PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research

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. polyu.hk/qIzqp

Prof. ZHANG Jie of University of Science and Technology of China delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Machine Listening: Extending AI from Vision to Sound and Vibration Sensing” at PolyU on 23 April 2026. polyu.hk/Khdqe

Congratulations to Prof. WONG Ka-hing, Director of the Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood), on being named a Lifetime Fellow of the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM). polyu.hk/HBHAU

Prof. Arnold WONG was recently interviewed on Viu TV programme “Medicine Online”, where he explained how simple stretching exercises can help improve blood circulation, thereby easing pain, enhancing mood and helping to prevent cognitive decline. polyu.hk/CIFFD

Prof. Jeffrey LEUNG conducted a cross-sectional study in three special education schools. The study provided vision screening for students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and assessed their ocular alignment, visual acuity and stereopsis. polyu.hk/mQdkR

You are cordially invited to join the upcoming PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Superlattice Engineering of Soft Alloys in Giant Molecules” by Prof. Stephen Z. D. CHENG, member of the National Academy of Engineering (USA), on 11 May 2026 (Monday). polyu.hk/ZvSII

The Research Institute for Future Food has joined hands with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and industry partners in developing locally-produced processed fisheries and agricultural products. polyu.hk/hcWaS

Four PAIR members earned funding support for their high-impact research projects in the 3rd round of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme, administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government. polyu.hk/vBjvF

Please join the "Rethinking Research: The Role of Humans in Scientific Discovery in the Age of LLMs" by 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫 𝐌. 𝐀𝐈-𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐢 organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and PAIR on 6 May 2026. forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3LNwCbbsXx?o…

You are cordially invited to join the upcoming PAIR Seminar titled “Clinical Trials on Chinese Herbal Medicine, Methodology and Challenges” by Prof. LAO Lixing of the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine on 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)! polyu.hk/CGWMV

Interdisciplinary Excellence・žGlobal Impact | The new PAIR profile video is now online youtube.com/watch?v=M7kq9z…

On 14 April 2026, Prof. JIN Ying, Professor of Architecture and Urbanism and Director of Studies for Robinson College of Cambridge, delivered a PAIR Seminar titled “What does improving longevity mean for the future of our cities?” at PolyU. To review: youtu.be/w4KlpGKl160

The Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism, together with Yunji Technology and Blue Pin, signed a strategic cooperation memorandum to jointly develop a smart hotel ecosystem for service robots. polyu.hk/kvoqM

Research led by Prof. Antony WONG, Member of the Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism, offers fresh insights into how workplace stressors impact hotel staff mental health and what organisations can do in response. polyu.hk/YseDZ

A recent study led by two members of Mental Health Research Centre has identified a novel biological pathway that explains how physical exercise mitigates the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. polyu.hk/YfdNB

Prof. Eugene B. CHANG of UChicago delivered PAIR Seminar titled “Microbiome Medicine: Understanding Health and Disease through the Lens of Ecological and Evolutionary Principles” at PolyU on 30 March 2026. Online review: youtu.be/cBcVPwgDWF4?si…

Please join the PAIR Distinguished Lecture “Machine Listening: Extending AI from Vision to Sound and Vibration Sensing” by Prof. ZHANG Jie from University of Science and Technology of China on 23 April 2026 (Thursday)! polyu.hk/BJWYu

Seven PAIR members lead “PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year” polyu.hk/uxsld

Please join the upcoming PAIR Distinguished Lecture “Machine Listening: Extending AI from Vision to Sound and Vibration Sensing” by Prof. ZHANG Jie of the University of Science and Technology of China on 23 April 2026 (Thursday)! polyu.hk/BJWYu

Prof. LIU Bin of National University of Singapore delivered a PAIR Distinguished Lecture titled “Iso-structure Induced Ultralong Organic Phosphorescence”. on 25 March 2026. polyu.hk/mHBAo