Recipients of Outstanding Alumni Awards of PolyU ISE

Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
理大工業及系統工程學系傑出校友學術成就獎

Prof.William Ho

Doctor of Philosophy, 2004
BEng (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering, 2000

Dr. William Ho is Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management in the Department of Management and Marketing at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He obtained his BEng degree with the First Class Honours in Manufacturing Engineering and PhD in Operations Research from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2000 and 2004, respectively. In 2009, he gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from Aston University, UK.

Professor Ho’s research expertise includes supply chain risk management and sustainable supply chain management. William has published over 60 articles in leading journals, such as Journal of Operations Management, Operations Research, Decision Sciences, European Journal of Operational Research, and many others. William has over 10,000 citations of his work. He has won several research awards and received five large competitive research grants funded by the Australian Government Cooperative Research Centre Program, the UK’s Economic and Social Research Council (two grants), the European Regional Development Fund, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He currently serves as the Associate Editor of Decision Sciences and OR Spectrum.

Professor Ho is a very dedicated educator and a strong advocate for innovations in teaching. William has developed and coordinated undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and executive subjects in the areas of operations management, supply chain management, and business analytics. In addition, he has recently developed a number of online subjects for the Master of Supply Chain Management program as Program Director. William has taught in several institutions, such as Aston University, the University of Regensburg, Germany, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Austria, Rouen Business School, France, and the University of Melbourne. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the Melbourne Excellence Award – Edward Brown Award for Teaching Excellence in 2016 and the Aston Excellence Award – Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 2010.

Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
理大工業及系統工程學系傑出青年校友專業成就獎

Ms LAW Wing Ting Cadence

BEng (Hons) in Product Engineering with Marketing, 2015

“Impact for good cause — today and into the future”.

Cadence is an accomplished professional engineer, passionate about turning visions into frameworks by leveraging innovation and technology. She received her BSc and MSc degrees in Product Engineering with Marketing from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2015 and Systems Engineering and Engineering Management from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2019, respectively.

Cadence leads a diverse engineering team focusing on societal-wide solutions, for the development of a sustainable, friendly, and prosperous smart city in Hong Kong. Her tenure allows her to recognize her mission and mandate of contributions to innovation and technology development through her ability to invent and advocate, including robotic systems, artificial intelligence solutions, and retired EV batteries of electric vehicles. The fruitful technological results are recognized by local and international awards, patents, and publications. Serving as a trusted engineer, with integrity in action, she has been instrumental in influencing and driving industries and policymakers through hard work, technical and engineering sharing sessions, consultations, and broad collaborations. She was humbled and honoured to be recognized as the Young Woman Engineer 2022 (Merit) by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Hong Kong for her contributions to the field of engineering.

Talent development matters. That is why Cadence actively collaborates with institutions to promote a diverse, equal and inclusive engineering environment. She is also committed to giving back to the community by engaging in mentorship programmes to provide support and groom the next-generation talent towards success.

Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
理大工業及系統工程學系傑出校友學術成就獎

Prof. KONG Ling-bao Boby

Doctor of Philosophy, 2010

Prof. Boby L.B. Kong received his BEng and MEng degrees from Harbin Institute of Technology, and PhD degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Currently he is a Full Professor and Director of the Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultra-precision Optical Manufacturing of Fudan University. Prof. Kong has been engaged in ultra-precision optical manufacturing and measurement for nearly twenty years. His research interests include ultra-precision machining and measurement, intelligent manufacturing and machine vision, freeform optics and bioinspired microstructures, advanced optical design and applications, etc. He has published over 170 research papers in various refereed international journals and conferences, delivered more than 20 keynote speeches and invited talks, and received over 25 granted patents.

As an active young researcher, he has secured project funding from a good many research organisations including National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key R&D Program of China, Shanghai Science and Technology Committee Innovation Grant, as well as research institutes and industries. He has received a series of national and international academic awards, including Technology Progress Award from Ministry of Education of China, Faculty Awards for Outstanding Performance/Achievement 2009/10 from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Innovation Award for Teaching and Research from Wisdomshire Asset in Fudan University, Joseph Whitworth Prize and A M Strickland Prize from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in UK, an Invited Young Researcher from the Asia Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, etc. He has supervised over 30 research students and undergraduates so far, who have received several awards from Internet+ Innovation Competition, National Undergraduates Innovation Competition, etc. Prof. Kong is the founder and chairman of the Young Experts Committee on Advanced Optical Manufacturing in the Chinese Society for Optical Engineering, and serves as an editorial board member of Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, etc.

Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Community Service Achievement of PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
理大工業及系統工程學系傑出青年校友社會服務成就獎

Ms WONG Wing-sze Vincy

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Enterprise Engineering and E-Business, 2008

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Engineering and E-Business from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2008, Vincy furthered her studies and obtained an MSc in Economics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2009. In her first few years after graduation, besides working as a Marketer at leading MNCs in Biopharmaceutical and FMCG companies, she started pursuing her passion by volunteering as an event host. With her talent and experience gained over the years, she is now an entrusted professional trilingual event host with experience in more than 1,000 events, collaborating with numerous international brands, government bodies, and fortune 500 companies.

Vincy actively utilizes her professional skills to contribute to the community. Not only was she one of the awardees for the Hong Kong Award for Young People in high school, she was also the Chapter President of JCI Hong Kong Jayceettes, a global youth leadership development organization, in 2021. She led her chapter and members to achieve self development, and extended the community impacts of their programs beyond Hong Kong under the challenging pandemic situation. She also volunteers as emcee and speaking coach for NGOs and schools, helping young people build a solid and positive foundation, and has empowered more than 150 young people to become confident and capable speakers in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan. Vincy is also an animal welfare advocate who is a regular sponsor of stray animal organizations and is a strong supporter of pet adoption.

Distinguished Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
理大工業及系統工程學系傑出校友獎

Dr CHAN Chi-wai Percy

Doctorate of Engineering (EngD), 2013

Dr Chan Chi-wai Percy obtained his Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in 2013 after pursuing MSc in Quality Management in 1998.  He is currently the Corporate Quality Director of GP Batteries International Ltd. leading the quality management of the company, aligning strategic quality plan with the whole corporation’s business directions.  He started as a Process Quality Engineer after graduated with BSc in Applied Physics from City University of Hong Kong in 1991 and gradually built up his career path in quality management.  Over the years, he gained tremendous experience in Six Sigma and has completed a lot of Black Belt projects in various companies he worked for.  The significant achievement is leading GP in winning Six Sigma Gold Award (competition organized by International Six Sigma Council) in 2015.  Locally he led GP to achieve Hong Kong Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) Award in 2013 and 2016

He is Corporate Full Member of the Chartered Quality Institute in United Kingdom, Senior Member of the American Society of Quality, Member of Hong Kong Society of Quality, Member of Hong Kong Quality Management Association and Member of International Society for Six Sigma Professional in USA.

In the past 5 years, he was guest speaker in some ISE modules and actively supported student internship program, quality improvement project competition and industrial research projects.  He also contributed to some seminars of Knowledge Management organized by ISE department.

Prof CHAN Luen-chow

PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, 1997

Prof Chan Luen-chow graduated with a Higher Diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering in 1979.  After several years of experience in industry, he went to further his study in UK for MSc in Mechanical Engineering and came back to Hong Kong to work as Consultant in the Manufacturing Engineering Division of Hong Kong Productivity Council.  To continue his career in research & development, he obtained his PhD in Manufacturing Engineering in 1997 and then joined The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as Assistant Professor and subsequently Professor till now.

As a technology researcher, Prof Chan has done a lot of research projects on solid and sheet metal processing, metal forming, process simulation, hydroforming, fine-blanking, rapid prototyping, advance manufacturing and biomaterials.  Many of the researches are funded by Hong Kong Government Innovation Technology Fund and General Research Fund and the results are published in world class journals.  He also served as Visiting Professor of Chongqing University and Expert Committee of Guangdong Die & Mould Industry Association.

Dr TING Siu-lun Jacky

Doctor of Philosophy 2011

Dr Jacky Ting is the Digital Services Lead of Greater China Region at Cognizant. Prior to joining Cognizant, he worked at PCCW Solutions Limited with the position of Practice Leader in Digital Solutions. In 2011, he is awarded with doctoral degree in Medical Informatics and Data Mining from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Starting from March 2013, he is appointed as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, PolyU, responsible for advising the department in areas of digital services, engineering management, logistics engineering and project management. In 2017, he is awarded as an Associate Fellow at The Professional Validation Centre of Hong Kong Business Sector (PVCBS). On the other hand, his biographical profile has been selected for inclusion in the IoT Heroes Program 2016 and Marquis Who's Who in the World® 2015, respectively; whereas in 2012, he was accredited as Outstanding Youth ICT Achiever in the Outstanding ICT Achiever Awards 2012. Furthermore, Dr Ting has also won a number of awards in different local and international technology innovation competitions.

