Inno Wing Two TechTalks
TechTalk is a series of forums and dialogues given by Engineering researchers of diverse academic backgrounds to share their insights on innovation-related topics.
Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two arranged nine TechTalks in March and April 2024 in hybrid mode. Here is the recap of the talks:
Schedule:
Date: March 7, 2024
Topic: Device-Independent Quantum Key Generation
Speaker: Professor Ravishankar Ramanathan, Department of Computer Science, HKU
Date: March 14, 2024
Topic: The World at the Microscale: From Swimming Microorganisms to Artificial Microrobots
Speaker: Professor Alan Cheng Hou Tsang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, HKU
Date: March 22, 2024
Topic: Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology (I&T) Development
Speaker: Ms Lillian Cheong, HKSAR Government
Date: March 26, 2024
Topic: Collaborative Edge Computing for Ubiquitous AI
Speaker: Professor Jiannong Cao, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Date: March 28, 2024
Topic: UAV Navigation and Mapping with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Sensors
Speaker: Professor Fu Zhang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, HKU
Date: April 11, 2024
Topic: Optimal of the Service Reliability of Self-Service Systems
Speaker: Professor Yao Cheng, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, HKU
Date: April 12, 2024
Topic: Machine Learning and Animal Behaviour: Interdisciplinary Innovations in Neuroscience and Engineering
Speaker: Professor Koichi Hashimoto, Tohoku University
Date: April 18, 2024
Topic: Heterogeneous Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits: Progress and Prospects
Speaker: Professor Chao Xiang, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HKU
Date: April 23, 2024
Topic: Creating New Radio Frequency Wave Technology for 6G
Speaker: Professor Ross Murch, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
For more details, please visit: https://innowings.engg.hku.hk/innowing2/techtalk/
Innovation Academy workshops
The workshops created opportunities for active exchange and learning for the advanced technologies and/or research outcomes from pioneering Engineering projects in the Faculty of Engineering.
Innovation Academy arranged six workshop series in March and April 2024. Here is the recap of the workshops:
Schedule:
Date: March 13, 2024
Topic: A Glimpse into Innovation and Technology
Date: March 22, 2024
Topic: Aerial Master – The Ultimate Flight Simulator Challenge
Date: April 9, 2024
Topic: Recruitment Talk of 2024 Summer Student Research Assistant(s)
Date: April 12, 2024
Topic: Velocity Fever – InnoWing's Virtual Lap Time Challenge
Date: April 17, 2024
Topic: Intro to Sequence Models
Date: April 17 and 18, 2024
Topic: Create A Desktop Air Conditioner With Klipper (A Firmware for 3D Printer)
For more details, please visit: https://innoacademy.engg.hku.hk/workshop/
The 9th Engineering Inno Show on April 26, 2024
The 9th Engineering Inno Show was held on April 26, 2024 by Innovation Academy, Faculty of Engineering. It was a showcase carnival that celebrates innovative Engineering student projects at the end of every semester. Participating students will have the opportunity to expound on their inventive design, research and projects; harness timely and constructive feedback given by peers, teachers, industry experts and the public through knowledge exchange; and spin talent and ideas into innovative (re)inventions. Five excellent works from 25 student projects were selected as the winners of the Inno Show Awards.
For more details of the Inno Show and student projects, please visit:
https://innoacademy.engg.hku.hk/innoshow9/