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📌 Master of Science in Aviation Engineering (Sep 2023 intake)

22/07/2026

🏆AAE Student Wins Best Paper Award in The 20th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA) 2026

We are pleased to announce that Ms Xiong Wei, a PhD student enrolled in our full time PolyU-Tongji University Dual PhD Programme, won the Best Paper Award at the 20th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA) 2026, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 16 to 20 June 2026.

Under the supervision of Prof. Wen Chih-Yung and Dr Wang Tianqi, Ms Xiong’s award-winning paper is titled “Inverse Learning-based Strategy for Linear Quadratic Differential Hypergame with Misperception”. This paper studies dynamic decision-making and control under misperception, where one player holds a biased understanding of another player’s objective. To address this issue, Ms Xiong proposes an inverse learning-based strategy that reconstructs the Nash-relevant closed-loop dynamics from finite state trajectories.

In addition to this outstanding achievement, Dr Li Yu, a Postdoctoral Fellow under Prof. Wen Chih-Yung’s supervision, was selected as a finalist for the Best Paper Award at the same conference. Dr Li’s finalist paper is titled “Event-triggered incremental fault-tolerant control: recovery performance and convergence time guarantee”.

Read the full story at AAE's website: (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/aae/news-and-events/news/2026/20260619_20th-ieee-icca-2026/)

09/07/2026

The 10th International Conference on Aerospace System Science and Engineering (ICASSE 2026) is set to take place on July 16–17, 2026! 🛰️✈️

Hosted by the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE) at PolyU and organized by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, this prestigious landmark event will bring together researchers, academics, students, and industry professionals from around the globe to exchange groundbreaking ideas, share recent advances, and foster collaboration in aeronautics and astronautics.

As a premier platform for aerospace innovation, ICASSE 2026 highlights the cutting-edge achievements and future directions shaping the global aerospace landscape.

🗓️ Date: July 16–17, 2026
📍 Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
🔗 More Details: https://icasse.sjtu.edu.cn/

👉 Visit the link or scan the QR code to discover the keynote speakers and event details!

29/06/2026

🎉Prof. Bing Xu’s project, “Enhancing Vehicular Positioning and Navigation Precision in Urban Environments Using Low Earth Orbit Satellites,” has been awarded over HK$ 4,000,000. The project aims to assess the feasibility of using Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-precision positioning and navigation services by enhancing existing Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

Read the full story at AAE's website - https://www.polyu.edu.hk/aae/news-and-events/news/2026/20260624_prof-xu-stf-funded-project/.

26/06/2026

✈️ Stop dreaming, start building! 🛠️

Ever wanted to design and build an aircraft from scratch? Now is your chance!

Team AE**US is officially recruiting passionate Engineering students for the 31st AIAA Design/Build/Fly (DBF) Competition.

🏆 Why join us?
We consistently rank in the Top 20 out of 100+ global universities and placed 1st in Asia!

What you’ll do:
✨ Design & Build: Create a fully functional RC model plane from scratch.
⚙️ Hands-on Engineering: Apply your Aerospace, Mechanical, EEE, or Systems engineering knowledge to real-world missions.
🌍 Compete Globally: Fly your creation against top universities worldwide!

Ready to rule the skies? JOIN US NOW!

📅 Deadline: 7 July 2026
🗣️ Interviews (Shortlisted): Before 31 July 2026
🔗 Apply Now: Fill out the form at https://forms.office.com/r/5XnWqekq1v

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03/06/2026

Join us at the Small Quadcopter Drones: Design, Operation and Applicatios course this summer! This 5-day intensive short course is an IEEE RAS Technical Education Programme.

The programme is designed for students and researchers who focus on robotics, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, automation, or computer science. Professionals who are interested in the technical and applied use of drone systems can also join us.

Dates: 24–28 August 2026
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (in-person, with remote option)

Visit the below website for more information: https://events.polyu.edu.hk/summer_school_2026/home

Apply Now! Application will be closed on 31 July 2026.