The Hon YICK Chi-ming Frankie

Higher Diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering 1977

After receiving the Higher Diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic in 1977, Mr. Yick Chi-ming Frankie further his study and obtained MSc in Industrial Management from The University of Birmingham in 1980.  Upon his graduation, he started his career in the transport and logistics industry and won the Hong Kong Outstanding Industrial Engineers Award for the Millennium in 1999.

In the second half of 2000s, as Managing Director of Star Ferry and Hong Kong Tramways, Mr. Yick brought his professional capabilities to the two companies and managed to provide low fares and quality service despite the challenge of limited resources and rising operating cost.  Since 2012 Mr. Yick was elected as a Member (Transport Functional Constituency) of the Legislative Council and continues to serve the best interests of the community to the best of his ability.

Through collaboration with Hong Kong Logistics Association, Mr. Yick worked with staff and students of ISE Department to conduct a Government project on feasibility study of establishing a logistics park in the Hong Shui Kiu district.  He was also a speaker at the Hong Kong Logistics Forum co-hosted by ISE Department in past years.

Distinguished Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
理大工業及系統工程學系傑出校友獎

Mr FOK Chi-man

Higher Diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering, 1984

Mr. Fok graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1984 with a higher diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering , and an MSc degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering under the Integrated Graduate Development Scheme with Warwick University.

In 1994, Mr. Fok started his own business in precision optics design and manufacturing. With the support from the Advanced Optics Manufacturing Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong Productivity Council, he developed his plastic aspherical lens manufacturing operations in Hong Kong to meet the demand for precision lens from the camera and toy industries. The business grew rapidly and in 2001, the manufacturing operation was relocated to ZhongShan to cope with the expansion.

He served as president of the Hong Kong Opto-mechatronics Industries Association (HKOMIA) and the Hong Kong Optical Engineering Society.

Mr Anthony FUNG Wai-hing

Higher Diploma in Production Engineering, 1976

In 1976, Mr. Fung graduated from the then Hong Kong Polytechnic with a Higher Diploma in Production & Industrial Engineering, and one year later an Associateship . In 1980, Mr. Fung obtained a Master of Science Degree in Industrial Management from the University of Birmingham, U.K., and in 1989, was awarded an MBA Degree from the University of Hong Kong.

Mr. Fung worked from 1981 to 1976 as Marketing Executive, Marketing Manager, General Manager, and Area General Manager in Leeport Machine Tools Ltd., devoted to the introduction of advanced manufacturing technology and equipment to the manufacturing industries in Hong Kong & China. In 1997, he joined Lung Kee (Bermuda) Holdings Limited, and has served as Executive Director of the Board for the last 15 years, helping LKM (Lung Kee Metal) to become the world’s largest Mould Base manufacturer and Tool Steel distributor.

Mr. Fung was elected as the President of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (HK Chapter) in 1992-93, and served as a member of the Metals Committee of the Industry & Technology Development Council, Industry Department, HK Government during 1993-97.

Dr KO Kam-chin

Doctorate of Engineering (EngD), 2010

Dr Ko Kam Chin obtained his Engineering Doctorate (EngD) degree from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2010. Currently, he is the Senior Vice President, Automotive Products Group – Asia Pacific in the Johnson Electric (JE) Group and was appointed as a Member of Johnson Electric Executive Committee in 2005 and Vice Chairman of RiYong Auto Group in Shanghai, China in 2006. He is responsible for business worth USD 800million covering all business activities in the region, such as business growth strategy, and commercial and operational directions of the Automotive Products Group in Asia Pacific.

Prof. LEE Tai-chiu

Technician Diploma in Production Engineering, 1967

Prof. T.C. Lee graduated with a higher diploma from the then Hong Kong Technical College in 1967. He went to UK to further his studies and graduated with a Masters degree in Production Technology from Brunel University, UK and a Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1975 from Aston University, Birmingham, UK. In the same year, he came back to Hong Kong and joined the now Hong Kong Polytechnic University, serving as a Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, Professor and Associate Head and Professorial Research Fellow of the ISE department before his recent retirement. Currently, he is an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) of Leeport (Holdings) Ltd; an Honorary Professor of Shandong University; an Honorary Fellow of the University of Warwick WMG, United Kingdom and is also an Honorary Consultant of the Hong Kong Metal Manufacturers Association (HKMMA).

Mr Eddie LEUNG Tin-fu

Higher Diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering, 1984

Mr. Leung Tin Fu is the founder and President of Paper Communication Exhibition Holdings Limited. Mr. Leung graduated from the Production and Industrial Engineering Department of the PolyU. He has over two decades of experience in the fields of exhibition organising and publishing. He is one of the founding members, Treasurer and Vice President of the HKECIA.

