PolyU - Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering

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.

🏆 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.

🏆 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.

🏆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/

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)*

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.

Know an AAE graduate soaring to new heights? ✈️🎓

It’s time to celebrate excellence! Nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award of the PolyU Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE) 2026 are officially OPEN! 🌟

We are searching for inspiring individuals who have made a lasting impact on the aviation industry, given back to our university, and contributed significantly to society. 🌍🙌

Whether they are innovating in aerospace, leading in aviation management, or making a difference in the community, we want to hear their story! Help us give our exceptional graduates the recognition they deserve. 🏆

👇 How to Nominate:
🗓️ Deadline: 24 April 2026
📝 Download Nomination Form: https://polyu.hk/mPsOx
🌐 More Information: https://polyu.hk/uABGT
📧 Enquiries: [email protected]

Tag an outstanding AAE alumni in the comments below to encourage them! 👇✨

Join us for our upcoming MSc Programme Info Seminars! This is your chance to explore our specialized master’s degrees, meet our world-class faculty, and get all your questions answered about the curriculum and admissions process.

We will be covering:

🔸 𝗠𝗦𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝟰𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟱)
🔸 𝗠𝗦𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟰𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟲)
🔸𝗠𝗦𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 (𝟰𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟳)
🔸 𝗠𝗦𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟰𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟴)

Don’t miss this opportunity to find the right path for your professional growth.

🚀 Register now by scanning the QR code!

🌌 Fascinated by the mysteries of space and satellite technology?
Apply for the MSc in Satellite Engineering at PolyU and become a leader in the fast-growing New Space Economy industry! 🚀

Gain advanced knowledge in satellite systems, space technology, and cutting-edge engineering. Learn from world-class faculty and collaborate on innovative projects at Hong Kong’s top university.

🔹 Comprehensive Satellite Engineering Knowledge
🔹 Hands-on Learning & Research Opportunities
🔹 Interdisciplinary Approach

📅 Application deadline: 30 April 2026

Don’t miss your chance—apply now and take your ambitions to new heights!

Learn more at https://polyu.hk/vsuBl and submit your application today. 🛰️✨

🎉 The Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is proud to announce that the paper “Hong Kong UrbanNav: An Open-Source Multisensory Dataset for Benchmarking Urban Navigation Algorithms,” co-authored by Prof. Hsu Li-Ta, Prof. Wen Weisong, and Dr. Zhang Guohao, along with their collaborators, has been awarded the 🏆 2024 Most Cited Manuscript Award by the NAVIGATION: Journal of the Institute of Navigation (ION).

The award was presented at ION GNSS+ 2025, held from September 8–12, 2025, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 🌍 This recognition celebrates the paper as the most frequently cited publication in 2024, highlighting its strong influence on the global research community in positioning, navigation, and autonomous systems.

The awarded paper, published in NAVIGATION (Vol. 70, No. 4), introduces Hong Kong UrbanNav, a publicly available multisensory dataset designed for benchmarking urban navigation algorithms. 🚗💡 By enabling researchers worldwide to evaluate and compare navigation solutions under complex urban conditions, the dataset has accelerated innovation in autonomous driving, robotics, and smart city development.

The award-winning team includes:

👨‍🏫 Prof. Hsu Li-Ta
👨‍🏫 Prof. Wen Weisong
👩‍🔬 Dr. Bai Xiwei
👨‍🔬 Dr. Huang Feng
👨‍🔬 Dr. Ng Hoi-Fung
👨‍🔬 Dr. Zhang Guohao
👨‍🎓 Mr. Zhong Yihan

Their collaborative achievement exemplifies the importance of open science and international cooperation in addressing key challenges in mobility and intelligent transportation. 🌐

This international recognition not only honors the authors’ pioneering contributions but also underscores PolyU’s leadership in advancing navigation and positioning research for the future of intelligent transportation systems. 🚀