Creative Thinking in Crisis Management a Healthy Development Leading the Way in Testing Times Springboard to the Future from the Editor

Creative thinking in crisis management A healthy development Leading the way in testing times Springboard to the future From the Editor

A year into the Covid-19 crisis, the theme for our 2021 edition of City AlumNet is “Energising Opportunities, Rising Above Challenges”, highlighting how members of CityU have met and overcome difficulties during the pandemic.

Despite different experiences, our alumni interviewees share a similar attitude demonstrating a spirit of resilience and resolve to turn testing situations around. Be it by smart automated equipment or digital transformation of staff training, preparations 2 for the coming Summer Olympics or keeping up teaching quality, all cope with the challenges and look forward optimistically to 1 From the Editor/ Advisory Committee tomorrow.

2 Interview with the President Such a spirit reflects that of the entire CityU community. As President Professor Way Kuo notes in his interview, the pandemic has showcased CityU’s creative energy in a host of ways in Special Feature 4 4 education and research, for example, our pioneering “One Health” endeavours, and through initiatives including the “United, 6 Alumni in Conversation We Soar” fundraising campaign, HK Tech 300, and launch of the CityU Anthem. 12 CityU Pride CityU is certainly a special place for me, as an alumnus, faculty member, and since April 2021, Director of the Alumni Relations Events Roundup 18 Office. In my new role and with the CityU community’s support, we will continue to unite alumni in support of University 19 Global Horizons 6 development and to nurture alumni bonds, positivity, and growth. 22 Alumni Associations Updates Wishing you all a year of health and soaring achievement! 28 Giving Back Dr Ron Kwok Director (Alumni Relations Office) 30 Class Notes 32 Get Connected 8

the dedicated team of City AlumNet advisors, who have contributed their expertise to this year's edition of the magazine. City AlumNet Advisory Committee (In alphabetical order of surnames) Ms Karina Fan (MA Translation & Interpretation) Mr Robert Lui (BBA Finance) Director, Rhombus Capital Limited Partner, Audit - Financial Services, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Limited Mr Ho Lai-chuen (EMBA) Chief Executive Officer, The Voice Entertainment Group Mr Hinz Pak (MFA Creative Media) 10 (A member of Television Broadcasts Limited) Founding Designer, Hinz & Kunz Ms Elsa Kwok (EMBA) Associate Wealth Management Director, AIA Company Limited

Alumni Relations Office Members Dr Ron Kwok Ms Joyce Siu Ms Christine Liu Mr Tony Chan Director Alumni Relations Manager Alumni Relations Officer Alumni Relations Officer Editor-in-Chief Executive Editor Editorial Team Member Editorial Team Member

CityAlumNet 2021 01 Interview with Interview with the President the President

Fund under the Food and Health have transformational power and Bureau, while new programmes such every gift is invaluable, enabling CityU as a Bachelor of Science degree with to nurture future generations of a stream option in Global Research professionals, problem solvers and Enrichment and Technopreneurship, a leaders, and allowing more time and law–math double degree programme, space to improve people’s lives.” and joint bachelor’s degree programmes in partnership with To this end, the public phase of a the University of Edinburgh and the comprehensive fundraising campaign University of Manchester in the UK, titled “United, We Soar” launched in emphasised our capacity to evolve and President Kuo thanked for donors’ support December 2020 after a long period of strengthen during tough times. in his remarks at the launching ceremony preparation aims to raise somewhere of “United, We Soar” campaign. in the region of HK$2.5 billion. The Our Strategic Plan for 2020–2025 campaign will facilitate breakthroughs provides a clear vision for the next 25 in strategic initiatives, education and years and details key areas of research, research, student development, and i.e. Smart City, Digital Society, One campus development, and especially Health, Matter and Brain, critical areas in research to tackle Covid-19. for encouraging greater prosperity and well-being.” And finally, we are very excited that our newly written and composed One Health, one community CityU Anthem (https://www.cityu.edu. hk/cpro/cityu-brand/cityu-anthem) A key element in this vision is the has been introduced to the campus Creative thinking in development of the One Health and the general public. Themed principle at CityU. In recent months, “Beyond Boundaries”, the song aims to President Kuo thanked the CityU community several developments have taken encourage students, faculty, and staff for working so hard to enable CityU to to pursue excellence whilst capturing Jobs boost place. Work has started on CityU’s crisis management become a leading university in veterinary veterinary teaching farm in Lam Tsuen, our special characteristics, values and education and life sciences at the Later in the year, when the global groundbreaking ceremony for its veterinary Tai Po in November 2020. The farm mission. The song is unique to CityU impact of the pandemic became teaching farm locating in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po. will be equipped with international and will be played at University events. clearer, an enormous effort was standard facilities and is formulating and the consummate professionalism Rapidly rising President Professor Way Kuo invested in providing our Class of 2020 plans to supply high-quality CityU milk “I hope to encourage our alumni to of the CityU community have been and ice-cream. support CityU as much as possible reflects on the University’s with a range of support for securing “Last year was definitely challenging critical to supporting safety. and thereby let the world know that fast-paced responses to jobs. The CityU Career Launch Scheme but it was meaningful, too,” says (CARLS) encouraged employers to The CityU community has been a our passion for creating a better “Our bold character was evident President Kuo. “We performed strongly the Covid-19 crisis, the hire CityU students by offering financial huge contributor to these successes tomorrow is stronger than ever,” says when CityU rolled out its online in international rankings and our highly incentives, and extra career coaching and will continue to be an integral part the President. interdisciplinary research platform CityU-Learning in record qualified academics helped to further and job talks with major global players of our plans moving forwards, adds platforms generating time after campus was temporarily establish our identity as a world-class helped offset the impact of the job President Kuo. closed in late January 2020 because university.” high-impact research for market crunch. of Covid-19,” explains President Kuo. “We welcome the support of our CityU better health outcomes, “We wanted to minimise disruption to In fact, rankings indicate that CityU is Anthem It also became evident that the public friends and stakeholders. Donations and the CityU Anthem. students’ learning so as not to delay one of the fastest rising universities wished to know more about how graduation and progress, and thus in the world. We are placed #48 in universities were responding to the ensure a seamless provision of high- the world, according to the latest virus. Consequently, the President quality professional education.” Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) data, hosted the inaugural BOLD Forum in while metrics compiled by Stanford araphrasing comments by Robert F. April 2020 and also delivered a talk University reveal that over 140 CityU PKennedy in 1966, uncertain times on “Data-Driven Global Pandemic faculty members are listed among open up opportunities for creativity, Management” as part of the HKIAS the top 2% of the world's most highly says President Way Kuo. In periods Distinguished Lecture Series in cited scientists. In fact, in terms of of trouble, people often unleash their September 2020, explaining the role of research quality as measured by drive to solve problems and help data-driven management in preventing citations per faculty member, CityU is others. delays in, and streamlining responses ranked top in the QS World University to, crises. Ranking averaged over a 5-year period CityU’s response to the pandemic has from 2017 to 2021 in Hong Kong. shone the spotlight on the creative In addition, recognition for our research energy of faculty members, staff contributions to fighting Covid-19 “A big part of our success in areas and students, and highlighted the was seen when three CityU projects such as rankings is our visionary President Kuo hosted the inaugural BOLD were granted $8.3 million in funding University’s capacity to adapt to critical Forum to explore how data science can outlook. We look to the future and The CityU Anthem, themed “Beyond Boundaries” with lyrics written by President Kuo, captures circumstances. Exemplary leadership drive the management of societal health. by the Health and Medical Research anticipate trends, changes and needs. CityU’s special features, expectations, and encouragement.

