Congratulations to Mr CHING Chi Fung, Jerry from the Department of Health Technology and Informatics and Mr TSANG Ka Wing from the School of Design for being awarded the For Our Future Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025/26!
Hosted by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation, this scholarship supports full-time local PhD students in STEM fields, fostering youth engagement in innovation and technology.
Jerry Ching (Chief Supervisor: Prof. Shara Lee)
Jerry’s research focuses on predicting treatment-related toxicities in patients with prostate cancer treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). His AI-driven models aim to identify patients prone to toxicity, enabling more personalised treatment that preserves quality of life and reduces clinical and economic burdens.
“As a PhD student and a registered radiation therapist, I’m committed to advancing patient care and proactively supporting Hong Kong’s development as an International Health and Medical Innovation Hub.”
Ka Wing Tsang (Chief Supervisor: Prof. Yan Tina Luximon)
Ka Wing’s research focuses on the sensory design of robot skin to make companion robots more comforting and emotionally engaging. By bridging technology with human psychology, his work aims to create solutions that truly resonate with users.
“I am honoured to receive this scholarship, which supports my research into the sensory design of companion robots. By studying how tactile and thermal properties of robot skin shape human‑robot bonding, I aim to create empathetic robotic companions that provide emotional support and alleviate social isolation.”
