The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) achieved remarkable success at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, winning another record-breaking 34 awards. These included 7 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 8 Gold Medals, 11 Silver Medals and 7 Bronze Medals. Among the 33 innovations, one also received the Thailand Award for the Best International Invention & Innovation, a special prize from the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This demonstrates the University’s outstanding performance in research and innovation on the global stage.
AI-based Automatic Retinal Image Analysis (ARIA) to Detect Schizophrenia Risk, developed by Professor Benny Zee (left) and Ms Maria LAI (right) (The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care). (Photo: ORKTS)
This invention is an AI-driven Automatic Retinal Image Analysis (ARIA) which detects schizophrenia risk with over 90% accuracy via retinal analysis in promoting self-awareness and enabling early intervention, and aiding risk monitoring and remission extension for schizophrenia patients.
Magnet Micro-/Nano-robot for Endovascular Treatment
Professor To NGAI (left) and Professor Man-hin KWOK (right) (Department of Chemistry) (Photo: ORKTS)
O-Spheres SunBlocker – Next Generation Sun Protection Materials
Dr Kathy CHAN (left), Ms Kobby NG (middle) and Professor Kam-tong LEUNG (right) (Department of Paediatrics) (Photo: ORKTS)
Fc-engineered CD9 Antibodies for Blood Cancers
Dr Raphaela Iris LAU, representative from Professor Siew NG and Professor Francis CHAN team (Department of Medicine and Therapeutics) (Photo: ORKTS)
A Novel Synbiotic Formula (SCM06): Modulating Gut Microbiome for Happy Child
Professor Hon-ming LAM (left) and Ms Fuk-ling WONG (right) (School of Life Sciences) (Photo: ORKTS)
Stress-tolerant Soybeans for Climate-smart Agriculture
Gold Medal
Professor Zhenyu YAN (left) and Professor Guoliang XING (middle) (Department of Information Engineering) (Photo: ORKTS)
An Intelligent LiDAR with Adaptive Focus
Mr Hao CHENG, representative from Professor Steven Gao’s team (Department of Electronic Engineering) (Photo: ORKTS)
An Ultra-wideband Wideangle Beamscanning Phased Array Antenna
Professor Zhenyu YU (left) and Professor Guoliang XING (right) (Department of Information Engineering) (Photo: ORKTS)
Sonar-based Underwater Human Activity Monitoring System
Ms Hui WANG (left) and Dr Yi XIE (right), representatives from Professor Ying WANG’s team (Department of Chemistry) (Photo: ORKTS)
Zero-carbon Innovation: Direct CO2-to-eFuel Conversion
Mr Haoming MO (left) and Dr Junhao DING (right), representatives from Professor Song Xu’s team (Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering) (Photo: ORKTS)
Mass Customisation of Breathable Lightweight Hip Protectors for the Elderly via Automatic Inverse Design and 3D Printing
CUHK teams participated at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Photo: ORKTS)
About the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is the largest global exhibition devoted exclusively to inventions. All entries are evaluated by an international jury of 135 specialists. This year’s exhibition featured over 1,000 inventions from 38 countries and regions.
Useful Information
Full list of the awards: pdf
CUHK Official Press Release: https://www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk/en/press/cuhk-wins-a-record-breaking-34-awards-at-the-50th-international-exhibition-of-inventions-geneva/