02 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 03 Special Special Feature Feature

such as zoonotic diseases, food safety of antibiotics, and studies indicate that and production, aquaculture, and it could lead to 50 million deaths by animal welfare. 2050, according to WHO figures. JCC obtained funding to the tune of $35 The Covid-19 pandemic has rapidly million from the Sustainable Agriculture brought to the fore the importance and Aquaculture Funds for the creation of One Health to everyone around of pig, poultry, and aquatic teams the globe. Never in our lifetimes whose aim is to improve animal health, have we seen such a consensus as welfare, productivity, food safety, and the need to have healthy human sustainability on Hong Kong farms. By and animal populations as well as to working closely with local farmers, and Professor Osterrieder (fourth from left), together with President Professor Way Kuo (fifth from preserve our environment and strive left), senior management, and staff from the JCC participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for as the only locally available veterinary to minimise the effects of pandemics the CityU teaching farm in the New Territories. service for farm animals in Hong Kong, and zoonotic threats. It is a shame, we are hoping to assist them to use produce its own trained veterinarians, of research breakthrough also include in fact, that it took Covid-19 for us to fewer and less veterinary drugs in their and these incredible ambassadors will the development of a new method realise the importance of One Health. animals, which in turn will result in a go forth representing us and hopefully for identifying binding proteins of Unfortunately, the world tends to have healthier product for the consumer. making their mark in the veterinary non-coding RNAs in living cells a short memory and there is a danger profession for years to come. by the Department of Biomedical of people going back to their old habits, For animal welfare, different aspects, Sciences. Next to government-funded which is why we need to emphasise including farming, husbandry, food and I would also like to thank our many projects, many of our faculty are that we all need to have a paradigm transport, which are critical to One partners, supporters, and friends at actively involved in research on Covid-19 shift into a post-Covid-19 One Health Health, are taken into consideration. The Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine and SARS-CoV-2 from studies on virus world that results in true preparedness. overall goal of JCC is to improve quality for their continued support of the pathogenesis and animal models of Having a veterinary school in Hong of life and health of people, animals, programme. disease, vaccine development and Kong to tackle these issues, whether and the environment, and to ensure disease modelling. it is by advising the government on sustainable food production through Covid-19 in pets, research by faculty the promotion of animal welfare. A Other endeavours include Covid-19 into how the virus and its many Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) testing for animals by CityU Veterinary variants spread and cause disease was signed recently between CityU Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL), which in populations, or outreach to the and the Society for the Prevention of began a pilot testing scheme in July community, is an important element Cruelty to Animals. 2020 with samples being collected by in our fight against the next pandemic local veterinarians. The contributions that is all but certain to wash ashore. from CityU VDL on offering support to animal disease research and Amazingly, our first cohort of talented collaboration with medical professionals veterinary students are only a couple of provide opportunities for diagnosis and years away from graduating. It seems research into zoonotic diseases under like yesterday when I heard about this A research team led by Dr Zhang Liang, Dr Yan the “One Health” concept. A healthy project between CityU and Cornell Jian, and Dr Chan Kui-ming (front row from University. This exciting prospect will be left), Assistant Professors in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, has developed a You have previously stated that one another milestone in the development new method for identifying binding proteins of your favourite quotes is from of not only the Jockey Club College and of non-coding RNAs in living cells. 19th-century pathologist and politician development CityU, but Hong Kong and the region. What are some of the College’s key Dr Rudolf Virchow, who said: “There High-quality milk and ice-cream are expected For the first time ever, Hong Kong will to be produced at the CityU teaching farm. research contributions in tackling the are no dividing lines between human Professor Nikolaus Osterrieder on-going Covid-19 pandemic? and veterinary medicine – nor should The establishment of the CityU Dairy Given your distinguished career in there be.” This is also a guiding teaching farm in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, became Dean of the Jockey Germany and extensive international Three projects proposed by College principle for the College. What do you by the end of 2021 will be another Club College of Veterinary experience, what is your vision for the faculty have been granted $8.3 million see as the key strategic areas for its significant achievement, providing Medicine and Life Sciences College to become one of the leading in funding by the Health and Medical on-going development? opportunities for our students to learn veterinary schools in the world? Research Fund under the Food and about the science of milk production in 2020. He explains how Health Bureau, which highlight the When the current pandemic hopefully and rearing of cattle. the Covid-19 crisis has Having spent most of my working life College’s valuable contributions to fight behind us soon, the world’s health raised awareness of the in Europe and the United States, Asia Covid-19. focus should and will re-focus on one The dairy has been designed to meet presents an entirely different array of of the major challenges to human, the most stringent animal welfare key importance of the opportunities for both myself and our Also, the research that aims at tackling animal, and environmental health, and environmental standards and will One Health concept, and other international faculty. The diversity Covid-19 has attracted over $7.1 commonly referred to as antimicrobial showcase how a small modern dairy Professor Osterrieder, and Ms Alice Choi, resistance or AMR. AMR is second his plans for leading of issues that present here make it an Executive Director, Society for the Prevention million in funding from the Innovation farm can be run. It will also be the extremely exciting place to work. As of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), with their and Technology Fund’s scheme only to climate change when we only active dairy farm in Hong Kong the College to global Hong Kong’s first and only veterinary landmark Memorandum of Understanding “Public Sector Trial Scheme for the consider worldwide threats of the producing Hong Kong’s only locally to advance shared goals in training and recognition and impact. school, we are in an enviable position education, improving animal health and Prevention and Control of Covid-19 planet’s well-being. One of the causes produced milk, making it a truly exciting to tackle and take the lead in areas welfare, and benefitting the local community. in Hong Kong”. Other examples of AMR is the less-than-prudent use prospect.

04 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 05 Alumni in Alumni in Conversation Conversation Leading the way in testing times Resilient and resourceful, six remarkable CityU alumni in Hong Kong and overseas, demonstrate how they have proactively turned the coronavirus crisis into fresh capabilities for themselves and others.