28/05/2026

🏆 Built to Win: PolyU DBF Team Places 15th Place Globally and Once Again Claims Asia's Top Spot at AIAA DBF 2026
27 May 2026🥇

We are thrilled to share that our remarkable DBF team - AE**US () achieved 15th place out of 98 teams worldwide at the 2025-2026 AIAA Design/Build/Fly (DBF) competition, hosted by AIAA Corporate Member Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, from 16 April to 19 April 2026. 👏

This year’s mission challenged teams to design, build, and fly a remote-controlled aircraft capable of completing charter flights with plastic ducks and pucks as passengers and cargo, respectively. Another mission required teams to tow a long banner and deploy it mid-air. To succeed, aircrafts had to accommodate different mission payloads, withstand landing impacts and in-flight vibrations, and deliver reliable performance across all mission attempts. Competing against strong teams from around the world, we are proud to share that our team ranked 1st in Asia once again – a significant milestone in our journey this year.

22/05/2026

🏆 Outstanding Alumni Award 2026 🏆

We are proud to announce the recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering:

🎉 Mr Yiu Cho Yin, James (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aviation Engineering, 2022) 🎓

James graduated with First Class Honours 🥇 in the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Aviation Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and is now pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy under the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme🧑‍🎓. Drawing on interdisciplinary expertise in aviation, engineering, and psychology, he has established a strong scholarly profile in aviation safety and human factors in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). His doctoral research focuses on trustworthy AI that supports effective human-AI teaming in future flight decks, addressing critical safety challenges in highly automated operations. He further broadened his international research perspective as a visiting research student at the Safety and Accident Investigation Centre of Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, a world-leading institution in aviation safety.

He has developed an impressive research track record, with publications in leading international journals such as IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems and the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. He is also an active contributor to the academic community through his role in coordinating the 28th Air Transport Research Society World Conference, chairing sessions at the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, and refereeing for top-tier journals and conferences, including Safety Science, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, and the AIAA Aviation Forum, etc. In addition, he has shown a strong commitment to nurturing future aviation professionals through active support of teaching and service learning initiatives at his alma mater. His achievements reflect scholarly excellence, professional leadership, and significant potential to advance aviation safety research for future flight operations, such as remote piloting, advanced air mobility, and sustainable aviation.

19/05/2026

🏆AAE Students Won the Excellence Award in the HKIE Logistics and Transportation Division (LTD) Best Student Papers Awards 2025-2026

We are pleased to announce that a research team led by Prof. Xu Gangyan has received the Excellence Award at the HKIE Logistics and Transportation Division (LTD) Best Student Papers Awards 2025-2026. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding engineering students from accredited programmes in Hong Kong, encouraging them to pursue excellence and innovation within the engineering profession.

Aligned with this year’s theme, "Innovation in Transport or Logistics," the team submitted their impactful research titled "Infrastructure Network Design for UAV-based Emergency Medical Delivery Service."

Read the full story at AAE's website: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/aae/news-and-events/news/2026/20260506_hkie-ltd-best-student-award/

02/04/2026

This career talk will introduce career availabilities (including internships and graduate jobs) and the latest industrial information in the Low-altitude Economy field. Speakers from China Telecom Global (中国电信国际) and Tianlu Flying-auto (Hong Kong) Ltd. (天路飛行汽車(香港)有限公司) will explain in details the opportunities available in their companies.

Date: 15 April 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Venue: HJ304
Deadline: 13 April 2026

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/aae/news-and-events/event/2026/4/15---lae-career-talk/?sc_lang=en

Join us to explore the career prospects at local and Chinese Mainland Low-altitude Economy companies!

*Please refer to the event poster for speakers‘ details. The talk will be delivered in Mandarin)*

27/03/2026

Join the Student Sharing Session to hear from our 2025/26 AAE Outstanding Student, Ms Zhou Jiayi, as she shares her experiences and personal journey. She will discuss how she made use of the resources and opportunities at PolyU and within AAE to support her growth and strengthen her soft skills throughout her studies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tips on overseas exchange, undergraduate research opportunities, and more.

All are welcome — no registration required.

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