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The lecture commenced with a warm welcome and a brief introduction of the speaker by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR. Prof. Zheng kickstarted his presentation by outlining the key driving forces of innovation and technologies. He shared that achieving success in the “from zero to one” and the subsequent “from one to N” innovation stages often come with the inevitable “valley of death” period, which spans over a decade. He then elaborated on how he and his team have spent 20 years of relentless effort overcoming the “valleys of death” in studying structural superlubricity, building a model for talent development, and entering into the next “one-to-N” development phase. Prof. Zheng also shared the key turning points in his academic and research journey and outlined how the X-Institute nurtures interdisciplinary research talents.
Event date: 21/11/2024
Speaker: Prof. ZHENG Quanshui (Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Founding Principal of X-Institute and Professor of Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, China)
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
- Keywords:
- Scientists Technological innovations
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The lecture commenced with a warm welcome and brief speaker introduction by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR. Prof. Russell kickstarted his presentation by giving a brief overview of the historical development of photonic crystal fibre (PCF), highlighting how advancements in optical fibres, Bragg scattering, photonic bandgaps and drawing towers laid the foundation for PCF breakthroughs. Prof. Russell shared that he proposed in 1991 a glass fibre with a periodic array of microscopic hollow channels running along its length might guide light in novel ways, and many PCFs emerged from drawing towers at universities in subsequent years. Next, he elaborated on the advantages of PCF, explaining how it offers enhanced control over the propagation light, and how this property has enabled valuable applications. He shared his research in light-guiding PCF, hollow core PCF filled with gas, and twisted PCF, reviewing how some of the scientific discoveries made possible by PCF have evolved into real-world applications.
Event date: 05/11/2024
Speaker: Prof. Philip RUSSELL
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
- Subjects:
- Physics
- Keywords:
- Fiber optics Optical fibers Optical communications
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The seminar began with a warm welcome by Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR, followed by a brief introduction of the speaker by Mr Gavin NGAI, Deputy Director of the Global Engagement Office. Dr Tzezana commenced his presentation by identifying the common myths about AI and discussing how these myths hinder public awareness of AI’s rapid development in various fields. He then projected AI’s capabilities towards the end of the decade, suggesting that AI would soon outperform humans in many areas. Dr Tzezanna also examined the broader implications of these advancements, particularly their impact on the future of work, and offered insights into the skills and knowledge areas essential for staying competitive and successful in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Event date: 24/9/2024
Speaker: Dr Roey TZEZANA
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
- Subjects:
- Computing, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Mechanical Engineering
- Keywords:
- Artificial intelligence
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The seminar began with a warm welcome by Prof. ZHANG Weixiong, Associate Director of PAIR, followed by a brief introduction of the speaker by Prof. ZHANG Chengqi, Chair Professor of Artificial Intelligence. Prof. Liu kick-started his presentation by outlining the key milestones in the evolution of robotics, and pointed out that human-centred intelligent robots should be able to co-exist, cooperate and collaborate with humans. He stated that robotics is a truly interdisciplinary field that combines engineering, science and humanities. Next, through a series of case studies, Prof. Liu examined how intelligent robots have been designed to work alongside humans in various applications, including civil infrastructure maintenance, construction, and manufacturing. He then discussed the dynamics of collaboration between humans and robots, and examined issues such as trust, computational modelling, physical and cognitive workload, brain-robot interface and human-centred design. By reflecting on the lessons learnt from these case studies, Prof. Liu highlighted both successes and challenges. At the end of his presentation, Prof. Liu emphasised that human-robot teaming is an interdisciplinary field. He also pointed out some areas for further development in the field, highlighting the many opportunities in robotics.
Event date: 10/10/2024
Speaker: Prof. LIU Dikai
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
- Subjects:
- Computing, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Mechanical Engineering
- Keywords:
- Human-robot interaction Artificial intelligence Robotics
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The lecture will explore the role of technology in promoting environmental sustainability. It focuses on the development and implementation of innovative technologies that can help address environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future.We are developing green technologies to benefit sustainable environment, which will enable people and the environment to prosper together. The Center for Filtration Research (CFR) at the University of Minnesota, collaborating with 20 leading international filtration manufacturers and end users, was established to develop green technologies to mitigate PM2.5, VOCs, ozone and other environmental pollutants. CFR investigators perform fundamental and applied research on air, gas and liquid filtration. The current research projects include indoor air cleaning and Covid prevention, bioaerosols sensor development and evaluation, nanofiber production and modeling, nanotechnology and instrumentation developments, among others. Large-scale air cleaning towers are established in Xi’an and Yancheng in China, and two additional towers in Delhi, India. They are developed to mitigate PM2.5 pollutants in urban air. The second-generation tower in Yancheng is developed to reduce not only the PM2.5 but also CO2 in the atmosphere. The construction of a set of large-scale air cleaning towers to capture 16 million tons of CO2 annually is proposed. All these research and development activities are helping to improve sustainable environment.
