit: ADVERTISEMENT Hashtag: #CUHK The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About CUHK Founded in 1963, CUHK combines tradition with innovation in teaching and research, maintaining strong global partnerships to address real-world challenges.
Korea Herald
27-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Huawei Cloud Hong Kong and PolyU Sign MoU
Fostering an Integrated Innovation Platform to Empower Research Start-ups to Go Global HONG KONG, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Cloud Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Huawei's Bantian Campus in Shenzhen. The partnership will deepen collaboration in research collaboration, technology commercialisation, start-up incubation, and global innovation ecosystems. It aims to fast-track PolyU's research industrialisation and globalisation while building an integrated platform to drive academic-industrial innovation across Asia-Pacific and beyond. The MoU was signed by Zhang, Managing Director of Huawei Cloud Hong Kong and Mr. Kelvin WONG, Director of the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO) of PolyU. The signing was witnessed by Mr. Sunny SHANG, President of Huawei Cloud Asia Pacific; Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU; YU, Vice President of Huawei Cloud Global Ecosystem; and Ms. Amy LUNG, Court Member of PolyU. Under the MoU, Huawei Cloud Hong Kong and PolyU will focus on three strategic pillars. In transformation of R&D outcomes, they will drive innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), computer science, and communications technology, leveraging Huawei's "AI for Universities" scheme, to scale PolyU's breakthroughs globally via Huawei Cloud's ecosystem. The partnership will also build an Asia-Pacific incubation platform, empowering high-potential PolyU start-ups to access regional markets. This aligns with Hong Kong SAR Government's "Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+)" enabling end-to-end research-to-industry transformation. Notably, PolyU has shown strong capabilities in commercialisation of R&D outcomes, with over 130 start-ups founded by its faculty and researchers. Since the RAISe+ Scheme launched in 2023, six PolyU-affiliated start-ups have received government funding of over HK$10 million each — underscoring the University's leadership in bridging academia and industry. Huawei Cloud Hong Kong and PolyU will further collaborate to accelerate the commercialisation of high-impact research. They will also co-develop AI-integrated curricula, embedding cloud-based AI tools and Huawei's certification system to strengthen students' and researchers' practical and translational skills. Mr. Sunny SHANG, President of Huawei Cloud Asia Pacific, remarked,"Huawei places great emphasis on strategic collaboration with leading higher education institutions. This partnership with PolyU represents a pivotal step in Huawei Cloud's continued investment in the innovation ecosystem across Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region. By joining forces, we aim to drive synergy in areas such as AI curriculum development, start-up incubation, and the creation of global expansion pathways for promising technologies. Leveraging Huawei Cloud's global infrastructure and open technology platforms, we are committed to empowering PolyU to enhance its capabilities in talent cultivation, innovation commercialisation, and international collaboration. Ultimately, this initiative will further elevate Hong Kong's position as a global hub for innovation and technology, and contribute to building a robust pipeline of globally competitive tech talent and impactful research outcomes." Prof. Christopher C HAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, said:"This MoU signifies a deepened partnership between PolyU and Huawei in research collaboration, start-up incubation, and talent development. We look forward to working together to accelerate the commercialisation of PolyU's research outcomes and expand our impact from Hong Kong to the Asia-Pacific and beyond. With Huawei's strong presence and resources in the region, PolyU is proud to become the first Hong Kong university to establish an official incubation base in Singapore, in collaboration with local government authority. Our presence at the national incubation centre will help fast-track the global expansion of our start-ups. Together, we aim to replicate this model in other key markets, fostering a global innovation platform that enables PolyU research and start-ups to scale internationally." PolyU's outstanding innovative research shines on the international stage. In the newly released QS World University Rankings 2026, PolyU has risen to 54th globally, and in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, the University ranks 56th worldwide and second in Hong Kong. These consistent advancements across major global university rankings reflect not only the international academic community's recognition of PolyU's research strengths, but also its proven ability to translate innovation into real-world impact. Huawei Cloud is committed to building a robust AI infrastructure for global customers. Its recently launched CloudMatrix 384, an industry-leading AI compute cluster, delivers powerful support for academic research, digital innovation, and industrial applications. Through this collaboration, Huawei Cloud Hong Kong and PolyU will jointly establish an integrated AI innovation platform, combining PolyU's research strengths with Huawei Cloud's global ecosystem to accelerate the global expansion of high-potential research projects — originating in Hong Kong, connecting across Asia Pacific, and scaling worldwide. Huawei Cloud and PolyU have made solid progress in start-up acceleration, international expansion, joint developer competitions, and AI talent development. Moving forward, the two parties will deepen collaboration to build an end-to-end innovation ecosystem — spanning research, teaching, incubation, and global outreach — supporting social impact through technology and strengthening Hong Kong's position as a global I&T hub. With the shared vision of "From Hong Kong to Asia Pacific and the World," the partnership aims to advance IP commercialisation, connect global resources, and co-create an open AI innovation platform to drive regional and international growth. About HUAWEI Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have approximately 208,000 employees and we operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organisation for a fully connected, intelligent world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organisation for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organisations become more agile, efficient and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they're at home, in the office or on the go. For more information, please visit Huawei online at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) aspires to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer for the benefit of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world. Driven by its motto, "To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind", the University nurtures socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective, and pursues world-leading research and innovation for societal benefits. The University's unwavering commitment to excellence has garnered international acclaim, with PolyU ranking 54th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Seven subjects were placed within the top 30 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Among these, "Hospitality and Leisure Management"," Environmental Science", and "Art and Design" achieved the top rank in Hong Kong. Also, in the recently released 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, PolyU ranked 56th globally and second in Hong Kong. PolyU also strives to foster a University community in which all members are united with a strong sense of belonging and pride, empowering the University to scale new heights.
