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Ir Prof. Benny C.F. Cheung 張志輝

Chair Professor of Ultra-precision Machining and Metrology; Director of State Key Laboratory of Ultra-precision Machining Technology (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University); Director of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University-Wenzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute

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Brief Biosketch

Ir Prof. Benny C.F. Cheung is the Chair Professor of Ultra-precision Machining and Metrology at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Currently. he is also the Director of State Key Laboratory of Ultra-precision Machining Technology and the Director of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University-Wenzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Degree in Manufacturing Engineering with First Class Honours from the Hong Kong Polytechnic (now The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) in 1993. After graduation, he joined ASM Assembly Automation Ltd. as a Teaching Company Associate and later as a Mechanical Engineer from 1993 to 1995. He obtained his Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1996 and started his career in Precision Engineering as a Technology Development Officer in ISE from 1996 to 1998. In 2000, he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and then he started his academic career as a Lecturer in ISE. He was then promoted to Assistant Professorship in 2001, Associate Professorship in 2004, Professorship in 2012 and Chair Professorship in 2023. Prof. Cheung was elected as a Fellow of the International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP Fellow) and a member of the College of Fellows of the American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE Fellow) in 2024. He is also a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Fellow member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (FHKIE) and a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET), etc.

His main teaching and research interests include Precision Engineering, as well as Knowledge and Technology Management. Since 1996, he has pioneered research over a wide spectrum of research areas in precision engineering, encompassing ultra-precision machining, precision metrology and instrumentation, as well as smart precision manufacturing. Since 2004, he has rapidly built up his own research in knowledge and technology management (KTM). His research in KTM encompasses broad-based research of methods and tools built on a basis of Information Processing and Artificial Intelligence technologies for supporting the management of knowledge and technology for enterprises from various industries such as Manufacturing, Public Utility, Social Service, etc.

Over the past years, Prof. Cheung has secured sizable external research funding in the total amount of HK$56.89 million (USD7.31 million) in a Principal Investigator (PI)/Project Coordinator (PC) capacity including a Research Impact Fund (RIF), a Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) and a number of General Research Fund (GRF)/Competitive Earmarked Research Grant (CERG) projects from the Research Grants Council (RGC) as well as a number of Innovation Technology Fund (ITF) projects from Innovation Technology Commission (ITC) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Up to present, he has authored and co-authored two Research Monographs, three Edited Books, eleven Book Chapters and more than 330 refereed journal papers including more than 260 Science Citation Indexed (SCI)/Social Science Citation Indexed (SSCI) refereed journal papers. He has also obtained five U.S. patents.

Currently, he holds various honorary positions in other universities and professional bodies including Adjunct Professorship of Changchun University of Science and Technology, etc. He was the President in 2023 and is currently the Board Member of the Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN). He was also offered the Senior Research Fellowship at Durham University under the Durham International Fellowships for Research and Enterprise in 2017. On the other hand, he has held various academic administrative positions in PolyU including the Chairman of Postgraduate Committee and the programme leader of the Master of Science in Knowledge and Technology Management (MSc in KTM) programme in ISE.

Prof. Cheung has received many research prizes and awards such as the 2008 ASAIHL-Scopus Young Scientist Awards – First Runner Up Prize in the category of “Engineering and Technology”, Technology Progress Award (Second Class) from the Ministry of Education in the PRC in 2009, Natural Science Award (Second Class) from the Ministry of Education in the PRC in 2010 and 2011, and Joseph Whitworth Prize 2010 by the Manufacturing Industrial Division of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK in 2011, a Gold medal in the 44th International Exhibition Inventions New Techniques & Products in Geneva, Switzerland in 2016, The 2nd Innovation Technology Award (3rd Class) by Chinese Society for Optical Engineering (CSOE), China in 2016, 2017 Winner of the IET Innovation Award – Manufacturing Technology, The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK, A M Strickland Prize 2017 by Manufacturing Industries Division of IMechE, UK, Prize of the State of Geneva and a Gold Medal with the Congratulations of Jury at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in 2023, Bank of China Hong Kong (BOCHK) Science and Technology Innovation Prize 2023–Advanced Manufacturing, etc.

 

Teaching and Research Specialties

Precision Engineering; Ultra-precision Machining Technology; Precision Metrology; Knowledge and Technology Management; Enterprise Systems

 

