Lingnan University Honoured with Merit Award at AI+ Power Awards 2026 for Digital Humanities Innovation
Dr Shaohua ZHI’s team (Senior Lecturer, Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies) received the Merit Award (AI+ Project of the Year) at the AI+ Power Awards 2026
The AI+ Power Exhibition 2026 was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 4 to 5 June 2026. Dr Shaohua ZHI (Senior Lecturer, Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies) and her project team were awarded the Merit Award (AI+ Project of the Year) at the AI+ Power Awards 2026. The prize presentation ceremony took place on 4 June. This invention is another impactful innovation designed for genuine social impact. It is capturing Lingnan University’s emerging momentum in empowering digital humanities with AI. We are proving that academic research can be seamlessly translated into impactful, real-world solutions that champion inclusivity.
Awarded Project
Lightweight Network Hard Drive Developed for People with Disabilities
Low-Bandwidth, High-Performance Cloud Storage for People with Disabilities
This award-winning invention is tailored to bridge the digital divide. Featuring an intuitive interface designed inclusively for individuals with diverse physical, sensory, and communication needs, this high-performance and agile technology delivers impact where it is needed most. Its exceptional ability to run smoothly on low hardware requirements and remain highly resilient in unstable or low-bandwidth internet environments is precisely what makes it a benchmark cloud-based solution for students, patients, and underserved communities.