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Prof. MAI Yiu Wing honoured with AACM Medal by the Asian-Australasian Association for Composite Materials

29 Aug 2024

Department and Staff News

Congratulations to Prof. MAI Yiu Wing, Distinguished Chair Professor of Composites Science and Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at PolyU, for being awarded the AACM Medal in 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes his significant achievements and outstanding contributions to the advancement of composite materials science, technology, and applications, as well as his exceptional leadership within the international composite materials community. The AACM Medal Award Committee unanimously selected Prof. Mai as the inaugural recipient of this honor. The award was presented during the 13th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 13), held from August 27-29, 2024, in Kyoto, Japan.

The Asian-Australasian Association for Composite Materials (AACM) is an international non-profit scientific organization founded in 1997. Its mission is to promote the free exchange of information on composite materials, provide regular events and publications to enhance understanding of Composite Science and Engineering, and foster cooperation among professionals in the field across the Asian-Australasian region and beyond.

The ACCM, an international conference series on composite materials, has been held every two years since 1998. It has become one of the major international academic conferences on composites, holding significant influence in the Asian-Australasian region and globally. ACCM 13 aims to provide a forum for in-depth discussions and the sharing of ideas on various technologies related to all aspects of composite materials and structures. It also serves as a vital international link between engineers and scientists in the field.


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