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RIVRT is excited to congratulate Leo Matthias Sturm, Zi Fu YIN Ivy and Yueyin WANG Alex on the fantastic progress of Logifera — a student innovation project that is quickly growing into a promising learning technology startup. 🎉

Logifera began from Leo’s dyslexia-related project and has now developed into a platform that helps people better understand their learning profiles through free, science-backed screeners. 🧠✨

In simple words: Logifera helps learners find out why reading, spelling, maths, attention, or listening may feel harder than expected — and gives them a clearer starting point for getting support. 🌱

💡 What Is Logifera?

Many children, students, and adults struggle with learning challenges but may not know whether these difficulties are related to dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, auditory processing, or something else.

Formal assessment can sometimes feel expensive, stressful, or difficult to access. Logifera aims to make the first step easier. ✅

The platform offers free online screeners that are:

• Accessible — no credit card required 💳❌
• Self-paced — users can complete the screeners in their own time ⏳
• Evidence-informed — based on science-backed screening ideas 🔬
• Practical — users receive immediate results and a downloadable report 📄
• Low-pressure — designed as a starting point, not a formal diagnosis 🤝

Logifera is not a replacement for professional diagnosis, but it can help users understand their learning profile and prepare for a future consultation with a specialist.

🧩 Current Screeners

Logifera currently focuses on two major learning areas:

📖 Dyslexia Screener

The Dyslexia Screener looks at areas such as:

• reading
• spelling
• phonological processing
• handwriting
• comprehension
• related cognitive skills

It includes 15 assessments across three modules. 🧠

🔢 Dyscalculia Screener

The Dyscalculia Screener focuses on maths-related difficulties, including:

• number sense
• math facts
• calculation
• estimation
• working memory
• visual-spatial processing

It includes 14 assessments across three modules. ✍️

🔜 Coming Soon

Logifera is also preparing future screeners for:

• ADHD ⚡
• Auditory Processing Disorder, APD 👂

These additions will further expand the platform’s ability to support different learning needs.

🏆 A Big Step Forward: HK$45,000+ in Prizes and Funding

Logifera has already received strong encouragement from several innovation and entrepreneurship platforms.

So far, the project has gained more than HK$45,000 in prizes and funding support. 🎊

Recent achievements include:

• KTEO Micro Fund 2025–26, Cohort II
  Funding support: HK$20,000 💰
• KTEO FENG Ideation Funding Scheme 2025/26
  Award: Outstanding Entrepreneurial Idea
  Funding support: HK$5,000 🌟
• HKSTP Ideation Programme
  Conditional offer of admission, with potential funding support of up to HK$100,000 🚀
• HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Competition
  Advanced to the 1st Round 🌍
• The 16th National E-commerce “Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship” Challenge — PolyU Round
  Award: 特等獎
  Prize: HK$15,000 🏅
• The 16th National E-commerce “Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship” Challenge — PolyU Round
  Award: 最佳創新獎
  Prize: HK$5,000 💡

These achievements show the strong potential of Logifera as a meaningful EdTech project with real social impact. 🌈

📅 More Competitions Ahead

The journey is not stopping here. Leo, Ivy, and the Logifera team are continuing to bring the project to more competitions and innovation platforms.

Upcoming or submitted competitions include:

• HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Competition — 2nd Round 🌍
• The 16th National E-commerce “Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship” Challenge — Hong Kong Round 🏆
• PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 🔮
• Young Professionals Exhibition and Competition, YPEC 2026 👩‍💻👨‍💻
• James Dyson Award 2026 🛠️
• The 8th Greater Bay Area Digital Education STEAM Excellence Award 2026 🎓

These competitions will help the team gain more feedback, sharpen the business model, and explore future opportunities in incubation, funding, and real-world deployment.

🌱 From Student Project to Real-World Impact

Leo, Ivy, and Alex have also been part of RIVRT’s Multi-level Competition-Based Learning with International Learning Exposure initiative.

Through this programme, students are encouraged to learn by doing — forming teams, developing research-based projects, joining competitions, presenting their ideas, and receiving feedback from academics, industry experts, and judges. 💬

Previously, RIVRT students and project teams achieved several exciting results, including:

• Poster Session Best Presenters Award at ICEMT 2025 🖼️
• Merit Prize in Innovation & IT at the 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 💻
• Silver Award at the 8th Global Competition on Design for Future Education 🥈

Logifera is a great example of what can happen when research, mentorship, competition-based learning, and entrepreneurship come together.

