R&D Projects.

1. “New generation of static power converters”, CRG, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,  (10-Nov-1997, 1 Nov 1997-31 Oct 1998).
     Grant total: HK$50,000, G-S740

2. “Future switched reluctance machine drives and associated power conditioning systems”, RGC Competitive Bids, Hong Kong, (08-Oct-          1998, 01 Nov 1998-30 Apr 2002)
   Grant total: HK$1.022 million   (University pop-up to HK$ 1,264,671), B-Q244
   Investigators: Cheng K.W.E., S.L.Ho and Danny Sutanto

3. “Development of polymer bonded materials for high frequency power conversion”, Research Committee, The Hong Kong Polytechnic              University, HK$180,000,  (Mar2001- Jan 2003)
   Grant total: HK$180,000

4. “Variable frequency converters for civil aircraft”, RGC Direct Allocation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,  (05-Mar-1998, 05-Jun-        1998-4 June 1999). A-PA48
   Grant total: HK$193,980
   Ka Wai Eric CHENG, Danny Sutanto

5. “Power Electronics Centre”, Large Equipment Grant, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, (1998).
     Grant total: HK$594,000

6. “Power Electronic Ballasts for multiple operation of lighting systems using resonant techniques”, CRG, The Hong Kong Polytechnic, (05-        Mar-1999, 04-Jun-1999- 03 Dec 2000), G-YB80
   Grant total: HK$0.2 million
   Cheng Ka Wai Eric, Cheng Ki Wai David, Danny Sutanto

7. “Future Switched reluctance machine drives”, GRG, Research Committee, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, (16 Nov 2000, 01 Oct           00- 31 Oct 2006)
     Grant total: HK$40,000, G-W081
     Research student: Xue X.D.
     Investigators: Cheng K.W.E. and S.L.Ho

8. Power Electronics Method for HID and LED Lighting System in Vehicles, “ITRS- PolyU”,

     Grant total:$499,400, Oct 2004- June 2005

9. “Investigation of Advanced Control Techniques in Functional Electrical Stimulation”, CRG, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, (15           Feb 2000, 01-May 2000- 31 Jan 2002)
     Grant total: HK$180,000, G-YC55
     Team: Cheng Ka Wai Eric, Ahmad Besharati Rad, CHOW Hung Kay, Sutanto Danny, TONG Kai Yu , FOK Kam Fuk, Fong Dawson (Tuen         Mun Hospital)

10.“Development of the future power conversion techniques using adaptive control and integrated magnetics”, PolyU,  G-T222 (Oct2000-           Mar 2002), 
      Grant total: HK$ HK$200,000,

11. “Intelligent Energy Saver for Induction Motor Using IVVC Technique”, (ITF), Oct 06 – Sep 07. , ZP12.
      Grant Total: HK$719,900. 

12. “Large Equipment Grant for Teaching and Research 2005: Examination of Electromagnetic Emission for Electronic and Electrical                    Systems”,

      Grant Total: HK$ 3.387 Million, Dec 2005.
      Team: K.W.E.Cheng, Martin Chow, Daniel Chow, C.Y.Chung, Eric Tam, N.C.Cheung, W.C.Lo, C.T.Tse, K.W.Chan

13. “Development of an Energy Saving System for Fluorescent Lamp”, 1-Oct-2004 to 31-Jan-2006,  

       Grant Total: HK$11,000

       Sponsor: Hon    Cheung Environment Technology Ltd

14. “Development of an Energy Saving System for Street Lamps Using PLC”, 1-Oct-2004 to 31-Jan-2006,

       Grant Total: HK$5,000,

       Sponsor: Hon Cheung Environment Technology Ltd

15. “Development of new polymer-bonded materials for power conversion and EMI” , Innovation and Technology Support Programme,                 Grant Total: HK$ 4 million, 1 July 2006 –15 June 2008. (GHP/066/05)
        Team: Cheng K.W.E, Y.W.Wong

16.  “Design and Fabrication of HID and LED Lighting System for Automotive Illumination” , Innovation and Technology Support                            Programme,

        Grant Total:HK$ 8.8 million, 1 July 2005 –10 Jan 2008.  (GHS/073/04)
        Team: Cheng K.W.E, S.L.Ho, N.C.Cheung, S. To, B. Cheung, W.B.Lee

