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 ardent support. ♦
Endowed Professorship in Business Administration
Endowed by Fung Yiu King Charitable Foundation
Incumbent: Prof. Edwin T.C. Cheng, Faculty of Business
Professorship in Fashion Design
Endowed by Sau Ching Charity Foundation
Incumbent: To be announced
Professorship in International Hospitality Management
Endowed by Walter Kwok Foundation
Incumbent: Prof. Kaye Chon, School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Endowed Professorship in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Endowed by Lo Ka Chung Charitable Foundation Limited
Incumbent: Prof. Thomas Y.C. Leung, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Endowed Professorship in Product Design Engineering
Endowed by King's Flair Development Limited
Incumbent: Prof. Alan K.T. Lau, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Endowed Professorship in Textiles Technology
Endowed by Vincent and Lily Woo Trust
Incumbent: Prof. Tao Xiaoming, Institute of Textiles and Clothing