What started as a student project is now moving toward something bigger: a practical platform that may help many learners better understand themselves. 🌟

❤️ Why This Matters

Learning difficulties are often misunderstood. Many people grow up thinking they are “bad at reading,” “bad at maths,” or “not focused enough,” without ever receiving clear guidance.

Logifera aims to change that. ✨

By offering free and accessible screeners, the platform gives users an easier way to begin asking important questions:

• Why do I struggle with reading? 📖
• Why is mental maths so difficult for me? 🔢
• Could my learning challenges have a deeper reason? 🧠
• What should I discuss with a teacher, parent, therapist, or specialist? 🤝

This is exactly the kind of human-centered technology that RIVRT is proud to support — technology that does not only innovate, but also helps people. 💙

🎉 Congratulations!

RIVRT warmly congratulates Leo Matthias Sturm, Zi Fu YIN Ivy, and the Logifera team on these wonderful achievements.

We are excited to see Logifera continue to grow, compete, and develop into an impactful platform for learners of all ages. 🌍

Keep going, Team Logifera — this is only the beginning! 🚀

Featured News Coverage

1) Bioengineer.org (Feb 16, 2026)
Bioengineer published a dedicated feature on how AI innovations like DeepSeek could revolutionize emotional and mental health support for Chinese youth—discussing stigma, access barriers, 24/7 availability, privacy concerns, and the importance of human oversight in AI-assisted care.
Link: https://bioengineer.org/how-ai-innovations-like-deepseek-are-revolutionizing-emotional-and-mental-health-support-for-chinese-youth/#google_vignette

2) RamaOnHealthcare (via Medical Xpress / Taylor & Francis) (Feb 15, 2026)
RamaOnHealthcare amplified a Medical Xpress/Taylor & Francis news piece summarizing the book’s core message: Chinese youth face a growing mental health crisis, and AI tools like DeepSeek may become an accessible “lifeline”—if implemented with care and responsibility.
Link: https://ramaonhealthcare.com/how-ai-tools-like-deepseek-are-transforming-emotional-and-mental-health-care-of-chinese-youth/

3) GeneOnline
GeneOnline also covered the book’s focus on how AI technologies like DeepSeek may help address rising mental health challenges among Chinese youth, extending the discussion to broader public-health relevance and the need for responsible deployment.
Link: https://www.geneonline.com/ai-technologies-like-deepseek-address-rising-mental-health-challenges-among-chinese-youth/

4) Medical Xpress
Medical Xpress published coverage highlighting the book’s themes: the “silent epidemic,” the role of AI-driven emotional support, and the balance between innovation and ethical safeguards.
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-ai-tools-deepseek-emotional-mental.html#google_vignette

5) EurekAlert
EurekAlert! has published an official news release (Taylor & Francis Group) covering our book DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth: Use Cases, Risks, and Broader Implications and the wider discussion around AI-driven emotional support for young people in China.
Link: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1115440

Learn More / Book Link

If you’d like to explore the book, view its table of contents, or share it with colleagues and students.
🛒 Available now from Routledge:
👉 Order the book here

🛒 Available now from Routledge (PRE-ORDER: Ships after Feb. 16, 2026):
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Whether you’re a mental health professional, policymaker, AI researcher, or public health advocate, this book is an essential read for understanding the complex nexus of technology and human care.

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Stay tuned with RIVRT as we explore transformative solutions at the intersection of intelligence, empathy, and technology.

We are pleased to announce that Ir. Dr. YM Tang, our principal investigator of the RIVRT research team, has been recognized as a 2025 ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar – Prior Five Years, placing him among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide across all fields.

This distinction is conferred by ScholarGPS, a globally recognized scholarly analytics platform that evaluates academic performance using artificial intelligence, data mining, and large-scale citation analysis covering over 30 million scholars, 200 million publications, and 3 billion citations worldwide.

About the Recognition

According to the official ScholarGPS announcement, this recognition reflects:

• Exceptional research productivity
• High scholarly impact
• Outstanding quality of academic contributions

Dr. Tang’s ranking is based on his scholarly accomplishments over the most recent five-year period, evaluated across all fields of scholarly endeavor. His overall global position is ranked at approximately #4,300 worldwide, an achievement that highlights sustained research excellence and international impact.

