The MAE Department is pleased to announce that Professor Chen Shih-Chi has been conferred the title “RGC Senior Research Fellow” under the Research Grants Council (RGC) Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) 2025/26, in recognition of his distinguished research achievements. The research project of Professor Chen is “Closed-loop High-throughput Super-resolution Two-photon Lithography”. CUHK will receive a fellowship grant […]
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has secured funding for six projects in the second round of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+), initiated by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Hong Kong government, demonstrating its research excellence and leadership in innovation. Among them, three projects are led by […]
A research team led by Professor Zhang Li from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has developed a novel magnetic control bioadhesion technology. It precisely controls the adhesion strength between medical materials and biological tissues through an external magnetic field, showing promising applications in postoperative care following surgical […]
The research team of Professor Cheng Shing-Shin has developed curve robotics: flexible robotic solutions for minimally invasive neurosurgery. The invention has recently received international recognition at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning a Gold Medal. Principal Investigator and Team Members: Professor Cheng Shing-Shin, Dr. Yan Junyan, Dr. Chen Jibiao, Mr. Qiu Yufu (Department […]
A collaborative research team led by Professor Zhang Li from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Professor Wang Ben, an associate professor at Shenzhen University’s College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, and Professor Zhang Yabin from Guangxi University, has developed a microrobot-based therapy to tackle one of the most pressing […]
The research team of Professor Song Xu has developed mass customisation of breathable lightweight hip protectors for the elderly via automatic inverse design and 3D printing. In partnership with The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), the invention has recently received international recognition at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning […]
The research team of Professor Zhang Li has developed a magnet micro/nano-robot for endovascular treatment. The invention has recently received international recognition at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning a Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury. Principal Investigator and Team Members: Professor Zhang Li, Dr. Liu Wai-shing, Dr. Jin Dongdong (Department of […]
A research team from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), led by Professor Liao Wei-Hsin and Dr Li Xin from the MAE Department, has developed two pioneering innovations: a battery-free wireless keyboard and a batteryless smart insole for gait monitoring. The inventions have recently received international recognition at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva […]
The MAE Department has won seven awards, including two Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, two Gold Medals, one Silver Medal and two Bronze Medals, at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. The Exhibition is the largest global exhibition devoted exclusively to inventions. All entries are evaluated by an international jury of 135 […]
