Researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) received 36 awards, including one Special Prize, three Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 17 Gold Medals, nine Silver Medals and six Bronze Medals at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) held from 26 to 30 April. This is the third year running that CityU has received the highest number of awards among local institutions.
Our excellent research capability was demonstrated by the success of our faculty members:
Gold Medal
| Research team | Project |
| Professor Chan Chi-hou Prof Stella Pang Dr Zhu Shuyan Dr Wu Gengbo |
Terahertz Metasurface Antenna for 6G Communications
With its novel 2D design and integration of terahertz waveguides, this high-gain metasurface antenna has broad applications in next- generation (6G) wireless communications, imaging and non-contact sensing. |
| Professor Luk Kwai-man Prof Stella Pang Dr Zhu Shuyan Dr Li Yuanlong |
Low-profile High-gain Terahertz Antenna for Future Wireless Applications
Small and compact open- resonance antenna that can emit a steerable wideband terahertz beam with high gain and low sidelobes: critical features for next- generation (6G) high-speed wireless communication. |
| Dr Li Haoliang Dr Wang Shiqi Kong Chenqi Miss Zheng Kexin |
Echo-FAS: Acoustic- based Face Anti- Spoofing
Robust spoof-proof security system for face ID verification on mobile devices, based on live global/local 3D acoustic profiling using the existing speaker and mic, and with no need to add any expensive hardware. |
| Professor Paul Chu Dr Huang Chao Mr Ruan Qingdong |
Low Cost and Large- Scale Production of Carbon Nanotubes
Innovative and economical process for manufacturing carbon nanotubes, costing merely 10%–20% of existing methods, with comparable excellent electrical conductivity, high strength and light weight. |
| Dr Yu Xinge Dr Li Jiyu Dr Lei Dangyuan Mr Zhou Jingkun Mr Fu Yang |
Cooling Technology for Epidermal Electronics
Ultrathin, soft, flexible surface-conforming material that integrates with and passively cools (by >56°C) skin-interfaced bioelectronics, allowing comfortable long-term wireless healthcare monitoring. |
| Professor Stella Pang Dr Xu Yuanhao |
Neural Implant with Dynamic Electrode Position Control
Neural implant device containing flexible electrodes and proximity sensors in pneumatically inflatable cavities, allowing real-time electrode repositioning without the need for additional surgery. |
| Professor Lu Jian Dr Li Yangyang Dr Zhou Binbin Mr Shen Junda |
Multifunctional Detection System Based on Nano-engraved Sensor
Portable Raman spectrometer system for rapid on-site contaminant detection, based on a 10× reusable Nano-engraved silver-needle sensor that is up to 6× faster and 100× more sensitive than commercially available sensors. |
| Dr Raymond Lam Hiu-wai Dr Huang Wei Mr Jiang Zhongning |
Label-free High- throughput Multi- physical Cell Cytometer
Microfluidic cell cytometer using AI to measure size, elastic modulus and dielectric constant of single cells at a throughput matching that of commercial flow cytometry but without the need for cell labeling. |
| Professsor Johnny Ho Miss Quan Quan Mr Zhang Yuxuan Mr Wang Wei |
Solar-Electrocatalytic System for Hydrogen Generation
Novel solar-powered water-splitting platform to produce green hydrogen, combining photovoltaics with a highly efficient and stable dual anode–cathode made of a new 3D porous micro-nano-structured material. |
| Professor Zhi Chunyi Mr Chen Ze Miss Li Pei Miss Cui Huilin |
Aqueous Batteries with Ultimate Safety
Using water as the electrolyte, these non- flammable aqueous batteries are completely safe and free from any risk of fire or explosion, even after physical damage, penetration or compression or fire exposure. |
| Dr Walid Daoud Mr ALMARDI Jasim Mohamed Jasim Mohamed |
Omni-direction Omni- frequency Wave Energy Converter
This wave energy converter is designed to harvest ocean waves kinetic energy from all directions using an oscillating weight inspired by the way an automatic watch harvests the kinetic energy of arm movements. |