ScholarGPS Methodology

ScholarGPS rankings are derived from comprehensive bibliometric indicators, including publication volume, citation impact, and h-index–based metrics, analyzed at multiple levels such as overall, field, discipline, and specialty. The platform provides an objective, data-driven assessment of scholarly influence and visibility.

Certificate and Recognition

An official 2025 ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar certificate has been issued, formally recognizing Dr. Tang’s achievement. The certificate highlights his inclusion in the top 0.05% of scholars globally, underscoring the significance of this honor.

This recognition further demonstrates the global research standing of the RIVRT team and reflects our commitment to producing high-impact, internationally visible research across interdisciplinary domains. Dr. Tang’s achievement contributes to strengthening RIVRT’s academic reputation and reinforces our role in advancing research excellence.

We extend our warm congratulations to Dr. Tang on this outstanding achievement.

We are pleased to share that a research article co-authored by Ir. Dr. Yuk Ming Tang has been featured on MDPI’s official public WeChat channel, reaching a wide audience of scholars and industry practitioners in electronic commerce and logistics.

Featured Article

How Does Cold Chain Logistics Service Quality Affect Customer Satisfaction in Fresh E-Commerce?
(Published in Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research, MDPI)

Research Background

With the rapid adoption of mobile internet and smart devices, online purchasing of fresh food has become part of daily life for many consumers—especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, fresh products are highly perishable and sensitive to temperature, time, and handling conditions, making cold chain logistics a critical factor shaping customer experience.

Traditional logistics service quality (LSQ) models are largely developed for B2B or general merchandise contexts and are not fully applicable to fresh e-commerce. This study directly addresses that gap by proposing a customer-oriented LSQ evaluation framework tailored specifically to fresh food e-commerce.

Research Focus and Methodology

The study investigates a key research question:
Which dimensions of cold chain logistics service quality most significantly influence customer satisfaction in fresh e-commerce?

To answer this, the research team conducted a systematic empirical study involving:

• Literature review and dimension development, integrating SERVQUAL theory with fresh product logistics characteristics
• Expert evaluation, with logistics professionals reviewing and refining the measurement scale
• Survey-based data collection, yielding 222 valid responses
• Statistical analysis, including exploratory factor analysis and reliability and validity testing

Key Findings

The final logistics service quality model identifies four core dimensions comprising 19 measurement items:

1. Reliability – delivery accuracy, timeliness, and information correctness
2. Freshness – sensory quality and professional handling upon arrival
3. Convenience – flexibility of ordering, delivery time options, and packaging usability
4. Personnel Contact Quality – responsiveness, professionalism, and service attitude

Among these, convenience emerged as the most influential factor affecting customer satisfaction, followed by reliability, freshness, and personnel contact quality. The findings highlight that modern consumers value not only product freshness, but also how conveniently and flexibly products are delivered.

Visibility and Impact

The article’s feature on MDPI’s WeChat platform significantly enhances its visibility among Chinese-speaking academic and industry communities, reinforcing RIVRT’s commitment to impactful, practice-oriented research that bridges theory and real-world application.

We encourage colleagues, partners, and readers to share the WeChat article within their professional networks to further increase its reach and impact.

🎥 Watch the media coverage via the following platforms:

• Instagram Reel ▶️ Watch here
• YouTube Shorts ▶️ Watch here
• Facebook Watch ▶️ Watch here
• Threads ▶️ Read more

VCare’s achievement exemplifies how RIVRT’s interdisciplinary research in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and immersive healthcare technologies is translating into real-world solutions and commercial success. We will continue working toward socially impactful innovations that merge science, design, and technology.

🔗 Stay connected with RIVRT to explore more of our projects, research areas, and startup success stories!

#RIVRT #VCare #VRGlasses #MyopiaControl #PolyU #HongKongStartup #HealthTech #VirtualReality #Innovation #UnwireHK #DigitalHealth

We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Tang on this distinguished, sustained achievement. The RIVRT team is proud to celebrate this milestone and looks forward to advancing impactful research under his leadership.

Third Year of Recognition

This recent inclusion marks Dr. TANG’s third consecutive year on the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List, having also been recognized in 2023 and 2024. His continued presence on this global ranking speaks to his dedication to research excellence and his sustained contributions to his field.

For more details, you can explore the list and search for Dr. TANG’s profile here.

