HKU Researcher Professor Hongjie DAI Honoured as Sapientia Eminence Professor

Prof. Hongjie DAI

 

On January 23, 2025, a dedication ceremony was held to commemorate the establishment of the Sapientia Eminence Professorship. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Mr Vitor Cheung, Director of Moral Properties Limited; Professor Xiang Zhang, President & Vice-Chancellor; Professor Qiang Zhou, Dean of Science; and Professor Dai Hongjie, the Sapientia Eminence Professor and Chair Professor of Chemistry.

The Sapientia Eminence Professorship was made possible by a generous donation of $15 million from Moral Properties Limited. With this generous support, Professor Dai Hongjie, the recipient of the Sapientia Eminence Professorship, will be able to pursue research and academic endeavours.

 

Professor Dai Hongjie, is currently Chair Professor in Chemistry, HKU, with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and School of Biomedical Sciences in HKUMed. In his presentation, he showcased his groundbreaking work in infrared fluorescence imaging and highlighted his ongoing efforts in clinical translation. He aims to transform the clinical surgical landscape through precise imaging guided tumour resection that benefits numerous cancer patients, and imaging guided surgical navigation that protects healthy vital organs from accidental injury.  

 

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