| Professor Lu Jian Dr Mao Zhengyi Dr Cao Zhaowenbo Miss Chen Yingxian |
EcoSponge–Utilising Solar Energy for Sustainable Freshwater Production
Eco-friendly, low-cost solar-powered device that produces enough water to meet an individual’s daily intake needs. Scalable and can be rapidly deployed in developing regions lacking clean potable water. |
| Dr Zhu Zonglong Miss Li Bo Mr Zhang Chunlei Mr Gong Jianqiu Mr Gao Danpeng Mr Qian Liangchen |
HarvSolar: Eco-friendly Perovskite Photovoltaics
Eco-friendly, non-toxic, lead-free, tin-based perovskite solar cells showing enhanced power conversion efficiency (nearly 30%) and maintaining stable performance (>95%) after continuous working for 1000 hours. |
Silver Medal
| Research Team | Project |
| Dr Khoo Bee-luan Dr Chua Song-lin (PolyU) Miss Deng Yanlin Miss Liao Junchen Mr Li Wei Mr Zhou Xiang |
Personalised care: PIEB Biochip
Low-cost microfluidic- based tumour biochip for growing clinically relevant mini-tumours from 1 mL of patient blood biopsy, allowing fast diagnosis within 1 treatment cycle, high-throughput drug screening and patient- specific cancer therapy. |
| Professor Sam Kwong Dr Wang Shiqi Dr Wang Meng Dr Sun Zhenhao |
Learning-based Genome Codec
Harnessing the power of neural network techniques, this computational codec (encoder–decoder) compresses genome sequence data files with much higher compression ratio than traditional tools, and is now the core technique in a new standard for genome compression. |
| Dr Zhao Shijun Mr Zhang Jun |
Superior AI Modeling of Large Atomic Systems
A deep-learning scheme based on atomic graph attention networks for fast, highly accurate modeling of long-term molecular dynamics in large multi- atomic systems, to aid in drug, material and battery design. |
| Professor Zhang Wenjun Dr Liu Bin Dr Kong Xin Mr Bu Shuyu |
Advanced Bifunctional Electrodes for Green Hydrogen Generation
Low-cost, high- performance, durable electrodes for water electrolysis to produce green hydrogen, using non- precious metal electrocatalysts that function as both anode and cathode. |
| Dr Khoo Bee-luan Mr Zou Shangjie Mr Chen Chun-kwan Miss Huang Ke |
Microplastic Concentrator (MPC)
Low-cost, portable, scalable inertial-based focusing unit that rapidly extracts small microplastics (< 50 µm) from water at high recovery (> 90%). Suitable for both environmental monitoring and water purification. |
| Professor Tu King-ning Dr Liu Yingxia Dr Chen Chang |
High-performance Copper-based Filter for Fast Virus Elimination
Made with the latest surface-coating technology, this novel copper-based antiviral mesh has porous microstructures that rapidly filter out and inactivate viruses on contact, potentially within minutes. |
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CityU, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) and MTR joint- submission Professor Thomas Ng |
Train-borne Railway Infrastructure Inspection System |
Bronze Medal
| Research team | Project |
| Professor Yan Hong Professor Xie Min Dr Wang Zhe |
Holistic AI-based Battery Health Tracker
Using powerful graph neural networks for data aggregation and feature fusion, this AI tool unifies diverse real-time data to estimate lithium-ion battery capacity more accurately than any existing method. |
| Professor Jing Xingjian | New-Gen Anti- Vibration X-Seating Technology
Innovative vehicle seat with bio-inspired X-shaped passive-damping system that suppresses ~80% of whole-body vibrations with <1 Hz resonant frequency—better than all available systems for long- haul drivers. |
| Professor Hu Jinlian Dr Si Yifan Dr Guo Chunxia Mr Zhang |
JanusLean Electrospun Energy Eye Mask
World’s first nanofiber energy eye mask. When wet, nanofiber layer releases refreshing nutrients, traditional Chinese medicine and negative ions. Non-toxic; preservative-free; easy and cheap to produce, store and ship. |
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CityU and EMSD joint-submission Dr Norman Tse |
Electrical Doctor-Real- time Health Diagnosis for Electricity Supply System |