Awards and Prizes

National/ International Awards

  1. BOCHK Science and Innovation Technology Prize – Advanced Manufacturing (2023)
  2. Gold awards in Asian International Invention Award (2023)
  3. Prize of the State of Geneva and a Gold medal with congratulations of the jury at the 48th International Exhibition Inventions New Techniques & Products in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (2023)
  4. Best Paper Award at the 9th International Conference of the Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2022), Singapore (2022)
  5. Best paper award in the 8th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing & The 4th AET Symposium on ACSM and Digital Manufacturing, Dublin, Ireland (2022)
  6. 2021-22 Hong Kong Awards for Industries: Equipment and Machinery Design- Certificate of Merit (2022)
  7. Best paper award in the 7th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing (nanoMan 2021), Xian, China (2021)
  8. Excellent article paper award in Nanomanufacturing and Metrology Journal (2021)
  9. Scientific and Technological Progress Award (Second Class), Guangdong Province Science and Technology Award 2019, China (2020)
  10. Excellent Paper Award in the 15th China-Japan International Conference on Ultra-Precision Machining Process (CJUMP2019), Maebashi, Japan (2019).
  11. Special Merit Award, Romanian Association for Nonconventional Technologies in the 47th International Exhibition Inventions New Techniques & Products in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (2019).
  12. Special Merit Award-Excellence Innovation Award, University of Politechnica of Bucharest in the 47th International Exhibition Inventions New Techniques & Products in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (2019).
  13. A Silver medal in the 47th International Exhibition Inventions New Techniques & Products in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (2019).
  14. Best Paper Award in the 14th China-Japan International Conference on Ultra-Precision Machining Process (CJUMP2018), Harbin, China (2018).
  15. The 2017 A M Strickland Prize, Manufacturing Industries Division, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), United Kingdom (2018)
  16. Winner of the IET Innovation Award – Manufacturing Technology, The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK (2017)
  17. Best Paper Award in the 7th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2017), COEX, Seoul, Korea (2017)
  18. The 2nd Innovation Technology Award (3rd Class), Chinese Society for Optical Engineering (CSOE), China (2016)
  19. A Gold medal in the 44th International Exhibition Inventions New Techniques & Products in Geneva, Switzerland (2016)
  20. Best Paper Award in the 6th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2015), Harbin, China (2015)
  21. Excellent Paper Award for 60th Anniversary of Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, China (2013)
  22. Natural Science Award (Second Class), Ministry of Education Awards 2011, China (2012)
  23. Joseph Whitworth Prize 2010 by the Manufacturing Industrial Division of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK (2011)
  24. Best Paper Award in the 3rd China Association for Management of Technology (CAMOT) International Conference 2011, Emerald (2011)
  25. Natural Science Award (Second Class), Ministry of Education Awards 2010, China (2011)
  26. Best Paper Award in the 3rd Lighting Symposium of China, Japan and Korea, Seoul, Korea (2010)
  27. Technology Progress Award (Second Class), Ministry of Education Awards 2009, PRC (2010)
  28. Best Paper Award in the 3rd International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2009), Kitakyushu, Japan (2009)
  29. ASAIHI-SCOPUS Young Scientist Award 2008, First Runner-up of Engineering and Technology, Elsevier and the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions for Higher Learning (ASAIHL) (2008)
  30. A Gold Medal in the 36th International Exhibition Inventions New Techniques & Products in Geneva, Switzerland (2008)
  31. Hong Kong ICT Awards 2007: Best Innovation and Research (Open) Certificate of Merit (Best Social Responsibility), Internet Professional Association, Hong Kong (2007)
  32. Excellent Paper Award for 50th Anniversary of Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, China (2003)

Internal Awards

  1. Team Award for Knowledge Transfer, Faculty Awards for Outstanding Performance/Achievement 2024, Faculty of Engineering (2004)
  2. Research Grants Achievement Award 2020, Faculty of Engineering (2021)
  3. Team Award for Research & Scholarly Activities, Faculty Awards for Outstanding (Performance/Achievement 2017/2018, Faculty of Engineering (2018).
  4. Research Grant Achievement Award 2016, Faculty of Engineering (2017)
  5. Technology Transfer Award - Merit, Outstanding Professional Services Awards 2013, PolyU Technology and Consultancy Co. Ltd. (2013)
  6. Team Award for Research & Scholarly Activities, Faculty Awards for Outstanding Performance/Achievement 2009/2010, Faculty of Engineering (2010)
  7. Industrial and Engineering Services Grant Achievement Award, Faculty of Engineering (2010)
  8. High Impact Achievement Award - Community Achievement, Outstanding Professional Services Awards 2008, PolyU Technology and Consultancy Co. Ltd. (2008)
  9. Industrial and Engineering Services Grant Achievement Award, Faculty of Engineering (2008)
  10. Merit Award in Services (Team) 2006/2007, Faculty of Engineering (2007)
  11. Merit Award in Services (Team) 2005/2006, Faculty of Engineering (2006)
  12. Team Award for Research & Scholarly Activities, Faculty Awards for Outstanding Performance/Achievement 2003/2004, Faculty of Engineering (2004)
  13. Team Award in Service for the Professional Community in The President’s Awards for Outstanding Performance/Achievement (2000)

 

