OPAA
The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award (OPAA) aims to give recognition to distinguished graduates of PolyU for great distinction in their chosen fields, active support to their alma mater, as well as impactful contributions to the wider community.
Recipients of Department Awards would be nominated to the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU at Faculty Level and University Level. For details, please visit OPAA website.
Eligibility
The nominated candidate must be a graduate who has successfully completed full-time or part-time programme offered by PolyU (or its forerunners: Hong Kong Government Trade School, Hong Kong Technical College, and Hong Kong Polytechnic) which led to academic award accredited by the respective Institution.
The proposer can be a PolyU graduate, Honorary Graduate, University Fellow, PolyU staff, PolyU Council and Court member and Advisory Committee member. There is no limit to the number of nominations to be submitted by each proposer. However, the proposer cannot be the candidate himself/herself.
Awards
- Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Applied Mathematics
- Outstanding Young Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Applied Mathematics
Selection Criteria
The selection of the Award considers two criteria:
- Support and Contribution to PolyU: This key criterion considers nominee’s support and contribution to PolyU, including his/her leadership and/or support in University event and/or alumni activities, support in advisory committee, teaching, research, or student development, as well as support rendered to PolyU initiatives including financial / in-kind donation, or sponsorship.
- Achievement Areas: Three achievement areas serve as a framework for assessing nominee’s achievements in the concerned areas. They include Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurial Achievement, and Scholarly Achievement.
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Achievement Area |
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Professional Achievement |
This achievement area recognises alumni who have attained distinguished achievements, demonstrated exemplary leadership, and made a strong impact on their profession / industry / society. |
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Entrepreneurial Achievement |
This achievement area recognizes alumni who have demonstrated outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as founded or advanced business or technology ventures with impact. |
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Scholarly Achievement |
This achievement area recognises alumni scholars who have made notable scholarly or research contributions in their disciplines, with proven track record and excellent reputation in the field. |
Alumni who are aged at/under 40 in the award selection year would be eligible for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
Selection Committee will examine the nominations and assess candidates’ qualifications and performance for the awards.
Confidentiality
All information submitted on this nomination form will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used by the Selection Committee for the purpose of the selection process. The candidate will not be contacted by the Department of Applied Mathematics until he/she is selected as the awardee of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award.
Enquiry
Departmental Alumni Liaison Officer
Email: math.alumni@polyu.edu.hk
[Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Applied Mathematics is closed.]
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Scholarly Achievement (Young Alumni) |
Professional Achievement (Young Alumni) |
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Dr LIN Qianying PhD in Applied Mathematics, 2019 MPhil in Applied Mathematics, 2017 |
Mr. TU Yizi MSc in Applied Mathematics - Actuarial and Investment Science, 2014 |
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Scholarly Achievement (Young Alumni) |
Scholarly Achievement |
Entrepreneurial Achievement |
Professional Achievement |
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Professor HU Shenglong Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Applied Mathematics, 2013 |
Professor KONG Kwok Hing, Albert Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Mathematics, Department of Applied Mathematics,1995 Higher Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing, Department of Applied Mathematics, 1993 |
Mr. TSE Pak Kin Tammy Higher Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing, Department of Applied Mathematics,1981 |
Professor ZHANG Kai Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Applied Mathematics, 2006
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| Scholarly Achievement (Young Alumni) | Scholarly Achievement (Young Alumni) |
| Dr Hu Yaohua Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Applied Mathematics, 2013 |
Dr Zhao Shi Master of Philosophy, Department of Applied Mathematics, 2018 Bachelor of Science in Investment Science, Department of Applied Mathematics, 2016 |
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| Scholarly Achievement | Community Service Achievement | Professional Achievement (Young Alumni) |
| Professor Lin Zhouchen Master of Philosophy, Department of Applied Mathematics,1997 |
Mr. Lin Pui Keung, Joseph Higher Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing, Department of Mathematical Studies,1986
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Miss Lee Ka Yi Bachelor of Science in Investment Science, Department of Applied Mathematics, 2016 |
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