Prof. Mak Cheuk Ming (BSE)

Biography:

Prof. Mak is now a Professor in the Department of Building Services Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He graduated from the University of Liverpool with a bachelor degree in Building Services and Environmental Engineering and a PhD in acoustics. He was the programme leader of the full-time self-financed bachelor degree programme in Building Services Engineering from 2006 to 2011. His research interests are acoustics, noise and vibration, and the studies of building and urban environments. He has been committed to research for over 20 years and has produced over 100 publications. He was the Chairman of the HKIOA in 2006-2008 and served on the executive committee in 2001-2012. He was a Building Services Discipline Advisory Panel Member of HKIE in 2008-2011. He was a member of Training Review Sub-committee (Group II) and a member of Education & Examinations Committee of HKIE in 2009-2011 and 2010-2011 respectively.

Future Plan:

Prof. Mak aims to build on and expand his current research strengths by seeking external funding such as GRF and ECF, continuing his research activities, producing quality research and research students. At the same time, he recognizes that no one can afford to stand still amid changes in academic studies. He will expand his research vigorously in response to changes. He will seek to procure a larger amount of research funding and will try to lead a larger scale research project if funding can be secured. He plans to have more engagement in research activities in order to have more impact on society. He also plans to co-author a book with other academics.