17.   Direct-drive Linear Switched Reluctance Actuator for Automobile Active Suspension Systems, (ITF),

        Grant Total:HK $4.99 Million,  Oct 2009 – Sep 2011., (ITP02509AP, ZS0A.)
        Team: K.W.E.Cheng, N.C.Cheung (Deputy Project Coordinator), Edward Lo, W.N.Fu, S.W.Or, C.K.Lee

18.  “Development of the Advanced Power Electronics and Motor Drives for Automotive Systems” (Niche Areas, PolyU),

        Grant Total:HK$2,102,000, 1 Oct 06 – 30 Mar 09., 1-BB86.

19.  “Battery Management Control Strategy (ITP/032/07AP)”, Innovation and Technology Support Programme,

        Grant Total:HK$ 1.0 million, Jan 2008 – Dec 2008.
        Team: Cheng K.W.E, Jack Xu (APAS)

20.  "Switched Reluctance Generators for Wind Power Generation"

        Grant Total:$1 Million,  (ITS13009, ZP1k) Sep 2009 – Feb 2011
        Team: Cheng K.W.E., Norbert Cheung

21.  "Energy storage management for universal energy storage – An ultimate application for electric vehicle and alternative energy sources",          Grant Total:$1 Million, (ITS13109, ZP1L) Sep 2009 – Feb 2011
        Team: Cheng K.W.E., Norbert Cheung

22.  “Development of an Automobile Hybrid Air Conditioning System Technology” , Innovation and Technology Support Programme,

        Grant Total:HK$ 2.5 million, May 2008 – Jun 2008.
        Team: Cheng K.W.E, Jack So (APAS)

23.  “Integrated Battery Charger and Motor Drive Systems”, Innovation and Technology Support Programme,

        Grant Total:HK$ 4.1 million, (ITP04007AP, ZS04), Mar 2008 – Aug 2009.
        Team: Cheng K.W.E, N.C.Cheung, W.C.Lo

24.  “Formulation of DC Energy Factor and Its Implication on Control Method for High Efficiency Power Electronics Conversion System”, 
        RGC GRF,

        Grant Total:HK$416,000, 1 Jan 07 – 30 June 09, PolyU 5136/06E, B-Q02W.

25.  “Low cost direct drive for electric vehicle”, Innovation and Technology Support Programme, ITF,

        Grant Total:HK $4.1 Million,  (ITF/013/07AP, ZS01), Jul 2007 – Apr 2009.
        Team:   Cheng K.W.E, N.C.Cheung,

26.  “Development of Electric Vehicle using Power Electronics Techniques”, ITRS 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2008.
        Grant Total:$1,863,100.00
        Team: K.W.E.Cheng and Tak Lee

27.  “High Power Low temperature fast battery charger”,  ITRS-PolyU, 30 June 2003- 31 Dec 2003,  
        Grant Total:$172,384

28.  “High Power Low temperature fast battery charger- phase II”, ITRS-PolyU, 1 Jan 2004- 31 Jan 2005,  
        Grant Total:$404,190

29. “Development of Intelligent Clothing Using Power Electronics Techniques”, 1-June-2005 to 31-May-2007,

        Grant Total: $277,000.  G-YE17.
        Team: Cheng K.W.E, Y.L.Kwok, K.W.Kwok, N.C.Cheung, K.W.Chan

30. “Development of a Battery Charger for Racing Car”, H-ZD39, 18-AUG-2004 to 17-AUG 2005, allocation: 02-AUG-2004,

        Grant Total:  HK$96,500.00
        Sponsor: Battery Option Ltd

31.  “Development of a Motor Controller with Energy Saving Capability”, (1 Oct 2004- 31-Jul-2005) allocation: 16-AUG-2004,

        Grant Total:HK$18,590.00, H-Z38
        Sponsor: Ritech Engineering and supply Ltd.
32.  “Large equipment Grant: Electromagnetic Interference and Compliance system for the development of future power conversion                        innovations”,

        Grant Total:HK$ 814,000, Jan 2003.
        Team: Power Electronics Research Centre

33.  “Optimization of piezoelectric transformers for high frequency power conversion”, (Jan 2003-Dec 2004), G-YD65.
        Grant total: HK$300,000.
        Team:Cheng K.W.E., Kwok K.W., Helen Chan, S.L.Ho, X.X.Wang.

