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Ir. Dr. Tang, from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has been actively promoting the integration of emerging technologies into education and research. Through RIVRT, his work focuses on areas including virtual reality, artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, immersive learning, and digital transformation, supporting the development of future-ready learning experiences and innovative research applications.

This award highlights Dr. Tang’s continuous dedication to nurturing students, driving interdisciplinary STEAM education, and applying advanced technologies to solve real-world challenges.

The RIVRT team warmly congratulates Ir. Dr. Tang Yuk-ming on this well-deserved achievement.

The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Hong Kong successfully hosted its Annual General Meeting on 10 July, 2026.

The award ceremony for the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2026 was also held during the AGM.

The following student projects were recognized:

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Project title: Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Application with FengShui Identification
Team members: Wong Deecery N. and Tse Cheuk Yin Athena
Supervisor: Dr. Y. M. Tang

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩 — Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

Project title: SafeGuide XRAi in Safety Management Platform
Team members:
Miss Alice Sien Hau-lung
Miss Sara Yu Hang-lam
Mr. Hill Young Hill-land
Mr. Vincent Ho Wa-lim

Supervisor: Dr. Jimmy Li

Our research team warmly congratulates all the winners, students, and supervisors for their outstanding achievements and valuable contributions. We look forward to supporting further innovation and excellence in industrial and systems engineering.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants. Your innovative projects demonstrate the bright future of industrial and systems engineering.

Special thanks to our esteemed judges and the organizing committee for their dedication in making this event a great success. We look forward to seeing more groundbreaking ideas in the future!

On 1 June 2026, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University–Wuxi Mental Health Center Brain-Computer Interface Joint Laboratory Project Meeting was successfully held in Wuxi.

The event brought together more than 30 experts, scholars, clinicians, and industry representatives from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, PolyU-Wuxi Technology and Innovation Research Institute, Wuxi Mental Health Center, University of Macau, Shanghai Normal University, and industry partners. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the clinical translation of brain-computer interface, neuromodulation, artificial intelligence, and related healthcare technologies.

Representing RIVRT, Dr. Mohammed Woyeso Geda, Postdoctoral Researcher at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, delivered an invited academic presentation on the interdisciplinary applications of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, children’s vision training, and affective computing.

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Showcasing RIVRT’s Interdisciplinary Research in AI and VR Healthcare Applications

During the academic sharing session, Dr. Geda presented RIVRT’s latest research progress in applying AI-driven technologies and VR-based systems to healthcare and human-centered applications.

His presentation highlighted the team’s development of the VISI system, which integrates virtual reality hardware with artificial intelligence algorithms to support non-invasive vision training for children. The system aims to provide innovative intervention approaches for children with visual conditions such as:

• Myopia
• Strabismus
• Amblyopia

By combining immersive VR environments with AI-based analysis, the VISI system demonstrates RIVRT’s ongoing effort to translate advanced technologies into practical, user-centered healthcare solutions.

Dr. Geda also introduced the team’s exploration of affective computing, emphasizing how AI can be used to better understand users’ emotional and cognitive states. This direction aligns closely with RIVRT’s broader research mission in artificial intelligence, extended reality, digital health, and human-centered design.

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Connecting AI, Virtual Reality, and Brain-Computer Interface Research

Although the meeting focused on brain-computer interface and neuromodulation technologies, Dr. Geda’s presentation provided an important complementary perspective by demonstrating how AI and VR systems can contribute to future clinical and rehabilitation applications.

His sharing illustrated the potential of combining:

• Artificial intelligence
• Virtual reality
• Affective computing
• Human-centered healthcare design
• Clinical translation

These technologies can support more personalized, adaptive, and accessible healthcare interventions, particularly for children and other users requiring non-invasive and engaging training environments.

Through Dr. Geda’s presentation, RIVRT showcased its commitment to interdisciplinary innovation and its active contribution to the development of intelligent healthcare technologies.

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Building a Full-Chain Innovation Platform for Brain Science and Healthcare

The meeting opened with remarks by Professor Li Mingyuan, Vice President of the PolyU-Wuxi Technology and Innovation Research Institute, Chair Professor of Biomedical Sciences at the Department of Food Science and Nutrition of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Director of the BGI Global Ocean Resource Genome and Synthetic Biology Joint Research Center.

Professor Li emphasized that the establishment of the joint laboratory provides a full-chain innovation platform integrating:

• Fundamental research
• Clinical translation
• Industrial application

He noted that the platform will help advance the implementation of brain science technologies in mental health, neurorehabilitation, and related clinical fields.

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Academic Exchange on Brain-Computer Interface and Neuromodulation

In addition to Dr. Geda’s presentation, experts from participating universities and clinical institutions shared their latest research on brain-computer interface algorithms, neurofeedback, portable EEG systems, stroke rehabilitation, non-invasive neuromodulation, cognitive-motor integration, and adolescent mental health.

The presentations covered a wide range of topics, including:

• BCI algorithms for direct brain-computer interaction
• Neurofeedback for cognitive enhancement and clinical intervention
• Portable ear-EEG systems for long-term monitoring
• Closed-loop BCI systems for stroke rehabilitation
• Non-invasive neuromodulation for post-stroke recovery
• Cognitive-motor dual-modal BCI systems
• AI-driven adolescent mental health early-warning platforms

Together, these academic exchanges provided a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in brain science, neurotechnology, clinical rehabilitation, and intelligent healthcare.

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In-Depth Discussion and Site Visit

Following the academic presentations, participants joined a free discussion session with multiple thematic discussion zones. Experts exchanged views on future collaboration, clinical needs, research directions, and technology translation pathways.

The delegation also visited the Brain-Computer Interface and Neuromodulation Center under Wuxi Central Rehabilitation Hospital. The center focuses on the translational application of BCI technologies in neurorehabilitation and mental health treatment, supported by the hospital’s clinical resources.

During the visit, participants learned about the center’s hardware facilities and clinical research progress. The center’s strong capacity for translating frontier technologies into clinical practice was highly recognized by attending experts.

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):
👉 Order the book here

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:

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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。