Professional Services

  1. President, Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN) (2022-2023)
  2. Conference Chairman, 10th International Conference of the Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2023), Hong Kong, China.
  3. Conference Chairman, The 18th CHINA-JAPAN International Conference on Precision Machining Process (CJUMP2023), Hong Kong, China.
  4. Board Member, Hong Kong Alliance of Innovation and Technology (since 2022)
  5. Member of the Enterprise Support Scheme (ESS) Assessment Panel Assessor of The Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Hong Kong, China (2021-2023)
  6. Co-Chairman, International Steering Committee, the 9th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2022), Singapore.
  7. Conference Co-chairman, 10th International Conference on Innovation, Knowledge, and Management (ICIKM 2021), Spain.
  8. Co-Chairman, Scientific Committee, The 6th Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacturing (APCOM2021), Shanghai, China.
  9. Founding Chairman, Hong Kong Society for Precision Engineering, Hong Kong, China (since 2020)
  10. Associate Editor, Precision Engineering: Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (since Feb 2019)
  11. Co-Chairman, International Steering Committee, the 8th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2019), Matsue, Japan.
  12. Conference Co-chairman, 8th International Conference on Innovation, Knowledge, and Management (ICIKM 2019), Da Nang, Vietnam.
  13. Conference Chairman, The 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacturing (APCOM2019), Hong Kong, China.
  14. Conference Co-chairman, 7th International Conference on Innovation, Knowledge, and Management (ICIKM 2018), Bali, Indonesia.
  15. Advisory Board Member, International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (since 2018).
  16. Standing Committee Member, the Production Section of the Chinese Society for Mechanical Engineers (CSME) (since 2017)
  17. Editorial Board Member, Nanomanufacturing and Nanometrology (since July 2017)
  18. Guest Editor, Special Issues on Ultraprecision Machining Technology—Manufacture and Metrology of Structured and Freeform Surfaces for Functional Applications, Micromachines (2017)
  19. Co-Chairman, International Steering Committee, the 7th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2017), Seoul, Korea.
  20. Editor, HKIE Transactions (July 2016 – June 2021)
  21. Co-chairman of Programme Committee of the 6th Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacturing (APCOM2016)
  22. Chairman of the Programme Committee of the 5th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing (nanoMan 2016)
  23. Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Optics and Photonic Engineering (since 2015)
  24. Co-chairman of the Programme Committee of the 4th Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacturing (APCOM2014)
  25. Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Intelligent Science (IJIS) (since 2012)
  26. Co-chairman of the Programme Committee of the 3rd Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacturing (APCOM2012)
  27. External Course Assessor, The Open University of Hong Kong (from 11/2011 to 12/2012)
  28. Chairman, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Section (MIES), The Institution of Engineering and Technology Hong Kong (IET HK) in Session 2011/2012 (from 9/2011 to 9/2012)
  29. Co-chairman of the International Programme Committee of the 4th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2011)
  30. Observer in the ISO/TC213 Committee for Dimensional and Geometrical Product Specifications and Verification, International Organization for Standard (ISO) (Since 2010)
  31. Technology Advisory Panel Member, the Admission Panel of the Technology Business Incubation Programme (Incu-Tech/Incu-Bio Programme) of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) (since 8/2017)
  32. Editorial Review Board Member, International Journal of Knowledge and Systems Science (IJKSS) (since 2009)
  33. Chairman of the Programme Committee of the 1st Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacturing (APCOM2007)
  34. Board Member, Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN) (since 2007)

 

External Research Funding Secured

Selected external research funding secured in the capacity of Principal Investigator or Project Coordinator are given as follows:

  1. Novel Photometric-Autostereoscopic Light Field Reconstruction (PALFR) Method for On-machine Precision Measurement of Complex Three-dimensional (3D) Surfaces, National Science Foundation of China (NSFC), RMB525,500, Principal Investigator, 2024-2027.
  2. Development of Full Process Non-destructive Smart Testing and Inspection Technology and Equipment for Third Generation Semiconductor SiC Wafers, Innovation and Technology Fund – Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Funding Scheme (ITF-MHKJFS), HK$2,589,900, Project Coordinator, 2024-2025.
  3. Smart Self-adaptive Shearing Interferometry for Wavefront Optical Characterization, Research Grants Council Collaborative Research Fund (RGC CRF), Hong Kong, China, HK$4,267,120, Project Coordinator, 2023-2026.
  4. Next Generation of In-situ Precision Three-dimensional Surface Metrology: A Smart Self-adaptive Multiscopic Approach for Industrial 4.0, Research Grants Council Research Impact Fund (RGC RIF), Hong Kong China, HK$4,650,000, Project Coordinator, 2023-2027.
  5. Smart multichannel super-resolution autostereoscopic metrology for in-situ multi-scale measurement of complex 3D surfaces, Research Grants Council General Research Fund (RGC GRF), Hong Kong, China, HK$ 815,601, Principal Investigator, 2022-2024.
  6. Novel Shape-Adaptive Magnetic Field-Assisted Mass Polishing of Freeform Surfaces, Research Grants Council General Research Fund (RGC GRF), Hong Kong, China, HK$ 873,995, Principal Investigator, 2021-2023.
