Profiles of ME recipients

Ir Dr Barry LEE Chi-hong

Chief Executive Officer, Associated Engineers, Ltd.

Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (1989)

Ir Dr Barry Lee Chi-hong, the Immediate Past President of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, is a highly accomplished engineering professional due to his expertise, leadership skills, and passion. Dr Lee’s expertise spans several key engineering disciplines, including mechanical, building services, environmental, chemical, and energy. His impressive career spans over 30 years. During this time, he has gained extensive hands-on experience in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a wide range of energy, environmental, and infrastructure development projects. Dr Lee currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Associated Engineers Limited, a reputable multi-disciplinary engineering firm. He oversees the management and strategic direction of the company, leveraging his technical expertise and leadership skills. Throughout his career, Dr Lee has demonstrated a strong commitment to the engineering profession, tackling complex challenges in the energy, environmental, and infrastructure sectors. His experience and technical prowess have made him a highly valued and respected figure in the engineering community. Dr Lee has also served the engineering community for over two decades, actively engaging with various societies and organising numerous professional development activities. He was recently awarded a Medal of Honour by the Hong Kong government for his contributions to the engineering profession, particularly in upholding the standard of engineers in Hong Kong.

Mr Alan KWOK Siu-lun

Director of Industrial Design, Precision Robotics (Hong Kong) Limited

Master of Design in Design Strategies (2013)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Product Analysis with Design (2009)

Mr Alan Kwok Siu-lun's career is distinguished by his pioneering contributions to the surgical robotics industry, highlighted by his extensive patent portfolio. As Director of Industrial Design at a top surgical robot company, Mr Kwok drives innovation in non-invasive surgery. His leadership extends to guiding clinical usability studies with surgeons to ensure that his designs prioritise safety and performance. Mr Kwok’s impactful inventions include a feeding device for tubular components and a flexible endoscope system, both showcasing his commitment to advancing medical technology. Before focusing on surgical robotics, he excelled across various industries, designing products for unmanned aerial vehicles, households, and the audio-visual sector. His work has been incorporated into several prestigious brands. Acknowledged for his craftsmanship and dedication, Mr Kwok has received several prestigious awards, including the iF Design Award, and multiple Red Dot Design awards. In 2023, he was named Employee of the Year and appointed Founding Director at Precision Robotics (HK) Limited, solidifying his reputation as a leader and innovator in surgical robotics.