Hong Kong, 16 June 2025 – In the afternoon, Prof. Wen held a productive meeting with Dr. Yuyue Zhong and his research group from the Department of Food Science and Nutrition to explore potential collaboration between their fields in material science and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Group photo of Prof. Wen and Dr. Zhong's research groups.
The main objective of the meeting was to identify synergies between advanced material sciences and UAS. Dr. Zhong introduced his team’s portfolio, including their previous work and current research interests.
The discussion was lively and covered several forward-looking topics:
- Structural color on UAVs for dynamic camouflage or signaling.
- Novel biomimetic drones.
- Passive cooling materials to enhance drone endurance and performance.
To illustrate their capabilities, Dr. Zhong’s team presented several samples of their advanced materials, each with unique and promising characteristics relevant to aerospace applications. The meeting concluded with mutual enthusiasm for future joint projects.