  7. Optic Design, Precision Manufacture and Testing of Nanostructured Defocus Incorporated Spectacle (NDIS) Lenses for Controlling Human Myopia, Contract Research Project between VISION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong China, HK$$2,807,500, Project Leader, 2021-2022.
  8. Development of Roll-to-plate Hot Embossing Processing Technology and Equipment for Precision Functional Micro/nanostructures on Glass, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)–ITSP-Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme, HK$1,791,700, Project Coordinator , 2020‐2022.
  9. Theoretical Modelling and Analysis of Material Removal Characteristics and Surface Generation in Shape-Adaptive Multi-Jet Polishing of Ultra-Precision Freeform Surfaces, Research Grants Council General Research Fund (RGC GRF), Hong Kong, China, HK$ 695,919, Principal Investigator, 2020-2022.
  10. Research of Intelligent Self-optimization Ultra-precision Manufacturing Technology for Freeform Optical Components, International Partnership Scheme of the Bureau of the International Scientific Cooperation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, HK$376,255.6(RMB332,000), Project Coordinator (Hong Kong), 2019-2021.
  11. Development of Intelligent Fluid Jet-Array Polishing Equipment for Post-Process finishing of 3D Printed Complex Surfaces, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), Hong Kong, China, HK$1,727,300, Project Coordinator, 2018-2020.
  12. The Development of Ultra-sonic Machining Technology, Contract Research Project between Son-X GmbH, Germany and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong China, HK$$2,800,000, Project Leader, 2018-2020.
  13. Optical Design, Manufacturing and Measurement of Lenticular Lens Array for Glassless 3D Display, National Key Research Scheme, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, China, HK$1,122,330, Principal Investigator, 2017-2019.
  14. Deep Gaussian Process-based Bayesian Inference System for Intelligent Surface Metrology, Research Grants Council General Research Fund (RGC GRF), HK$582,000, Principal Investigator, 2018-2020.
  15. Research on Measurement of Multi-scale High Dynamic Range Surfaces Using Non-parametric Baysian Inference Model, National Science Foundation of China (NSFC), RMB620,000, Principal Investigator, 2017-2020.
  16. An Encoded-light-based Autostereoscopic Metrology System for In-situ Measurement of Three Dimensional (3D) Structured Surfaces, Research Grants Council General Research Fund (RGC GRF), HK$495,728, Principal Investigator, 2015-2018.
  17. Fiducial-Aided Calibration and Positioning System for Precision Manufacturing of Ultra-precision Freeform Surfaces, Research Grants Council General Research Fund (RGC GRF), HK$692,894, Principal Investigator , 2014-2017.
  18. Research and Development of Ultra-precision Mechanical and Plasma Hybrid Polishing Technology and Equipment for Machining Super Hard Materials, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)–ITSP-Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme, HK$2,053,440, Project Coordinator, 2014‐2016.
  19. Modelling and Optimization of Surface Generation in the Computer Controlled Ultra-precision Polishing (CCUP) of Three Dimensional Structured Surfaces, Research Grants Council General Research Fund (RGC GRF), HK$ 808,600, Principal Investigator , 2012‐2014.
  20. Workplace Context and Its Effect on Individual Competencise and Performance in a Project Team, Research Grants Council (RGC) - Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 11/12, HKD780,000, Chief Supervisor of the PhD student, 2011-2015.
  21. Research and Development of Ultra-precision Rolling and Embossing Manufacturing Equipment for Optics, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)–ITSP-Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme, HK$1,495,000, Project Coordinator , 2011‐2014.
  22. Computational Organizational Narrative Simulation for Decision Support, Research Grants Council General Research Fund (RGC GRF), HK$ 426,662, Principal Investigator, 2011-2012.
  23. Development of a Process Modelling and Optimization System for Supporting Design and Fabrication of Advanced Freeform Plastic Progressive Lenses for Optometric Applications, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) – Tier 3, HK$998,000, Project Coordinator, 2010‐2012.
  24. The Development and Fabrication of Biomimetic Structures for the Self-Cleaning Plastic Plate, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) – Tier 3, HK$ HK$983,250, Principal Investigator, 2010‐2011.
  25. Development of Capability in Supporting Design and Superfinishing of Orthopaedic Implants for Bio-medical Applications, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), HK$5,600,000, Principal Investigator, 2007-2009.
  26. Generic Form Characterization of Ultra-precision Freeform Surfaces Using an Intrinsic Feature-based Patten Analysis, Research Grants Council General Research Fund (RGC GRF), HK$325,176, Principal Investigator, 2008-2011.
  27. Modelling and Optimization of Surface Generation in the Fast Tool Servo (FTS) Machining of Optical Microstructures for Advanced Optics Manufacturing, Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grant (RGC CERG), HK$207,744, Principal Investigator, 2006-2008.
  28. Design and Fabrication of HID and LED Lighting System for Automotive Illumination, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), HK$7,700,000, Principal Investigator, 2005‐2007.
  29. Modelling and Simulation of Surface Generation in Ultraprecision Multi-axis Raster Milling of Freeform Surfaces, Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grant (RGC CERG), HK$412,070, Principal Investigator, 2003-2006.
  30. A Virtual Warehouse System for Collaborative Logistics, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) – Teaching Company Scheme, HK$185,000, Principal Investigator, 2003‐2005.
  31. The Development of Design and Manufacturing Capability of Freeform Optical Elements and Optical Microstructures or Photonics and Telecommunication Products, Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) , HK$7,800,000, Principal Investigator, 2002‐2005.
 

