EdUHK has enjoyed further success at the prestigious International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held this March. Bringing home an impressive 11 awards for nine innovative projects, the University celebrated its best-ever performance at the global event; firmly cementing its prowess in scientific innovation, interdisciplinary research, and industry-academia-research collaboration.
This year’s award-winning inventions spanned a diverse range of cutting-edge fields, including healthcare technology, artificial intelligence (AI), green technology, and microwave engineering. Leading the charge were two standout creations from the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, both clinching coveted Gold Medals.
Empathy through AI
The first major winner was ‘EmoCare: An AI-Powered Companion for Emotional Well-being’, developed by a research team led by Professor Song Yanjie from the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology. Fusing Large Language Models (LLMs) with advanced AI, this virtual companion took home the Gold Medal with the Congratulations of the Jury. Built upon the PERMA framework of positive psychology, EmoCare promotes mental wellness by guiding users to understand and regulate their emotions through interactive features like digital mood diaries and generative image creation.
Smart healthcare and deep tech
Also from the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, Dr Fu Hong secured a Gold Medal for his breakthrough device, ‘RoMetric: An Intelligent Hand Joint Range of Motion (ROM) Assessment System’. Employing computer-vision technology, this ingenious system precisely measures hand joint movement. It provides clinical professionals with a highly effective tool to monitor rehabilitation progress and customise patient treatment plans in real time.
Meanwhile, Dr Steve Mung Wai-yin, Assistant Professor of the Department of Science and Environmental Studies, struck gold in communication technology. His project, ‘AI-Enabled Circuit Design for Future 6G and Satellite Transmitters’, secured both a Gold Medal and a Special Award from Saudi Arabia. By harnessing deep neural network technology, Dr Mung’s design promises to dramatically accelerate and streamline the development of future 6G mobile networks and satellite communications.
Greener futures
Furthering the University’s commitment to sustainability, Dr Cheng Jinping from the Department of Science and Environmental Studies was awarded a Gold Medal and a Special Award from Romania for her pioneering ‘Passive Environmental DNA/RNA Enrichment and Sampling System’, Designed for large-scale eDNA and eRNA environmental sampling, this technology slashes the time, labour, and costs usually associated with ecological monitoring, paving the way for more efficient biodiversity conservation.
A human-centric mission
Reflecting on these achievements, Professor Chetwyn Chan Che-hin, Vice President (Research and Development) at EdUHK, emphasised that human development lies at the very heart of the University’s research. “The focus is on transforming scientific innovation into practical, sustainable solutions that deliver real-world impact,” Professor Chan remarked. “Having so many of our inventions recognised internationally is not only a testament to the dedication of our research teams, but it also opens up exciting new doors for collaboration with global partners and experts.”
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