Department of Mechanical Engineering

Prof. LI, Wen Jung

Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy)
Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering

  • Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1997
  • M.S., University of Southern California, 1989
  • B.S., University of Southern California, 1987
Office
YEUNG-G6614
Phone
(+852) 3442-9266
Email
wenjli@cityu.edu.hk
Research Interests
  • Multimodal Sensing for Robotic Embodied Intelligence
  • E-Skin and Wearable Micro/Nano/Bio Sensors
  • AI-Sensors for TCM, Healthcare and Sports Analytics
  • AI Image Processing for Scanning Super-resolution Microscopy
  • Electrokinetics-based Cancer/Stem Cell Separation and Identification
Links
Group Website
Google Scholar
CityUHK Scholars
Biography
Wen Jung Li is Vice President (Talent and International Strategy) and Chair Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). He served as Associate Provost at CityUHK from 2018 to 2023, with responsibility for institutional initiatives and resource planning. He joined CityUHK in 2011 after serving in the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (1997–2011), where he was also Director of the Centre for Micro and Nano Systems (2002–2011).

Prof. Li received his B.S. (1987) and M.S. (1989) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California, and his Ph.D. (1997) in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA. Before entering academia, he held R&D roles at the NASA/Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Pasadena, USA), The Aerospace Corporation (El Segundo, USA), and Silicon Microstructures Inc. (Fremont, USA), receiving awards and fellowships from these organizations for technical contributions, including a NASA Technical Achievement Award (Group). He was a key contributor to NASA’s first MEMS-based gyroscope, a technology that set early benchmarks for miniaturized precision instrumentation for Mars rover navigation.

Prof. Li’s research centers on AI-enabled micro/nano sensing and embodied intelligence, developing vision-free motion and contact awareness using IMU variants and multimodal flexible tactile sensors for robotics, rehabilitation, human–computer interaction, sports science, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pulse diagnostics. He has published 200+ journal articles in leading venues, including Nature Methods, Nature Machine Intelligence, Nature Communications, Science Advances, Advanced Science, and IEEE Internet of Things Journal, and his work in intelligent sensing has been widely cited (with two papers previously ranked among the top 25 most downloaded in the IEEE Sensors Journal). According to ScholarGPS, he ranks among the top 0.04% of sensor researchers worldwide in productivity and top 0.07% in overall impact (out of 760,000+ researchers). His research excellence and mentorship have also been recognized through multiple IEEE conference paper prizes, including Best Conference/Student Paper Awards at IEEE ROBIO (2021, 2011, 2007), IEEE NANO (2016, 2003), IEEE NANOMED (2014), IEEE/ASME AIM (2007), and IEEE ICRA (2003).

Prof. Li’s contributions have been recognized through a range of major professional honors and talent awards. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, ASME, and AAIA (Asia-Pacific Association of Artificial Intelligence). He has been named an “Overseas Scholar” (Hundred Talents Program) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, selected for the National Thousand Talents Plan, and recognized under the Zhejiang Province “1000 Talents” program. He has also been elected a Member of the U.S. National Academy of Artificial Intelligence, acknowledging his technical contributions to AI-enabled micro/nano sensing and intelligent systems.

Student Mentorship

Prof. Li is deeply committed to mentorship and talent development. He has mentored 70+ postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers and guided 75+ undergraduate students in research and innovation. His trainees have progressed to impactful careers across academia, government, and industry, including faculty positions at Penn State University, the University of Hong Kong, Osaka University, Shenyang Institute of Automation, and Shanghai University, and leading technology companies such as Huawei and BYD, as well as a wide range of R&D and entrepreneurial roles worldwide.

