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2024-07-24
CUHK develops a new squirting cucumber-inspired mechanism that significantly enhances the power output and mobility performance of miniature robots
The use of miniature robots is becoming more widespread, but developing highly efficient actuation systems that fit into them to enhance their mobility remains a substantial challenge for the industry. A research team in the Department of Mechanical and Automation ... -
2024-07-16
Three Engineering Professor-led Research Projects Receive RGC Funding Support
The Research Grants Council (RGC) of the University Grants Committee has announced the funding results of the Strategic Topics Grants (STG) 2024/25. Out of the six funded projects, two are led by Professors from CUHK Faculty of Engineering, which have been awarded over HK$44... -
2024-05-28
Five Engineering projects receive funding from ITC’s RAISe+ Scheme
Five project teams led by Faculty of Engineering Professors received funding support from the inaugural Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+ Scheme) of The Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Hong Kong government. A signing ceremony was ... -
2024-04-02
CUHK develops novel retrievable nanorobots for targeted and enhanced thrombolysis potentially saving stroke patients from brain damage
A cross-disciplinary research team from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has developed magnetic tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)-anchored nanorobots (tPA-nbots) to treat ischemic stroke. The novel technology exhibits a thrombolysis rate 5 to 20 times faster than... -
2024-03-20
Powering the world with greener batteries CUHK Professor Lu Yi-chun receives Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award 2023
*Professor Lu Yi-chun*, Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), has been awarded the Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology Award (HKEST Award) 2023 by the Hong Kong Academy of... -
2024-01-24
CUHK develops new modular magnetic microrobot to deliver cells into the bile duct for targeted therapy
A collaborative research team led by Professor Zhang Li from the Faculty of Engineering, and Professor Philip Chiu Wai-yan and Professor Tony Chan Kai-fung from the Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), with Professor Joseph Sung Jao-... -
2023-12-20
CUHK Engineering develops energy-efficient redox flow battery with biomimetic molecular catalysts
As 100 countries committed at COP28 to tripling global renewable energy use by 2030, the demand for large-scale energy storage is set to increase sharply. Sulphur-based redox flow batteries may be the best solution but their low energy efficiency makes them difficult to ... -
2023-08-25
Prof. Shih-Chi Chen selected as a winner for the Falling Walls Breakthrough of the Year 2023
Professor Shih-Chi Chen from Department Mechanical and Automation Engineering has been selected as a winner for the Falling Walls Breakthrough of the Year 2023 in the category of Engineering and Technology. Prof. Chen is recognized for his... -
2023-07-31
Adding edible salt to the electrolyte recipe to create safe, long-life aqueous zinc batteries
A research team led by Professor Lu Yi-chun in the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has taken a critical step forward in creating a high-performance, eco-friendly electrolyte for aqueous zinc batteries. The team applied a strategy from... -
2023-07-18
Professor Zhang Li receives HKD26.69 million Strategic Topics Grant Award from RGC
Professor Zhang Li from Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering has been granted HKD26.69 million by the Research Grants Council (RGC) Strategic Topics Grant (STG) 2023/24 to support his research five-year research project, titled “AI-assisted Microrobotic Platform for Minimally...