Dr Anna Lau Elsa Kwok BEng (Hons) Electronic and EMBA Communication Engineering Dr Bessie Chong Associate Wealth Management Director, PhD and MPhil (Electronic Engineering) PhD (Economics & Finance) AIA Company Limited Chief Executive Officer, Director, Group Training & Talent Japan Pastel Hope Art Laxcen Technology Limited Management, Esquel Group Association (JPHAA) Certified Instructor Talent manager boosts digital She has assisted the implementation Fostering harmony with Company Limited, where she assists Applying RFID to touch-free, automatic disinfection transformation of Esquel's programming campaign pastels and hope clients with asset allocation. fight the pandemic equipment, with the robots later that teaches employees to use purchased by the Singapore r Bessie Chong is part of the senior simple coding to write mobile s Elsa Kwok has enjoyed a Cheerful and optimistic by nature, Elsa r Anna Lau graduated from authorities. Further initiatives have Dmanagement at Esquel Group, a apps and helps them improve their Msuccessful career in media and is always ready to meet a challenge. Dthe Department of Electronic helped libraries and hospitals improve global leader in the textile and clothing critical thinking skills. Coronavirus- public relations for more than 20 years. With the pandemic causing many Engineering in 2005. Five years later, their smart bookshelf and medicine sector. Just two weeks after Covid-19 related travel restrictions have also led She previously worked in the news promotional events to be cancelled or she had completed her master's and shelf capacity, respectively, enhancing started to impact Hong Kong in January some senior marketing colleagues to department of two major local TV postponed, Elsa has made the most of doctorate, focusing her research on disease prevention and control. 2020, the group had used its expertise become YouTubers, enabling them to stations, with the news programmes the additional time to become a Japan antenna systems. During her studies, in cotton textiles to begin manufacturing successfully promote the company. she anchored winning top ratings. After Pastel Hope Art Association (JPHAA) she applied for a number of patents, Thus, despite the difficulties, the reusable masks, helping to alleviate leaving television, she set up her own Certified Instructor. This unique method including RFID applications for library pandemic has prompted many pressing demand and becoming the talk Bessie has been pleased to see Esquel consultancy, providing event planning, of painting is a form of artistic healing systems. businesses, government departments of the town. take the initiative in using digital video production, corporate training, through colour and art, which she and organisations to accelerate the technology, as this has improved the and other services. hopes can help students regain a sense Anna now works in Singapore for introduction of fully automated Bessie’s job is to oversee talent training group's operational efficiency. of harmony and joy. Laxcen Technology Limited, an equipment, Anna believes. This, in turn, and development for the group, which electronics company headquartered is spurring smart city development. has 35,000 employees in six countries She explained that undertaking a PhD While graduates may feel confused and in mainland. Its main business is the and regions. She has been coordinating at CityU had enabled her to take a concerned about their prospects in light design and production of RFID tags and with and enhancing the group's digital macro view of industry prospects in of constant social and environmental AI equipment. In the past, she often transformation for the past six years. her area of expertise as a leader. At the changes, Elsa's message to today's needed to travel for work, but once the same time, her studies equipped her generation is to seize every opportunity pandemic began, she quickly adapted with the knowledge and skills needed to better equip themselves to handle to the new normal of online meetings in the human resources market, the future. Such opportunities include and remote working, as she also leads allowing her to nurture talents and reading widely or studying online a Shenzhen-based team in antenna Dr Anna Lau (second left) regularly assign people to roles suited to their courses. She also suggests trying design research. represents her company at international abilities and values, as well as develop different types of work when young conferences, and serves as AIM Asia chairperson. the necessary training. to build up life experience and deepen In the early days of Covid-19, domestic personal development. and international orders dropped Let’s meet the challenge of the Elsa Kwok used the additional time significantly, according to Anna. More created by the pandemic to train as a pandemic with positive energy. By actively looking for new recently, the production line has faced JPHAA Certified Instructor. Let's embrace the flexible, hard- opportunities and utilising technology, a shortage of chips and other raw working, and stick-to-it attitude of we can find sustainable solutions to In 2018, Elsa graduated from CityU’s Always be brave when you face materials. To create new opportunities, Hongkongers. Let’s look at ever- get us through this crisis. At the Executive Master of Business changes or adversity at different she has encouraged her team to adopt changing social trends with a clear same time, you always need to remind programme (EMBA), going on to join stages of life, and accumulate diverse innovative thinking. Employees learn simple coding techniques yourself of your personal abilities and the CityU EMBA Association Executive experience so you can continue to grow. mind and eyes so that we can to write mobile apps, as Dr Bessie Chong adjust and adapt to the diverse believes lifelong learning is important for values, and keep moving forward. Committee, where she served as This has seen the team adapt RFID challenges in our environment. staff development. Chief Secretary. She is currently at AIA technology-based robots to serve as

06 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 07 Alumni in Alumni in Conversation Conversation

Frederick Poon Dr Kenneth Tong Grace Lau BA (Hons) and MA Teaching English as BEng (Hons) and PhD (Electronic BSc (Hons) Creative Media a Second Language Engineering) Full-time Athlete/Hong Kong Karatedo Principal, St. Paul's Associate Professor, Team Member Co-educational College University College London Strengthened and ready for training in the United States to improve Lessons in embracing Antenna expert tunes in After graduation, Kenneth joined CityU’s the Olympics her skills. Since returning to Hong the new normal to challenge of Covid-19 Department of Electrical Engineering, Kong, she has been living behind and was a member of the team, led by s Grace Lau began learning karate, “closed doors” at the Hong Kong Sports r Frederick Poon, who became head r Kenneth Tong, who has worked Professor Luk Kwai-man and Professor Mboxing, and taekwondo at the Institute, with her daily training routine Mof St. Paul's Co-educational College Din the Department of Electronic Chan Chi-hou, that successfully age of 11. After being selected for the – indeed whole life – carried out there. in 2017, will never forget announcing the and Electrical Engineering at University developed low-cost broadband base Hong Kong team, she was admitted to Even family and friends can only meet suspension of face-to-face instruction in College London (UCL) since 2005, antennas for 2G and 3G mobile the School of Creative Media through her through video conferencing! early 2020 in response to the pandemic. sees the testing times of Covid-19 as a communication systems. CityU's Student Athletes Admission Frederick then sought to start real-time valuable learning experience. Scheme and awarded a Dr Herman Hu Despite the difficulties, Grace feels online classes as quickly as possible, He then moved to the National Institute Outstanding Sports Talents Scholarship. this been a valuable learning period, rapidly adapting the school's “bring your Kenneth is an eminent researcher of Information and Communications from which she and her karate have own computer” programme to enable and lecturer, undertaking leading Technology in Japan, serving as At CityU, close support from Student significantly benefited. teachers and students to collaborate antenna, microwave, and millimetre- an expert researcher in photonic Development Services helped Grace virtually. This meant both could keep As head of the school, Frederick Poon wave technology research. When UK information technology and millimetre- had to rapidly adapt to the suspension universities suspended in-person balance studying with her training to the pre-Covid-19 class schedule, of in-person classes while boosting the wave technology, before securing his and competition schedule. Meanwhile, minimising the impact of the school’s morale of teachers and students. classes in 2020, he had to rapidly post at UCL. At UCL, he has continued under her leadership, the CityU women's physical closure on teaching and create new materials for teaching to broaden and deepen his teaching (PGDE) in preparation for a teaching karate team went on to break the learning. online. Thankfully, his students quickly and research horizons, including career. The following year, he decided monopoly that other universities had adapted to the new mode. extending his antenna research to to return to CityU to undertake an MA. long held in intermural competitions. In his role as school leader, Frederick medical applications. also decided to hold the annual He also hurriedly relocated certain Since then, Frederick has been able to In August 2018, the young athlete made fundraising walk, graduation ceremony, equipment to his home before the pursue and achieve his lifelong goal her debut at the Asian Games. She and anniversary celebration as live campus was closed. In this way, he of working in education and nurturing won a bronze medal in the women's or pre-recorded events. The flexible could continue to do basic lab work. To future leaders of society, making him individual kata karate, becoming the and positive approach helped boost his relief, this meant his research did not highly appreciative of his foundational first to gain a medal in the event in teachers’ and students’ morale and have to completely shut down. CityU training and experiences. Hong Kong history. In November that deepen the sense of belonging to Kenneth has loved making electronic year, she also won a bronze at the Training is key to be in peak condition for the school, enabling the century-old Despite Covid-19, St. Paul’s 2020 World Karate Championships, marking the Tokyo Olympics. institution to embrace the new normal. gadgets from childhood, and chose to graduates maintained their diligence another first for Hong Kong. Since join then young CityU as the University Wireless sensor network technology can and enthusiasm, and achieved strong was energetic and dynamic. His monitor outdoor environments, including then, she has gone on to win many While it is yet to be seen if I Frederick has wanted to teach since issues such as environmental pollution. public examination results. CityU doctoral thesis involved the application international competitions. will be successful in the Olympics, he was a child. His excellence in has also faced challenges from the of broadband microstrip antennas in I have adjusted my mentality. I English enabled him to pursue an pandemic, and I hope alumni will wireless communications, going on to After the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were train with a calm mind each undergraduate degree at CityU, and a The on-going pandemic has been a work together with their alma be published in international academic postponed a year due to the pandemic, day, and feel ready to face year after graduating, he obtained his challenge, but it has also strengthened mater to tackle all future challenges journals and to have a significant impact Grace decided to spend nine months’ sudden changes with resilience. Postgraduate Diploma in Education people’s resilience amidst adversity. with solidarity and positivity. on global mobile communications.

