HKAE and PolyU PReCIT co-organise the HKEST Award Ceremony cum Distinguished Lectures celebrating excellence in engineering innovation
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| Photo 1: The ceremony was officiated by Prof. Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government (6th from left), along with Ir Dr Alex Chan, President of HKAE (6th from right), Ir Dr Humphrey Leung, Chair of the HKEST Award Selection Committee (5th from left), and Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President of HKAE, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Director of PReCIT. The officiating guests and laureates gathered for a group photo. The laureates include Prof. Allen Au Man Ho (4th from right); Prof. Jonathan Choi Chung Hang (3rd from right); Prof. Kevin Tsia Kin Man (2nd from right); Ir Prof. Edwin Tso Chi Yan (1st from right); Prof. Wang Han (1st from left), and Airport Authority Hong Kong (Team) - Ms Nicola Lu Yuk Ying (4th from left); Mr Jeff Lai Tsz Fai (3rd from left) and Mr Tom Mok Ying Yiu (2nd from left). |
(28 May 2025) The Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology (HKEST) Award Ceremony cum Distinguished Lectures, organised by the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE) and co-organised by the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), was successfully held at PolyU campus on 22 May 2025. The ceremony was officiated by Prof. SUN Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government. The event brought together representatives from government, industry, academia, and research sectors to celebrate the laureates’ achievements in the field of engineering science and technology.
The third HKEST Award has attracted broader support than before with government departments and more R&D institutions joining as nominating organisations. The number of nominations reached a record high this year, reflecting the growing recognition and interest that the Award has received from the engineering and technology community. Following a rigorous assessment process conducted by the Selection Committee, six outstanding individuals and teams were recognised for their significant contributions to engineering science and technology. The list of laureates is as follows:
| Laureates of the HKEST Award 2024-25 (in alphabetical order)
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Prof. Allen AU Man Ho Professor and Associate Head (Research and Development),
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
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Prof. Jonathan CHOI Chung Hang Professor and Vice-Chairman (Undergraduate),
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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Prof. Kevin TSIA Kin Man Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering;
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The University of Hong Kong |
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Ir Prof. Edwin TSO Chi Yan Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach) and Associate Professor,
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City University of Hong Kong |
Prof. WANG HanProfessor and Associate Head, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering;Director, Center for Advanced Semiconductors and Integrated Circuits |
The University of Hong Kong |
Airport Authority Hong Kong (Team)Ms Nicola LU Yuk YingManager, Airport Autonomous Transportation SystemMr Jeff LAI Tsz FaiProject EngineerMr Tom MOK Ying YiuAssistant Engineer
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Airport Authority Hong Kong |
For more information on the HKEST Award 2024-25 and laureate bios, please visit: https://hkestaward.hkae.hk/.
Ir Dr Alex Chan, President of HKAE, officiated at the ceremony and delivered the welcoming speech. He emphasised the exceptional talent and dedication of this year’s laureates, adding, “It is our hope that the HKEST awards gain more recognition within industry and academia, enhancing competitiveness and fostering a more productive environment.” He also emphasized the laureates’ extensive expertise, including cryptography and blockchain, biomedical engineering, advanced imaging technologies, sustainable energy solutions, semiconductors and microelectronics, and smart mobility systems, reflecting both the strong integration of academic research and industry application, and Hong Kong’s world-class standards in these technological fields.
Prof. Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, then expressed his pleasure in celebrating the success of the laureates during his opening remarks and noted that “This award is much more than just recognition. It plays a pivotal role in identifying the engineering and technology talent and strengthening Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) landscape. This mission aligns seamlessly with the government’s strategic vision of creating a vibrant I&T ecosystem and expanding our talent pool, thereby developing Hong Kong into an international I&T centre.”
Following the award presentation, each laureate delivered a Distinguished Lecture, showcasing their innovative work and its impact in their respective fields. The event concluded with closing remarks by Ir Dr Humphrey Leung, Chair of the HKEST Award Selection Committee, who thanked the nominating organisations, selection panel and supporting partners for their contributions to the success of this year’s Award.
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| Photo 2: Ir Dr Alex Chan, President of HKAE, delivered the welcoming speech. |
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Photo 3: Prof. Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR, delivered the opening remarks. |
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| Photo 4: Ir Dr Humphrey Leung, Chair of the HKEST Award Selection Committee, delivered the closing remarks. |
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Photo 5: A group photo of Prof. Sun Dong (front row, centre), Ir Dr Alex Chan (front row, 7th from right), Ir Dr Humphrey Leung (front row, 7th from left), Prof. Christopher Chao (front row, 6th from right), the laureates, the HKEST Award Selection Committee, HKAE fellows and members of HKAE Young Member Section. |
About the HKEST Award
The Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology (HKEST) Award was established in 2022 to recognize and honour the exceptional accomplishments of young scientists, engineers, and technologists (aged 45 or below) who have demonstrated remarkable talent, dedication, and influence in the field of engineering science and technology within Hong Kong. With the support of the Innovation and Technology Commission, HKSAR, the award has now entered its third round, with a total of 14 outstanding laureates recognized since 2022. All laureates are emerging leaders, talented scholars, engineers, and industrial experts who have made profound impacts in engineering science and technology across various sectors.
About the Organiser — HKAE
Founded in 1994, the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE) is a prestigious organisation dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the field of engineering in Hong Kong. HKAE aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in engineering, contributing to the advancement of society and the development of Hong Kong and our Nation. It comprises a distinguished group of Fellows from various disciplines, recognized as leaders in their professions, with remarkable achievements in engineering sciences and applications. For more information, please visit the HKAE website: https://hkae.hk.
About the Co-organiser — PReCIT, PolyU
The Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for impactful research in innovation, technology and policy, recommending actionable solutions to significant societal challenges. This synergises with the HKEST Award’s commitment to honoring young scientists and engineers whose achievements align with HKAE's mission of advancing engineering excellence to create real-world impact. For more information, please visit the PReCIT website: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/precit/.
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