Committed to knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship, Prof. Li has supported the founding of four start-ups with his trainees since 2004 – these companies have created 300+ high-tech jobs and served 6,000+ customers in 50+ countries. Their smart sensing products have been used in settings ranging from Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Games infrastructure monitoring to structural and heritage-building monitoring for international conservation initiatives. A sports education platform (by AI Motion Sports Ltd.) has been deployed in 600+ schools, benefiting 800,000+ students and teachers. He holds 21 granted (US/EU/China) and 8 pending patents, several underpinning these commercialized technologies, which have received international awards including a Gold Medal (Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days, 2021) and a Gold Award (World IoT Expo, 2018).

Professional Services

Prof. Li has played a leading role in professional service and community building across the nanotechnology and robotics communities. He served as President of the IEEE Nanotechnology Council (2016–2017) and is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine and the IEEE Open Journal on Nanotechnology. He has led major conferences as General Chair of IEEE-NANO 2007 (Hong Kong, China), IEEE-NMDC 2012 (Hawaii, USA), IEEE-NEMS 2014 (Hawaii, USA), and IEEE-CYBER 2016 (Chengdu, China), and as General Co-Chair of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2019, Macau, China). He is also a co-founder of the IEEE conference series ROBIO, NEMS, and NANOMED, which together attract approximately 1,000 researchers worldwide each year. Reflecting his international engagement, Prof. Li has delivered 100+ invited keynote, plenary, and seminar lectures at universities and major conferences worldwide.

Prof. Li also contributes extensively to government- and public-sector service at the intersection of technology, talent, and innovation policy. As Vice President of the Shenzhen Industry–University–Research Cooperation Promotion Association, which represents more than 1,000 enterprises and research organizations, he advises government agencies on talent and innovation strategy and helps strengthen alignment among academia, industry, and technology investment. In Hong Kong, he has served on the Engineering Panel of the Research Grants Council (RGC), as a Board Member of the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning, and as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Sustainable Campus Consortium (2023). He has also advised the Transport Department’s Committee on the Application of Autonomous Vehicle Technologies and served on the Panel of Experts of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, supporting evidence-based decision-making and the translation of research into societal and economic impact.

Prof. Li has held a range of honorary and visiting academic appointments as an adjunct/affiliated/guest professor, reflecting sustained international collaboration and research leadership. These appointments include the University of Toronto, Peking University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Xiamen University, Fuzhou University, Northeastern University, Changchun University of Science and Technology, and the Shenyang Institute of Automation (CAS). Through these roles, he has strengthened cross-institutional research partnerships, joint supervision, and the translation of advances in intelligent sensing, robotics, and micro/nano systems across regions and disciplines.

Through research, innovation, commercialization, and mentorship, Prof. Li has translated scientific excellence into tangible societal, industrial, and professional outcomes, demonstrating engineering leadership that improves lives worldwide.
Education
1987 BS in Aerospace Engineering Univ. of Southern Cal., USA
1989 MS in Aerospace Engineering Univ. of Southern Cal., USA
1997 PhD in Aerospace Engineering UCLA, USA
Professional Experience
2018 - present Dept. of Mechanical Eng. City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2011 - 2018 Dept. of Mechanical and Biomedical Eng. City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
1997 - 2011 Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Eng. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
1995 - 1997 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, California, USA
1995 (Summer) Silicon Microstructures Inc. Fremont, California, USA
1987 - 1995 The Aerospace Corporation El Segundo, California, USA
Honors and Awards

(for comprehensive list see www.wenjungli.org)

