Alumni Corner
Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Applied Mathematics (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.
Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Applied Mathematics are now invited for submission.
- Call for nomination starts from 16 June 2025
- Nomination form returns by 4 July 2025
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 |
Description |
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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.
Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Applied Mathematics 2024
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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, PolyU (2013) |
Professor KONG Kwok Hing, Albert Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Mathematics, Department of Applied Mathematics, PolyU (1995) Higher Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing, Department of Applied Mathematics, PolyU (1993) |
Mr. TSE Pak Kin Tammy Higher Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing, Department of Applied Mathematics, PolyU (1981) |
Professor ZHANG Kai Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Applied Mathematics, PolyU (2006)
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Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Applied Mathematics 2023
| Scholarly Achievement (Young Alumni) | Scholarly Achievement (Young Alumni) |
| Dr Hu Yaohua Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Applied Mathematics, PolyU/ 2013 |
Dr Zhao Shi Master of Philosophy, Department of Applied Mathematics, PolyU/ 2018 Bachelor of Science in Investment Science, Department of Applied Mathematics, PolyU/ 2016 |
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Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Applied Mathematics 2022
| Scholarly Achievement | Community Service Achievement | Professional Achievement (Young Alumni) |
| Professor Lin Zhouchen Master of Philosophy, Department of Applied Mathematics, PolyU / 1997 |
Mr. Lin Pui Keung, Joseph Higher Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing, Department of Mathematical Studies, PolyU / 1986
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Miss Lee Ka Yi Bachelor of Science in Investment Science, Department of Applied Mathematics, PolyU / 2016 |
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Alumni Association of Applied Mathematics
Since its establishment in 1979, the Alumni Association of Applied Mathematics has upheld its mission of acting as a bridge between the graduates, students and staff of the Department of Applied Mathematics as well as keeping them up to date with what is happening at their alma mater.
Objectives
- To organize academic activities relevant to the interest of the members of the Association.
- To promote the cultural interests and general welfare of the members of the Association.
- To issue bulletins, magazines, circulars and other materials relevant to the interest of the members of the Association.
| Membership |
Eligible member |
Membership fee (one-off) |
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| Life Members | All graduate from courses organised by the Department of Applied Mathematics or its precedents |
FREE |
| Associate Members | Any person whose profession is closely related to the field of applied mathematics is eligible for associate membership provided that the application is recommended by two Full Members and approved by the Executive Committee. |
HK$300 |
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Honorary Members |
All staff of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University concerned in the teaching of applied mathematics and those who have contributed to the Association may be invited by the Association to become Honorary Member. Honorary Member shall automatically be Life Member of the Association. |
HK$300 |
Member Benefit
All members of AAAM would enjoy benefits that offered by the Federation of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Associations. For details, please check the member benefits page in the Federation website.To join us, please fill in the application form and send it the following address by post :
Alumni Association of Applied Mathematics, PolyU c/o Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Association Room M1506A, 15/F., Li Ka Shing Tower Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom, Kowloon
Enquiry
Alumni Association of Applied Mathematics, PolyU
- M1506A, 15/F., Li Ka Shing Tower, PolyU
- 2766 5123
- aaam@polyu.edu.hk