Publications (including Journals, Books, Chapters in Books, Conferences, etc.)

Prof. Cheung has authored and co-authored two Research Monographs, three Edited Books, five Book Chapters and more than 340 refereed journal papers including over 260 Science Citation Indexed (SCI)/Social Science Citation Indexed (SSCI) refereed journal papers. Selected publications are given as follows:

Research Monograph

  1. Cheung, C.F. and Lee, W.B. “Surface Generation in Ultra-precision Diamond Turning: Modelling and Practices”, Engineering Research Series, Professional Engineering Publishing Limited of Northgate Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6BW, UK (2003) 267 pages (ISBN: 1 86058 3989, ISSN 1468-3938).
  2. Lee, W.B., To, S. and Cheung C.F. “Design, Machining and Measurement Technologies for Ultra-precision Freeform Optics”, China Machine Press (2015) 265 pages (ISBN 978-7-111-46063-3) (in Chinese).

Book Chapters

  1. Cheung, C.F., Kong, L.B. and Ren, M.J. “Chapter 7: Precision Freeform Metrology”, Advances in Optical Surface Form and Coordinate Metrology, IOP Publishing Ltd, in press, (2020).
  2. Xu P., Cheung C.F., Li B., Wang C.J., Ho L.T. “Design, Development, and Analysis of a Hybrid Serial-Parallel Machine for Precision Polishing”, In: Yang S., Jiang Z. (eds) Precision Machines. Precision Manufacturing. Springer Nature, Switzerland AG. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5192-0_20-1(2020).
  3. Ng, W. Artie, Cheung, C.F. Benny and Ng, M.L. Peggy “Category: IT Research and Theory, Performance Measurement of Technology Ventures by Science and Technology Institutions”, Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition, IGI Global, p.4774-4784 (2018).
  4. Yeung, C.L., Cheung, C.F., Wang, W.M. and Tsui, E., “Chapter 13 A Study of Organizational Narrative Simulation for Decision Support”, Multidisciplinary Studies in Knowledge and Systems Science, 1st Edition, edited by Guangfei Yang, IGI Global, p.179-192 (2013)
  5. Lee, W.B., Cheung, C.F. and To, S. “Chapter 9 Materials-induced Vibration in Single Point Diamond Turning”, Machining Dynamics: Fundamentals, Applications and Practices, edited by K. Cheng, Springer-Verlag， London, p.263-279 (2009).
  6. Lee, W.B., Cheung, C.F. and Kwok, S.K. “Part F, Chapter 49 - Digital Manufacturing and RFID-based Automation”, Handbook of Automation (HBA), edited by Shimon Y. Nof., Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg, p. 859-878 (2009).

