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 Inno Wing Two arranged seven TechTalks in November 2023, both virtually and physically. Here is the recap of the talks:
TechTalks Schedule:
Date: 2 November, 2023
Topic: Fluid Mechanics for Carbon Reduction in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Speaker: Professor Joseph Hun-wei Lee, Macau University of Science and Technology
Date: 3 November, 2023
Topic: Hong Kong Symposium: Sustainable Environment for the Greater Bay Area
Speakers:
Professor David Pui, University of Minnesota & The University of Hong Kong
Professor Hong He, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Professor Xiaoling Zhang, The University of Hong Kong
Professor Tao Wang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Professor Yuguo Li, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Professor Alexis Lau, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Professor Alvin Lai, City University of Hong Kong
Dr Kevin Lau, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Date: 13 November, 2023
Topic: Live “Street View” of Intracellular Organelles’ Interactions
Speaker: Professor Dayong Jin, University of Technology Sydney
Date: 16 November, 2023
Topic: Waste to Wealth: Sustainable Land Reclamation Technologies
Speaker: Dr Fiona C.Y. Kwok, Department of Civil Engineering
Date: 23 November, 2023
Topic: Environmental Geomechanics: Towards a Minimised Chemical Footprint in Geo-energy Engineering
Speaker: Dr Manman Hu, Department of Civil Engineering
Date: 27 November, 2023
Topic: Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason: How a Vision for Ubiquitous Computing Can Be Reconciled to Have Better Impact
Speaker: Professor Gregory Abowd, Northeastern University
Date: 28 November, 2023
Topic: Magneto-electric Dipole – Advanced Antenna Technology for a Smart World
Speaker: Professor Kwai Man Luk, City University of Hong Kong
For more details, please visit: https://innowings.engg.hku.hk/innowing2/techtalk/
Innovation Academy workshop on advanced technologies
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 three workshops in November 2023. Here is the recap of the workshops:
Schedule:
Date: 1 November, 2023
Topic: Programming and Electronics Beginner Workshop: Build Your IoT Smart Clock
Date: 4, 8, 9 & 11 November, 2023
Topic: From Ground to Air: Drone Building and Programming Workshop for Beginners
Date: 15 November, 2023
Topic: Journey into the Quantum World: Hands-on Workshop on Superconductivity and Quantum Levitation
For details, please refer to: https://innoacademy.engg.hku.hk/workshop/
Inno Wing Carnival
Inno Wing Carnival was held on November 30, 2023 by Innovation Academy, Faculty of Engineering. It is an event for all members of the HKU community not only to gain a better understanding of the Innovation Wing, but also to know more about our student interest groups (SIGs) and the new initiatives supported by the Innovation Wing and Innovation Academy. It provides an opportunity for the student teams to showcase their projects in a fun and interactive way, to promote their projects and to foster collaboration.
For more details, please visit: https://innoacademy.engg.hku.hk/carnival1/