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Iberian Nanotechnology Delegation Horizon 2020 Info Session –
Visits PolyU Hong Kong, Discover Research and
Innovation Collaboration with Europe!

Date Date
1 Sep 2017 20 Nov 2017

Abstract Abstract

ITDO received the delegation of International Iberian Organized by ITDO with European Union Office to Hong Kong
Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) and Obducat Group and and Macao, H2020 Info Session gave insights on how Hong
arranged a meeting between the delegates and PolyU, Kong academic researchers can take part in Horizon 2020
including the Head of Department of Applied Physics Professor projects through the Collaboration Scheme set up between the
Daniel Lau, Associate Professor of Department of Electronic Research Grants Council of the University Grants Committee
and Information Engineering Dr. Gang Li, Associate Professor and the European Commission. Guests & speakers include:
of Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering Dr. Mo • Ambassador Carmen Cano, Head of the European Union
Yang, Assistant Professor of Department of Industrial and Office to Hong Kong and Macao
Systems Engineering Dr. Roy Law and Assistant Director of
ITDO Ms. Karen Jiang to exchange nanotechnology related • Professor Benjamin WAH, Chairman, Research Grants Council,
R&D and discuss the latest developments in the applications University Grants Committee
of nanotechnology in engineering, life sciences, and food • Dr Laurent BOCHEREAU, Head of Science, Technology and
safety. Environment Section, European Union Delegation to China and
Mongolia
A tour visit to PolyU’s Research Facility in Materials • Professor CHEN Wu, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-
Characterization and Device Fabrication (UMF) was arranged informatics, PolyU (PI, RGC fund 2016-17)
to introduce the diverse range of equipment for materials
synthesis, characterization and processing. The delegates • Dr YEN Hui-Ling, The University of Hong Kong (PI, RGC fund
showed interest in future collaboration. 2016-17)
• Dr Terence LAU, Director of ITDO, PolyU (PI, EU-China-Safe
project)
• Dr Frédéric BRÉHAR, Attaché for Science and Technology,
French Consulate General in Hong Kong
• Dr Jens HOFMANN, Counsellor for Science and Technology,
Germany Embassy to China
• Mr Carlos QUINTANA, Delegate in China, Centre for
Development of Industrial Technology, Spain

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