KT Awards Recipients of Year 2025/26

HKBU Innovation Award

Awardee: Prof. ZHANG Hongjie

School of Chinese Medicine

Project:

“Development and Marketing of The Dendrobium Chinese Medicine-Based Skin-Whitening & Protecting Agents”

This project focuses on developing innovative groundbreaking skincare products using a natural bioactive compound, discovered from the well-known Chinese medicines Dendrobium, which has officially been registered from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China as a new cosmetic ingredient. The bioactive molecules have demonstrated efficacy in reducing oxidative stress, inhibiting melanin production, and protecting against UV-induced skin damage. This innovation bridges Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern cosmeceutical science, providing a sustainable and scientifically validated alternative to the predominantly synthetic skincare products currently prevalent in the market.

HKBU Knowledge Transfer Award

Awardee: Prof. LI Yupeng

Department of Interactive Media

Project:

“AI-Powered Fact-Checking as a Service (FaaS)”

The rapid proliferation of misinformation in the digital age has far outpaced existing manual verification capabilities. This AI-Powered Automated Fact-Checking technology leverages AI agents to provide scalable, transparent, and trustworthy verification for media, governments, and financial institutions. By protecting public trust and financial stability, it creates significant economic value. This breakthrough was notably awarded the International Press Prize at the prestigious 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, cementing its role in ensuring global information credibility.