Six outstanding research projects from HKU Engineering were awarded over HK$33 million in three research fundings. One was from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Here is the details of the funded project:
Innovation and Technology Fund
The Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission, aims to increase the added value, productivity and competitiveness of our economic activities. The Government hopes that, through the ITF, Hong Kong companies could be encouraged and assisted to upgrade their technological level and introduce innovative ideas to their businesses.
Scholar: Professor Mingxin Huang, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Project title: Development of Tailor Welded Blanks for Automotive Safety Components with High Fracture Toughness