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2026-05-03
CUHK develops molecular coating to enhance lithium metal battery stability A key technological breakthrough for the electric vehicle industry
A research team from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has developed a novel interface engineering strategy by designing and assembling a tailored molecular layer on the surface of battery positive electrode materials, successfully modulating the chemical ... -
2026-05-01
CUHK develops VLM with spatial intelligence to improve AI robotic manipulation in complex tasks
A research team from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s Faculty of Engineering has developed a Vision-Language Model (VLM) integrated with spatial intelligence. This breakthrough enables robots to comprehend 3D spatial information like humans do, featuring ... -
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2026-04-22
CUHK and CLP Power sign MoU to advance digital practical training and nurture future power talent
LThe Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 21 April to establish a strategic partnership with the shared goal of nurturing engineering talent. By leveraging CUHK’s strengths in ... -
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2026-04-21
Professor Chen Shih-Chi secures funding for 3D Nano-Fabrication in third round of ITC’s RAISe+ Scheme
The project “Ultrafast Multi-material 3D Nano-fabrication Platform Based on Two-photon Projection Technology” led by *Professor Chen Shih-Chi* from Department of Mechanical and Automation ... -
2026-04-10
CUHK and Tongji University establish joint laboratory for smart transportation
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Tongji University held an inauguration ceremony and signed a cooperation agreement on 8 April for the “CUHK-Tongji University Joint Research Laboratory for Smart Transportation”. Through the laboratory, the two universities will ... -
2026-04-10
New InnoHK Research Center - The Center for Heterogeneous Integration and Production (CHIP) Led by Engineering Professors
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) receives approval from the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government to establish a new research center, in collaboration with National University of Singapore, under the third InnoHK research cluster, SEAM@ ... -
2026-03-12
Professor Lu Yi-chun receives the 20th Chinese Young Women in Science Fellowship
Professor Lu Yi-chun of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering has been awarded the 20th Chinese Young Women in Science Fellowship. This accolade recognises her exceptional contributions to electrochemistry, energy engineering and sustainable battery ... -
2026-03-08
Research team led by Professor Jonathan Choi develops a novel “nanoworm” gene carrier paving the way for safer and more effective gene therapy
Intracellular gene delivery mediated by nanoparticles forms the foundation of many important nanomedicines, such as the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, which have prevented deaths globally. However, a critical and longstanding challenge in gene delivery has been how to effectively deliver therapeutic genes into the cytosol and ensure that they...
