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Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences Welcomes Thirteen New Fellows

(Hong Kong, 29 January 2024) - The Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES) is delighted to announce the induction of thirteen exceptional professionals as Fellows, who were elected at its 30th annual general meeting on 12 December 2023. The induction ceremony was held today at The Hong Kong Club. These newly elected Fellows, esteemed for their outstanding expertise and remarkable contributions to the field of engineering are listed below in alphabetical order:


1. Ir the Hon Siu Hung CHAN (陳紹雄)

Member, Legislative Council;

Senior Advisor, CLP Holdings Limited

2. Dr Justin CHUANG (莊哲義)

Vice President, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)

3. Ir Thomas On Sing HO (何安誠)

Chairman, Construction Industry Council (CIC)

4. Ir Dr Jacob Chak Pui KAM (金澤培

CEO, MTR Corporation

5. Prof. Sam Tak Wu KWONG (鄺得互)

Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research);
Chair Professor, Lingnan University

6. Ir Ricky Wing Kee LEUNG (梁永基)

Executive Director, Engineering & Technology, Airport Authority Hong Kong

7. Prof. Yunhui LIU (劉雲輝)

Choh-Ming Li Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

8. Ir Prof. Irene Man Chi LO (勞敏慈)

Chair Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

9. Prof. Stella W. PANG (彭慧芝)

Chair Professor, City University of Hong Kong (CityU)

10. Prof. Joe Si Zhao QIN (秦泗釗)

President, Lingnan University

11. Prof. Zuankai WANG (王鑽開)

Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation);

Chair Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

12. Prof. Jerry Jinyue YAN (嚴晉躍)

Chair Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

13. Ir Prof. Tong ZHANG (張彤)

Chair Professor, The University of Hong Kong (HKU)


During the induction ceremony, the proposers delivered citations for each new Fellow. Subsequently, all the new Fellows took an oath committing themselves to promote the Academy's objectives. They were then invited to sign the roll book, and each Fellow received a certificate presented by Ir Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of the HKAES.


Ir Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of HKAES, warmly congratulates the newly elected Fellows, recognizing their expertise and dedication to advancing the field of engineering. Their collective knowledge and experience will further fortify HKAES's mission to promote excellence and innovation in the field of engineering sciences.


For more information about the new Fellows, please visit https://hkaes.org/en/fellows.


Download photos: https://hkaes.org/en/photo-gallery


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About the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES):

Established in 1994, the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES) is a prestigious organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the field of engineering in Hong Kong. HKAES 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 profession, with remarkable achievements in engineering sciences and applications. For more information, please visit the HKAES’s website at (https://www.hkaes.org).


For inquiries, please contact:

Ms Daisy Wong / Ms Vicky Leung / Ms Abby Tsang

Tel: 2692 8123

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