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Director's Message Vision and Mission Social Media Channels About PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) is a central research platform at PolyU dedicated to providing world-leading interdisciplinary solutions to significant societal challenges. PAIR facilitates interdisciplinary research, transfers knowledge and technologies, inspires innovations across disciplines, and collaborates with top research institutions in the world. Achievements in 2024/25 Combined outputs of research institutes and research centres under PAIR (based on Annual Report 2025) External Research Grants / Donations* (HK$) Awards & Recognitions PAIR Video is now online The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) leverages its world-class academic and research excellence to develop innovative solutions for a more sustainable tomorrow . In July 2022, the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) was established as the University’s central research platform dedicated to providing world-leading interdisciplinary solutions to significant societal challenges. Watch the video now to discover PAIR research units ’ unwavering efforts in research and scholarship, knowledge transfer and collaboration, to develop impactful solutions that benefit Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world! The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) leverages its world-class academic and research excellence to develop innovative solutions for a more sustainable tomorrow . In July 2022, the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) was established as the University’s central research platform dedicated to providing world-leading interdisciplinary solutions to significant societal challenges. Watch the video now to discover PAIR research units ’ unwavering efforts in research and scholarship, knowledge transfer and collaboration, to develop impactful solutions that benefit Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world! Research Highlights Transforming discoveries and scientific achievements into practical solutions Research Highlights Transforming discoveries and scientific achievements into practical solutions Events & Activities Driving professional exchange, knowledge transfer, and industry engagement PAIR engages eminent scholars and industry leaders in fields relevant to the Academy’s strategic foci, for presentations and collaborative discussions. PAIR hosts diverse events and activities, including but not limited to: • Distinguished Lectures • Seminars and salons • Conferences • Incoming and outgoing visits Events & Activities Driving professional exchange, knowledge transfer, and industry engagement Interdisciplinary Expertise 20 research units bringing together over 600 senior researchers Interdisciplinary Expertise 20 research units bringing together over 600 senior researchers Establishment of the Research Institute for Microbiology Establishment of the Research Institute for Microbiology PolyU develops quantum-tunnelling field-effect transistor to overcome barriers to integrated-circuit chip development Prof. Vivian HUI Leads New Phase of PolyU-led Community Mental Health Support Programme for Fire-affected Residents PolyU develops quantum-tunnelling field-effect transistor to overcome barriers to integrated-circuit chip development PolyU research team develops trustworthy AI framework TRUECAM to enhance reliability of pathology AI in cancer diagnosis PAIR Research Impact Video Series | Episode 5 | Vision elevated: Bioinspired sensing technologies for intelligent machine perception Prof. Vivian HUI Leads New Phase of PolyU-led Community Mental Health Support Programme for Fire-affected Residents Prof. FAN Jintu outlines key challenges in textiles in ScienceNet.cn interview Four PAIR members elected to Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Young Member Section Affiliated Research Units CR-PolyU Joint Research Institute for Carbon Neutral New Materials Graduate School Innovation and Technology Bureau Institutional Planning and Analytics Office Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO) Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology Research Grants Council Research and Innovation Office (RIO) University Grants Committee PAIR Researchers' Corner Subscribe e-Publications Exchange Opportunities Sign up to receive our e-publications We use Cookies to give you a better experience on our website. By continuing to browse the site without changing your privacy settings, you are consenting to our use of Cookies. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy Statement . Your browser is not the latest version. If you continue to browse our website, Some pages may not function properly. You are recommended to upgrade to a newer version or switch to a different browser. A list of the web browsers that we support can be found here What are you looking for? PAIR Distinguished Lecture Series PAIR Seminar Series Research Institutes / Research Centre Seminars