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2018-08-31
Nano-robots Swarm Learn Collective Morphological Transformation on Animals with Huge Potential for Biomedical Applications
A new way to control the collective movement of nano-robots has been developed by a research team led by Prof. Li ZHANG, Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering. The team has studied and implemented swarm behaviors on nano-robots, allowing controlled morphological ... -
2018-06-14
Prof. Chen Shih-Chi Develops Ultrafast Microscope to Help Tackle Glaucoma and Other Neurological Diseases
A microscope that may help the study of neurological diseases has been developed at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). A team led by Prof. Shih-Chi Chen, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at CUHK, has recently developed the first digital holography-based (DH) two-photon excitation ( ... -
2018-06-05
CUHK Faculties and MIT Join Forces in Exploring the Future of Teaching and Learning
The Faculty of Engineering, together with the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Social Science, is collaborating with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to explore using cutting-edge technology to improve teaching and learning, especially through understanding best practices for flipped classroom teaching via eLearning ... -
2018-06-04
Faculty of Engineering Receives Awards in the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva
Research teams from four projects have been awarded in the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Here is a summary of CUHK award-winning projects: *Gold Medal* * *Prof. LIAO Wei Hsin, Mr. GAO Fei *and* Mr. LIU Yannan,* Department of ... -
2018-06-01
TRS Project Workshop for Smart Energy Distribution and Utilization 2018
The CUHK cross-institutional Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) Project Workshop for Smart Energy Distribution and Utilization led by Prof. Ching-ping Wong, Dean of Engineering is held on 28-29 May 2018. The workshop drew more than 90 technology leaders, experts, researchers and government officials to explore the future development ... -
2018-03-26
Prof. Liao Wei-Hsin Reaps 2018 SSM Lifetime Achievement Award
Prof. Liao Wei-Hsin, Associate Dean (Student Affairs) of the Faculty of Engineering and Professor, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, has received 2018 SSM Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Optics and Photonics for his sustained contributions to the advancement of smart structures and ... -
2018-01-22
Faculty of Engineering Holds Technology Forum to Explore the Future Possibilities of AI
The Centre for Innovation and Technology (CINTEC), Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held a technology forum titled ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) Over Humans?’ today (18 January 2018), drawing over 500 technology leaders, experts, researchers and government officials to discuss the future possibilities ... -
2017-12-18
Prof. Zhang Li Develops Multi-functional Biohybrid Microbot Using Spirulina Algae
A team of scientists led by Prof. Zhang Li, Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering has created a new generation of multi-functional biohybrid microbots. The microrobotic agents are capable of in-vivo tracking using fluorescent imaging and magnetic resonance, and high biodegradability as well as... -
2017-11-23
Engineering Faculty Presents the Cross-institutional Theme-based Project “Smart Solar Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Utilization”
The CUHK cross-institutional theme-based research scheme (TRS) project “Smart Solar Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Utilization” led by Prof. Ching-ping Wong, Dean of Engineering was presented to a delegation of Research Grant Council (RGC) on 24 October 2017. The delegation undertook this fruitful trip to understand the latest world-... -
2017-09-28
Prof. Liao Wei Hsin’s Team Awarded Best Paper from ASME
A research team led by Prof. Liao Wei Hsin, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, was awarded the /Best Paper Award in Mechanics and Material Systems/ from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for the journal paper entitled "Self-expanding/shrinking structures by 4D printing", co-authored by M Bodaghi, A ...