08 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 09 Alumni in Alumni in Conversation Conversation Springboard to the future Young alumni share how CityU shaped their career goals.

Hugo Chan one leg. The innovative machine that have founded Albacastor Technology of the world's top universities. Under BEng (Hons) Mechatronic resulted not only raises the height of Limited to extend their award- Wong Chun-shen his leadership, the team went on to win Engineering the wheelchair seat but can also extend winning technology design to broader BSc Computational Finance second prize in the contest in 2019. He Co-founder, Albacastor horizontally to ease transfers to a bed applications. The company’s first Quantitative Trader, also took the opportunity to network Technology Limited or vehicle. The team’s invention won product is HORIZON, a cutting-edge XY Capital Limited with business elites, other outstanding the Romanian Inventors Forum Special resident transfer robot for care homes students, and professors from across the Reaching out with robotics Award in the finals of the International to assist with bed moves and reduce Dynamic route to the globe. Invention Innovation Competition in manpower needs. world of fintech ollowing graduation from the Canada (iCAN) in 2018. Chun-shen’s exchange programme to Department of Mechatronic Hugo is particularly grateful for the Italy’s Bocconi University in Milan proved Wong Chun-shen speaking at the 2020 F o Malaysian alumnus Mr Wong Chun- graduation ceremony. Engineering in 2018, Mr Hugo Chan has Now Hugo, together with fellow alumni advice provided by CityU’s Centre Tshen, who graduated in 2020 from the a further eye-opener. There, he attended pursued his goal to use innovation to Mr Peter Cheung and Mr Henry Lam, for Robotics and Automation as well College of Business, the rigorous nature lectures hosted by the London Stock term capital investments – an indication assist people, a life direction inspired as sponsorship from the University’s of his Computational Finance degree Exchange and Goldman Sachs, among of the value he and his experiences after participation in the Enhancing Student Early Entrepreneurship provided just the right combination others. On graduation, the young high at CityU are bringing to the fintech Youth Empathy Project through Development Scheme (SEEDS), with of knowledge and skills in finance, flyer received job offers from local and world. Immersive Visualisation, led by CityU both significantly accelerating the mathematics, and statistics to lay a solid international firms, ultimately deciding and sponsored by the Hong Kong product development process. to become a quantitative trader at Hong foundation for his future fintech career CityU provided me with a good Jockey Club Charities Trust. and professional development. Kong-based XY Capital, the company learning environment and encouraged where he had previously interned. me to actively pursue my dream Along with four other classmates, Advanced robotics offer an innovative In addition to his studies, Chun-shen career. I was also equipped he designed a multifunctional, way to meet the needs of an ageing represented CityU for two consecutive Since joining the firm, he has quickly with a comprehensive set of financial expertise, and leadership transformable wheelchair as part of society by assisting healthcare systems years at the University of Toronto's adapted to his role, and has now been the project, being well aware of the HORIZON, a smart patient transfer and residential institutions improve assigned the important task of using and communication skills, and robot based on concepts conceived for Rotman International Trading this has enabled me to manage need as his own grandfather had been the quality of nursing services. innovative trading strategies to provide a transformable wheelchair that extends Competition, which features over 50 various tasks and challenges. immobilised since the amputation of horizontally. appropriate risk management for long-

years at each institution, with Christina This life-changing experience inspired receiving a series of scholarships in her to use psychology to give back to Yang Lujia recognition of her academic excellence. society in the future. BSc Computational Finance Christina Koshy Data Analyst, Societe Interview BSocSc Psychology video During her student days at CityU, Christina also interned at United Generale Christina also served as an ambassador Christian Nethersole Community Helping others through on the City-Youth Empowerment Project, Health Service in her third year, Outstanding opportunities Yang Lujia (first right) clinical psychology where she helped to organise events for where she learned about providing for outstanding graduate during her study tour disadvantaged sectors of the community, essential healthcare for local minorities to Japan. ew psychology graduate such as low-income families and students and migrants, and observed mental hen 2020 College of Business NMs Christina Koshy recently with special needs. In her first year with healthcare for children suffering from Wgraduate Ms Yang Lujia initially year, she also attended the College of volunteering together with roommates, completed a challenging joint bachelor’s the project, Christina took part in an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder enrolled at CityU, her remarkable Business's career fair, where she made and befriending sick children were degree at CityU's Department of Social international service learning programme (ADHD), all of which she found academic capabilities were recognised contact with Societe Generale, a major among many other experiences that will and Behavioural Sciences and Columbia to a monastic school in Myanmar, where profoundly enriching. Her mind is now with a full-tuition undergraduate French bank in Hong Kong. She now always remain with Lujia following her University in the US. The programme she met a group of local volunteers who set on pursuing further study in clinical scholarship under the University’s serves as a data analyst at the bank, unforgettable four years at CityU. requires students to study for two were dedicated to helping the poor. psychology so that she can apply her Mainland Student Scholarship Scheme. where she is responsible for assisting professional knowledge to help other She in turn recognised the numerous different business teams to increase people and give back to society. and diverse opportunities that CityU profit and control risk through data I am very grateful to CityU for analysis and model-building. Christina Koshy (third provided and was determined to make training me to become a finance right) received several professional. My Computational CityU gave me the opportunity the most of them. scholarships at CityU, Lujia had aspired to study in Hong Finance courses gave me the skills to study psychology from a alleviating financial Kong since her high school days in I needed for my future, and the concerns and enabling During her studies at CityU, she variety of perspectives. At the development of practical communicative her to concentrate on Shenzhen. After joining CityU, she same time, it provided important undertook a fruitful semester-long and collaborative abilities are her studies. met people from across the globe. inspiration in planning my career. internship at a bank. In her fourth exactly what I need in my job. Meanwhile, the fun of dormitory life,

