At the second inauguration of Endowed Professorships held on 13 May, PolyU presented six professorships to honour distinguished scholars for their outstanding academic achievements and pay tribute to benefactors for their generous support. Details>>
Fung Yiu King – Wing Hang Bank Endowed Professorship in Business Administration
Endowed by Fung Yiu King Charity Foundation
Incumbent: Prof. Edwin Cheng Tai-chiu, Faculty of Business
Cheng Yik Hung Endowed Professorship in Fashion Design
Endowed by Sau Ching Charity Foundation
Incumbent: To be announced
Walter Kwok Foundation Endowed Professorship in International Hospitality Management
Endowed by Walter Kwok Foundation
Incumbent: Prof. Kaye Chon, School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Lo Ka Chung Charitable Foundation Endowed Professorship in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Endowed by Lo Ka Chung Charitable Foundation Limited
Incumbent: Prof. Thomas Leung Yun-chung, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Alex Wong Siu Wah Gigi Wong Fook Chi Endowed Professorship in Product Design Engineering
Endowed by King's Flair Development Limited
Incumbent: Prof. Alan Lau Kin-tak, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Vincent and Lily Woo Endowed Professorship in Textiles Technology
Endowed by Vincent and Lily Woo Trust
Incumbent: Prof. Tao Xiaoming, Institute of Textiles and Clothing