Prof Jeff Ou Awarded Funding from NSFC/RGC Collaborative Research Scheme

Three research projects led by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) outstanding scholars have been awarded funding under the 2024/25 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Research Grants Council (RGC) Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS). Professor Jeff Ou Zheyu, Chair Professor of the Department of Physics, takes the lead in one of the projects.

The project “Unbalanced Quantum Interferometers with Optical Path Difference Beyond Coherence Length and Their Applications in Sensing and Quantum Information” led by Professor Ou seeks to enhance sensing capabilities using non-traditional quantum interference techniques, demonstrating the potential of quantum technology in various applications, especially in sensing and quantum information systems. RGC has granted more than HK$2.6 million for this project.

Launched in 2022/23, the Collaborative Research Scheme supports larger-scale collaborative research across disciplines and across universities in Mainland China and Hong Kong to enhance research output and impacts on both sides. The six focus areas are Information Technology, Life Science, New Materials Science, Marine and Environmental Science, Medicine, and Management Science. The grant for each Hong Kong applicant is limited to HK$3.6 million.