10 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 11 CityU CityU Pride Pride

CityU continuously strives to excel in research and A ceremony to mark the start of work on the professional education, and to promote innovation, superstructure of the Jockey Club One Health Tower took place at CityU in March 2021. Reaching with the University’s efforts receiving international Equipped with first-class facilities, the Tower recognition in a host of prestigious global rankings signifies a new milestone in CityU’s mission to over the year. promote multidisciplinary collaboration that can enhance the health of humans, animals, and the higher According to metrics compiled by Stanford University, over 140 CityU environment under the One Health paradigm. faculty members are listed among the top 2% of the world's most highly The officiating guests at the ceremony were (from left) cited scientists, reflecting the high academic standard of faculty and Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr Philip Chen, Chairman, excellent research performance of CityU. The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Council Chairman Mr Lester Huang and President Professor Way Kuo. [QS] Top 50 under [QS] World University in HK 50 in 2021 Rankings 2021 Citations per Faculty in QS World #4 #48 #1 University Ranking averaged over Construction of veterinary teaching farm underway a 5-year period from 2017 to 2021 A groundbreaking ceremony for the University’s veterinary teaching farm, located in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, took place in November 2020. The farm will be equipped with international standard facilities for teaching, learning, and research activities. United for CityU fundraising campaign The public phase of CityU’s 10-year “United, We Soar” fundraising campaign Embracing online was launched in December 2020. The comprehensive drive seeks to boost the teaching University’s fundraising capabilities and When Covid-19 led to the suspension provide sustained support for four key of face-to-face classes last year, CityU areas: strategic development, academic and immediately responded by launching research excellence, student development, CityU-Learning, a campus-wide, real- and capital projects. Its multiple objectives time, online platform. The creative allow supporters to help the University platform has now evolved into CityU- achieve its goals, and to contribute to the Learning 2.0, incorporating ideas pursuit of excellence in higher education, as such as virtual reality technology for well as to showcase CityU’s achievements conducting virtual experiments. over the years to the community. President Professor Way Kuo (fifth left), together with senior management and staff from the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, at the groundbreaking ceremony. Learn more Video

CityU launched HK Tech 300, a flagship Faculty accomplishments innovation and entrepreneurship programme, in March 2021. With a theme of “Venture Professor Raymond Chan, Vice-President Professor Ron Chen, Chair Professor, Beyond Boundaries”, the enterprising HK$500 (Student Affairs) and Chair Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, million programme is seeking to support the Department of Mathematics, has has been ranked No.1 in Hong Kong and establishment of 300 start-ups by CityU students, been elected Fellow of the American Asia, No.4 among Chinese scholars, and alumni, research staff, and people using CityU Mathematical Society, for his contributions No.16 on the World’s Top 1000 Scientist technology or intellectual property in the next to computational mathematics. List, according to Guide2Research’s 2020 three years and build the largest university-based (6th edition) Top Scientists Ranking for entrepreneurship programme in Asia. Professor Yang Tong, also Chair Professor Computer Science and Electronics. (From left): Dr Daniel Yip, Chairman of the Federation in the Department of Mathematics, of Hong Kong Industries; Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of received the same recognition, for his Professor Li Qiusheng, Chair Professor, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks contributions to hyperbolic conservation Corporation; Council Chairman Mr Lester Huang; Department of Architecture and Civil Mr Alfred Sit, Secretary for Innovation and laws and kinetic equations. Engineering, has been awarded the 2020 Technology; President Professor Way Kuo; Dr George Robert H. Scanlan Medal by the American Lam, Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited; and Dr Allen Shi, President of the Society of Civil Engineering for his Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, outstanding contributions to wind engineering officiated at the launch ceremony for HK Tech 300. and structural mechanics.

12 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 13 CityU CityU Pride Pride

Professor Liew Kim-meow, Dean of Graduate Professor Richard M. Walker, Dean of the A Memorandum of Understanding, signed between CityU and Tricor Studies and Chair Professor, Department of College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong, 3 Hong Kong, Microsoft Hong Kong, and TFI Digital Media Architecture and Civil Engineering, has been has been elected a Fellow of the Academy Limited in July 2020, formalised a strategic partnership to promote the elected Foreign Member of the Academia of Social Sciences, UK. He also received development of Hong Kong as a smart city through digital solutions in Europaea for his significant contributions in the 2020 Louis Brownlow Award from the the financial industry. engineering science. American Society for Public Administration.

Dr Can Liu, Assistant Professor, School of Professor Wang Zuankai, Associate Creative Media, has received the Google Dean (Internationalisation and Industry Faculty Research Award for 2019/20 in Engagement), College of Engineering, won recognition of her promising work on the the 2020 Xplorer Prize, organised by the development of voice interaction for text Tencent Foundation for his fundamental composition. research that will help address the global The estate of the late Dr Chung Sze-yuen, GBM, energy shortage problem. JP, one of Hong Kong’s most influential figures, has donated HK$15 million to establish the Sze- Professor Joe Qin, Chair Professor and Dean Yuen Chung Fund, in support of the Hong Kong of the School of Data Science, and Director Professor Zhang Hua, Herman Hu Chair Institute for Advanced Study. of the Hong Kong Institute for Data Science, Professor of Nanomaterials, Department President Professor Way Kuo and representatives from four major businesses has been elected a Fellow of the National of Chemistry, has been elected a Foreign in expansion solutions, telecommunications, and technology sign the MOU, Academy of Inventors. The honour is the Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences, A HK$2 million donation from the Ng Teng Fong witnessed by guests of honour (back row, from left) Dr David Chung, Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology, HKSAR Government, and Council highest professional distinction accorded to in recognition of his highly interdisciplinary Charitable Foundation will fund the establishment Chairman Mr Lester Huang. academic inventors who achieve a tangible research that has many promising applications of the Kiki Hung Scholarship in memory of the impact on the quality of life, economic in catalysis, clean energy, (opto-) electronic late alumna from the Department of Linguistics development, and welfare of society. devices, etc. and Translation and in appreciation of her The College of Science announced three new undergraduate degree exemplary personal qualities, including a positive programmes to meet society’s evolving demand for professional skills. The programmes comprise a Bachelor of Science with an Professor Jeffrey Shaw, Yeung Kin Man Chair mind and great perseverance in the face of option in Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship, a Professor of Media Art, School of Creative difficulties. law–mathematics double degree, and joint degree programmes Media, has been honoured with the 2020 in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and University of ACM SIGGRAPH Distinguished Artist Award Manchester in the UK. The double degree is the first of its kind for Lifetime Achievement in Digital Art. He offered by a university in Hong Kong. was recognised as a “singular visionary and pioneer in the creation of interactive and immersive media art”.