Refereed Journal Papers

A. Precision Engineering; Ultra-precision Machining Technology; Precision Surface Metrology

  1. Wang, Ruoxin, Cheung, Chi Fai, and Wang, Chunjin, Heterogeneous hypergraph learning for analyzing surface defects in additive manufacturing process, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.76. October, p.1-10 (2024).
  2. Liang, Xiaoliang, Zhang, Canbin, Cheung, Chi Fai, Wang, Chunjin, Li, Kangsen, and Bulla, Benjamin, Micro/nano incremental material removal mechanisms in high-frequency ultrasonic vibration-assisted cutting of 316L stainless steel, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 104064 (2023).
  3. Zhang, Fan, Zhang, Yanbin, Cheung, Chi Fai, Shokrani, Alborz and Newman, T. Stephen, “A Low Temperature Nano-lubrication Method for Enhancing Machinability in Ultra-precision Grinding of Binderless Tungsten Carbide (WC)”, CIRP Annals–Manufacturing Technology, Vol.72, No. 1, p.273-276 (2023).
  4. Wang, Chunjin, Cheung, Chi Fai, Ho, Lai Ting and Loh, Yee Man, “Novel Fluid Line-jet Polishing of Rotational Axisymmetric Surfaces”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Vol. ‏ 61, January, p.15-24 (2020).
  5. Cheung, C.F., Wang, C.J., Ho, L.T. and Chen, J.B., 2018, Curvature-adaptive Multi-jet Polishing of Freeform Surfaces, CIRP Annals–Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 67, No. 1, p.357-360 (2018).
  6. Cao Z.C. and Cheung, C.F. "Multi-scale Modelling and Simulation of Material Removal Characteristics in Computer-controlled Bonnet Polishing", International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 106, p. 147-156 (2016).
  7. Cheung, C.F., Ren, M.J., Kong, L.B. and Whitehouse, D. “Modeling and Analysis of Uncertainty in the Form Characterization of Ultra-precision Freeform Surfaces on Coordinate Measuring Machines”, CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 63, No. 1, p.481-484 (2014).
  8. Cheung, C.F., Kong, L.B., Ren, M.J., Whitehouse, D. and To, S. “Generalized Form Characterization of Ultra-precision Freeform Surfaces, CIRP Annals – Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 61, No.1, p.527–530 (2012).
  9. Cheung, C.F., Kong, L.B., Ho, L.T. and To, S., Modelling and Simulation of Structure Surface Generation in Computer Controlled Ultra-precision Polishing of Structured Surfaces, Precision Engineering–Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Vol. 35, No. 4, p.574-590 (2011).
  10. Cheung, C.F., Li, H.F., Lee, W.B., To, S. and Kong, L.B. "An Integrated Form Characterization Method for Measuring Ultra-precision Freeform Surfaces", International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 47, No. 1, p.81-91 (2007).

B. Knowledge and Technology Management; Enterprise Systems

  1. An, Siyang, Cheung, Chi Fai, Willoughby, Kelvin W., “A Gamification Approach for Enhancing Older Adults' Technology Adoption and Knowledge Transfer: A Case Study in Mobile Payments Technology, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 205 205: 123456 (2024).
  2. Wang, R.X. and Cheung, C.F., “Knowledge Graph Embedding Learning System for Defect Diagnosis in Additive Manufacturing”, Computers in Industry, Vol. 149: 103912 (2023).
  3. Yeung, C.L., Wang, W.M., Cheung, C.F. Cheung, Tsui, E., Setchi, R., Lee, W.B. “Computational Narrative Mapping for the Acquisition and Representation of Lessons Learned Knowledge”, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol.71, May, p.190–209 (2018).
  4. Cheng, M.N., Wong, Jane W.K., Cheung, C.F. and Leung, K.H. “A Scenario-based Roadmapping Method for Strategic Planning and Forecasting: A Case Study in a Testing, Inspection and Certification Company”, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, Vol. 111, October, p.44-62 (2016).
  5. Cheung, C.F., Ting, S.L., Tsang, H.C. and Lee, W.B. “A Methodological Approach to Optimizing RFID Deployment”, Information Systems Frontiers - A Journal of Research and Innovation, Vol. 16, No. 5, p.927-937 (2014).
  6. Wang, W.M. and Cheung, C.F. "A Computational Knowledge Elicitation and Sharing System for Mental Health Case Management of the Social Service Industry", Computers in Industry, Vol. 64, No. 3, p.226-234 (2013).
  7. Cheung, C.F. and Li, F.L. “A Quantitative Correlation Coefficient Mining Method for Business Intelligence in Small and Medium Enterprises of Trading Business”, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 39, No. 7, p.6279–6291(2012).
  8. Wang, W.M. and Cheung, C.F. “A Semantic-based Intellectual Property Management System (SIPMS) for Supporting Patent Analysis”, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 24, No. 8, p.1510-1520 (2011).
  9. Wang, W.M., Cheung, C.F., Lee, W.B. and Kwok, S.K. “Self-associated Concept Mapping for Representation, Elicitation and Inference of Knowledge”, Knowledge-based Systems, Vol. 21, No.1, p.52-61 (2008).
  10. Cheung, C.F., Li, M.L., Shek, W.Y., Lee, W.B. and Tsang, T.S. "A Systematic Approach for Knowledge Auditing: A Case Study in Transportation Sector", Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 11, No. 4, p.140-158 (2007). 

