Research & development

Accent on English
Dr Brian Mak of the Department of Computer Science, and Dr Man-Hung Siu of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, applied a speech recognition technology to help develop "Sonic Ranger", an interactive-based English learning software, with the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Co Ltd (ASTRI) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Improved waste line
Prof Howard Huang, Civil Engineering Department, produced new technology providing a high level of primary wastewater treatment without using chemical coagulants, now utilized in Hong Kong, which will significantly reduce future costs of sewage treatment.

Business plan
The Center for Corporate Governance was set up in response to a perceived need to improve the corporate governance in the region and among China's listed state-owned enterprises. The Center will draw on the expertise of the Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management of Organizations Departments to produce top-quality research and promote debate on relevant issues in the region.