Advanced materials in your daily life

Date：

2025-10-24

Time：

12:15 - 13:00

Organisation：

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Electronics Division

Speaker：

Prof Ir SHEK Chan Hung Associate Dean (Education), College of Engineering Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering City University of Hong Kong

Content description：

The comfort and convenience of our daily life relies on various technologies, among which materials technology is perhaps an 'unsung hero'. This talk will explain how materials engineers contribute to the well-being of humankind.

Code：

24-SE-02

Target：

Public

Quota：

66

AI applications in Weather Forecasting

Date：

2025-10-25

Time：

10:00 - 10:30

Organisation：

Hong Kong Observatory

Speaker：

Mr WONG Wai Kin Senior Scientific Officer, Hong Kong Observatory

Content description：

In recent years, Hong Kong Observatory has been actively developing artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) methods to enhance weather forecasting services. The rapid evolvements of Al/ML technologies in recent years have contributed significantly to enhance weather forecasting from nowcast of heavy rain to prediction of weather in the following couple of weeks. Several areas of forecasting support using AI/ML techniques, as well as publicly available products on HKO website will be introduced.

Code：

25-SE-01

Target：

Public

Quota：

82

AI, Data Intelligence and Innovations in Smart Railway

Date：

2025-10-22

Time：

11:00 - 11:30

Organisation：

MTR Corporation Limited

Speaker：

Mr Andy Pang Chief Operations Data Studio Manager, MTR Corporation Limited Mr Daniel Cheung Chief Manager - AI & Digital Solutions, MTR Corporation Limited

Content description：

Discover how AI and data intelligence are transforming modern railway systems! This talk will introduce how technologies like smart sensors, big data, and machine learning help improve train safety, reliability, and passenger experience. Perfect for curious minds of all ages! 

(This Online Seminar will be conducted in English)

Code：

22-SE-02

Target：

Public

Quota：

88

Automonus Driving application in Hong Kong

Date：

2025-10-25

Time：

12:00 - 12:45

Organisation：

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Electronics Division

Speaker：

Mr Terry Wong Senior Project Manager, TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong Limited

Content description：

The government is actively promoting new strategies to develop autonomous driving technology. For example:
- The smart city blueprint includes application scenarios for autonomous driving technology, integrating new technologies into public transportation to improve safety and efficiency.
- Deploy Trial and Pilot Use of autonomous vehicle projects, ensuring strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, and minimize public safety concerns about autonomous vehicles.

Code：

25-SE-03

Target：

Public

Quota：

81

CITY IN TIME: Reliving Hong Kong’s Past through Art and Technology

Date：

2025-10-24

Time：

11:00 - 11:45

Organisation：

City University of Hong Kong - City In Time

Speaker：

Mr Alan Leung Project Manager, City University of Hong Kong - City In Time Miss Yip Tsz Lam Project Manager, City University of Hong Kong - City In Time

Content description：

Developed by City University of Hong Kong, CITY IN TIME is an augmented reality (AR) cultural tourism project that enables users to relive the panoramic scenery of Hong Kong’s past at designated locations across the city. This webinar delves into the creative and technical processes behind the project, demonstrating how AR can be applied in cultural heritage preservation.

Code：

24-SE-01

Target：

Public

Quota：

93

Conserving Hong Kong’s urban biodiversity through citizen science and technology

Date：

2025-10-22

Time：

10:00 - 10:30

Organisation：

The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences

Speaker：

Prof. BONEBRAKE, Timothy Carlton Founding Member, The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences Director and Professor, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Hong Kong

Content description：

Hong Kong is home to rich diversity of life, both in its wild spaces and in urban centers. How can we ensure coexistence of human populations and the species with whom we share our cities? Citizen science and technology offer viable pathways towards the acceleration of data collection to aid conservation efforts. This presentation will highlight these opportunities through case studies of Hong Kong’s butterflies; 1) using stickers to track butterfly migration, 2) using public-reported records to model the distributions of species, and 3) using remote sensing to understand combined impacts of habitat and climate change on butterflies. 

(This Online Seminar will be conducted in English)

Code：

22-SE-01

Target：

Public

Quota：

94

Fun Facts of Semiconductors

Date：

2025-10-18

Time：

12:15 - 13:00

Organisation：

Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute

Speaker：

Dr GAO Teng CEO, MRDI

Content description：

MRDI is dedicated to researching and developing core technologies of thirdgeneration semiconductors, including Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN), with the pilot line facility, which are applicable to new energy vehicles, renewable energy, and beyond. With a focus on taking concrete actions in unleashing the potential of “1 to N” transformation of R&D outcomes and industry development, MRDI strives to become one of the leading institutions supporting microelectronics development in the Asia-Pacific region. 

(This Online Seminar will be conducted in English)

Code：

18-SE-02

Target：

Public

Quota：

85

How Technology is Reshaping Education: Preparing Children for Future Learning Methods

Date：

2025-10-25

Time：

14:15 - 14:45

Organisation：

Centre for Innovation and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Speaker：

Prof. WONG Kam Fai Associate Dean (External Affairs), Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Member of the Legislative Council of HKSAR

Content description：

Technology is changing the way education being delivered in Hong Kong, such as online learning, A.I. tools, and hybrid learning, etc. This webinar will explore how these new developments affect students' learning styles, bringing them new opportunities and challenges. Parents will understand how to support their children in adapting to these constantly changing learning methods.

