Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) celebrated its remarkable Christmas Party at Hotel ICON on 11 December 2023.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who attended the event and contributed to its joyous atmosphere. Your presence made the celebration truly special, and we are grateful for your support.
In particular, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the Lim Peng Suan Charitable Trust, our generous donor, for their unwavering support in advancing our department's development initiatives. Their contributions have had a significant impact, and we are sincerely thankful for their continued support.
During the event, we took the opportunity to recognize and honor outstanding alumni, staff, and students who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in teaching and research. Their dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and we congratulate them on their well-deserved awards. Further details about the awardees can be found below.
Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award of Department of ABCT 2023
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Entrepreneurial Achievement |
Scholarly Achievement |
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Dr HO Kam-piu Chief Scientific Officer & Founder, GRST Holdings Limited |
Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
ABCT Excellence Award 2023 (Research Output)
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Awardee |
Discipline |
Research Paper Title |
Name of Journal Paper |
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Biology |
Simultaneous Dissemination of Nanoplastics and Antibiotic Resistance by Nematode Couriers |
Environmental Science and Technology |
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Biology |
Broad-spectrum Kinome Profiling Identifies CDK6 Upregulation as a Driver of Lenvatinib Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
Nature Communications |
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Chemistry |
Bridging Li-Ion Batteries and Fuel Cells: from Cathode Leaching Residue to an Atomic-Scale Catalytic System |
ACS Energy Letters |
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Chemistry |
Cu–Co Dual-Atom Catalysts Supported on Hierarchical USY Zeolites for an Efficient Cross-Dehydrogenative C(sp2)–N Coupling Reaction |
Journal of the American Chemical Society (ACS Publication) |
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Chemistry |
Strongly Coupled Interface Facilitating Charge Separation to the Improved Visible Light-driven Hydrogen Production on CdS@polydopamine/NiS Photocatalyst |
Journal of Materials Chemistry A |
ABCT Excellence Award 2023 (Research Impact)
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Awardee |
Discipline |
Research Impact Title |
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Biology |
MicroFish: A Rapid Detection and On-site Monitoring System in a Bio-chip |
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Chemistry |
First-in-Class Small Molecule Antibiotic Drug Candidates |
ABCT Excellence Award 2023 (Outstanding Postgraduate Student)
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Awardee |
Discipline |
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AU Chi Ming |
Chemistry |
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XU Tianpeng |
Chemistry |
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NG Shan Shan |
Chemistry |
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CHEN Xianhong |
Chemistry |
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CHEUNG Leong-Hung |
Chemistry |
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LI Zhen |
Chemistry |
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LEI Mang Leng |
Biology |
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BEI Ho Pan |
Biology |
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KONG Wai Po |
Biology |
ABCT Excellence Award 2023 (Teaching)
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Awardee |
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Prof. Yu Wing-yiu, Michael, Professor |
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Dr Cheung Kwong-chak, Gary, Senior Teaching Fellow |
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Dr Ho Chi-fong, Susan, Senior Teaching Fellow |
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Dr Cheung Ching-mei, Chartia, Teaching Fellow |
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Dr Lam Kim-hung, Teaching Fellow |
ABCT Excellence Award 2023 (Teaching Support)
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Awardee |
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Dr Chan Chun-ming, Fortune, Scientific Officer |
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Dr Lee Chun-kit, Alan, Scientific Officer |
As the holiday season approaches, we wish everyone a joyous Christmas holiday filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. May the spirit of this festive season bring you everlasting joy and happiness throughout the coming year.
We once again extend our gratitude to all those who made our Christmas Party an unforgettable occasion. Your presence and support are greatly appreciated, and we eagerly look forward to future endeavors together. Happy holidays, and may the spirit of Christmas illuminate your lives!