Highlights

CityU conferred 2019 Honorary Doctorates on Professor CityU conferred Honorary Fellowships on Ms Jenny Chan, Michael I. Kotlikoff and Dr the Honourable Edward Leong, Mr Lau Tat-chuen, and Dr Jennifer Ng, JP, in September GBM, GBS, JP, and 2020 Honorary Doctorates on Mr Harry 2020, in recognition of their distinctive contributions to President Professor Way Kuo and Ms Yang Tao-zhi, mother of Kiki Hung (centre) present a painting with the Banga, Mr Norman Chan, GBS, and Mr Wong Chun-hong, the development of and service to the University and the Dr Daniel Yip (left), Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, and quote, “Life may not be perfect, but the will is infinite”, Professor Raymond Chan, Vice-President (Student Affairs) and former Dean of BBS, in October 2020, in recognition of their contributions to community. from the President’s blog to Ms Nikki Ng, Director of the the College of Science, introduce the Bachelor of Science with Global Research education and society. Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation. Enrichment and Technopreneurship.

The Greater Bay Area Joint Laboratory of Big Data Imaging and Communications has been established by the Department of Electrical Engineering and the State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves at CityU. With a research focus on big data imaging and wireless communications applications, the Joint Lab aims to promote a new generation of information technology and contribute to the advancement of Guangdong and Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub.

(From left) Professor Chan Chi-hou, Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, Dr Wong Hang, Associate Professor and Member of the State Key Lab, (From left) President Professor Way Kuo, Ms Jenny Chan, Mr Lau Tat-chuen, and Professor Luk Kwai-man, Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering, (From left) Professor Michael Kotlikoff, Mr Wong Chun-hong, University Pro-Chancellor Dr Chung Shui-ming, Dr Jennifer Ng, Council will collaborate with the academic sector and industry in the mainland to Dr Edward Leong, Mr Harry Banga, and Mr Norman Chan. Chairman Mr Lester Huang, and Deputy Chairman Ms Lilian Chiang. develop technologies for big data communications.

14 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 15 CityU CityU Pride Pride

Twelve faculty members were recognised by Dr Raymond Leung, Engineering Doctorate the Research Grants Council (RGC) for their (Engineering Management) distinguished research achievements and graduate, was appointed significant contributions to higher education an Industrial Fellow at at an awards ceremony in November 2020. Warwick Manufacturing Accolades were presented under five RGC Group (WMG), University schemes, while Professor Yang Tong, Chair of Warwick, UK, in Professor of Mathematics, was named a November 2020. member of the first cohort of RGC Senior Research Fellows.

Outstanding CityU faculty members receive recognition from the Research Grants Council. Dr Hector Rodriguez, School of Creative Media graduate Associate Professor, and Mr Tommy Ng won the Gold Award alumna Ms Vvzela Kook, (Animation Category) in the 25th ifva School of Creative Media The following CityU alumni were recognised in the HKSAR Awards for his work, Another World were named Artist of Alumni and student Government’s Honours and Justices of the Peace List 2020 for their . the Year (Media Arts) 《世外》 contributions to society: and Young Artist (Media achievements (in alphabetical order of surnames) Arts), respectively, at the 14th Hong Kong Arts Ms Kelly Chan Mr Dennis Leung Development Awards, BA Accountancy – Justice of the Peace MSc Mathematics for Finance and Actuarial Science – organised by the Hong Kong Medal of Honour Mr Hui Tak-leung Arts Development Council. Diploma in Social Work – Justice of the Peace Mr Kacee Ting Mr Anthony Lam LLM & PCLL – Chief Executive’s Commendation for EMBA – Chief Executive’s Commendation Community Service EMBA graduate for Community Service Ir Professor Yuen Pak-leung Dr Allen Shi, Mr Chaucer Leung Engineering Doctorate (Engineering Management) – was elected the MSc & PGD Engineering Management – Justice of the Peace Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service 42nd President of The Chinese Manufacturers’ College of Business alumna Association of Hong Ms Kelly Chan was elected Kong in December President of the Association 2020. of Women Accountants Hong Kong in September 2020. EMBA alumna Ir Susanna Shen was named among IBM’s Women Leaders in AI for 2020.

Mr Cheung Siu-hong, graduate of the School of Creative Media, won the Best Art Direction Award at the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards. He was the production and costume Cheryl To, Year 2 student, Department of designer on Fagara . Computer Science, received the Outstanding 《花椒之味》 ICT Rising Star Award from the Hong Engineering Doctorate (Engineering Management) Kong Computer Society for utilising her graduate Ir Professor Yuen Pak-leung, was EMBA alumnus Mr Anthony Lam was elected Deputy Chairman of the information and communication technology installed as President of the Hong Kong Institution More news Federation of Hong Kong Industries in July 2020. skills for the benefit of community. of Engineers for Session 2020-2021 in June 2020. and updates

16 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 17 Events Global Roundup Horizons

Overcoming a challenging year, the Alumni chapters in the mainland continued to Alumni Relations Office collaborated nurture bonds in 2020. Strengthening with alumni groups to organise a Staying host of virtual activities, fostering on- going connections between alumni CityU bonds and the University. connected Shanghai Alumni Chapter holds inspiring cultural salon online CityU Shanghai Alumni Chapter organised a thought-provoking and enjoyable salon in Shanghai on ｢無關文理、讓你人生如虎添翼的是藝 on 30 August 2020. Chapter convener Mr Feng Li (left, centre) 術｣ gave the welcome speech, followed by a talk by artist Yamin Li (bottom, eighth right). The chapter also formed its new Executive Committee Keeping positive through sharing (Exco), which will hold office for two years. An alumni online sharing session in April 2020, featuring two alumni who are award-winning standup comedians. Mr Vivek Mahbubani (bottom, left) and Mr Tim Chan (bottom, right), divulged their ideas for staying positive in adversity during the challenging days of the early pandemic, offering a number of fresh and inspiring perspectives. In July 2020, a second session was arranged, with alumna and certified professional organiser Ms Sharon Lam (top) providing timely tips on becoming a minimalist and the benefits of decluttering.

Third Exco inauguration in Shenzhen The inauguration ceremony of CityU Shenzhen Alumni Chapter’s third Exco took place on 28 November 2020. The gathering was held at the city’s Fanye Cellarone Club, a venue for alumni activities arranged by alumnus Mr Fan Chaobin (front row third left). The Alumni Relations Office sent its best wishes to the Shenzhen chapter and thanked the group for its continuous support.

Marathon Club boosts healthy lifestyle CityU Marathon Club arranged three Live- Stream Wellness Classes (stretching, core exercises, and yoga) for around 120 participants in May and June 2020, providing an effective platform for participants to keep connected with the CityU community while staying fit. Club Chairman Mr Kason Fok (right) hosted the series, together with Beijing alumni keep city alumna trainer Ms Sandy To (left). Mentors and students chapters in touch The first meeting of the CityU Beijing Alumni Chapter’s enjoy virtual gathering fourth Exco was held on 27 December 2020. To The Department of Information connect up alumni across the country, Executive Systems successfully held its Committee members are now managing a WeChat Information Systems Industrial account , to send news to and from ｢城大校友在線｣ Mentorship Programme Opening the alumni chapters in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ceremony online on 10 October and Chengdu. 2020, with around 40 alumni professionals sharing their expertise in the field with students.