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很榮幸地我們RIVRT的首席研究員 鄧育明博士 在2025年已連續三年榮登 史丹佛/愛思唯爾全球前 2% 頂尖科學家榜單！這一備受推崇的榮譽表彰了鄧博士在 資訊與通訊技術 領域，尤其是 設計實踐與管理 和 環境科學 領域的持續性貢獻和顯著影響力。

2025主要成就：

• 主領域：資訊與通訊技術
• 子領域：教育、環境科學
• 綜合得分排名：60,996（不含自引）；63,508（含自引）
• 綜合得分：2.00（不含自引）；2.00（含自引）
• 總引用：874（不含自引）；937（含自引）
• h-index：16（不含自引）；17（含自引）
• hm-index：7（不含自引）；8（含自引）
• 不同引用文獻數：857（不含自引）；895（含自引）
• 自引比例：6.72%
• 單作者論文：1 篇；其引用：0 次
• 單獨＋第一作者論文：25 篇；引用：374（不含自引）、393（含自引）
• 單獨＋第一＋最後作者論文：35 篇；引用：427（不含自引）、449（含自引）

2024 背景（作為延續參考）

• 於 2024 年，鄧博士在「設計實踐與管理」子領域（隸屬 ICT）名列全球第 41 名（11,034 位作者中），展現其於設計實踐與環境永續領域的深遠影響。

連續三年入選榜單

此次入選標誌著鄧博士 連續第三年 榮登 史丹佛/愛思唯爾全球前 2% 頂尖科學家榜單，他也曾於 2023和2024 年 榮登該榜單。他能夠連續兩年在全球這一具有重大影響力的榜單上佔有一席之地，充分體現了他對科研卓越的持久追求和對學術界的持續貢獻。

欲了解更多詳情，您可以在此處查看鄧博士的資料。

我們衷心祝賀鄧博士取得如此卓越且持續的成就，並期待在他的領導下繼續開展更多開創性的研究工作。此次連續三年的榮譽不僅是對鄧博士個人成就的肯定，也是對我們 RIVRT 團隊不斷追求科研卓越的最好見證。

We are delighted to announce that Ir. Dr. Yuk Ming Tang, Principal Investigator of the Research in Intelligence and Virtual Reality Technology (RIVRT) team, has been recognized as a 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS — a prestigious global AI-powered academic ranking platform.

This highly competitive distinction places Dr. Tang within the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide, based on the totality of his scholarly contributions, including research productivity, impact, and citation quality. ScholarGPS evaluated over 30 million scholar profiles across all disciplines to determine these rankings.

👏 Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement and in thanking Dr. Tang for his continuous inspiration and contributions to the field!

🔗 Learn more about ScholarGPS: www.scholargps.com

#RIVRT #TopScholar2024 #ScholarGPS #VR #MixedReality #AI #DigitalTwin #ResearchExcellence #PolyU #IrDrYMTang #GlobalRecognition

📸 Check out the project display and award certificate above!
🌐 Learn more: HK Challenge Plus Official Website

#RIVRT #PolyU #ISE #DyslexAI #HKChallengePlus #Innovation #AI #InclusiveTechnology #StudentSuccess #InfoTech #EdTech #創新創業大賽 #資訊科技優異獎

We’re excited to share that a team of final-year students from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) achieved 1st Runner-Up in the prestigious Dr. Ching Yuen-kai – IC • U3DP • Product Innovation Prize 2024–25!

Their award-winning project, titled “InnovWalk – Innovation + Walking Stick”, is a socially driven innovation designed to enhance mobility and safety for individuals in need. The team members are:

• LEE Chun Lok (Year 4, ISE)
• HEUNG Pui Yin (Year 4, ISE)
• WONG Yat Chun (Year 4, ISE)

The competition was held on 19 May 2025, and organized by the Faculty of Engineering (FENG) with support from the Industrial Centre (IC) and the University Research Facility in 3D Printing (U3DP). Out of 26 submissions, only 8 teams were shortlisted, and all participants showcased impressive levels of creativity and innovation.

While the champion team from the Department of Applied Physics (AP) took home the top prize and a HK$100,000 PolyU Micro-Fund, our ISE team’s performance was a proud testament to the innovation and impact ISE students are capable of delivering.

👏 Congratulations to our student innovators for their dedication and achievement, and thank you to all who supported them along the way. Their success highlights RIVRT’s mission to drive real-world impact through human-centered design and smart product innovation.

🔗 Full competition details: U3DP News – Product Innovation Prize 2024–25