Prof Zhu Furong won Gold Medal in China (Shanghai) International Invention and Innovation Exhibition

The award-winning HKBU research teams are:

Gold Medal: Professor Zhu Furong, Associate Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies) of the Faculty of Science of HKBU

Introduction: Their portable NIR detector can accurately measure the quality such as sweetness of fruit without causing any damage to it, bringing greater convenience to fruit quality management.

Company: Crimson Vision Technology Limited

Silver Medal: Professor ZHANG Hongjie, Associate Dean of the School of Chinese Medicine of HKBU

Introduction: They have developed a series of personal care products made from compounds derived from the Chinese herbal plant - Dendrobium. These products offer a natural and effective way for skin whitening.

Company: Gihon Biotech Limited

Bronze Medal: Professor Han Quanbin, Professor of Teaching and Research Division from the School of Chinese Medicine of HKBU

Introduction: They provide a variety of precious traditional Chinese medicine authentication services that are more rapid and accurate than traditional methods. This includes Cordyceps, Dendrobium, Edible Bird’s Nest, and Donkey-hide Gelatin, bringing quality assurance to the industry and greater confidence to consumers.

Company: Hong Kong Authentication Centre for Chinese Medicines Limited

This year, the theme emphasises steering invention and innovation, highlighting practical technologies and products with good market prospects from countries involved in the "Belt and Road" initiative, aiming to facilitate the development of technology trade. Over 800 innovations were showcased at the exhibition.