In November 2001, Mr. Leung led his colleagues to achieve another milestone: The Group was successfully listed on the HK Stock Exchange . Mr. Leung also aims to lead Paper Communication to be one of the leading exhibition organisers in Asia.

Dr Kenneth NG Kam Wing

Higher Diploma in Production Engineering, 1970

Dr Ng Kam Wing, Kenneth graduated from the Hong Kong Technical College (formerly Hong Kong Polytechnic) with a Higher Diploma in Production Engineering in 1970. He furthered his study in Brunel University, UK and obtained a Master of Technology (MTech) in Production Technology and Doctor of Philosophy in 1974 and 1978, respectively. He started his academic career as a lecturer in the Department of Production and Industrial Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic in 1978, and in 1987 established his own business “Silcon Electronic Co. Ltd. (Silcon)” with its core business focusing on watch manufacturing. Currently, he is the Managing Director of Silcon and also a Director of Pat Chun International Co. Ltd.

He was President of the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers’ Association from 1995-1997 and served as Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Manufacturers Quality Club (ISO9000) from 1992-1996.

Mr Fred TAM Chit-ho

Technician Diploma in Production Engineering, 1976

Mr. Tam worked as a technician, quality supervisor and production manager from 1976 to 1980, and then started his own business as a die casting toy manufacturer in 1981.Beginning with a small factory making toys and parts, the plant was moved to China in 1983 where all processes could be under one roof. Apart from toys and parts, Mr. Tam extended his business to high-precision models, decals printing, helmet manufacturing and vacuum painting systems. In 1994, Mr. Tam was honoured as an Honorary Citizen of Zengcheng, Guangzhou, China. Awards received from China and the Hong Kong Government during the past years have been for Productivity, Quality, Technological Achievement, Printing, Invention and Innovation.

Mr Dominic TAM Jo Tak

Higher Diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering, 1977

Mr. Dominic Tam is currently the Executive Chairman and CEO of Combine Will International Holdings Limited. He graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic with a Higher Diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering in 1977 and later an Honours degree from Loughborough University in Product Manufacturing and Management.

Upon graduation, Mr. Tam held various engineering and management positions in a number of American and Hong Kong toy manufacturing companies, including Mattel, Ertl and Zindart Industrial, Ideal Toys, LJNand Galoob .

In 1992, Mr. Tam started his own business, establishing Combine Will Industrial Company Limited with his partner, Mr. Yau. The company started with only 300 employees, but now the workforce has expanded to 11,000. Moreover, the business scope has also expanded from covering only toy and premium production to the manufacturing of die-cast molds and distribution of other precision tools. Over the years, the company has set up 5 factories in Dongguan and Heyuan. In June 2008, Combine Will Group was listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

In honoring his contribution to industrial development, Mr. Tam was elected as Chairman for the Hong Kong Die-casting Association (2000-2002). He currently serves as Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Die-casting & Foundry Association, Vice President of the Hong Kong Toy Manufacturers’ Association and Vice President of PVCHK .

Distinguished Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
理大工業及系統工程學系傑出校友獎

Prof. LAU Wai-Shing

Higher Diploma in Production Engineering, Hong Kong Technical College, 1965

Prof. W.S. Lau graduated from the Hong Kong Technical College in 1965. After a period of industrial experience in UK, he obtained his Master and PhD degrees from Manchester University. After his return to Hong Kong in 1971, he worked for the Hong Kong Polytechnic (HKP) for 22 years and the Vocational Training Council (VTC) for 12 years. His last post at HKP was Head and Professor of the Manufacturing Engineering Department and at the VTC as Deputy Executive Director. He retired from the VTC in 2006 and since then has been working for Warwick University as Honorary Professor at the Warwick Manufacturing Group. He is also an Emeritus Fellow of the International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP). Prof. Lau’s main interests are football and Tai Chi.

Dr Stephen LEE Sik-fun

Higher Diploma in Production Engineering, Hong Kong Technical College, 1972

Dr Stephen Lee graduated from Hong Kong Technical College (predecessor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) and holds Master’s degrees in Manufacturing Engineering and Electronics Engineering from the UK’s Cranfield University and Heriot-Watt University respectively and a PhD in Engineering from the University of Warwick, UK.

As Head of the Technology Development Branch at the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Dr Lee oversees the Automotive and Electronics Division, Innovation and Intellectual Property Division, Environmental Management Division, Manufacturing Technology Division and Materials Technology Division. Dr Lee has also taken on an executive role with the Hong Kong Automotive Parts and Accessory Systems R&D Centre hosted in HKPC.

