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HKBU showcases innovative hydrogen technologies advancing green development
21 May 2026
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) showcased its innovative green technologies at the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026, a flagship event of Hong Kong Hydrogen Week 2026, from 18 to 20 May, demonstrating its commitment to advancing green energy and sustainable development through collaboration with the industry for technology translation.
Hosted by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administration Region and co-organised by the China Hydrogen Alliance, the event brought together over a thousand hydrogen energy experts, scholars, and industry representatives from around the world, facilitating international exchanges and cooperation in the green energy sector. The symposium focused on five key themes: establishing a safety regulatory framework for hydrogen energy, building a global certification system for green and low-carbon hydrogen, unlocking the potential of liquid hydrogen applications, developing high-quality infrastructure for hydrogen energy development, and promoting science education on hydrogen energy utilisation. It provided a platform for hydrogen industry professionals and practitioners to exchange the latest technological advances, engineering solutions, and future development trends.
Professor Michael Ng, Dean of the Faculty of Science at HKBU, was invited to attend the Symposium’s Opening Ceremony and Gala Dinner, where he engaged in in-depth discussions with industry stakeholders, policymakers, and investors from various countries and regions.
Professor Zhao Jun, Associate Professor of the Department of Biology at HKBU, delivered a keynote speech titled “Municipal Solid Waste Valorisation for Integrated Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Fuel Development”. Professor Zhao shared his team’s advanced catalytic technology for converting food waste and other organic materials from municipal solid waste into clean hydrogen. The process works at low temperatures and pressure, doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, and finishes in just three hours—achieving a theoretical conversion rate of up to 88% and reducing production costs. The presentation attracted significant attention and sparked extensive discussion among attendees.
Through its dedicated booth at the Symposium, HKBU engaged global participants by showcasing its cutting-edge achievements in hydrogen energy and sustainable energy. The booth attracted international experts, government representatives, and industry investors, providing an important platform for exchanging new technologies and strengthening international collaboration within the industry.
The Institute for Innovation and Translation (IIT) fully supported Hong Kong Hydrogen Week 2026 and facilitated HKBU’s participation. An IIT representative also joined a technical visit to the Yangtze River Delta Region to connect with hydrogen ecosystem partners from the Chinese Mainland, including research institutions, enterprises, and industrial parks, exploring pathways for technology collaboration and outcome translation.