Graduate School, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

🎉 Congratulations to Ms Rainbow Leung Wing Hei (PhD Student) and Dr Martina Lei Mang Leng (PhD Graduate) from the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology on their remarkable achievement at the 12th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition!

Their success reflects PolyU’s commitment to nurturing world-class research talent and empowering young scholars to bring real-world impact. 👏

🌟 理大學生癌症研究於創新及創業大賽勇奪殊榮 🌟

理大應用生物及化學科技學系博士研究生梁泳希和李孟靈博士，在「第十二屆香港大學生創新及創業大賽」中表現卓越。

他們憑藉研究項目「用於實體腫瘤的新型勝肽鏈結嵌合抗原受體巨噬細胞」，囊括「創新類別特等獎」以及「生命科學一等奬」。

在副系主任及教授李建華教授、和助理教授王搢珽教授的指導下，團隊首創以「胜肽連接系統」改造巨噬細胞，取代傳統T細胞，為治療實體腫瘤提供嶄新方案。該平台適用於 92% 的惡性腫瘤，並兼具更快捷、安全性佳及可實現個人化治療，極具市場潛力。

👏 恭喜兩位年輕科研人才取得傑出成就！

🌟 PolyU students’ cancer research achieves top honours in innovation and life sciences 🌟

Miss Rainbow Leung Wing Hei (PhD student) and Dr. Martina Lei Mang Leng (graduate) from PolyU’s Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology delivered an exceptional performance at the 12th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

With their groundbreaking project, “Therapeutic efficacy of peptide-linked chimeric antigen receptor macrophages (pCAR-M) in solid tumors,” the team won the Grand Prize in the Innovation category and the First Prize in the Life Sciences category.

Supervised by Prof. Terence Lee Kin‑wah, Associate Head and Professor, and Prof. Clarence Wong Tsun‑ting, Assistant Professor of the same department, the project pioneers a peptide‑linked system to engineer macrophages instead of T cells, offering a novel approach to treating solid tumours. The pCAR‑M platform is faster, safer, and more accessible, with potential applicability to 92% of malignant tumours, unlocking vast opportunities in the solid-tumour market.

👏 Congratulations to our young innovators for their remarkable achievement!

Learn more 更多
https://polyu.hk/oTpNm

【𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐏𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧】

On 3 June, GS co-hosted a Mediation Workshop for RPg Supervisors with the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (HKMC). The workshop introduced the fundamentals of mediation and examined how these skills can be applied to build and sustain positive, effective supervisory relationships. 🏫

The session opened with a welcome note from Prof. XIA Yong, Associate Dean of GS. Prof. Francis Law, President of HKMC, then shared his expertise on practical strategies for conflict resolution and constructive dialogue. Using real-life scenarios, Prof. Law facilitated interactive group discussions, where participants exchanged perspectives and explored approaches to improving supervisor-student communications. 💡

Upholding our ongoing commitment to supporting staff development and enhancing students’ learning experience, GS will continue rolling out targeted professional development sessions that empower our academic team, strengthen collaboration across the university and foster a more harmonious academic environment for both supervisors and RPg students.

【👨‍🎓𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐇𝐊𝐏𝐅𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞 – 𝐌𝐫 𝐉𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐘𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫✨】

Mr Jiang from Chinese Mainland is a PolyU Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) awardee, currently in his first year of study in the Department of Computing (COMP). His research focuses on multimodal AI, including video-language understanding, sign language translation, and medical image analysis.

“PolyU has provided me with a supportive research environment. I have received valuable guidance from my supervisors and fresh insights from researchers and peers. With strong computing resources, academic training, and opportunities to participate in projects, seminars, and international conferences, I’ve been able to shape my ideas more systematically and turn them into concrete academic outputs.”

Fletcher also shared: “HKPFS has given me strong support and confidence to pursue long-term research. It provides me with financial stability and freedom to focus on my work, explore new ideas, and engage in international academic activities.” 💪

He adds that the HKPFS journey has encouraged him to become more independent, responsible, and open-minded. He advises future applicants to prepare early, define their research goals, and consider why PolyU is the right fit. For him, HKPFS is more than a scholarship — it is a platform to join a strong research community, grow as an independent scholar, and pursue meaningful work.

