A special ceremony held on 29 May marked the First Inauguration of Endowed Professorships at PolyU. Presided over by Ms Marjorie Yang Mun-tak, Chairman of the University Council, the ceremony saw the presentation of the following eight Endowed Professorships. Details>>

Patrick S.C. Poon Endowed Professorship in Applied Chemistry Endowed by Mr Patrick S.C. Poon Incumbent: Prof. K.Y. Wong, Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles
Eric C. Yim Endowed Professorship in Asian Ergonomics Endowed by Mr Eric C. Yim Incumbent: Prof. Roger Ball, School of Design
Cally Kwong Mei Wan Endowed Professorship in Culture and Art Endowed by Miss Cally Kwong Mei-wan Incumbent: Prof. Chu Hung-lam, Department of Chinese Culture
Henry G. Leong Endowed Professorship in Elderly Vision Health Endowed by Tai Hung Fai Charitable Foundation Incumbent: Prof. To Chi-ho, School of Optometry
Clarea Au Endowed Professorship in Energy Endowed by Miss Clarea Au Incumbent: Prof. Charles Surya, Department of Electronic and Information Engineering
Lee Family Endowed Professorship in Fashion and Textiles Endowed by Dr Harry Lee, SBS, JP Incumbent: Prof. John Xin, Institute of Textiles and Clothing
Angel S.P. Chan Lau Endowed Professorship in Health and Longevity Endowed by Professor Angel Lau, BBS, JP Incumbent: Prof. Alex Molasiotis, School of Nursing
K.B. Woo Family Endowed Professorship in Optometry Endowed by Prof. George Woo and Prof. Victor Woo Chi-pang Incumbent: Prof. Maurice K.H. Yap, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

Two named professorships established by the then Hong Kong Polytechnic were also presented on the same occasion. They are:

Swire Professorship in Design With donation from Swire Group Incumbent: Prof. Cees de Bont, School of Design
Cheng Yick-chi Chair in Manufacturing Engineering With donation from the late Dr Cheng Yick-chi Incumbent: Ir Prof. W.B. Lee, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering