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23 Jun 2025

HKMU co-develops high-performance, Chinese-specific AI-powered predictive models for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to analyse extensive medical records and lifestyle factors is shaping the future of smart healthcare. Leveraging healthcare data from Hong Kong and various regions of mainland China, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has collaborated with researchers from multiple institutions to develop AI-enhanced predictive models. These models aim to assess the risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs) in the general population, as well as in patients with specific diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and cancers. This will enable healthcare professionals to identify high-risk patients and provide timely, personalised medical interventions....

25 May 2025

HKMU's award-winning smart MR system enhances new property inspection and training efficiency

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is committed to developing impactful applied research. In collaboration with Hong Yip Service Company Limited (Hong Yip), a subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP), Dr Jimmy Li Chi-ho, Assistant Professor in the School of Science and Technology, has developed an intelligent property inspection system. This innovative solution improves the efficiency of property management staff in inspecting new residential units, while significantly reducing training time and labour costs for property management companies....

16 Apr 2025

HKMU scholar honoured for innovative algorithm enhancing digital twin edge networks for smart cities and IoT applications

In today's digital era, computing speed and energy efficiency are crucial. A research team led by the School of Science and Technology at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has developed an innovative algorithm to maintain digital twin fidelity while effectively managing energy consumption in edge computing networks. This innovation marks a significant leap forward in real-time data processing for autonomous driving, smart city and Internet of Things (IoT) applications....

29 Dec 2024

HKMU research team develops eco-bricks made from plastic waste to promote waste reduction and sustainable green building materials

Environmental pollution caused by plastic products has escalated and become a growing concern. A research team from Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has studied the production of eco-bricks using plastic waste to promote the recycling and reuse of plastic. The new eco-bricks can reduce landfill waste by turning waste into treasure and provide the construction industry with another environmentally friendly building material. The eco-bricks outperform traditional bricks in terms of durability, waterproofing, and sound and thermal insulation and offer significant cost savings in construction projects. With a short-term patent granted by the Intellectual Property Department of Hong Kong, it is hoped that the eco-bricks will be widely used in the construction industry in the future to promote sustainable green building materials....

9 Oct 2024

15 HKMU scholars recognised among the world's top 2% of most-cited scientists, marking three years of continuous growth

Fifteen scholars from Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) were recently ranked among the top 2% of most-cited scientists worldwide by a research team from Stanford University. The list reflects and recognises the remarkable impact of the research output of HKMU scholars....

11 Sep 2024

HKMU continues to rank first in the RGC research grant funding among self-financing institutions, with HK$34.5 million, amounting to 40% of the total funding

In the latest round of the Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector of the Research Grants Council (RGC), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) secured a total of about HK$34.5 million for 41 projects, amounting to 40% of the total RGC allocation, ranking HKMU first among all local self-financing institutions in terms of both funding amount and the number of projects for the second consecutive year....

13 Aug 2024

HKMU scholar co-leads an international study on a new drug for Alzheimer's disease using nanotechnology and gene therapy

Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, profoundly impacting patients' memory, cognition and self-care ability. Unfortunately, no cure has been identified so far for this devastating condition. A scholar from the School of Nursing and Health Studies at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has co-led a cross-university, multi-disciplinary, international research team to develop a new drug for Alzheimer's disease by combining nanotechnology and gene therapy....

12 Jun 2024

HKMU study reveals low public understanding of “surplus food” at 7.2%; urges stronger promotion of a food-wise culture

A recent study conducted by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) revealed that public understanding of “surplus food” is generally lacking, with only 7.2% of respondents accurately understanding its definition as unexpired and safe-to-eat leftover food. The survey also found a low participation rate in surplus food donations among the public, highlighting the need for increased awareness and education efforts across society......

3 May 2024

HKMU Tower Crane Safety Monitoring and Management System wins Silver Medal at Geneva invention exhibition

A Sensor-based Tower Crane Safety Monitoring and Management System, the latest invention by the Department of Construction and Quality Management of the School of Science and Technology, has been presented with a Silver Medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva....

2 Apr 2024

HKMU's research on a “3-in-1 Soil” formulation significantly reduces antibiotic levels and antibiotic resistance genes in soil and mitigates pollution in the terrestrial environment

Pollution caused by antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) has drawn a lot of attention in recent years. They can affect the ecosystem and be transferred to specific soilborne plant pathogens through horizontal gene transfer, thus entering the food chain and endangering human health...