The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) conferred the title of University Fellow on Prof. George Woo, RCSV member, Emeritus Professor & Senior Advisor, School of Optometry, in recognition of his significant contributions to the University and community.
Eight outstanding University Fellow recipients, including Prof. Woo, were warmly greeted by PolyU’s President, Professor Jin-Guang Teng, and other senior staff members of the University at the PolyU University Fellowship Conferment Ceremony 2021/22 held on 8 July 2022.
Since its introduction in 2000, PolyU has conferred University Fellowships on 128 distinguished persons.
Professor George Woo
Professor George Woo, RCSV member, Emeritus Professor and Senior Advisor of PolyU’s School of Optometry, is the Father of Optometry in Hong Kong and a pivotal figure in eye health and vision science globally. He has substantially raised the standards of optometric education and eye care services in Hong Kong. His commitment to philanthropy and volunteer work earned him the Hong Kong Humanity Award in 2020. Professor Woo and his brother Dr Victor Woo are the proud donors of PolyU’s K. B. Woo Family Endowed Professorship in Optometry.
