ME Alumni Mentorship Dinner 2025

The PolyU Department of Mechanical Engineering Alumni Mentorship Dinner for the 2024/25 academic year was successfully held on January 23, 2025. The event saw an impressive turnout, with over 180 participants including approximately 80 alumni, distinguished guests, ME academic and teaching staff, and around 100 students from the graduating classes of BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Product Analysis and Engineering Design. The evening was truly memorable and meaningful.

The Alumni Mentorship Dinner is a cherished tradition within the ME community, aimed at fostering strong connections between alumni and the Department. More importantly, it provides a valuable platform for our final-year students to gain practical experience and receive professional advice from alumni mentors.

During the welcoming remarks, Prof. Su Zhongqing, the Head of the Department, provided an overview of recent developments in PolyU ME and expressed deep gratitude to all the alumni and industrial friends for their unwavering support throughout the years.

Following the opening remarks, we had the outstanding ME alumni awards ceremony. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is pleased to honor the Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement to Ir Dr LEE Chi Hong, Barry, presented by Prof. YAO Haimin, Associate Head (Teaching & Learning) of the Department, and the Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement to Mr KWOK Siu Lun, Alan, presented by Prof. TANG Hui, Associate Head (Research) of the Department. Two recipients shared their inspiring story about the road to success, offering students invaluable insights into overcoming obstacles, seizing opportunities, and applying practical strategies to achieve their own dreams. Their experiences served as a source of inspiration and guidance, motivating students to pursue their goals with confidence and determination.

This year's dinner was particularly special, as seven students were recognized with appreciation awards for their achievements. We celebrated their hard work, dedication, and outstanding contributions to both academics and extracurricular activities. Their success stories served as an inspiration to their peers, showcasing the rewards of perseverance and excellence. Additionally, our talented alumni, Leslie Lee and Eric Ng, performed a saxophone and guitar duet, filling the evening with beautiful harmony.

Lastly, Dr Yau Wing Kwong, JP, the President of the Mechanical and Marine Engineering Alumni Association, delivered words of wisdom and encouragement to all the final-year students, imparting valuable insights and guidance to prospective graduates on planning for their future.

Throughout the dinner, alumni from various industries generously shared their valuable experiences and provided guidance to our final-year students, helping them prepare for their future careers upon graduation.

The evening concluded with a toast and a lucky draw, led by the Head, Associate Heads, Scheme and Programme Leaders, to express our gratitude to the guests. The dinner ended on a joyful note, and we eagerly look forward to the next year's event.

For more photos of the event, please click HERE.