Event date: 13/9/2024
Speaker: Prof. PUI David (University of Minnesota)
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
- Subjects:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Keywords:
- Filters filtration Sustainable development Air -- Pollution Separation (Technology) Indoor air pollution Aerosols
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- Video
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A rapidly expanding research area involves the development of routes to shape programmable three-dimensional (3D) structures with feature sizes in the mesoscopic range (that is, between tens of nanometres and hundreds of micrometres). A goal is to establish methods to control the properties of materials systems and the function of devices, through not only static architectures, but also morphable structures and shape-shifting processes. Soft matter equipped with responsive components can switch between designed shapes, but cannot support the types of dynamic morphing capabilities needed to reproduce continuous shape-shifting processes of interest for many applications. Challenges lie in the establishment of 3D assembly/fabrication techniques compatible with wide classes of materials and 3D geometries, and schemes to program target shapes after fabrication.
In this talk, Prof. HUANG Yonggang will introduce a mechanics-guided assembly approach that exploits controlled buckling for constructing complex 3D micro/nanostructures from patterned two-dimensional (2D) micro/nanoscale precursors that can be easily formed using established semiconductor technologies. This approach applies to a very broad set of materials (e.g., semiconductors, polymers, metals, and ceramics) and even their heterogeneous integration, over a wide range of length scales (e.g., from 100 nm to 10 cm). To allow realisation of 3D mesostructures that are capable of qualitative shape reconfiguration, Prof. HUANG devises a loading-path controlled strategy that relies on elastomer platforms deformed in different time sequences to elastically alter the 3D geometries of supported mesostructures via nonlinear buckling. Prof. HUANG will also introduce a recent work on shape programmable soft surface, constructed from a matrix of filamentary metal traces, driven by programmable, distributed electromagnetic forces that follow from the passage of electrical currents in the presence of a static magnetic field. Under the guidance of a mechanics model-based strategy to solve the inverse problem, the surface can morph into a wide range of 3D target shapes and shape-shifting processes. The compatibility of these approaches with the state-of-the-art fabrication/processing techniques, along with the versatile capabilities, allow transformation of diverse existing 2D microsystems into complex configurations, providing unusual design options in the development of novel functional devices.
Event date: 08/08/2024
Speaker: Prof. HUANG Yonggang (Northwestern University)
Hosted by: PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research
- Keywords:
- Buckling (Mechanics) Materials science Elastomers Microstructure
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This video is made by Dr. Pearl Lin and Dr. Clare Fung's project, "Great Case of Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry." A special thanks to Han Ninghua, who provided information and insights for this video. This case discusses a tourism company's strategy to create a new cultural and tourism integration model. The key elements of the strategy include in-depth market research and product positioning, the design of immersive, themed experience projects that deeply incorporate local culture and attractions, a multi-channel promotional approach, customized customer service, a loyalty program, and continuous evaluation and adjustment of the strategy based on customer feedback. The primary challenge identified is the difficulty in recruiting and training specialized tour guides who consistently deliver the desired level of service, entertainment, and cultural immersion.
本視頻由林博士和馮博士的專案「酒店和旅遊業行銷的傑出案例」製作。特別感謝韓凝華為本視頻提供信息和見解。本案例研究討論了一家旅遊公司創建文化和旅遊融合新模式的戰略。該戰略的關鍵要素包括深入的市場調研和產品定位、深度融入當地文化和景點的沉浸式主題體驗項目設計、多渠道促銷方式、定製客戶服務、忠誠度計劃，以及根據客戶反饋對戰略進行持續評估和調整。主要挑戰是難以招聘和培訓能夠始終如一地提供所需水平的服務、娛樂和文化沉浸的專業導遊。
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism
- Keywords:
- Heritage tourism Tourism -- Marketing China -- Hangzhou Culture tourism
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- Others
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This video is made by Dr. Pearl Lin and Dr. Clare Fung's project, "Great Case of Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry." A special thanks to Zheng Hong, who provided information and insights for this video. This case discusses how the Import Commodity City in Qingtian County, Zhejiang Province, China, has leveraged the concept of cultural capital to enhance the tourism experience and boost local economic development. After establishing a vibrant import goods market, the local government and travel agencies have curated immersive travel packages that combine shopping, educational experiences, and authentic Western-style dining. This strategy has effectively increased the length of tourist stay, driven up sales for merchants, and opened up new segmented travel markets, such as employee retreats and parent-child excursions. The case highlights the importance of integrating cultural education, culinary experiences, and strategic partnerships to create a holistic and compelling tourism offering that capitalizes on the growing demand for unique, experiential travel.