18 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 19 (Sponsored content) (Sponsored content)

(Sponsored content) Alumni Associations Alumni Associations Updates Updates

Convocation deepens ties Helping the community Webinar links up with world of finance fight Covid-19 Two top finance experts shared their wisdom on financial markets and offered The Convocation demonstrated its caring spirit by tips on managing investment tools in a webinar co-presented by the Convocation initiating a series of social service endeavours in and Eminence Society on 10 November 2020. CityU alumna Ms Agnes Wu (third response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its Standing left), a well-known finance commentator, and Mr Ken Lo (third right), an expert in Committee raised funds and mobilised alumni corporate banking, led the two virtual sessions for some 140 alumni. volunteers to distribute anti-virus protective products Mr Robert Lui (centre), Chairman of the Convocation and Vice-Chairman of the to people in need in the community, through over 20 Eminence Society, chaired the talk, which provided a valuable interactive platform to exchange knowledge and strengthen bonds among alumni. social welfare organisations.

Providing useful tips on managing investment tools.

Cultural heritage tour The Convocation organised an online guided tour on 26 November 2020 for alumni to explore the cultural heritage and landscape of Yau Ma Tei. The virtual expedition was conducted by MA Chinese graduate Mr George Wan (second right), and facilitated by Standing Committee member Ms Ywing Yeung (second left). Through immersive 360° photographs taken specially for this virtual tour, Mr Wan informatively described the district’s urban landscape and architecture from both historical and cultural perspectives.

Gaining a novel perspective on the colourful district of Yau Ma Tei.

Stay connected with CityU Convocation

Alumni show their care for others Facebook Homepage during the Covid-19 outbreak. www.facebook.com/convocation.cityu convocation.cityu.edu.hk

22 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 23 Alumni Associations Alumni Associations Updates Updates

Eminence Society celebrates 10th Social and networking activities help friendships anniversary with fundraising campaign flourish and keep up robust connections with CityU

Activity-filled year for Executive MBA (Chinese) Alumni Association The second Executive Committee of CityU EMBA (Chinese) Alumni Association held its first meeting in Chengdu on 18 July 2020. Chairman Mr Wang Dan (bottom, first row fifth right) led the meeting, with around 70 people in attendance. Representatives from the Alumni Relations Office, College of Business, and EMBA (Chinese) Programme also joined the meeting online. The Executive Committee subsequently organised various events that successfully strengthened alumni networks, including company visits, trip to different cities, and reunions. An opening ceremony for the Association’s new venue for alumni activities at CityU Shenzhen Research Institute also took place on 24 October 2020.

The Eminence Society (ES), which brings together senior alumni to contribute to CityU development through their resources, networks, and expertise, marked its 10th anniversary with the launch of a fundraising campaign for the University. The fundraising drive, organised with the support of the Alumni Relations Office, will use donations from members to apply for the Hong Kong government’s matching grants, enabling the University to receive additional funding towards the pursuit of excellence. The campaign runs until 2022, along with CityU’s first-ever largest fundraising initiative Management Science insights “United, We Soar”, which had commenced in 2014 and launched its public phase in December 2020. The Alumni Association of Management Sciences organised In appreciation of the collective contribution from ES members, the University will name a major facility after the Society, a day of well-received activities attended by close to 100 together with the following acknowledgements for individual donors as appropriate: alumni, students, and staff on 19 January 2020. A seminar introducing Python programming language by faculty member Dr Gavin Feng took place in the morning, followed by a Lunch Special naming arrangements for & Learn event hosted by Dr Agnes Law, from the Hong Kong University facilities government’s Census and Statistics Department and Mr Ricky Lo, of Citibank. The afternoon featured alumni Personal life motto displayed in sharing on the management trainee programme by high-traffic areas Mr Phil Lo, Global Graduate Trainee at HSBC, and Ms Bertha Sung, previously a Manulife Management Trainee. Name listed in the Eminence Galaxy Alumni Function Room (left picture) BIS support amid the pandemic Sharing the joy of Pastel Nagomi Art Name listed on the With face masks in short supply in the early days of the Social Work Alumni Association arranged an experiential University Donor Roll (top picture) Covid-19 pandemic, CityU Business Information Systems workshop on Pastel Nagomi Art, a Japanese form of (BIS) Alumni Association received 20,000 masks donated art healing, on 3 July 2020. The workshop targeted all by its alumni. The masks were distributed to its fellow ages and was open to participants even without an art Membership of alumni and students in March 2020. background. CityU Foundation

To show your support for your alma mater through Eminence Society, please contact the Alumni Relations Office: Mr Xavier Wong Associate Director (852) 3442 5979 The University is grateful to ES Deputy Chairman [email protected] for leading the fundraising campaign. Miss Karen Tam Dr Raymond Leung Alumni Development Officer (852) 3442 2928 [email protected]

24 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 25 (Sponsored content) Alumni Associations Updates

SEE Alumni Association School of Law networking and forms new Exco reunion event The new Executive Committee of The Alumni Association of the School of Law CityU Alumni Association of School held a lively Reunion Drinks gathering for around of Energy and Environment (SEE) 80 alumni, students, and staff at The Helena was formed on 31 May 2020, led May on 10 January 2020. The networking event by Chairwoman Ms Yannick Li. gave students the opportunity to meet alumni The Association pledged to further professionals in the legal field and enabled alumni strengthen connections among the to receive updates from University representatives School’s alumni community. of the School of Law and Alumni Relations Office.

Shanghai celebration for CityU-Fudan DBA programme CityU-FudanU DBA Alumni Chapter held its annual dinner cum 10th anniversary of the CityU-FudanU Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme in Shanghai on 26 December 2020. The occasion (Sponsored content) gathered alumni, students, and representatives from both universities in person and via real- time interaction. ARO sent warm wishes and thanked the chapter for strengthening alumni networks.

Alumni Ambassador Scheme

Graduands join ambassadorial family Some 80 participants gathered for an online Career Talk and Welcome Event for CityU Class Liaison Ambassadors on 25 April 2020. During the talk, organised by the Alumni Relations Office, five alumni leaders (below) shared information on job market trends and offered advice to CityU graduands as they prepared to embark on their career journeys. Liaison Ambassadors also mobilised classmates to make a class gift to support University development.

Mr Iu Ting-kwok, MH Mr Sunny Kok Ms Sharon Lam Mr Alvin Leung Mr Keith Wu

26 CityAlumNet 2021 Giving Back Giving Back

Various scholarships donated by Ms Fu Hiu-yan (left) and Mr Tommy Tang (right) received Mainland alumni demonstrate the caring spirit Alumni Community Service Scholarships for their distinguished academic achievements and service to the University and local United in of graduates for fellow students. community in promoting social inclusion through cultural exchange, These life-changing accolades assisting ethnic minorities, and promoting peace. support CityU’s young movers support of the and shapers from all backgrounds to fulfil their potential and equip awardees to contribute to the next generation development of the University and wider society.

