Dean's Message

As we reflect on the remarkable achievements within our Faculty, I am filled with immense pride in the time marked by exceptional progress and recognition. Our Faculty continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and making a meaningful impact on society.

First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge Prof. Zhao Jiong, who has been conferred as the prestigious RGC Research Fellow for 2025/26—a recognition of his ground-breaking contributions to the field of advanced materials. Equally noteworthy is Prof. Zhao Yanxiang’s success in securing the RGC Strategic Topics Grant of HK$32.4 million for 2025/26, underscoring her innovative approach to advancing next-generation immunotherapy technologies. In addition, the two research projects led by Prof. Chai Yang and Prof. Lee Ming-yuen, Simon, which received funding support from the RAISe+ Scheme, exemplify the collaborative spirit and forward-looking vision that define our research community.

Our Faculty’s achievements resonate not only locally but also globally. I am also reporting that 32 of our scholars have been ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in 2025. Furthermore, Prof. Chai Yang, Prof. Daniel Lau, Prof. Wang Lianzhou, Prof. Tom Tao Wu, Prof. Yan Feng and Prof. Zheng Zijian have been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate in 2025. These international distinctions speak to the exceptional quality of research undertaken within our Faculty and the dedication of our academic staff.

Our pursuit of excellence extends beyond research. It was a profound honour to confer degrees upon our graduates at the 31^st Congregation, marking the emergence of a new generation of talented scientists. I extend my sincere acknowledgment to all our graduates and look forward to witnessing the positive impact they will make in their future endeavours.

Wishing you a season filled with peace, warmth and strength!

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

院長的話

歡迎閱讀理學院第七期學院通訊！

在回顧本學院傑出成就的同時，我對這段不斷進步與充滿殊榮的日子倍感自豪。理學院一直秉持不懈精神，不斷拓展知識邊界，致力於為社會帶來深遠且實質的影響。

首先，趙炯教授榮獲2025/26年度「研資局研究學者」名銜，以表揚他在先進材料領域的突破性貢獻。同樣值得認可的是趙燕湘教授成功獲得2025/26年度香港研究資助局策略專題研究資助金，其金額高達港幣3,240萬元，這項成就肯定了她在推動新一代免疫療法發展的創新研究思維。此外，柴揚教授及李銘源教授分別領導的兩個研究項目獲得「產學研1+計劃」的資助，充份展現出學院科研團隊的協作精神及具前瞻性的研究視野。

本學院的成就不僅在本地廣受讚譽，更在國際舞台上備受矚目。理學院共有32位學者獲史丹福大學評為2025年度全球前2%獲徵引最多的科學家。此外，柴揚教授、劉樹平教授、王連洲教授、吳韜教授、嚴鋒教授及鄭子劍教授更獲科睿唯安評為「2025年最廣獲徵引研究人員」。這些國際殊榮，印證了學院卓越的研究水平及教研人員的專業精神。

理學院對卓越的追求並不止於科研。在今年第三十一屆畢業典禮上，我們頒授學位予本屆畢業生，見證了新一代優秀科學家的誕生。期待畢業生在未來的道路上繼續發光發熱，為社會作出貢獻。

祝願大家度過一個安寧、溫暖和充滿力量的冬季。

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