🔗𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗨 𝗛𝗞𝗣𝗙𝗦: https://polyu.hk/uIQoB
🗓️𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗞𝗣𝗙𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳/𝟮𝟴 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

【👨‍🎓𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐇𝐊𝐏𝐅𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞 – 𝐌𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐉𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐉𝐀✨】

Mr Tjuatja from Indonesia is a PolyU Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) Awardee currently in his third year of study in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). His research focuses on developing a hybrid physics-based data-driven approach for transient-based leak detection. 📚

“PolyU offers a wide range of facilities for research students — from advanced laboratories and high-performance computing (HPC) resources to well-rounded amenities such as sports or music. For me, the guidance from world-renowned professors is one of the most important aspects.”

Vincent values the breadth of resources available at PolyU and emphasises how the fellowship has supported his research in Hong Kong: “HKPFS allows me to focus on my PhD study without financial concerns, leading to a better and more productive research experience. The conference grant associated with HKPFS is an excellent opportunity for me to present work and grow as a researcher.” 🏫🎓

Beyond academics, Vincent finds living and studying in Hong Kong congenial, with convenient public transportation, diverse cuisine, and plenty of attractions to relax and unwind.

When asked for his advice to future HKPFS applicants, he expressed: “HKPFS is a fantastic scheme to fuel your research ambitions. PolyU is well-equipped with top-tier research facilities and dedicated personnel to help you thrive. Grab the opportunity if available.” 💡

🔗𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗨 𝗛𝗞𝗣𝗙𝗦: https://polyu.hk/uIQoB
🗓️𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗞𝗣𝗙𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳/𝟮𝟴 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

【👩‍🎓𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐇𝐊𝐏𝐅𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞 - 𝐌𝐬 𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐘 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐢✨】

Originally from Ghana, Ms Dompey is a second-year Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) awardee in the Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE). Her research focuses broadly on infrastructure management, with a particular emphasis on road condition assessment. 🎓

Speaking about the fellowship, she expressed: “HKPFS has been a huge support system for me. It covers my tuition and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses, allowing me to fully concentrate on my research. It also supported my participation in international conferences, strengthening my public speaking skills and expanding my academic network.”

Dompey also shared: “PolyU offers the tools and facilities I need — from publication databases and seminars to excellent mentorship. Serving on the research student conference committee also taught me a lot about how events are organised in Hong Kong and gave me the chance to connect with people outside my usual circle.” 🏫

Living and studying in Hong Kong has been an exhilarating experience for Dompey. She especially values the city’s approach to sustainable construction, and with its limited land, this has reshaped her perspectives about infrastructure and urban planning. 🏗️

For students considering applying for HKPFS, she has one simple advice: “Trust your abilities, apply with confidence, and choose PolyU for the opportunities it offers to grow academically and personally.” 💡

🔗Learn more about PolyU HKPFS: https://polyu.hk/uIQoB
🗓️Applications for the HKPFS 2027/28 are expected to open in Sept 2026

[𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩🎉]

Congratulations to Mr CHING Chi Fung, Jerry from the Department of Health Technology and Informatics and Mr TSANG Ka Wing from the School of Design for being awarded the For Our Future Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025/26! 👏

Hosted by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation , this scholarship supports full-time local PhD students in STEM fields, fostering youth engagement in innovation and technology.

🔬 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗲)
Jerry’s research focuses on predicting treatment-related toxicities in patients with prostate cancer treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). His AI-driven models aim to identify patients prone to toxicity, enabling more personalised treatment that preserves quality of life and reduces clinical and economic burdens.

“As a PhD student and a registered radiation therapist, I’m committed to advancing patient care and proactively supporting Hong Kong’s development as an International Health and Medical Innovation Hub.” 💬

🤖 𝗞𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 (𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗬𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻)
Ka Wing’s research focuses on the sensory design of robot skin to make companion robots more comforting and emotionally engaging. By bridging technology with human psychology, his work aims to create solutions that truly resonate with users.

