Programme Introduction
Science and technology enhance our quality of life while simultaneously presenting pressing global challenges such as resource depletion, pollution and climate change. The world now faces the challenge of pursuing technological advancements without compromising our environment. Chemistry is the key to transforming the global industry towards a sustainable future and the recent development of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new pathways achieve this goal.
In this programme, students will explore the role of AI in driving sustainable chemistry. In the morning, students will attend lectures on the foundations of analytical chemistry, green chemistry and eco-friendly materials, learning how AI applications are powering these fields. Equipped with the scientific knowledge from the lectures, students will make use of what they have learnt to perform exciting experiments in the afternoon. These experiments include the synthesis and characterization of eco-friendly bioplastics, the green synthesis of pyrrole derivative, and spectroscopic analyses supported by AI.
Learning should not be confined to classrooms. In addition to STEM education, students are going to have a glimpse into our chemistry curriculum and CUHK. Admission talk, laboratory tour, campus tour and CUHK treasure hunt will be arranged for students to make the programme more fruitful and enjoyable.
活動簡介
科技提升了我們的生活質素，但同時亦帶來了資源枯竭、污染和氣候變化等迫切的全球挑戰。世界目前正面臨在不損害環境的前提下追求科技進步的挑戰。化學是推動全球工業邁向可持續未來的關鍵，而近年人工智能的發展為實現這項目標開闢了新的道路。
在本課程中，同學將探索人工智能在推動可持續化學方面的角色。上午時段以授課形式為主，同學將會學習分析化學、綠色化學和環保材料的基礎知識，並了解人工智能應用如何推動這些領域的發展。下午時段則以實驗為主題，同學將會把上午課堂的科學知識學以致用，進行環保生物塑膠的合成與表徵、吡咯衍生物的綠色合成。除此之外，同學更有機會操作先進的儀器，並運用人工智能協助進行光譜分析。
我們深明學習不應局限於課室內，因此除了 STEM 教育外，也為同學預備了一系列課外活動，如入學講座、實驗室參觀、校園遊及中大定向，務求增加同學對化學系課程及中大的認識，也令他們有更充實和愉快的活動學習體驗。
Programme Objectives
After attending the programme, students are expected to:
- Understand the significance of sustainable chemistry
- Acquire concrete chemical knowledge for leveraging AI to design and synthesize eco-friendly materials
- Gain a thorough understanding of the latest applications of AI in analytical chemistry
- Gain hands-on experience by applying the knowledge gained to synthesize and characterize chemical compounds
- Gain hands-on experience on chemical analysis using AI and advanced instruments
- Know more about the Chemistry curriculum of CUHK
- Have a touch of knowledge of CUHK
完成活動後，同學將：
- 明白可持續化學的重要性
- 獲取運用人工智能設計與合成環保材料的相關化學知識
- 全面認識人工智能在分析化學中的最新應用
- 獲取合成與表徵化合物的實踐經驗
- 懂得如何利用人工智能配合先進儀器進行化學分析
- 認識中大化學系課程
- 對中大有更多認識
Date and Time
27 – 30 July 2026 : 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
30 July 2026 : 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (Make-up class)
Bad Weather Arrangement
In case of cancellation of class during 27 – 30 July 2026 due to bad weather or other reasons, make-up class will be arranged on 31 July 2026, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Medium of Instruction
Cantonese supplemented with English
Venue
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Organizing Unit
Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Teachers
Prof. NGAI To (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
Dr. CHAN Ka-long Donald (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
Dr. HAU Chun-kit Sam (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
Dr. LO Chui-man Cat (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
Programme Contents
27 July 2026 (Monday) 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | Opening Ceremony Lecture
Understanding Chemistry Department
Group Activity Campus tour and CUHK treasure hunt |
28 July 2026 (Tuesday) 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | Lecture
Experiment Synthesis and characterization of eco-friendly bioplastics |
29 July 2026 (Wednesday) 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | Lecture
Experiment A green synthesis of pyrrole derivative |
30 July 2026 (Thursday) 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | Lecture
Experiment AI-assisted spectroscopic analysis Closing Ceremony |
31 July 2026 (Friday) 9:30 am – 4:30 pm | Make-up class |
Enrollment Quota
30 students who will be in S5 or S6 in 2026/27
Credit
A certificate of attendance will be awarded to students who attain at least 75% attendance.
Tuition Fee
HKD 3,500
Application Procedure
Applicants should complete the enrollment form online at:
https://chem.cuhk.edu.hk/cusa1061-application/
Application Deadline
26 June 2026