Dr Margaret Wai Ling Chung
1980 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
1987 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
Director and Biomedicine Consultant, Amazing Grace Holistic Health Care Center
Chartered Chemist, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
2010 The Third Hong Kong Humanity Award (Red Cross)
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible."
Dr. Anissa Chan Wong Lai Kuen
1980 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
Chairperson of Hong Kong Government Task Force on Review of School Curriculum
Council Member and Honorary Fellow of The Education University of Hong Kong
Distinguished Science Alumni 2019
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after your own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. - Ralph Waldo Emerson"
Prof. Vivian Wing-Wah Yam
1985 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
1988 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
Chair Professor at The University of Hong Kong
Philip Wong Wilson Wong Professor in Chemistry and Energy
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Constantly seek improvement. Otherwise, we degrade."
https://axial.acs.org/2018/08/17/vivian-yam/
Prof. Yat Li
1999 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
2002 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
2003-2007 PDF Harvard University
Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz
2019 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher
“I am thankful for all the education, training, support and friendship I received during my seven fruitful years in the Department of Chemistry-- first as a B.Sc. and then a Ph.D. student. I can recall so many cherished moments in lectures and lab sessions in rooms 508 and 310. It also gave me the start to a career that has always been my passion. I am extremely proud to be a HKU Chemistry student! “
Prof. Ming-Yu Ngai
2003 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
2008 Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin
2009-2011 PDF Stanford University
2011-2013 PDF Harvard University
Associate Professor at State University of New York at Stony Brook
2019 Young Academic Investigator (ACS-Division of Organic Chemistry)
"I have been greatly blessed to receive my undergraduate education and training in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Hong Kong. I was inspired, encouraged, and mentored by many successful professors, post-docs, and graduate students. I learned so much from them and am forever grateful for their investment in my life and academic career."
Prof. Xiang David Li
2003 B.Sc. Fudan University
2008 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
2008-2011 PDF Rockerfeller University
Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong
Chinese-American Chemistry & Chemical Biology Professors Association Distinguished Faculty Awardee
"I still remember how excited I was when joined HKU Chemistry as a PhD student in 2003. I was so impressed by the state-of-the-art facilities, but more importantly it was a privilege to work with many world-leading scientists on frontier research. It was an honor to be a student in HKU Chemistry 16 years ago, it is more than an honor now to be able to come back here to contribute and serve this department, my home."
Yee Lee Lam
2018 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
Assistant Chemist – Chow Sang Sang Jewellery Co. Ltd. Chow Sang Sang Precious Metal Laboratory
"The BSc Chemistry programme at HKU has provided me with ample opportunities, ranging from group projects to self-directed research, to explore my potential. Apart from academic growth, I gained much experience by taking up the role as External Vice-Chairman of HKU Chemistry Society to serve my fellow classmates and promote interest in studying chemistry. I am proud to wear my cap and gown as a chemistry graduate."
Tommy Hong Yuet Kwan
2019 B.Sc. (Intensive Major in Chemistry) The University of Hong Kong
Radiochemist Assistant, St. Teresa’s Hospital
"Studying chemistry in HKU, I have found my interest and a direction for my career. Although pursuing the Intensive Major has been tough, the curriculum has provided me with a comprehensive training, and the invaluable experience of working in a research group. I now have the opportunity to apply what I have learned to serve people who are in need and to contribute to society. I would like to thank HKU Department of Chemistry for shaping me into a chemist!"
Prof. Chung-Kwong Poon
1963 B.Sc. (General) The University of Hong Kong
1964 B.Sc. (Special) The University of Hong Kong
1983-1990 Dean of Faculty of Science, The University of Hong Kong
1991-2008 President Emeritus of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Face the world with a thankful heart, and the grace will be all around you."
Prof. Kin Fai Cheng
1964 B.Sc. (General) The University of Hong Kong
1965 B.Sc. (Special) The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Representative of the Coordinating Board of the Regional Network of Natural Products Chemistry in Southeast Asia, UNESCO
Former Professor in Chemistry of The University of Hong Kong
1994-1999 Dean of the Faculty of Science, HKU
Distinguished Science Alumni 2019
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Whatever you do, do it with all your heart. Be happy and do good."
Dr the Hon Rita Lai-Tai Fan Hsu
1967 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
1997 - 2008 President of the Legislative Council, the Government of HKSAR
2008 - 2018 Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Being logical, realistic and truthful."
Ms Oi-Lin Lee
1970 B.Sc. (Hons) The University of Hong Kong
Former Deputy Executive Director of Vocational Training Council
Life member, Past Vice Chairman and Current Academic Adviser of Hong Kong Surface Finishing Society
Distinguished Science Alumni 2019
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"It's always a happy experience to serve for the well-being of others."
Dr Anthony Wing Tai Leung
1972 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
President of Lumina College
Ministry Advisor of Breakthrough
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"In God’s light we shall see light."
Dr. Patrick Sun-Cheong Poon
1970 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
Chairman of Harvest SCP Group Company Limited
Council Member of The University of Hong Kong
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"I am always thankful to HKU. So I was very happy when I had the opportunity to start giving support to my alma mater."
Mr. Wing Luk Chan
1973 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
Financial Commentator
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Your academic and career pursuits can be two separate things. What truly matters is always follow your interest and goal, and enjoy the process. It is like a Chemistry experiment."
Prof. Chi-Ming Che
1978 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
1982 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
Head of the Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong
Zhou Guangzhao Professor in Natural Sciences
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"The Golden Age of my career has only just begun."
