The Research Grants Council (RGC) organised an award presentation ceremony on 24 November 2020 to honour academics from University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities for their distinguished research achievements and significant contributions to the higher education sector. Prof. WONG Wai-yeung, Raymond, Clarea Au Professor in Energy, Chair Professor of Chemical Technology and Interim Dean of Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, and Dr QIAO Zhonghua, Associate Professor of the Department of Applied Mathematics are among the inaugural cohorts of the RGC Senior Research Fellow Scheme and RGC Research Fellow Scheme respectively. The Schemes provide funding to awardees to cover relief from teaching and administrative duties as well as support for research projects. The 10 RGC Senior Research Fellows including Prof. WONG received the awards in person at the UGC Secretariat's office. The recipients of the awards were selected through a rigorous process and keen competition overseen by RGC selection panels. Their award citations are displayed on the RGC website.
Details: https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/ugc/about/press_speech_other/press/2020/pr24112020.html
研資局表揚香港優秀研究學者 (Chinese)