Code：

25-SE-04

Target：

Public

Quota：

72

Innovative Biomedical Imaging Platform for Vital Organ Community and Home Screening

Date：

2025-10-22

Time：

15:00 - 15:30

Organisation：

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Electronics Division

Speaker：

Dr Russell W. Chan Co-founder and CEO, E-SENSE Innovation & Technology Ltd.

Content description：

To improve community-level preventive screening for vital organ health, we developed an innovative portable electrical impedance tomography (EIT) system. Unlike existing health initiatives that focus on metabolic risk management, this platform enables real-time, noninvasive assessment of heart, lung, liver, and kidney community settings. Clinical validation at Queen Mary Hospital, in collaboration with HKU, demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy: COPD screening achieved 82% sensitivity and 73% specificity, fatty liver disease 92% sensitivity and 88% specificity, and chronic kidney disease over 95% sensitivity and 94% specificity—revealing promising potential for broader healthcare integration. 

(This Online Seminar will be conducted in English)

Code：

22-SE-05

Target：

Public

Quota：

92

Nuclear Power for a Green Furture

Date：

2025-10-18

Time：

11:00 - 11:30

Organisation：

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Electronics Division

Speaker：

Ir Richard Fung

Content description：

Nuclear power is one of the options for clean energy to help alleviate us from climate change impact. The presentation gives a brief contrast of our energy choices and an explanation of nuclear power, to be followed by introducing its opportunities for the world and in particular for Hong Kong.

Code：

18-SE-01

Target：

Public

Quota：

90

RetroLogic AI: Empowering Sustainable Building Futures (Revolutionizing Building Retrofitting with Intelligent Solutions)

Date：

2025-10-25

Time：

15:15 - 16:15

Organisation：

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Electronics Division

Speaker：

Ir Rocky Lau Director, EnerRight Intelligent Ltd.

Content description：

RetroLogic AI, developed specifically for large buildings such as shopping malls, hospitals, and factories, uses AI to intelligently optimize air conditioning, lighting, and other systems, accurately reducing energy consumption by 5%-20%. This technology eliminates the need for equipment replacement and can be deployed quickly within 60 days, saving hundreds of thousands of yuan in annual electricity bills. It offers customized solutions combined with an intelligent management platform, offering easy operation and intuitive results. This technology has been successfully applied in benchmark projects such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Port. The company has received the Cyberport Incubation Award, received funding from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and received recognition from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. It uses AI technology to promote green building upgrades, achieving efficient energy conservation and sustainable development.

Code：

25-SE-05

Target：

Public

Quota：

90

The role of calibration and accreditation in advanced clinical engineering

Date：

2025-10-25

Time：

11:00 - 11:30

Organisation：

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Electronics Division

Speaker：

Ir CHAN Cheuk-ming, Oliver In-charge, Medical Equipment Calibration Laboratory Mr LI Wai-ming, Deo Technical Manager, Medical Equipment Calibration Laboratory

Content description：

The accuracy and stability of medical instruments are among the key factors in ensuring the quality of clinical services. With the rapid advancement of technology, medical equipment can now provide healthcare professionals with a wider range of data analysis and treatment options at higher precision and speed. However, the associated processes of testing, calibration, and compliance certification also pose significant challenges for biomedical engineering professionals.

This upcoming seminar will feature industry experts who will share their valuable insights on managing the accuracy of medical devices, the application of technologies, and their experiences with certification. It will offer participants a deeper understanding of the relevant procedures and industry standards.

Code：

25-SE-02

Target：

Public

Quota：

89

Utilising GNSS and LiDAR technologies to enhance the safety of tower crane lifting operations

Date：

2025-10-22

Time：

14:00 - 14:30

Organisation：

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Electronics Division

Speaker：

Mr Gary Liu Plant Manager, Sanfield Construction Innovations Limited Miss Luzern Chan Business Development Manager, Sanfield Construction Innovations Limited

Content description：

Tower crane operations face challenges like precise load positioning, collision risks, and blind spots, risking accidents, injuries, and delays. Harsh weather and complex site layouts heighten these dangers. With this in mind, we would like to design a solution that leverages and integrates GNSS and 3D LiDAR for accurate object and height detection, ensuring safe lifts. It includes an AI Cam with high-resolution surveillance and real-time monitoring, enhancing safety and efficiency. This system, developed through iterative prototyping, addresses critical safety gaps in tower crane operations.

Code：

22-SE-04

Target：

Public

Quota：

91

Utilising IoT sensors and machine learning to enhance scaffolding safety in construction and maintenance projects

Date：

2025-10-22

Time：

12:00 - 12:30

Organisation：

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Electronics Division

Speaker：

Miss Luzern Chan Business Development Manager, Sanfield Construction Innovations Limited

Content description：

As construction projects grow more complex, scaffolding risks increase, including tie-wire removal, tilting, uneven tension, and high temperatures signaling potential issues. Manual inspections, often hours or days apart, fail to address rapidly emerging problems, risking collapse, injuries, delays, and reputational damage. The system design leverages IoT sensors and machine learning for real-time monitoring, delivering timely alerts and actionable insights. By detecting issues early, the aim is to design a system that enhances monitoring, ensures safer work environments, and protects project reputation.

Code：

22-SE-03

Target：

Public

Quota：

88