34.  “Development of the future power conversion techniques using adaptive control and integrated magnetics”, CRG, The Hong Kong                       Polytechnic University,  

        Grant total:HK$200,000,  (01-Oct-2000, 01- Oct 2000- 31-Mar 2002), G-T222
        Investigators: Cheng K.W.E. and S.L.Ho

35.  “Development of the future power conversion techniques using adaptive control and integrated magnetics”, CRG, The Hong Kong                      Polytechnic University,  B-Q474 / PolyU 5103/01E, 31 Dec 2001 to 30 Dec 2004.
        Grant total:$544,154.

        Investigators: Cheng K.W.E. and S.L.Ho

36.  “Using multi-lingual web-based distance teaching mode and problem-based learning approach to enhance engineering students’                        learning interest and English standard”, UGC teaching Development Grant Hong Kong, (Sep 1999-Feb 2002)
        Grant total: HK$2.01 million
        Investigators: Cheng K.W.E. and Chan K.W.

37.  “Investigation of Power Conditioning Techniques of Front-end Converters Using Adaptive and Intelligent Control”, Central Research                Grant, HKPolyU, (3-JAN-2000 - 02-JAN-2004),

        Grant total: HK$40,000, G-V983
        Research Students: Law K.K.
        Team: Cheng K.W.E and D. Sutanto

38.  “Field Analysis and High Frequency Conversion for Multi-coil Induction Heating”, B-Q13S PolyU 5133/08E,  RGC, Jan 2009-Dec 2011,          Grant total:$835,086.
        Team: S.L. Ho and C.W. Lo (CLP Power)

39.  Bio-mechatronic Therapeutic Robotic System (EE), Niche Areas PolyU, 1-BB52, Jun 2006-May 2009,

       Grant total:$442,800.

40. Adaptive Control for Advanced Front-Lighting System, June 2008-Nov 2009, Central Research Grant, HKPolyU, G-YG76,

       Grant total:$319,900. 
       Team: S.To(ISE), N.C.Cheung, C.F. Cheung(ISE)

41.  Design and Modeling of An Integrated Fuel Cell and Energy Storage System to Enhance Power System Performance and Reliability, B-            Q835, PolyU 5245/04E, RGC,

        Grant total:$555,013., Jul 2004 – Mar 2007. 

42.  Earmarked Provision for Special Projects “3-Phase Variable Frequency and Variable Voltage Power Supply”,

        Grant total:HK$216,000 (15 Dec 1999,           15 Dec 1999-15 Dec 2000)
        Team: Cheng K.W.E. and Li K.K.

43.  Study and Development of a Feasible High Frequency AC Distribution System Using Power Electronics Techniques, B-Q23R 5133/10E,          RGC funded, Jan 2011-Dec 2013,

        Grant total:$992,000. (With Mr. C.W. Lo, CLP Power)

44.  Development of New high capacity Supercapacitor with Ultra-Low Resistance and Distributed Generator Power Balancing System. 
        Grant total:$2 Million, ITF, 16 Dec 2014 – 15 June 2016. (With N.C.Cheung and Edward Lo)

45.  High frequency distribution for vehicles, K-ZP4Q ITS/036/14,

        Grant total:$1.4 Million, ITF funded, 16 Oct 2014 – 15 Mar 2016. (With N.C.Cheung and Edward Lo)

46   Energy-Saving Linear Refrigeration Compressors for Refrigerators and Air-Conditioners”, 
        Grant total:$0.979 Million,  ITF funded. Oct 2012-Apr 2014.  (With N.C.Cheung)

47.  Power Digitalization of Switched-capacitor Conversion and its Integration with Switched Mode Power System, 01 May 2013 – 31 Aug                2014,

        Grant total:$151,200, PolyU funded. (G-YM11) 

48.  Development of Integration of Linear and Rotational Motors for Electric Boat Applications, 31 Oct 2013-30 Jun 2015,

        Grant total:$225,203, PolyU funded. (G-YN27)

49.  Research on the Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Panel Using a Two Degree of Freedom under a Special Open Loop Control, 16          Sep 2013-15 Sep 2014,

