Dean's Message

Welcome to the sixth issue of the FS Newsletter!

The Faculty of Science is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation across our community. I’m delighted to share with you some of our latest achievements and exciting developments that underscore the impactful work being carried out within the Faculty.

To begin, my warmest congratulations go to Prof. Chai Yang, who has been appointed Chair Professor of Semiconductor Physics and named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for the Class of 2025. In addition, he has been awarded the BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize 2024, a well-deserved recognition of his pioneering research and unwavering commitment to technological advancement. These accolades are a powerful testament to his contributions to the scientific field.

I would also like to celebrate Prof. Kathy Leng, who has received the President’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2024 in the category of Research and Scholarly Activities, recognised as an Outstanding Young Researcher. Her dedication and academic excellence continue to inspire our students and colleagues alike.

We are also excited to highlight the official launch of the PolyU Marshall Research Centre for Medical Microbial Biotechnology, led by Prof. Ma Cong. The Centre aims to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections. With Prof. Barry Marshall, 2005 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, serving on the Management Committee, the Centre will utilise AI-powered e-biobanks to boost diagnostic precision and accelerate the development of novel antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance. This marks a significant step forward in interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge medical research.

Moreover, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Hao Jianhua as the new Head of the Department of Applied Physics (AP), with effect from 1 July 2025. I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to Prof. Daniel Lau for his dedicated leadership and invaluable contributions during his tenure as Head of AP.

As we celebrate these milestones, let us continue to support one another in our shared pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and scientific excellence.

Thank you for reading—and I wish you all a restful and enjoyable summer vacation!


Prof. Wong Wai-yeung, Raymond
Dean, Faculty of Science
Clarea Au Professor in Energy
Chair Professor of Chemical Technology

院長的話

歡迎閱讀第六期學院通訊！

理學院一直致力營造卓越與創新並重的學術氣氛。在此，我很高興與大家分享本院近期的一些傑出成就與重要動向，以展現我們在科研與教學方面不斷突破的精神。

首先，我謹向柴揚教授致以衷心祝賀。他獲委任為半導體物理學講座教授，並獲選為2025年度電機及電子工程師學會（IEEE）院士，同時榮獲2024年度中銀香港科技創新獎。這些榮譽充分肯定了他在科研和技術發展上的卓越貢獻，並彰顯了他對科學界的深遠影響。

同時，我們亦恭喜冷凱教授榮獲2024年校長特設傑出成就獎－研究及學術活動（傑出年青研究員）。她的敬業精神與卓越表現，不但推動研究發展，更鼓勵著眾多學生與學者不斷進步。

此外，我們隆重宣佈馬歇爾醫學微生物學科技研究中心正式成立。研究中心由馬聰教授帶領，專注於提升細菌感染的診斷與治療技術，而2005年諾貝爾生理學或醫學獎得主Barry Marshall教授更擔任管理委員會成員之一。中心將會建設以人工智能驅動的電子生物資料庫，以提升診斷的準確性並開發新型抗生素，以應對日益嚴峻的抗藥性問題。此舉充分展現出本院在跨學科合作和前沿醫學研究邁出了重要一步。

我們亦欣然宣佈，郝建華教授將於2025年7月1日起出任應用物理學系系主任。同時，我們衷心感謝劉樹平教授多年來對學系的無私奉獻與卓越領導，為學院的成功發展作出了重要貢獻。

在這些佳績的鼓舞下，讓我們繼續攜手並進，追求知識與創新，開拓科研新境界！

感謝大家的閱讀，祝願大家有一個愉快而充實的暑假！

理學院院長
歐雪明能源教授及化學科技講座教授
黃維揚教授