He is also currently the President of Guangdong-Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Technology Enterprise (Hong Kong) Ltd. and Senior Vice-President of The Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology Ltd.

Mr Dave CHONG Chiu-ping

Higher Diploma in Production and Industrial Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic, 1979 /
Associateship in Production and Industrial Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic, 1982

Mr Dave C.P. Chong, aged 50, is the Managing Director of Lucky Products Group, an industrial enterprise employing 3,000 employees in China. He was awarded a higher diploma with distinction in Production and Industrial Engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic in 1979 and was elected as a graduate member of the Institution of Production Engineers in 1982. In 2007, he was awarded the ISE Distinguished Alumni Award from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Mr Chong is married and has one daughter and 2 sons. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Mould and Die Technology Association, a member of the IVE Metal Training Board, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Die Casting Association, a member of Fogang CCPCC (佛岡縣政協) and an Honorary Citizen of Fogang Qing Yuen City.

Mr Raymond LEUNG Siu-hong

Associateship in Production and Industrial Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic, 1979

Mr Raymond Leung is concurrently the Chairman & CEO of TDK China and TDK HK. A Senior Vice-President of TDK Corp., he also chairs several other TDK companies including SAE Magnetics, TDK Xiamen, among others. Raymond joined SAE Magentics in 1981, rose to become the President in 1999, and the Chairman in 2005. Under his leadership, SAE has become the world’s largest, and now the only independent supplier of magnetic recording heads for hard disk drives, having a revenue exceeding USD 2 billion. SAE has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of TDK since 1986.

A Chartered Engineer with a MSc in Industrial Engineering from the University of HK, Raymond is the Chairman of the Industrial Consortium of the City University of HK (CityU). He is also a member of the Industrial Advisory Committee of the HK University of Science & Technology (HKUST) and that of The HK Polytechnic University (PolyU). Raymond has been made a Distinguished Fellow of CityU, an Honorary Fellow of HKUST, and a Distinguished Alumnus of the Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Alumni Association of The PolyU.

Mr LI Nai-yiu

Higher Diploma in Production Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic, 1979 /
Associateship in Production and Industrial Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic, 1980

Mr Li Nai-yiu graduated from Higher Diploma and Associateship courses at the Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Department of the Hong Kong Polytechnic. He also obtained the degree of Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and is now a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and a registered engineer in the United Kingdom. Mr Li has long been engaged in Science and Technology education and academic exchanges. He is one of the founding directors and is now the Director of the Beijing-HongKong Academic Exchange Centre, which aims at promoting academic, science and technology interflows between Hong Kong and the Mainland. Mr Li was the President of the Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (2002-2003). In addition, He has joined various influential organizations and is actively involved in youth affairs and in the popularization of science in Hong Kong.

Dr Johnny NG Kit-chong

Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2002

Dr Johnny Ng is the Chairman of Titanium Group (NASDAQ BB: TTNUF) responsible for determining corporate vision and formulating research strategies. He engaged in Post-doctoral research at Tsinghua University in 2006, specializing in Proactive Computing. He graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree and in 2002 with a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Currently, Dr Ng is the Vice-President of Hong Kong Computer Society and an Adjunct Associate Professor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a member of the Advisory Committee on Codes of Practice for Recognized Certification Authorities, Hong Kong SAR Government. He received an award for being one of the “Ten Outstanding Young Digi Persons” in 2000 and also for being “Innovative Entrepreneur of Year 2003”. Under his leadership, Titanium Group has been named by Deloitte as one of the “Technology Fast 50 in China 2006”. The company was placed 28th out of 50 with growth of 234 per cent over a three-year period.

Dr Samson TAM Wai-ho, JP

Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2005

Dr Tam is currently Chairman of Group Sense (International) Limited (GSL), which focuses on the development of handheld information devices, including electronic dictionaries, personal communication products and handheld electronic products. The company’s introduction of the world’s first “Instant-Dict” Chinese-English electronic dictionary in 1989 has made it a household name. Under Dr Tam’s leadership, GSL won the first Hong Kong Award for Industry: Technological Achievement, presented by the HKSAR Government in 1997. He is devoted to the promotion of technological cooperation between Hong Kong and the mainland. He is Deputy Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, and Vice-Chairman of the PRD Council of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries. He was a recipient of the Young Industrialist Award of Hong Kong in 1992 and named as one of the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons” in 1997. He was previously Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering and made a valuable contribution to its development.