Alumni Sharing

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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"Constantly seek improvement. Otherwise, we degrade."

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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!"