As a student of the third cohort of the MSc in Microelectronics Technology & Materials at the Department of Applied Physics (retitled to Department of Physics and Materials w.e.f. 1 July 2026) at PolyU, I feel genuinely proud of my study journey and fortunate to have joined such an excellent university, which was well-suited for personal development at a time when my hunger for knowledge was at its greatest. Both microelectronics and materials science require practitioners to possess solid theoretical knowledge and practical skills, and the department's training programme places great emphasis on both. From the first semester, courses are designed to strengthen students' foundational knowledge. We systematically study professional subjects and have the opportunity to observe and conduct experiments in multiple laboratories, applying theory in practice. During this process, students can closely interact and collaborate with outstanding professors, and, based on their interests, undertake research projects in areas such as electron microscopy, low-dimensional materials, composite materials, and ferroelectric materials, with departmental support available just a few months after enrollment. 

What excites me most is that the department cares about our holistic development and continually enhances teaching through initiatives such as faculty-student discussions, providing support to individual career and academic planning. For example, inviting professors from prestigious universities and engineers from the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences to deliver academic talks, arranging exchanges with alumni who are already employed or pursuing further studies, and hosting large academic conferences. Such abundant educational resources allowed me to adapt quickly to the atmosphere here, transforming my initial uncertainty into confidence in my future. Since the second semester, I have been able to independently set up experimental platforms and complete half of a research project, while applying software knowledge learned in class to enrich the research with new approaches. 

I am grateful to the department for its meticulous guidance, which has made me a more confident person with an international perspective and strong academic capabilities, experiences that will continue to enrich my life! I warmly welcome outstanding applicants to study in the Department of Physics and Materials at PolyU and wish the university and the department continued growth and success.

As a graduate of the first cohort of the MSc in Microelectronics Technology & Materials of the Department of Applied Physics (retitled to Department of Physics and Materials w.e.f. 1 July 2026) at PolyU, I deeply appreciate the unique charm of this discipline. Microelectronics requires us not only to have rich experimental experience and a solid theoretical foundation, but also to keep up with the latest technologies. Fortunately, the Department provides us with an excellent learning environment, including a class in the cleanroom equipped with advanced equipment and the latest EDA software, as well as support from engineers at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute.

Not only was I immersed in a strong academic atmosphere but I also benefited from a humanistic approach on campus. I have had the opportunity to meet several outstanding microelectronics scholars who are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely caring towards students. They provided us with tremendous support, offering both academic advice and help in our daily life. These experiences greatly enriched my academic perspective and interpersonal skills, contributing to the most valuable part of my learning journey at PolyU.