  • Member, US National Academy of Artificial Intelligence (elected in 2025)
  • THE (Times Higher Education) Awards Asia 2024 for the project “Zero-emission Droplet-based Nanogenerator to Harvest Water, Electricity and Nutrients from the Air”, April 2024.
  • AAIA (Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association) Fellow, elected in 2021
  • National Thousand Talents Plan Awardee, 2020
  • President, IEEE Nanotechnology Council (serve in 2016 and 2017)
  • IEEE NTC Distinguished Lecturer (2014/2015)
  • 1000 Talents Awardee, Zhejiang Province (浙江省千人計劃), 2012
  • ASME Fellow, elected in October 2011
  • IEEE Fellow, elected in November 2010
  • 100 Talents Awardee (百人計劃; Distinguished Overseas Scholar), Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2004
  • General Chair, 2014 IEEE Int. Conf. on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, Hawaii, USA
  • General Chair, 2007 IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, Hong Kong SAR, China
  • General Chair, 2005 IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics and Biomimetics, Hong Kong SAR, China
  • Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award 2006, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Winner, Best Conference Video Award, 2011 IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics and Biomimetics (IEEE-ROBIO 2011), Phuket, Thailand.
  • Winner, Best Student Paper, 2007 IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics and Biomimetics (IEEE-ROBIO 2007), Sanya, China.
  • Winner, Best Conference Paper, 2007 IEEE/ASME Int. Conf. on Advanced Mechatronics (IEEE/ASME AIM 2007), Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Winner, Best Conference Paper, Finalist, Best Student Paper; Finalist, Ben Wegbreit Best Manipulation Paper; at the 2003 IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics and Automation (IEEE-ICRA 2003), Taipei, Taiwan.
Editorship

(for comprehensive list see www.wenjungli.org)

  • Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Open Journal on Nanotechnology, 2019-2022
  • Member of Editorial Board, Scientific Reports, 2016-2018.
  • Co-chair of Advisory Board, IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine, 2014-present.
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Micro-Bio Robotics, Springer, USA/Germany, 2012-present.
  • Member of Editorial Board, Micromachines, MDPI, Switzerland, an open access journal, 2011-present.
  • Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine, 2007-2013.
Publications

(Representative Publications)
(For full publication list, please visit: Google Scholar)

