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Department of Biomedical Engineering

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News and Events in 2026

Visit to HKTDC Medical and Healthcare Fair

Prof. ZHANG Yong and his team develop antibacterial woundplast based on reduced MXene

Prof. ZHANG Yong’s team has developed a new method to enhance the free electron concentration and electrical conductivity of MXene by modifying their surface terminal groups, significantly improving the photothermal conversion efficiency to 91.66% under 808nm laser irradiation.

Visit to HKTDC Medical and Healthcare Fair

Visit to HKTDC Medical and Healthcare Fair

The MSc Biomedical Engineering (MSBME) students visited the HKTDC Medical and Healthcare Fair on 13 May 2026. The visit provided a valuable platform for students to explore the latest medical and healthcare innovations developed and investigated in different countries.

MSBME Graduation Dinner

MSBME Graduation Dinner

The MSc Biomedical Engineering (MSBME) programme hosted a Graduation Dinner at the City Chinese Restaurant on 12 May 2026. The event was highly successful, bringing together more than 80 faculty members and students.

BME and VCS Host Inaugural Joint Symposium to Foster Collaborative Innovation

BME and VCS Host Inaugural Joint Symposium to Foster Collaborative Innovation

Our Department co-organised the first symposium with the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences on 27 March 2026. This symposium aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation between faculty members. The event provided a platform for presenting research, proposing new ideas, and identifying complementary expertise across both fields.

Prof. SHI Peng Awarded Gold Medals with Jury Congratulations at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

Prof. SHI Peng Awarded Gold Medals with Jury Congratulations at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

Prof. SHI Peng, in collaboration with Prof. ZHANG Wenjun from a sister Department and other teammates, has been awarded Gold Medals with Jury Congratulations at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) for their project, "UniquePOKE Series: The Multifunctional Biochip for Therapeutic Cell Engineering."

Industrial Visit to Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)

Industrial Visit to Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)

The MSc Biomedical Engineering (MSBME) students visited Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) on 30 January 2026. They explored three innovative companies: SenseTime, The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), and The Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM).

Prof. YU Xinge and Collaborators Develop Innovative Organ-Conformal Bioelectronic Patch

Prof. YU Xinge and Collaborators Develop Innovative Organ-Conformal Bioelectronic Patch

Prof. YU Xinge's research team, in collaboration with other researchers, has introduced POCKET. This flexible, implantable bioelectronic device is designed to perfectly conform to the complex surfaces of organs, marking a breakthrough in drug and gene delivery.

Visit to HKTDC Education & Careers Expo

Visit to HKTDC Education & Careers Expo

The MSc Biomedical Engineering (MSBME) students visited the HKTDC Education & Careers Expo on 24 January 2026. The visit aims to provide students with a platform to connect with companies and explore diverse career pathways aligned with their interests.

Meetup with Industrial Advisors

Meetup with Industrial Advisors

A meetup was arranged off-campus on 20 January 2026 to offer an informal occasion for BEngBME students to connect with the Industrial Advisors to learn more about the industry and expectations from employers, and receive guidance and suggestions on career development.

Prof. YU Xinge Participates in Study about Soft Biodegradable Implants

Prof. YU Xinge Participates in Study about Soft Biodegradable Implants

Prof. YU Xinge, in collaboration with researchers from the Institute of Mechanics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University, has introduced a groundbreaking wireless sensing technology for soft biodegradable implants.

Last modified on 19 May 2026