“I am honoured to receive this scholarship, which supports my research into the sensory design of companion robots. By studying how tactile and thermal properties of robot skin shape human‑robot bonding, I aim to create empathetic robotic companions that provide emotional support and alleviate social isolation.” 💬

【𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀*𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑🤝】

Earlier this April, we were honoured to welcome a delegation from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) to PolyU. As Singapore’s lead public sector R&D agency, A*STAR plays a pivotal role in advancing science, bridging academia with industry and nurturing scientific talent for the wider research community.

Guests began with a tour of our state-of-the-art laboratories, followed by an overview of the university delivered by Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research & Innovation) of PolyU. Prof. Zuankai Wang, Dean of Graduate School, together with colleagues from other units, showcased the university’s latest developments. Highlights ranged from our collaborative PhD programmes, Hong Kong’s research and innovation landscape, our research excellence, funding opportunities, AI ethics and data governance, and the new establishment of the PolyU Aerospace Research Academy.

A forward-looking dialogue brought both institutions together to explore ways to deepen collaboration in areas such as talent mobility, joint PhD supervision, and research initiatives. The exchange also provided valuable insights into the evolving research ecosystems of Hong Kong and Singapore. 🎓🌏

The visit marks an important step in building bridges of innovation and talent — not just between PolyU and A*STAR, but also across the broader Hong Kong-Singapore research partnership. Together, we look forward to nurturing young researchers and driving collaborative efforts to new heights. 🚀

【𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠💡】

On 16 April, GS co-hosted an internship recruitment talk with China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) — one of our corporate partners for the PhD Student Internship Scheme. The session gave students a comprehensive overview of the Scheme and introduced the exclusive internship opportunities available at CMHK.

The session began with an introduction by Prof. Kenneth Fong, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, who walked through the Scheme in details, including application eligibility and key timelines, helping students grasp the overall framework.

Ms Rachel Leung, representative from CMHK, then shared insights into the company’s internship opportunities and unique strengths. A highlight of the session was the firsthand sharing by three PolyU PhD interns at CMHK — Mr LIU Yanwen (Department of Applied Mathematics), Mr WANG Rui (Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering), and Mr ZHANG Bihai (Department of Computing). They recounted their personal experiences of applying their research expertise to real-world projects and shared a genuine glimpse into CMHK’s team culture and day-to-day work life.

✨If you are a current PolyU PhD students specialising in AI, wireless networks, cybersecurity, big data and related areas, don’t miss the chance and apply for the PhD Internship Programme offered by CMHK: https://bit.ly/4sTeyC8

📅Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 (Tue)

✨Prior approval from GS must be obtained before the commencement of the internship. For details, please refer to: https://polyu.hk/oZyLo

【🌟𝐌𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫-𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫🌟】

A night of inspiration and connection at the MTE Supervisor-Student Pairing Dinner! Held earlier this March, this memorable evening brought together PolyU professors, supervisors and students from Master of Technology Entrepreneurship (MTE) programme to exchange ideas, showcase projects, and build meaningful bonds.

The evening opened with warm remarks from Prof. Jin Guang TENG, President of PolyU, who highlighted the golden era of technology and entrepreneurship. He encouraged students to seize opportunities in AI driven revolutions and leverage PolyU’s strong resources, especially our Mainland Translational Research Institutes (MTRIs) across over 10 Chinese Mainland cities to transform their startups into real ventures.

Prof. WANG Zuankai, Dean of the Graduate School, also shared his vision of the MTE programme as a key step in nurturing innovation. He described seeing Motivation, Talent, and Energy (M-T-E) in our students, and emphasised that by pairing them with the right supervisors and utilising the power of technology, bold ideas can evolve into impactful results.

✨ A highlight of the evening was the interactive presentations by two MTE student teams, who captivated the audience with their innovative projects in Health Sciences and Artificial Intelligence.

📸The evening wrapped up with a lively buffet dinner, where students connected directly with their supervisors and professors —mentors who will guide them every step of the way in their entrepreneurial journey. We are already excited to see what our MTE students can achieve as they take this momentum forward!

⏰ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐓𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔/𝟐𝟕 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞
The clock is ticking! Applications close next week on 30 April 2026 and classes begin in September 2026 — secure your place now: https://polyu.hk/NcCKT