Ir Ken T. K. Chan, one of Prof. Albert Chan’s PhD students, was conferred as this year’s Young Engineerby the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers(HKIE). We take this chance to send Ken our heart felt congratulations on his receiving this very prestigious award.
Ken is currently a PhD student in our Department where under the supervision of Prof.Albert Chan, he is carrying out the research on the implementation of partnering in project management.
More about Ir Ken T.K. Chan:
Ir Chan began his engineering career as a graduate trainee at CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd (CLP) in 2003, where he was exposed to various aspects of the electricity supply business, including transmission substation design, procurement, public affairs and distribution network construction. As an Engineer I in CLP, Ir Chan leads a team of engineers to implement distribution network projects in Lantau, Peng Chau and Cheung Chau, providing a reliable and timely electricity supply to major infrastructure and residential developments in these areas.
Ir Chan advocates innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration for solving engineering challenges. One example is the development of an innovative, cost-effective and energy-efficient earth mat construction method that combines civil and electrical engineering processes. This innovative method won him the Certificate of Merit of the HKIE Innovation Awards for Young Members (Category II) in 2009.
Over the last decade, Ir Chan has assumed an active role in promoting engineering to the younger generation and the general public. He has been a speaker and mentor in the “CLP Young Power Programme” since 2005. He has also organised for the Association of Hong Kong Professionals a Professional Internship Programme for secondary school students since 2013 to help young people plan their careers. He also participated in the RTHK Community Broadcast Programme, promoting the engineering profession and highlighting the contribution of engineers to society.
Ir Chan is committed to serving the HKIE and the community. He was a Committee Member of the HKIE Young Members Committee for six consecutive years, from 2005-2010, and has also delivered school talks and public talks to promote the image of engineers. He is keen to encourage young professionals to get involved in community affairs and social issues for the betterment of Hong Kong. Towards that end, he has initiated various discussions between policymakers and young professionals. The discussion forum on sustainable infrastructure development, which was held in 2014 and attended by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR and more than 200 professionals of various disciplines, is an excellent example of Ir Chan’s initiatives.