  1. K. Wang, H. Zhang, M. Chen, …W. J. Li, “Machine Learning-Based Early Detection of Sarcopenia-prone Risk Using Five-Time Sit-to-Stand Test Analysis”, IEEE Internet of Things J., doi: 10.1109/JIOT.2025.3639112, 2025.
  2. Hui Sun, Hao Luo, Feifei Wang, Qingjiu Chen, Meng Chen, Xiaoduo Wang,…Wen J. Li , “Deep learning-driven conversion of scanning superlens microscopy to high depth-of-field SEM-like imaging”, Microsystems and Nanoengineering, doi.org/10.1038/s41378-025-01060, December 2025.
  3. Senlin Hou, Xiaotong Chen, Dani S. Assi, Yu Feng, Chun-Ka Wong, …Wen Jung Li, “Tactile-Transparent Wearable Sensor for Clinician-Friendly Pulse Wave Velocity Monitoring and Cardiovascular Risk Profiling”, ACS Nano, doi: 10.1021/acsnano.5c11375, October 2025.
  4. Jianfei Wang, Hongyu Zhang, Wen Jung Li, and Zuobin Wang, “A Wearable AI-Driven Mask with Humidity-Sensing Respiratory Microphone for Non-Vocal Communication”, Advanced Science, 27 June 2025,  https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202504343.
  5. H. Zhang, K. Wang, …, W. J. Li,  "Assessing Sarcopenia-Prone Risk through Daily Activity of Gait with AI-Powered Wearable IoT Sensors," IEEE Internet of Things Journal, doi: 10.1109/JIOT.2025.3543082, p. 1, 2025. 
  6. J. Li, Y. Zhao, Y. Fan, J. Chen, J. Gong, and W. J. Li, "Flexible wearable electronics for enhanced human-computer interaction and virtual reality applications," Nano Energy, vol. 138, 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2025.110821.
  7. Q. Chen, D. Yang, F. Wang, and W. J. Li, "Dynamic 3D profiling of microscale surface using a MEMS mirror laser differential confocal microscope," Scientific Report, vol. 15, no. 25957, September 2025, doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-94711-w.
  8. J. Zheng, Y. Zhang, …., W. J. Li, "Tunable optical metamaterial enables steganography, rewriting, and multi-level information storage," Micro-Nano Letters, vol. 18, No. 58, 2025, doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01897-9.
  9. J. Zheng, H. Yu,…, W. J. Li, "4D Printed Soft Microactuator for Particle Manipulation via Surrounding Medium Variation," Small, p. 2311951, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311951.
  10. Y. Zhang et al., "A Novel Multifunctional Material for Constructing 3D Multi‐Response Structures Using Programmable Two‐Photon Laser Fabrication," Advanced Functional Materials, p. 2313922, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202313922.
  11. J. Suo et al., "Enabling Natural Human-Computer Interaction Through AI-Powered Nanocomposite IoT Throat Vibration Sensor," IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 2024. DOI: 10.1109/JIOT.2024.3382101.
  12. J. Suo et al., "AI‐Enabled Soft Sensing Array for Simultaneous Detection of Muscle Deformation and Mechanomyography for Metaverse Somatosensory Interaction," Advanced Science, p. 2305025, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305025.
  13. Y. Qiu, H. Yu, L. Liu, and W. J. Li, "Engineering 3D Microenvironments with Femtosecond Laser-Fabricated Microtubes to Direct Neuronal Network Formation," Additive Manufacturing, vol. 1, no. ADDMA-D-24-00738R1 pp. 1-6, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2024.104249.
  14. S. Hou et al., "Biometric‐Tuned E‐Skin Sensor with Real Fingerprints Provides Insights on Tactile Perception: Rosa Parks Had Better Surface Vibrational Sensation than Richard Nixon," Advanced Science, vol. 11, no. 34, p. 2400234, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400234.
  15. Y. Feng et al., "Amoeba-Inspired Self-Healing Electronic Slime for Adaptable, Durable Epidermal Wearable Electronics," Advanced Functional Materials, vol. 34, no. 37, p. 2402393, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202402393.
  16. Y. Zhao et al., "Wearable Internet of Things Gait Sensors for Quantitative Assessment of Myers–Briggs Type Indicator Personality," Advanced Intelligent Systems, p. 2300328, 2023.
  17. Y. Zhao et al., "Using IoT Smart Basketball and Wristband Motion Data to Quantitatively Evaluate Action Indicators for Basketball Shooting," Advanced Intelligent Systems, p. 2300239, 2023. DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202300239.
  18. Y. Zhao et al., "Infusing a Convolutional Neural Network with Encoded Joint Node Image Data to Recognize 25 Daily Human Activities," Advanced Intelligent Systems, p. 2300266, 2023. DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202300266.
  19. M. Chen et al., "Phase-based Quantification of Sports Performance Metrics Using a Smart IoT Sensor," IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2023. DOI: 10.1109/JIOT.2023.3266351.
  20. Y. Zhao et al., "A Smart Wireless IoT Ring for Real-Time Keystroke Recognition Using Edge Computing," IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 71, pp. 1-13, 2022.
  21. W. Zhao et al., "Real-time red blood cell counting and osmolarity analysis using a photoacoustic-based microfluidic system," Lab on a Chip, vol. 21, no. 13, pp. 2586-2593, 2021.
Patents

US Patents (approved since 1997)