Keynote Speeches and Invited Talks in International Conferences

  1. Cheung, C.F. “Deep learning-based characterization of surface defects for myopia control spectacle lenses”, 7th Global Intelligent Industry Conference, March 30 – April 1, Shenzhen, (Keynote Speech) (2024)
  2. Cheung, C.F. “Ultra-precision Machining of Functional Freeform and Structured Surfaces”, The 3rd International Conference on Free-form Optics and Application Technology, April 22-23, Shenzhen (2023) (Plenary Speech)
  3. Cheung, C.F., “Design, precision manufacturing and testing of freeform lenticular lens array for naked-eye 3D display”, Workshop on Ultra Precision Manufacturing of Aspheres and Freeforms – Imaging and Non-imaging, September 10-12, Changchun, China, (Invited Talk) (2023)
  4. Cheung, C.F. “Ultra-precision Machining Technology with Applications in Optometry Industry”, The 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacture 2023 (APCOM2023), August 4-6, Shenzhen (2023) (Plenary Speech)
  5. Cheung, C.F., “Shape-adaptive Magnetic Field-assisted Batch Polishing of Three-dimensional Surfaces”, The 8th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing & the 4th AET Symposium on ACSM and Digital Manufacturing (2022) (Session Keynote Speech)
  6. Cheung, C.F., “Enhancing Technology Adoption and Knowledge Transfer: A Gamification Approach”, The 8th International Conference on e-Society, e-Learning and e-Technologies (2022) (Keynote Speech)
  7. Cheung, C.F., “Machine learning-based autostereoscopic freeform metrology”, 7th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing (nanoMan2021), November 17-19, Xian, China, online (2021) (Invited Talk)
  8. Cheung, C.F. “Nano-surface Generation in Ultra-precision Machining and applications”, The 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacture 2021 (APCOM2021), August 13-16 , Shanghai, online (2021) (Plenary Speech)
  9. Cheung, C.F. “Fiducial Aided Calibration and Positioning for Precision Manufacture of Optical Freeform Surfaces”,2021 IEEE International Conference of Optical Imaging and Measurement (IEEE ICOIM 2021), August, 27-29, Xian, China, online (2021) (Invited Talk)
  10. Cheung, C.F. “Knowledge Management for Human Services”, The 10th International Conference on Innovation, Knowledge, and Management (ICIKM 2021), July 21-23, Spain, online (2021) (Keynote Speech)
  11. Cheung, C.F. “A Study of Product-service System of Gerontechnology for Aging In Place”, The 9th International Conference on Innovation, Knowledge, and Management (ICIKM 2020), 27-29 June, Singapore, online (2020) (Keynote Speech).
  12. Cheung, C.F. “Advances in Computer Controlled Ultra-precision Polishing”, 22nd International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology, 7-9 December, Shenzhen, China (2019) (Invited Talk).
  13. Cheung, C.F. “Ultra-precision Machining and Measurement of Optical Freeform and Structured Surfaces with Applications”, Guangdong Optical Society 2019 Conference, 6-8 December, Jiangmen, China (2019) (Invited Talk).
  14. Cheung, C.F. “Ultra-precision Diamond-Machined Polar Microstructure for Computer Vision-based Precision Positioning and Nanoscale Measurement”, The 18th International Manufacturing Conference (IMCC 2019), 9-12 October, Shenyang, China (2019) (Invited Talk).
  15. Cheung, C.F. “Smart Precision Manufacturing of Optical Freeform Surfaces”, The 2nd AET Symposium on SMART and ACSM Manufacturing (AETS2019), 15-16 August, Dublin, Ireland (2019) (Keynote Speech).
  16. Cheung, C.F. “Advances in the Ultra-precision Machining and Measurement of Optical Freeform and Structured Surfaces and Applications”, Light Conference 2019, 16-18 July, Changchun, China (2019) (Invited Talk).
  17. Cheung, C.F. “Managing Knowledge for Decision Support using Computational Organizational Narrative Generation”, The 8th International Conference on Innovation, Knowledge, and Management (ICIKM 2019), 24-26 June, Da Nang, Vietnam (2018) (Keynote Speech).
  18. Cheung, C.F. “Ultra-precision Polishing Technology and Its Applications”, China International Optoelectronic Conference (CIOEC) - 2018 China Optical Intelligent Manufacturing 2025, 5-7 September, Shenzhen, China (2018) (Invited Talk).
  19. Cheung, C.F. “Precision Manufacture of Optical Freeform Surfaces: A Fiducial Aided Calibration and Position Approach”, The 13th International Conference on Frontiers of Design and Manufacturing (ICFDM2018), 15-17 August, Jinan, China (2018) (Invited Talk).
  20. Cheung, C.F. “Advances in the Ultra-precision Machining and Measurement of Freeform and Structured Surfaces”, The 5th Chinese Global Professors Forum on Manufacturing Science, 12-14 August, Shenzhen, China (2018) (Invited Talk).
  21. Cheung, C.F. “Scenario-based Roadmapping for Strategic Planning and Innovation Management”, 7th International Conference on Innovation, Knowledge, and Management (ICIKM 2018), 25-27 June, Bali, Indonesia (2018) (Keynote Speech)
  22. Cheung, C.F. “Autostereoscopic Metrology for Precision Measurement of 3D Microstructured Surfaces”, The 13th International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII2017), September 22-25, Xi’an, China (2017). (Invited Talk)
  23. Cheung, C.F. “A multisensor on-machine metrology system for in-situ measurement of optical freeform surfaces”, The 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacture (APCOM2016), 30 Oct - 2 Nov, Shanghai, China (2016). (Invited Talk)
  24. Cheung, C.F. “Material Removal Characteristics and Surface Generation in Computer Controlled Ultra-precision Polishing”, 2016 International Conference on Advanced Material Research and Apply (AMRA2016), August 13-14, Guilin, Guangxi, China (2016). (Keynote Speech)
  25. Cheung, C.F. "Advances in Ultra-precision Machining of Freeform Optical Elements", International Symposium on Optoelectronic Technology and Application (OTA 2016), 9 -11 May, Beijing, China (2016). (Invited Talk)
  26. Cheung, C.F. "Design, Precision Manufacturing and Measurement of Freeform Optics", Photonics Congress China 2016, 15 -16 March, Shanghai, China (2016). (Invited Talk)
  27. Cheung, C.F. “Advances in the Measurement and Characterization of Ultra-precision Freeform Surfaces”, The 10th CHINA-JAPAN International Conference on Ultra-Precision Machining Process (CJUMP), October 17-19, Jiaozuo, China (2014). (Keynote Speech)
  28. Cheung, C.F. "Design, Machining and Measurement of Precision Rollers for Embossing of Optical Micro-structured Patterns Plastic Films", 2014 International Conference on Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technology and System Application, May 13-15, Beijing, China (2014). (Invited Talk)
  29. Cheung, C.F. "Design and Manufacture of Freeform Optics for Illumination and Imaging Applications, Guangdong Optical Society 2013 Conference, December 13-15, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China (2013). (Invited Talk)
  30. Cheung, C.F. "Advances in Computer Controlled Ultra-precision Polishing of Freeform Optics", The 5th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2013),November 12-14, Taipei, Taiwan, China (2013). (Keynote Speech)
  31. Cheung, C.F. "Research on Design, Ultra-precision Machining and Measurement of Freeform Surfaces for Advanced Optics Manufacturing", the 3rd Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacturing (APCOM2012), August 26-28, Changchun, China (2012). (Keynote Speech)
  32. Cheung, C.F. "Measuring Ultra-precision Freeform Surfaces: The Past, The Present and The Future", 2011 International Symposium on High-precision Free-form Surface: Design, Manufacture, Metrology and Applications (ISHPFFS 2011) Oct 28-30, Xiamen, China (2011). (Invited Talk)
  33. Cheung, C.F."An Integrated Platform for Supporting Design and Ultra-precision Polishing Orthopaedic Implants", The 2nd International Conference on Nanomanufacturing (nanoMan2010), September 24-26, Tianjin, China, CD version (2010). (Invited Talk)
  34. Cheung, C.F., Kong, L.B., Lee, W.B. and To, S. "Research on Generic Form Characterization of Ultra-precision Freeform Surfaces", Asia Pacific Conference on Optics Manufacture 2009, February 11-24, Taipei, Taiwan, CD version (2009). (Invited Talk)
  35. Cheung, C.F., Kong, L.B., Ren, M.J., Lee, W.B. and To, S., "Measurement Science and Technology for Ultra-precision Freeform Surfaces". The 3rd International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2009), November 11-13, Kitakyusyu, Japan, CD version (2009). (Invited Talk)
  36. Cheung, C.F. "Research of Surface Generation in Ultra-precision Polishing of Freeform Optics", Advanced Optics Technology and Its Applications Seminar 2009, November, 21-24, 11 Hangzhou, China (2009). (Invited Talk)
  37. Cheung, C.F., Ho, L.T., Lee, W.B., To, S., Chiu, W.M. and Zhang, M. "A Study of Factors Affecting Surface Generation in Ultra-precision Freeform Polishing", The 1st International Conference on Nanomanufacturing (nanoMan2008), July 14-16, Singapore, CD version (2008). (Invited Talk)
  38. Cheung, C.F., Kwok, T.C., To, S., Lee, W.B., Jiang, X.Q. and Li, H.F. "Measurement and Characterization of Surface Quality in Fast Tool Servo Machining of Optical Microstructures", The 8th International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII 2007), September 24-27, 2007, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan (2007). (Invited Talk)