Alumni donors

Mr Iu Ting-kwok, MH Mr Melvin Leung The Covid-19 pandemic did nothing to diminish the passion School of Law College of Business of alumnus Mr Iu Ting-kwok, MH (left), Founder of the Mr Iu Ting Kwok Prize for LLB and Miku & Melvin Bursary Mr Iu Ting Kwok Prize for LLB and PCLL Students, for PCLL Students supporting his award recipients. On 28 February 2020, Mr Iu met with award recipient Mr Byron Chow for a one-to- one discussion and to share his knowledge and experience in “Alumni can at any time support CityU through donations “Giving is a rewarding experience. I was happy to establish the legal field as a solicitor and accredited mediator. or facilitating our alma mater’s development into a leading a bursary with my wife, Miku (right), at my alma mater to global university. I have been delighted to offer annual help needy students. We hope in this way to enable such prizes to recognise outstanding students in mediation students to concentrate on their studies without worrying and negotiation to further promote the development of too much about financial difficulties.” mediation.” Professor Kenneth Leung Dr Raymond Leung College of Science College of Engineering Professor Rudolf Wu Scholarship for the Pang Miu Ping & Yeung Lan Scholarship and Outstanding Thesis in Environmental Sciences Bursary Schemes

Keep CityU moving ahead “I am very grateful for the guidance and care provided by “I was born and raised in a modest family, and learned from The HKSAR Government’s matching grant schemes offer a CityU professors during my studies in the Department of my mother the importance of perseverance. I hope that great way for alumni to make donations to CityU and achieve Biology and Chemistry [now Department of Chemistry]. As my scholarship and bursary will instil this spirit into CityU even greater impact on University resources and future an alumnus and faculty member, I am delighted to unite students and encourage them to pursue their dreams no development. Alumni donating HK$50,000 or HK$200,000 with other alumni to jointly establish this scholarship to matter what challenges they encounter. Opportunities will be acknowledged with a Named or Honorary Chair express our gratitude to Professor Wu and our alma mater.” open up for those who are willing to step forward, are well respectively in Wong Cheung Lo Hui Yuet Hall on campus. prepared, and able to cope with difficulties.” Donors will also become CityU Foundation members. For further details of the Foundation, https://www.cityu.edu.hk/ foundation/. Award recipients

Mr Frank Ng Ms Florence Yiu College of Business School of Law CityU Eminence Society Community Services LLB Class of 1995 Prize Scholarship

“The scholarship acknowledges my efforts in serving the “Receiving this award has further motivated me to pursue CityU Alumni Giving Club community. It has motivated me to pursue a career where excellence at CityU. It has also encouraged me to contribute I can give back to society, and inspired me to seek to to the betterment of society through policy-making and law Tel: (852) 3442 5930 deliver impact in the education sector through tri-sector enactments in the future.” Email: [email protected] collaboration.” Online giving: www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/agc

28 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 29 Class Notes Class Notes

Life is always changing! We would love Ben Lee to hear how it is progressing for you 2019 BEng (Hons) Energy Science and Share your and to share your latest news, personal Engineering Ben has joined CLP Power Hong milestones, and social contribution with Kong Limited as a Graduate your fellow alumni. Simply fill out the Trainee, where he is involved in the electricity supply chain special online form or email [email protected]. Online form and is enjoying the many opportunities to gain new insights through rotation to Lisa Lee different departments. He is also moments! 2008 BSocSc (Hons) Applied Sociology pursuing MPhil and MSc degrees. (East and Southeast Asia) Lisa and her husband welcomed their daughter, Kelly, in September 2020. The Canto-pop singer and TV programme host also released a new album, Popcorn Memories, in December 2020, featuring an array of cover versions of popular film songs. Toa Charm 2014 Doctor of Business Administration Toa is Chairman of OpenCertHub, and an expert in big data, Viva Chan AI, fintech, innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital strategy 2005 BSocSc (Hons) Social Work and transformation. He has more than 30 years’ experience 2007 MSocSc Social Work in the innovation and technology sector and, in September Johnny Ma Viva is happy to share the news that a new member, 2020, published his book, Boost Up Your Digital Power Hera, has joined her family. . 2009 BSocSc (Hons) International Studies 《數碼力大提升》 In May 2020, Johnny (left) began delivering masks from Hong Kong donors to Chinese schools in Malaysia and Brunei, and has Royz Fong now assisted more than 20 in 10 different areas. Each school has received at least 1,000 masks to help teachers and students in the 2009 ASocSc Leisure & Tourism Management fight against Covid-19. Tracy Ho 2014 BSc (Hons) Architectural Studies Stephen Ma CityU marathon runners Tracy Wallace Ma 1998 Diploma in Social Work and Royz got married on 29 June 1990 BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering Stephen and his wife, Svah, 2020. Around 40 members of the 1994 PhD Electronic Engineering published their book, 《陪孩子學 CityU Marathon Club attended the As the CEO of WAMA on mindfulness education 靜心》 banquet to celebrate the happy Technology Limited, Wallace is for children in December 2020. occasion. Michael Kan seeking to protect public health In writing the book, the couple against Covid-19 through a series wish to encourage parents and 2001 MA Information Systems of smart products and solutions childcare workers to learn more Michael is now for temperature screening and about mindfulness techniques working as the mask checking. that support the mental and emotional well- Investment Director being of young children. Sharon Lam of a financial group, 2015 BBA (Hons) Information Management and co-published a In January 2021, Sharon published her first book on investing Simon Young book, Home Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide 《瞄準新世代增長股》 1996 BA (Hons) Accountancy to a Minimalist Apartment . in October 2020. 《極簡舍物生活》 Simon is a compliance expert at the forefront of fintech innovation, and In the book, she shares her experience as his experience across banking, financial services, and fintech has now an organising consultant, assisting clients to seen him take on the leadership roles of Group Head of Financial Crime declutter their homes and offices. Risk Management and Chief Compliance Officer, Overseas, at Ping An Group. This work encompasses overseeing regulatory compliance of the group’s businesses outside mainland, including virtual banking, traditional banking, securities, asset management, insurance, and fintech.

30 CityAlumNet 2021 CityAlumNet 2021 31 (Sponsored content) Get connected

Your ties with CityU’s lifetime community

Communication Services and Benefits

From the President ARO Facebook ► On-Campus

► ► Quarterly e-newsletter “Like” the CityU Alumni ► Off-Campus sharing the President’s Page for CityU updates. insights and updates. Email Services Bookshop and Read more CityU Press AlumExpress Alumni Spotlight ► Bi-weekly e-newsletter ► Articles highlighting alumni providing a quick update on achievements while events, services, benefits, inspiring the next generation job opportunities and more. to pursue their dreams.

ARO City AlumNet Facebook

Class Notes - Share your CityU special moments LinkedIn

Contact Update

Full CityU Student ID no. Full name : or 3 digits of HKID no. : (English name as printed on HKID Card/Passport, Surname first) [e.g. A123456(7), please provide 123]

Correspondence address :

Contact phone no. : (home/office) (mobile) Email :

Job title : Company :

City I choose to read City AlumNet e-version. Please remove my name from the hard copy mailing list. * AlumNet *please tick as appropriate

Date : / / Signature : (DD/MM/YY) Online form

The data you provided will be updated in the University’s alumni data 11/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, City University of system for developing alumni relations and will be kept confidential. It Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong would take effect in around two weeks’ time. (852) 3442 6075 [email protected] The completed form can be returned to the Alumni Relations Office by post, fax, email or in person. (852) 3442 0115 www.cityu.edu.hk/aro

32 CityAlumNet 2021 (Sponsored content) (Sponsored content) (Sponsored content) (Sponsored content)