Dr Margaret Wai Ling Chung
1980 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
1987 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
Director and Biomedicine Consultant, Amazing Grace Holistic Health Care Center
Chartered Chemist, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
2010 The Third Hong Kong Humanity Award (Red Cross)
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible."
Dr. Anissa Chan Wong Lai Kuen
1980 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
Chairperson of Hong Kong Government Task Force on Review of School Curriculum
Council Member and Honorary Fellow of The Education University of Hong Kong
Distinguished Science Alumni 2019
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after your own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. - Ralph Waldo Emerson"
Prof. Vivian Wing-Wah Yam
1985 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
1988 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
Chair Professor at The University of Hong Kong
Philip Wong Wilson Wong Professor in Chemistry and Energy
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Constantly seek improvement. Otherwise, we degrade."
https://axial.acs.org/2018/08/17/vivian-yam/
Prof. Yat Li
1999 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
2002 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
2003-2007 PDF Harvard University
Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz
2019 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher
“I am thankful for all the education, training, support and friendship I received during my seven fruitful years in the Department of Chemistry-- first as a B.Sc. and then a Ph.D. student. I can recall so many cherished moments in lectures and lab sessions in rooms 508 and 310. It also gave me the start to a career that has always been my passion. I am extremely proud to be a HKU Chemistry student! “
Prof. Ming-Yu Ngai
2003 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
2008 Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin
2009-2011 PDF Stanford University
2011-2013 PDF Harvard University
Associate Professor at State University of New York at Stony Brook
2019 Young Academic Investigator (ACS-Division of Organic Chemistry)
"I have been greatly blessed to receive my undergraduate education and training in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Hong Kong. I was inspired, encouraged, and mentored by many successful professors, post-docs, and graduate students. I learned so much from them and am forever grateful for their investment in my life and academic career."
Prof. Xiang David Li
2003 B.Sc. Fudan University
2008 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
2008-2011 PDF Rockerfeller University
Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong
Chinese-American Chemistry & Chemical Biology Professors Association Distinguished Faculty Awardee
"I still remember how excited I was when joined HKU Chemistry as a PhD student in 2003. I was so impressed by the state-of-the-art facilities, but more importantly it was a privilege to work with many world-leading scientists on frontier research. It was an honor to be a student in HKU Chemistry 16 years ago, it is more than an honor now to be able to come back here to contribute and serve this department, my home."
Yee Lee Lam
2018 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
Assistant Chemist – Chow Sang Sang Jewellery Co. Ltd. Chow Sang Sang Precious Metal Laboratory
"The BSc Chemistry programme at HKU has provided me with ample opportunities, ranging from group projects to self-directed research, to explore my potential. Apart from academic growth, I gained much experience by taking up the role as External Vice-Chairman of HKU Chemistry Society to serve my fellow classmates and promote interest in studying chemistry. I am proud to wear my cap and gown as a chemistry graduate."
Tommy Hong Yuet Kwan
2019 B.Sc. (Intensive Major in Chemistry) The University of Hong Kong
Radiochemist Assistant, St. Teresa’s Hospital
"Studying chemistry in HKU, I have found my interest and a direction for my career. Although pursuing the Intensive Major has been tough, the curriculum has provided me with a comprehensive training, and the invaluable experience of working in a research group. I now have the opportunity to apply what I have learned to serve people who are in need and to contribute to society. I would like to thank HKU Department of Chemistry for shaping me into a chemist!"
Prof. Chung-Kwong Poon
1963 B.Sc. (General) The University of Hong Kong
1964 B.Sc. (Special) The University of Hong Kong
1983-1990 Dean of Faculty of Science, The University of Hong Kong
1991-2008 President Emeritus of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Face the world with a thankful heart, and the grace will be all around you."
Prof. Kin Fai Cheng
1964 B.Sc. (General) The University of Hong Kong
1965 B.Sc. (Special) The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Representative of the Coordinating Board of the Regional Network of Natural Products Chemistry in Southeast Asia, UNESCO
Former Professor in Chemistry of The University of Hong Kong
1994-1999 Dean of the Faculty of Science, HKU
Distinguished Science Alumni 2019
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Whatever you do, do it with all your heart. Be happy and do good."
Dr the Hon Rita Lai-Tai Fan Hsu
1967 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
1997 - 2008 President of the Legislative Council, the Government of HKSAR
2008 - 2018 Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Being logical, realistic and truthful."
Ms Oi-Lin Lee
1970 B.Sc. (Hons) The University of Hong Kong
Former Deputy Executive Director of Vocational Training Council
Life member, Past Vice Chairman and Current Academic Adviser of Hong Kong Surface Finishing Society
Distinguished Science Alumni 2019
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"It's always a happy experience to serve for the well-being of others."
Dr Anthony Wing Tai Leung
1972 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
President of Lumina College
Ministry Advisor of Breakthrough
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"In God’s light we shall see light."
Dr. Patrick Sun-Cheong Poon
1970 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
Chairman of Harvest SCP Group Company Limited
Council Member of The University of Hong Kong
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"I am always thankful to HKU. So I was very happy when I had the opportunity to start giving support to my alma mater."
Mr. Wing Luk Chan
1973 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
Financial Commentator
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"Your academic and career pursuits can be two separate things. What truly matters is always follow your interest and goal, and enjoy the process. It is like a Chemistry experiment."
Prof. Chi-Ming Che
1978 B.Sc. The University of Hong Kong
1982 Ph.D. The University of Hong Kong
Head of the Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong
Zhou Guangzhao Professor in Natural Sciences
Distinguished Science Alumni 2009
https://www.scifac.hku.hk/alumni/science-family
"The Golden Age of my career has only just begun."
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