FLASS Scholars wins three awards at 3rd Asia Innovation and Invention Exhibition

EdUHK have won three awards with inventions created by distinguished scholars at FLASS at the 3rd Asia Innovation and Invention Exhibition (AEII) held on 7 and 8 December 2023. Even though it was the first time the University has participated in AEII, the three projects presented at the exhibition captured the attention of industry experts.

The AEII, Asia’s annual exhibition and competition dedicated to showcasing innovations and inventions from the region, was held between 7 and 8 December 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The exhibition was organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association partnered with Palexpo, the organiser of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. The event featured over 110 inventions vying for 46 awards.

“Rapid Quantification of Microplastics Using Total Organic Carbon Analysis with Simple Sample Pretreatment” is a groundbreaking innovation by Dr Chris Tsang Yiu-fai, Associate Professor from Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES), and his team. Awarded a gold medal, the ingenious design and potential for real-world impact of the invention impressed the judges. The invention is an all-in-one semi-automatic sample pre-treatment device. This device can efficiently and accurately quantify microplastic amounts in water and slug samples at a low cost.

“Nano-Sensor System for Meat and Seafood Monitoring” invented by Professor Stephen Chow Cheuk-fai, Professor (Practice) at SES, and his team was awarded a silver medal. It is a smart food monitor system that integrates nano-sensors with IoT and Al to advance the food storage concept and experience. The system is designed to monitor the spoilage level of fresh and preserved meat and seafood by detecting biomarkers they release.

Also awarded a silver medal was “An Intelligent Ocular Misalignment Measurement System” designed by Dr Fu Hong, Assistant Professor from the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT). Dr Fu’s invention provides a fully-automated and efficient method for rapid strabismus diagnosis. It substantially improves the accuracy of ocular misalignment measurement and has enormous potential to help mitigate the shortage of eye disease professionals.

Professor Li Wai-keung, Dean of FLASS, congratulated the three awardees and their teams. “Inventions, simple or big, are advancing human civilisation. I am deeply gratified that our scholars are making genuine efforts to create and solve real-life problems. We will continue to overcome challenges and go beyond conventional research to create inventions and innovation that can transform the world and make a real difference in people’s lives,” Professor Li said.

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