  1. "Systems and methods using a wearable sensor for sports action recognition and assessment", Yufan Wang, Wen Jung Li, Ho Man Chan, Guanglie Zhang, filed 2018, published on Dec 2019 (publication of US20190388728A1); approved Patent No. US11971951B2, April 30, 2024.
  2. "Wearable Three-dimensional Auricular Multi-point Acquisition, Health Status Monitoring, And Bio-stimulation Device", CHAN, H. Y., HUANG, Q. & LI, W. J., U.S. Non-Provisional Utility Patent Application Priority No. 17/512,672; filed 28 October 2021; Approved Patent No. US11,883,135, January 30, 2024.
  3. "Illuminating Device with Spherical Modulator", Ho-Yin CHAN; Boliang JIA; QingJiu CHEN; Wen J LI, U.S. Non-Provisional Utility Patent Application No. 17/361,344 (Assignee: AI Photonics Ltd.), US Patent No. 11408584, August 9, 2022.
  4. "Audio-Effect-Activated Scent Generation Method and System", Ho-Yin Chan, Ka Wai Kong, Junhui Law, Meng Chen, Wen Jung Li, Boa Fung Chau, and Kak Man Chan, US Patent No. US20200202102A1; filed on 19 December 2018 by Acoustic Arc International, published on 6-25-2020.
  5. "Bubble atomizer and method for atomizing liquid", Ho Yin Chan, Wen J. Li, Boa Fung Chau, Kak Man Chan, US Patent No. 9,669,364B2, 06 June 2017.
  6. "Ubiquitous 3D Digital Pen Using MEMS Motion Sensing Technology (Writing System)", Guanglie Zhang, Guangyi Shi, Yilun Luo, Heidi Yee Yan Wong, Wen Jung Li, Philip Heng Wai Leong, Ming Yiu Wong, US Patent No. 7,508,384B2, 24 March 2009. 
  7. "Meso and Micro Scale Assembling by Centrifugal Force", Wen J. Li, King W. C. Lai, and Allan P. Hui, US Provisional Patent (60/318,307, #906), 17 October 2001.
  8. "A Method for Aligning and Forming Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) on Contouring Surfaces", Chih-Ming HO and Wen J. LI, U.S. Patent No. 5,905,007, March 18, 1999.

China Patents (filed/approved since 2004)

  1. "一種全新的納米顆粒超透鏡顯微技術及製備方法" ("A new nanoparticle superlens microscopy technology and preparation method"), JIA, B., LI, W. J., SUN, H. & ZHANG, G., 15 Sept 2022, (Filed) Priority No. 202211122629.4
  2. "機器學習算法實現亞衍射極限的納米尺度光學顯微圖像轉換爲大視場掃描電子顯微鏡質素圖像方法" ("Machine learning algorithm realizes the conversion of sub-diffraction limit nanoscale optical microscopy images into high-quality images of large-field scanning electron microscopes"), SUN, H., CHEN, M., LI, W. J. & ZHANG, G., 29 Aug 2022, (Filed) Priority No. 202211041006.4.
  3. "基於近場光的納米尺度成像系統、三維成像方法和裝置" ("Nanoscale imaging system, three-dimensional imaging method, and device based on near-field light"), CHEN, M., LI, W. J. & ZHANG, G., 16 May 2022, (Filed) Priority No. 202210528383.4
  4. "Illuminating Device with Spherical Modulator", Ho-Yin CHAN; Boliang JIA; QingJiu CHEN; Wen J LI, Taiwan Invention Patent Application No. 110124072 (Claiming Priority of U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application No. 17/361,344), filed on 30 June 2021 (Assignee: AIPhotonics Limited). 
  5. "Method and system for audio effect activated odour generation", Ho-Yin Chan, Kawai Kong, Junhui Liu, Meng Chen, Wen Jung Li, Baofeng Zhou, Gewen Chen, China Utility Model Patent, Patent No. CN 109887513 B, 05 January 2021.