Patents

  1. Cheung, Chi Fai, Wang, Bo, To, Suet Sandy, Lai, Kam Tong, Kong, Ling Bao, and Ho, Lai Ting, “Design Method for Free-form Progressive Lens with Correcting Astigmatism”, PRC Patent Application No.: ZL201410429724.8 (2022).
  2. CHEUNG, Chi Fai, WANG, Bo, TO, Chi-ho, LEUNG, Tze Man, HO, Lai Ting, CHEUNG, Ka Chun, WONG, Cheuk Ming, and WONG, Ching Hang, “RING-FOCUS SPECTACLE LENS FOR CONTROLLING MYOPIA PROGRESSION AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF”, Hong Kong Short Term Patent, Patent No.: HK30060394 (2022).
  3. Li, L., Chan, K.L., Lee, W.B. and Cheung, C.F., “A Micro-imprint Mold”, PRC Patent No. ZL202010326068.4 (2022).
  4. Cheung, Chi Fai, Wang, Chunjin, Liu, Mingyu, and Ho, Lai Ting, “Material Removal Method, Control System, Fluid Jet Polishing System and Storage Medium”, PRC Patent No.: ZL201810300885.5 (2021).
  5. Wang Chunjin, Cheung, Chi Fai, Lee Wing Bun, Lai Kam Tong, Ho Lai Ting, “Multi-jet Tool for Polishing and Polish System Including Tool”, PRC Patent No.: 2017100138091 (2021).
  6. Xu Peng, Cheung, Chi Fai, Li, Bing, and Ho, Lai Ting, “Hybrid Series-Parallel Polishing Machine”, PRC Patent No.: ZL201610044236.4 (2019).
  7. Liu, Ming Yu, Cheung, Chi Fai, Lai, Kam Tong, and Ho, Lai Ting, “In-situ Measurement Method”, PRC Patent No.: ZL201610044554.0 (2019).
  8. Cheung, Chi Fai, To, Suet Sandy, Lee, Wing Bun, Jiang, Jin Bo, and Wang, Bo, “LED Automotive Tail Lamp Set”, US Patent No.: US10,132,463B2 (2018).
  9. Li, Da, Adam, Cheung, Chi Fai, Ren, Mingjun, Lee, Wing Bun ,and To, Suet Sandy, “Method and Apparatus for 3D Measurement”, PRC Patent No. ZL201410357264.2 (2018)
  10. Kwok, Siu Keung, Cheung, Chi Fai, Tsang, Hing Choi, Lee, Wing Bun, Tan, Burly K., NG, Pui Him, and Ho, Sze Kit Newmen, "Method for Optimizing RFID Deployment and RFID Deployment Optimizer of Use Thereof", PRC Patent No. ZL 201210192947.8 (2016).
  11. Cheung, Chi Fai, Lai, Kam Tong, Ho, Lai Ting, To, Suet Sandy, Lee, Wing Bun ,and Kong, Ling Bao, “Polishing Head”, PRC Patent No. ZL201010150477.X (2015).
  12. Kwok, Siu Keung, Cheung, Chi Fai, Tsang, Hing Choi, Lee, Wing Bun, Tan, Burly K., NG, Pui Him, and Ho, Sze Kit Newmen, "Method for Optimizing RFID Deployment and RFID Deployment Optimizer of Use Thereof", Japan Patent No. 5771592 (2015).
  13. Cheung, Chi Fai, Kong, Lingbao, Ho, Lai Ting, To, Suet and Lee, Wing Bun, "Method and Apparatus for Structured Surface Generation by Polishing", PRC Patent No. ZL201010560985.5 (2014)
  14. Liu. Mingyu, Cheung, Chi Fai, Long Lingbao, Lee, Wing Bun, To, Suet, and Chen Xing, “A Real-time Spindle Error Compensation Method”, PRC Patent No. ZL201410283332.5 (2014).
  15. Kwok, Siu Keung, Cheung, Chi Fai, Tsang, Hing Choi, Lee, Wing Bun, Tan, Burly K., NG, Pui Him, and Ho, Sze Kit Newmen, "Method for Optimizing RFID Deployment and RFID Deployment Optimizer of Use Thereof", South Korea Patent No. 10-1259669 (2013).
  16. Lee, Wing Bun, To, Suet Sandy, Jiang, Jin Bo, Cheung, Chi Fai ,and WANG, Wen Kui, High Power LED Street Lamp with Freeform Lens Ray Tracing, PRC Patent No.: ZL200810086893.0 (2012).
  17. Kwok, Siu Keung, Cheung, Chi Fai, Tsang, Hing Choi, Lee, Wing Bun, Tan, Burly K. ,and NG, Pui Him “Physimetric Authentication of Physical Object by DID Means”, PRC Patent No. ZL 200780046194.7 (2012).
  18. Kwok, Siu Keung, Cheung, Chi Fai, Tsang, Hing Choi, Lee, Wing Bun, Tan, Burly K, Ng, Pui Him, Ho, Sze Kit, "Method for Optimizing RFID Deployment and RFID Deployment Optimizer of Use Thereof", US patent no. US8,325,012B2 (2012).
  19. To, Suet Sandy, Cheung, Chi Fai, Lee, Wing Bun, Jiang, Jin Bo ,and Wang, Wen Kui, “Various Focus Lens System”, PRC Patent No. ZL200810134895.2 (2012)
  20. Cheung, Chi Fai, To, Sandy, Lee, Wing Bun, Jiang, Jin Bo and Wang, Wen Kui, “LED Automotive Fog Lamp”, US Patent No. US 8,011,803B2(2011).
  21. To, Suet Sandy, Cheung, Chi Fai, Lee, Wing Bun, Jiang, Jin Bo ,and Wang, Wen Kui, “Apparatus for Mechanical Zoom Lens”, PRC Patent No.: ZL 200810091856.9 (2011).
  22. Know, Siu Keung, Cheung, Chi Fai, Tsang, Hing Choi, Lee, Wing Bun, Tan, Burly K. and Ng, Pui Him, “Physimetric Property Identification of Physical Object for Process Control”, US Patent No. US 8,055,053B2(2011).
  23. Cheung, Chi Fai, Li, Huifen Li, Lee, Wing Bun, To, Suet and Kong, Lingbao, “Methods and Apparatus of Aligning Surfaces”, US Patent No.: US 7,619,749B2(2009).
  24. Jiang, Jin Bo, To, Suet Sandy, Cheung, Chi Fai, Lee, Wing Bun, and Cheung, Ka Chun, “Design of Side Emitting Lens for LED Lighting”, PRC Patent No. ZL 200510087410.5 (2008).
  25. To, Suet Sandy, Jiang, Jin Bo, Cheung, Chi Fai, and Lee, Wing Bun, “A Hybrid Microlens and Progressive V-groove Design of Black Light System for Mobile and Telecommunication Products”, PRC Patent No. ZL 200510083259.8 (2008)
  26. To, Suet Sandy, Jiang, Jin Bo, Lee, Wing Bun, and Cheung, Chi Fai, “Modular LED Lamp", PRC Patent No.: ZL 200820001242.2 (2008).

 

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