Young scientists at CityU recognised by national funding

(From left) Professor Dong Yining, Professor He Yukun, Professor Wang Shubo, Professor Wu Wei and Professor Zhu Zonglong.

Five young CityU academics were awarded the Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Hong Kong and Macau) by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) for 2023, with each awardee receiving funding worth RMB 2 million.

Breakthrough in adapting perovskite solar cells for renewable energy

Professor Zhu Zonglong

A huge step forward in the evolution of perovskite solar cells recorded by CityU researchers will have significant implications for renewable energy development.

The CityU innovation paves the way for commercialising perovskite solar cells, bringing us closer to an energy-efficient future powered by sustainable sources.