The 32nd Congregation

The 32nd Congregation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University was successfully held, marking a significant milestone for the graduating Class of 2026. This year’s congregation held special significance as the School of Optometry celebrated the inauguration of its very first cohort of graduates from the Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation (MScVSI) programme.

This year, the School of Optometry celebrated the achievements of 51 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry graduates, 27 Master of Science graduates, and 8 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduates. The School extends its heartiest congratulations to all graduates, wishing them every success as they embark on their professional journeys, apply their expertise to serve the community, and soar to new heights.

Dean’s Honours List 2026/27

Congratulations to the following graduates who have been named to the Dean’s Honours List for the 2026/27 academic year in recognition of their outstanding academic excellence:

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry

• CHAN Ka Hei
• CHEUNG Wing Yu
• NG Chung Ming
• TSUI Ching Man
• WONG Tang Wai
• WONG Zhi Qing Queenie
• YU Chun Wa

Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation

• MA Liangzhen
• ZHANG Zhongqing

FHSS Faculty Distinguished Thesis Award

Heartiest congratulations to our four PhD graduates who received the prestigious Faculty Outstanding Thesis Award for their exceptional research contributions:

• Dr CHAN Kin Ho 陳健豪博士

Thesis Title: Advanced Applications of Corneal Topography in Orthokeratology for Myopia Correction and Control

Chief Supervisor: Prof. KEE Chea-su

 

• Dr CUI Yingkun 崔莹琨博士

Thesis Title: Systemic Hypertension Leads to Declined Retinal Functions via Neuroinflammation-related Pathways

Chief Supervisor: Prof. DO Chi-wai

 

• Dr RAI Milan

Thesis Title: Functional and Hemodynamic Responses to Flickering Light in the Mouse Retina

Chief Supervisor: Prof. Henry CHAN

 

• Dr SZE Ying Hon 施英漢博士

Thesis Title: Investigating the Retinal Proteome in Myopia Signaling Pathways Using Experimentally Induced Mouse Myopia

Chief Supervisor: Prof. Thomas LAM