[CityUHK Research for the Future] From wired to wireless: CityUHK's world‑class research transforms wireless charging

HONG KONG , July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has been committed to transforming research excellence into real world applications that benefit society. The "CityUHK Research for the Future" series showcases the University's prominent research projects over the years and how they contribute to building a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future. Among its most impactful breakthroughs is the wireless power transfer technology developed by Professor Ron Hui Shu-yue n , Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, and his team. Their pioneering work was adopted as the world's first international wireless charging standard, Qi, solidifying CityUHK's global leadership in the field. This CityUHK‑originated technology gave rise to the next‑generation Qi2 standard that has converted made wireless charging from a niche product into a global norm.