  6. "A carbon nanotube wall air friction sensor and its preparation method", Yu Zhou, Wen Jung Li, Dewei Fan, Huali Cao, Zhi Wu, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201610741449.2, Aug 26, 2016 (expired).
  7. "A block matching based motion estimation method, motion estimation system and its application", Zhi Li, Guanglie Zhang, Wen Jung Li, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201510477048.6, Jan 13, 2016.
  8. "A single-cell 3D image generation method based on optical flow analysis", Zhi Li, Guanglie Zhang, Wen Jung Li, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201510500965.1，Dec 23, 2015.
  9. "A single cell control method based on photo-induced dielectrophoresis", Zhi Li, Guanglie Zhang, Wen Jung Li, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201510501121.9, Nov 25, 2015.
  10. "A cell classification method based on photo-induced dielectrophoresis", Zhi Li, Guanglie Zhang, Wen Jung Li, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201510502162.X, Nov 11, 2015.
  11. "A method and system for detecting the efficacy of drugs based on dielectric force fields", Zhi Li, Guanglie Zhang, Wen Jung Li, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201510473162.1, Aug 5, 2015.
  12. "Microlens-based 3D super-resolution white light interferometer", Lianqing Liu, Feifei Wang, Wen Jung Li, Zhu Liu, Peng Yu, HaiboYu, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201510309193.3, Jun 8, 2015.
  13. "Optical super-resolution dynamic imaging system based on microlens-modified probes", Lianqing Liu, Feifei Wang, Peng Yu, Wen Jung Li, Zhu Liu, Yuechao Wang, China Utility Model Patent, Patent No. 201520083440.8, Feb 5, 2015.
  14. "Optical super-resolution dynamic imaging system based on microlens-modified probes", Lianqing Liu, Feifei Wang, Peng Yu, Wen Jung Li, Zhu Liu, Yuechao Wang., China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201510061494.9, Feb 2, 2015.
  15. "Roboticised non-destructive cell screening methods", Lianqing Liu, Wenfeng Liang, Wen Jung Li, Bin Liu, Mi Li, Xiubin Xiao, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201310598694.9, Nov 21, 2013.
  16. Yanli Qu, Zaili Dong, Wen Jung Li, A photo-sensitive hybrid polymer photoconductive thin film manipulator chip based on poly-3-hexylthiophene (P3HT) and C60 derivative PCBM and preparation method, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 201010562995.2, Nov 29, 2010.
  17. Yanli Qu, Zaili Dong, Wen Jung Li, A photo-sensitive hybrid polymer photoconductive thin film manipulator chip based on poly-3-hexylthiophene (P3HT) and C60 derivative PCBM, China Utility Model Patent, Patent No. 201020629604.X, Nov 29, 2010.
  18. Zaili Dong, Minglin Li, Wen Jung Li, Yongliang Yang, Haibo Yu, EMF-based preparation of carbon nanotube AFM probes, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 200810012383.9, Jul 18, 2008.
  19. Wen Jung Li, Ho-Yin Chan, An electrothermally driven micro-actuator, China Utility Model Patent, Patent No. 200620153560.1, Dec 8, 2006.
  20. Wen Jung Li, Wenli Zhou, A polymer based thin film micro cell holder and preparation process, China Invention Patent, Patent No. 200410020772.8, Jun 16, 2004.
Research Grants

