Profiles of FCE recipients

Ir Cheng is the Executive Director and Managing Director of Analogue Holdings Limited, a leading building services engineering group with operations in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Macao, the UK, and the USA. Under his leadership, the company has pioneered the adoption of MiMEP (Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) and advanced modular construction practices, setting new industry benchmarks for efficiency, safety, and innovation. He has also driven digital transformation through proprietary applications, robotics, and BIM technologies, earning the company numerous accolades. Ir Cheng is involved in several prominent professional institutions, and in the public and higher education sectors, contributing to the advancement of industry standards, professional training, and best practices. He is also committed to nurturing the next generation of engineers through mentorship programmes and promoting social responsibility through community initiatives. His longstanding engagement with PolyU, including serving on advisory committees and sponsoring scholarships, has greatly benefited students and strengthened ties between academia and industry.

Dr Tsui is the Executive Director and General Manager of KKP Construction Limited, where he has demonstrated exemplary leadership and a sustained commitment to professional excellence in the construction and real estate sector. With a distinguished career spanning over 28 years, he has played a key role in advancing industry standards and promoting sustainable development. He is a Registered Professional Surveyor and a Fellow of both The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, reflecting his deep expertise and influence within the profession. Dr Tsui has been instrumental in mentoring the next generation of professionals through his long-standing involvement in mentorship schemes and by providing valuable internship opportunities to students. His dedication to public service is evident in his leadership roles on various government-appointed committees, where he has contributed to youth development, public safety, and the enhancement of urban infrastructure. His philanthropic efforts include establishing the James Tsui Outstanding Sports Performance Award at PolyU, supporting the holistic development of student-athletes. Recognised with a Medal of Honour in 2022 and multiple commendations for his contributions to society, Dr Tsui is widely respected as a leader who integrates innovation, social responsibility, and professional integrity in his work.

Prof. Cui is Associate Professor and Vice Head of the Department of Hydraulic Engineering at Tsinghua University, where he also serves as Director of the Institute of Geotechnical Engineering. His research focuses on engineering geology and geotechnical engineering, with particular emphasis on advancing the understanding of landslide initiation through innovative modelling of internal erosion mechanisms. He has also developed a disaster early warning system that uses seismic signal analysis to enable large-scale, non-contact monitoring of geological hazards. In addition, Prof. Cui has established a cross-scale quantification method for predicting soil properties, which has been successfully applied to lunar regolith samples from China’s Chang’e missions. His contributions have been recognised with numerous awards, including the Richard Wolters Prize of the International Association for Engineering Geology, the Outstanding Young Scientist Award of the International Consortium on Geo-disaster Reduction, and inclusion among the World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists. He also serves as Associate Editor for several leading  journals and holds leadership roles in international professional societies. Prof. Cui is also a dedicated mentor and collaborator, actively supporting academic exchange and research partnerships between Tsinghua University and PolyU.

Prof. Wang is a Professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, and Distinguished Chair Professor at the Shenzhen Hoffmann Advanced Materials Research Institute. He is a leading expert in micro- and nanomaterials for green buildings, resource recycling, and new energy materials and devices. Renowned for his pioneering research and industrial innovation, Prof. Wang has made significant contributions to the advancement of sustainable construction materials, resource recycling technologies, and energy-efficient solutions. Prof. Wang has published over 130 academic papers, holds more than 20 Chinese invention patents, and has led numerous national and regional research projects with substantial impact on both academia and industry. His work has supported the development and commercialisation of innovative materials and technologies, generating clear economic and environmental benefits. As an active collaborator with PolyU, he continues to promote sustainable development, foster industry–academic partnerships, and inspire the next generation of researchers and engineers through his leadership and commitment to professional excellence.