Establishment of the PolyU Research Institute of Smart Ageing
The PolyU Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) adopts an interdisciplinary approach to ageing research, focusing on innovative solutions for the challenges faced by the ageing population, and aims to improve the quality of life for older adults and promote active and healthy ageing. RISA comprises over 45 members from 15 academic departments and units at PolyU, covering a wide range of ageing-related issues such as medical conditions and daily living needs.
Enabling Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Industry
The institute is committed to moving forward with the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing and supporting startups driving the development of gerontech. A significant part of this mission involves 2025 Smart Ageing Tech – Enabling Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Industry, which promotes an innovative approach to monitoring the health of the elderly.
Specialized research and innovation priorities include:
- AI/ML for Disease Diagnosis and Risk Prediction
- Portable Instruments and Health IoT Implementation
- Modern Statistical Tools to Quantify the Clinical Utility of Biomarkers and AI Classifiers
Research Breakthroughs and Knowledge Transfer
By driving impactful research and innovation, the institute has fostered several game-changing discoveries. Key projects include AI-Assisted Design of functional clothing enhances scoliosis treatment and the power of 3D printing to create titanium alloy. Furthermore, researchers are driving translational vision research and engaging in interdisciplinary efforts to drive Chinese medicine development. The International Ph.D. Program in Gerontology and Long-Term Care serves to further these academic goals.
Schedule of 2025 Special Topics and Lectures
- 2025-10-08: Smart Ageing Tech – Enabling Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Industry
- 2025-11-20: Special Topic: Portable Instruments and Health IoT Implementation
- 2025-12-08: Special Lecture: Modern Statistical Tools to Quantify the Clinical Utility of Biomarkers and AI Classifiers
- 2025-12-05: 2026 Fall Admission for International Ph.D. Program