(Representative projects)
(For comprehensive list see www.wenjungli.org)

  • Principal Investigator (HK Side), NSFC/RGC Collaborative Research Scheme, “Advancing Multimodal AI Endoscopic Robots for Next-Generation Colon Diagnosis and Treatment: From Theory to Clinical Application”, HK$2,503M, Jan 2026 – Dec 2029. (In collaboration with SUSTech)
  • Project Coordinator, Hong Kong Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (through Hong Kong Sports Institute’s Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme), “AI Wearable Micro Data-Logger for Motion Tracking and Performance Analytics – Swimming”, HK$3.421M, February 01, 2023 – March 31, 2026.
  • Project Coordinator, Hong Kong Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (through Hong Kong Sports Institute’s Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme): “AI Wearable Wireless Micro Motes for Real-Time Motion Analytics of Gymnastics and Wushu Athletes”, Project Number: TBD, HK$6,319,250, Oct 1, 2022 – December 2025.
  • Principal Investigator, Hong Kong General Research Fund: “A Flexible Sponge-based Vibration Sensor for Conversion of Neck-skin Vibration to Digital Voice”, Project Number: CityU 11207222, HK$ 1,098,559, January 01, 2023 – December 31, 2025. 
  • Principal Investigator, Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund — Partnership Research Programme: “Eco-Cosmetic Intelligent Packaging System Based on Industrial IoT”, Project Number: PRP/063/20FX, HK$2,656,000, May 1, 2021 – October 31, 2022.
  • Principal Investigator, Hong Kong General Research Fund: “A Microfluidic Pervaporation Device for Fabrication of Nanoparticle-Based Metalens for Dry Environment Super-Resolution Imaging”, Project Number: CityU 11216120), HK$ 1,195,500, Approval date: 30 Jun 2020.
  • Principal Investigator, Shenzhen Science, Technology and Innovation Commission (SZSTI) (Type “D” Project): “大视场纳米尺度超分辨测量与成像系统”, Project Number: SGDX2019081623121725), RMB$ 3,000,000, Approved date: 24 Oct 2019.
  • Principal Investigator, JLFS - RGC-Joint Laboratory Funding Scheme: “Development of 3D Integrated Robotics and Sensing Structures using Multi-layered Nano-ink Circuit Deposition”, Project Number: JLFS/E-104/18), HK$ 2,995,000, Approval date: 19 Jul 2019, Start date: 01 Jul 2019.
  • Principal Investigator, Hong Kong General Research Fund (RGC): “Atomization of Viscous Fluids for Digital Scent Technology Using An Integrated Micro-droplet Generation Platform”, Project Number: CityU 11204918), HK$ 632,421, Oct 2018-Sep 2021.
  • Principal Investigator, Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund — University-Industry Collaboration Programme (Matching Grant for Joint Research Scheme): “Audio-Fingerprint Activated Scent Releasing Platform”, Project Number: UM/332, HK$1,411,050 (HK$705,525 from ITC; HK705,525 from private company), Jan 2018-Jan 2019.
  • Principal Investigator, Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund — University-Industry Collaboration Programme (Matching Grant for Joint Research Scheme): “An Implantable Micro-Sensing System for Tracking Animal Motion Behaviors”, Project Number: UM/326, HK$1,143,100 (HK$571,550 from ITC; HK$571,550 from private company), Nov 2017-Apr 2019.
  • Principal Investigator, Hong Kong General Research Fund (RGC): “An Opto-microfluidics Platform for High-throughput Single-Cell Death Recognition and Drug Testing”, Project Number: CityU 11213817), HK$695, 854, Oct 2017-Sep 2020.
  • Principal Investigator, NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme: “Programmable and Integrated Fabrication of Nano-material Devices by Optically-Induced Force Field”, Project Number: N_CityU132/14, HK$852,950, Jan 2015-Dec 2018.
  • Principal Investigator, Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund – University-Industry Collaboration Programme (Matching Grant for Joint Research Scheme): “A Pen-sized Biocompatible MEMS Atomizer for Aromatherapy and Wellbeing Applications”, Project Number: UM/263 (9440121), HK$1,283,365 (HK$640,550 from ITC; HK$641,700 from private company), Nov 2014-Oct 2016.
  • Principle Investigator, Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund (Tier 3): “Green Motion Sensors: Graphene-based Eco-Friendly Micro Accelerometers”, Hong Kong Innovation Technology Fund (ITS/143/13), HK$968,300 (ITC) +$50,000 (Sengital Ltd.), Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2015.
  • Principal Investigator, CAS-Croucher Funding Scheme for Joint Laboratories: “Bio-manipulation and Bio-marking by Optically-induced Electrokinetics”, Project Number: 9500011, HK$1,000,000, 2012-2015.

Other Academic Affiliations

  • Adjunct Professor, Fuzhou University, (2025-present)
  • Affiliated Professor, Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2006-present.
  • Professor (Status-only), University of Toronto, 2022-present
  • Guest Professor, Northeast University (Qinhuangdao Campus), China, July 2017-present.
  • Guest Professor, Changchun University of Science and Technology, 2016-present.
  • Adjunct Professor, Suzhou University, 2013-2015.
  • Adjunct Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2011-2014.
  • Adjunct Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Dept. of Health Technology and Informatics), Sept 2008-June 2010.
  • Guest Professor, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2009-2011.
  • Guest Professor, Peking University, 2008-2010.
  • Guest Professor, Beijing Institute of Technology, 2006-2008.

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