Staff Update

Two College Members Named as RGC Research Fellows

Two College Members, Professor Liu Renbao of the Department of Physics and Professor Lu Yichun of Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, received awards under the 2022-2023 Research Grants Council (RGC) Senior Research Fellow Scheme and Research Fellow Scheme respectively. Sponsorship will be provided to support their award-winning research projects. Warmest congratulations to Professor Liu and Professor Lu!

College Member Award Title Research Projects Fellowship Grant
(HKD)

Professor LIU Renbao (Department of Physics)

RGC Senior Research Fellow Quantum nonlinear spectroscopy – A new paradigm of quantum sensing 7.8 million
Professor LU Yichun (Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering) RGC Research Fellow Polysulfide-based aqueous redox flow batteries with high stability and highpower density for low-cost and long-duration energy storage 5.2 million

Ten fellowship grants will be presented every year by University Grants Committee Senior Research Fellow Scheme and Research Fellow Scheme respectively. Sponsorship will be given to each awardee to support their research-related expenses with a period of 60 months.

For more information on the award-wining research projects, please visit https://www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/newscentre/pressrelease/List-of-winning-projects.pdf