本視頻由林博士和馮博士的專案「酒店和旅遊業行銷的傑出案例」製作。特別感謝鄭鴻為本視頻提供信息和見解。本案例討論了中國浙江省青田縣的進口商品城如何利用文化資本的概念來提升旅遊體驗並促進當地經濟發展。在建立了充滿活力的進口商品市場后，當地政府和旅行社策劃了沉浸式旅行套餐，將購物、教育體驗和正宗的西餐相結合。這一策略有效增加了遊客的停留時間，帶動了商家的銷售，並開闢了新的細分旅遊市場，如員工務虛會、親子短途旅行等。該案例凸顯了整合文化教育、美食體驗和戰略合作夥伴關係的重要性，以創造一個全面且引人入勝的旅遊產品，應對獨特體驗式旅行日益增長的需求。
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism
- Keywords:
- Wine tourism Food tourism Tourism -- Marketing
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- Others
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This video is made by Dr. Pearl Lin and Dr. Clare Fung's project, "Great Case of Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry." A special thanks to Pan Hongling, who provided information and insights for this video. This case discusses the marketing strategies employed by the Altay region in Xinjiang, China, to position itself as a premier skiing destination. The key strategies include: 1) Creating a popular "check-in spot" for skiing experiences by leveraging the region's natural scenery and working with social media influencers, 2) Introducing the Altay Ski Card, which offers unlimited skiing access to drive repeat visits and increase tourist spending on accommodations, dining, and equipment rentals. These strategies have successfully increased tourist traffic, length of stays, and overall revenues for the local tourism industry. However, the case also highlights the need to address challenges around managing the influx of tourists, maintaining service quality, and ensuring sustainable development of the region's natural resources.
本視頻由林博士和馮博士的專案「酒店和旅遊業行銷的傑出案例」製作。特別感謝潘虹伶為本視頻提供信息和見解。本案例討論了中國新疆阿勒泰地區為將自己定位為首屈一指的滑雪目的地而採用的行銷策略。主要策略包括：1）通過利用該地區的自然風光並與社交媒體影響者合作，為滑雪體驗創造一個受歡迎的“打卡點”，2）推出阿勒泰滑雪卡，提供無限制的滑雪通道，以推動重複訪問並增加遊客在住宿、餐飲和設備租賃方面的支出。這些策略成功地增加了當地旅遊業的客流量、逗留時間和整體收入。然而，該案例也凸顯了應對遊客湧入、維持服務品質和確保該地區自然資源可持續發展等挑戰的必要性。
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism
- Keywords:
- Hotels -- Marketing Skis skiing Mountain tourism Hospitality industry -- Marketing
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- Others
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Others
This video is made by Dr. Pearl Lin and Dr. Clare Fung's project, "Great Case of Marketing in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry." A special thanks to Zhu Biying, who provided information and insights for this video. This case discusses the marketing strategy implemented by the Jinsha Lake Grand Theater in Hangzhou, China, to quickly establish its reputation as a new, high-end theater. The theater leveraged word-of-mouth marketing through social media platforms, influencers, and co-branding with a luxury hotel to promote a major production of "Phantom of the Opera - Chinese Version." The campaign was highly successful, driving strong ticket sales, boosting the theater's reputation, and establishing it as a landmark cultural destination in the region. The case highlights the importance of integrating regional culture and community for theater development, which can be a key challenge for theaters seeking economic and social benefits.
本視頻由林博士和馮博士的專案「酒店和旅遊業行銷的傑出案例」製作。特別感謝朱璧鎣為本視頻提供信息和見解。本案例討論了中國杭州金沙湖大劇院為迅速建立其作為新型高端劇院的聲譽而實施的行銷策略。劇院通過社交媒體平臺、影響者以及與一家豪華酒店合作的口碑營銷，推廣了《歌劇魅影-中文版》的大型製作。該活動非常成功，推動了強勁的門票銷售，提升了劇院的聲譽，並將其確立為該地區的地標性文化目的地。該案凸顯了融合地域文化和社區對劇院發展的重要性，這對於尋求經濟和社會效益的劇院來說可能是一個關鍵挑戰。
- Subjects:
- Hotel, Travel and Tourism
- Keywords:
- Hotels -- Marketing Theater--Marketing Arts facilities China -- Hangzhou
- Resource Type:
- Others