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CUHK innovations win 26 awards at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2023
Researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have won 26 awards at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2023, including 6 Gold Medals with Congratulation of the jury, 2 Gold Medals, 11 Silver Medals and 7 Bronze Medals. Among these 26 inventions, two were awarded special prizes including the Prize of the International Federation of Inventors’ Association – IFIA Award and Prize of Saudi Arabian Delegation. This demonstrating the University’s excellence in research and innovation on the global stage.
CUHK Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Sham Mai-har said, “I am thrilled about the exceptional accomplishments of CUHK research teams. These international awards are a testament to our scholars’ cutting-edge inventions, which span disciplines such as medical robotics, drug development, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. We will continue to support scholars in pursuing innovative research and bringing their innovations to fruition to make a meaningful impact in the world.”
The awarded projects are examples of CUHK’s success in knowledge transfer, translating research and innovation into tangible benefits and outcomes. Among the 26 projects, 8 of them were developed under the world-class InnoHK research centres led by CUHK, which collaborate with top research institutions around the world. Another 9 projects have been commercialised through university-supported startup companies led by CUHK researchers or become successful social enterprises. The University will continue its efforts in encouraging staff and students to develop innovative solutions that tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is the largest global exhibition devoted exclusively to inventions. All the exhibited inventions have been evaluated by an international jury of specialists. This year’s exhibition showcased over 1,000 inventions from 40 countries and regions.
(From left) Dr Gene Man (Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services), Professor Sun Dong (Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry), Professor Raymond Tong (Department of Biomedical Engineering) and Professor Alisa Shum (School of Biomedical Sciences)
A Powerful and Wearable Artificial Muscle (ExoMuscle)
Mr Su Yujie (left), Professor Raymond Tong Kai-yu (middle) and Mr Xie Disheng
CUHK and PolyU Joint Project: ABarginase: First-in-class Drug for Treatment of Multiple Obesity-related Metabolic Diseases
Professor Alisa Shum Sau-wun (left)
Supramolecular Immunohistochemistry for 3D Imaging of Whole Organs
Bottom row: Dr Lai Hei-ming (middle)
Brain Tech for Babies to Predict Language Developmental Problems
Top row: Professor Patrick C.M. Wong
One Stool Test for Multi-Disease Early Detection
(From left) Dr Qi Su, Professor Siew C. Ng, and Professor Francis K.L. Chan
RefluxChip – A Miniature Battery-free Remote Sensing System for Real-Time Monitoring of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
(From left) Mr Zhang Chong, Professor Philip Chiu Wai-yan, Professor Zhang Li, and Professor Chan Kai-fung
Scalable Production of α-CsPbI3 Nanocrystals - a Promising Photovoltaic Material
Bottom row: Dr Lai Hei-ming (middle)
Self-healing Magnetic Slime Robot for Non-invasive Endoluminal Intervention in the Gastrointestinal System
(From left) Professor Chan Kai-fung, Professor Philip Chiu Wai-yan, Professor Zhang Li, and Dr Sun Mengmeng
Femtosecond Projection NanoPrinter
Top row: Professor Chen Shih-chi (left) and Dr Fu Xinlei (right)
Bottom row: Dr Han Fei (left) and Dr Zhong Qiuyuan (right)
A Semi-autonomous Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Robotic System with Minimal Invasion
Bottom row: Professor Li Zheng (second right)
AR and VR TeleRehab and TeleFitness System
Ms Cathy Lau Choi-yin (left), Ms Wang Xiaoyi (second left), Professor Raymond Tong Kai-yu (third right), and Mr Shi Yehua (right)
A Vision-guided Fiberoptic Nasotracheal Intubation Robot
Mr Hao Ruoyi (left) and Professor Ren Hongliang (middle)
Novel Sustainable Inorganic Hollow UV Filters for Cosmetic Applications
(From left) Mr Liu Liangdong, Professor Ngai To, and Dr Zhang Tong
Comonotone-independence Bayes Classifier (CIBer)
Professor Phillip Yam Sheung-chi (middle)
An Automatic Stomach Screening Method Using a Magnetically Actuated Capsule Endoscope
(From left) Mr Li Yehui, Professor Li Zheng, and Mr Sun Yichong
Modular, Foot-controlled, Cable-actuated Prosthetic
(From left) Mr Chan Sheung-yan, Professor Darwin Lau Tat-ming, and Ms Elizabeth Chao Ting
Magnesium-incorporating Bio-artificial Ligament
(From left) Professor Xu Jiankun, Professor Qin Ling, Zhang Haozhi, Professor Patrick Yung Shu-hang, and Dr Michael Ong Tim-yun
Scalable Recycled Material-based Radiative Cooling for Free Cooling Harvesting
(From left) Mr Ronaldo Chan Hoi-fung, Professor Chen Chun, Dr Yu Xinxian, and Ms Xiao Can
Go with your Gut to Predict Post Acute COVID Syndrome
(From left) Dr Qi Su, Professor Siew C. Ng, and Professor Francis K.L. Chan
Novel Antibiotic Candidates
Top row: Professor Yang Xiao (left)
Novel Injectable Magnesium-based Scaffold for Treating Osteoporotic Bone Defects
(From left) Dr Zhu Yuwei, Professor Ngai To, and Professor Xu Jiankun
Machine Learning Algorithm for Knee Arthroplasty Loosening Detection
Professor Elvis Chui Chun-sing (third left) and Professor Patrick Yung Shu-hang (third right)
Semi-Automated Imaging Reconstruction for Orbital Fracture Repair
Professor Elvis Chui Chun-sing (third left), Professor Kelvin Chong Kam-lung (middle), and Professor Patrick Yung Shu-hang (third right)
Drone and AI-based Digital Platform for Outdoor Built Asset Inspection and Information Management
Bottom row: Professor Chen Benmei (second left) and Professor Chen Xi (second right)
Autonomous Indoor Drone Inspection and Modeling System
Bottom row: Professor Chen Benmei (middle) and Professor Chen Xi (right)
Bio-products for Recapitulating Nerve-vessel-bone Network
(From left) Dr Yao Hao, Dr Dai Bingyang, Dr Li Ye, Dr Zhu Yuwei, Professor Ngai To, Professor Xu Jiankun, Professor Qin Ling, Dr Ronald Wong Man-yeung, Dr Michael Ong Tim-yun, and Professor Tong Wenxue