        Grant total:$150,000, funded. (UIM226, ZM1F)

50.  Critical Technical Development and Industrialization of Ultra-Thin LED Back-Light Module (sub account for EE), 1 Jan 2013 – 30, Jun          2016,

        Grant total:$215,116, Industrial funded. (H-ZG1X)

51.   DC Distribution for Future and Environmental City Development, 1 Oct 2013 – 31 Mar 2015,

        Grant total: $2 Million, ITF funded.  (UIM245, ZM1G) (with N.C.Cheung, K.W.Chan and W.C. Lo)

52.   Body Integrated Super-capacitor for Next Generation of Electric Vehicles, 16 Oct 2013, 15 Oct 2014,

        Grant total:$1 Million, ITF funded.  (ITS16813, ZP4A) (With N.C.Cheung, S.W.Or, and W.C. Lo)

53.   Development of Electric Vehicle Technology - A Framework for the Future Mobility Development, 1 Jan 2015- 31 Dec 2017, Industrial            Fund,  H-ZDAN.  

        Grant total:$1.5 Million

54.  Electromagnetic Compatibility and Protection Technology for HSR Traction System, 12 Oct 2015- 11 Apr 2017,

        Grant total:$0.5 Million, Projects of CNERC. (1-BBYG)

55.   Examination of Electromagnetic Interference of High frequency AC Distribution, 1 Aug 2016 -31 Aug 2017,  Industrial Private funded:            Vicwood Prosperity Technology Limited,

        Grant total:$1 Million, (H-ZDAT).

56.   Examination of Impedance Characteristics of Human Subject under Low Voltage Excitation, 1 Aug 2016- 31 Jul 2017, Industrial Private            Fund: Eton Solutions Limited,

        Grant total:$0.2 Million, (H-ZDAU).

57.   Multidimensional Switched Reluctance Smart Motor family for More Electric Ship, 2 Jan 2016 – 1 Jan 2018,

        Grant total:$105,000. Central Research Grant, G-YBLH

58.  Development of Electric Vehicles with Body-Integrated Super-Capacitor Energy Storage System, 1 Feb 2016 – 31 Jan 2018,

        Grant total:$ 4.344 Million, ITF, K-ZS0N (N.C.Cheung, W.C.Lo)

59.  Development of a low power Intelligent Socket for Ultimate Human and Appliance Protection in Electrical System,

        1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2019, Grant total:$ 4.344 Million, ITF, K-ZS0N (N.C.Cheung, W.C.Lo)

60.  DA Mobile Instant Power Generation System Based on Foldable Solar Cells, 1 Aug 206 – 31 Jul 2019,

        $400,000, H-ZDB9. Supported by Hong Kong Dingyu International Investment Holding Limited.

61.​   The development and application of  all electric intelligent anti-lock braking system for electric vehicles, 16 Mar 2018- 15 Sep  2019,

        Gramt Total: $2.2 Million (with N.C.Cheung and W.C. Lo).  K-ZS0W, GHP/033/17AP

62.   Application of Power Electronics Concept to Electric Vessel,     01-AUG-2018 - 31 Jan 2020,     

         Grant Total: $493,000.  Supported by Smart Mobility Company Limited, H-ZDBL.

63.   The electric vessel novel technology for all electric jet propulsion system and its water based electric charging techniques, ITF,

         Dec 2018 – Aug 2020,  Grant Total: $2.412 Million, ITS/073/18FP, K-ZPC4.

64.   Development of novel magnetic power distribution using parallel and series magnetic paths and its investigation of near magnetic field           wireless power transfer, 1 Oct 2019- 30 Sep 2022. RGC GRF,  Grant Total: $0.462343 Million.

65.   Demonstration of Ammonia-powered Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles in Hong Kong, ITF, 1 Mar 2021-31 Oct 2022,

         Grant total: $10 Million

         With Daniel Lau, AP, Molly Li (AP), SX Niu (EE), Edman Tsang (Oxford University, UK), Simson Wu (HKOXGI).

​66.   Development of Novel Wireless Charging Technology for Electric Vehicles Without Any Data Communication, 

         1 Feb 2020 to 31 Jan 2023

         Grant total:  $88,200.  PROCORE-France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme, F-PolyU503/19.

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