We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Thomas Leung, Professor at Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been honoured with the Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2023 – Knowledge Transfer: Industry. His dedication and commitment to advancing knowledge and making a positive impact have truly set him apart.
To
recognise and reward staff members’ KT endeavours which are underpinned by
research and innovation and have created significant impact on industry and
society, the Faculty Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Knowledge Transfer
(KT) has been set up. The “Faculty Awards for
Outstanding Achievement in KT: Industry” recognises KT impact cases which can
demonstrate contributions in advancing the technological or industry standards,
addressing the needs of the industry, or enhancing its competitiveness through
application of PolyU’s research and innovations in the form of products,
methodologies, systems and/or solutions.
Prof. Thomas Leung is a renowned researcher in the field of anti-cancer drug development and cancer prevention. His work focuses on the development of amino acid-depleting enzymes for the treatment of difficult-to-treat diseases such as cancer and metabolic diseases. His research includes studying the molecular mechanisms underlying amino acid depletion in cancer treatment and prevention, preclinical drug development projects, and the rational design of ultra-sensitive rapid biosensors for antibiotics, amino acids, and metabolites. Prof. Leung has received numerous awards and achievements for his groundbreaking work, including the PolyU Distinguished Knowledge Transfer Award, the Lo Ka Chung Charitable Foundation Endowed Professorship in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Second Class Prize in Natural Science Award of the Higher Education Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards. His pioneering work has led to the invention of three different drugs currently in clinical trial stages, and he continues to make significant contributions to the field of cancer research.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Thomas Leung for this well-deserved honour, and we look forward to seeing his continued success and impact in the years to come.
