News Update

2026.08.10

Professor Dou Qi Named One of MIT Technology Review’s 2025 “Innovators Under 35”

Congratulations to our member, Professor Dou Qi, on being named one of MIT Technology Review's 2025 “Innovators Under 35”.   The “Innovators Under 35” list recognises outstanding young innovators whose work demonstrates exceptional creativity, technological advancement, and potential impact on society. Professor Dou's selection is a well-deserved recognition of her remarkable achievements and contributions to her field.   Her achievement not only celebrates her individual excellence, but also highlights the strength and growing global visibility of Hong Kong's research and innovation community.   Congratulations, Professor Dou!     Related article: https://www.bhkaec.org.hk/a/150842-cht (only in Chinese)   More about Professor Dou: https://hkrfa.hk/en/membership/listing/336/    

2026.08.04

Awardees of the Senior Research Fellow Scheme and Research Fellow Scheme 2026–27

We are pleased to share that the awardees of the Senior Research Fellow Scheme and Research Fellow Scheme for 2026–27 have been announced by the University Grants Committee.   Our warmest congratulations to the following awardees:   RGC Senior Research Fellow Scheme Chi-fai CHEUNG (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Min DAI (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Xuanlai FANG (The University of Hong Kong) Meng GAO (Hong Kong Baptist University) Shunlin LIANG (The University of Hong Kong) Wei-hsin LIAO (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Minhua SHAO (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) Xiaoquan ZHANG (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Jun ZOU (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)   RGC Research Fellow Scheme Ka Hung Bolton CHAU (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Lixin DAI (The University of Hong Kong) Qi DOU (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Liting DUAN (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Bo HAN (Hong Kong Baptist University) Junhui HOU (City University of Hong Kong) Jia LIU (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) Junwei LIU (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) Ruixuan LIU (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Xiangyu ZHAO (City University of Hong Kong) Yuanqing ZHENG (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)   These distinguished scholars have been recognised for their outstanding research achievements and contributions to their respective fields.  We extend our heartfelt congratulations to them on this well-deserved honour.   We look forward to engaging with them in our upcoming events and activities.   Full article: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7488809158914228225

2026.07.16

Professor Vic Kam-tuen Law Named Hong Kong’s Only Cornerstone Investigator of the Year

Our Executive Committee Member, Professor Vic Kam-tuen Law , Chair Professor of HKUST’s Department of Physics, has been named a "New Cornerstone Investigator" by the Tencent-funded New Cornerstone Science Foundation for the year, recognizing his outstanding research contributions. This prestigious honor celebrates leading scholars who have made significant impacts in their fields and Professor Law is the only awardee in Hong Kong region. The Cornerstone Investigator award aims to promote high-quality research and elevate Hong Kong’s standing in the global scientific community.  This prestigious award will provide up to RMB 15 million over five years to support Professor Law’s research in quantum physics.   Congratulations, Professor Law!   Full article: https://hkust.edu.hk/news/hkust-prof-law-kam-tuen-named-new-cornerstone-investigator-hong-kongs-only-honoree-year   More about Professor Law: https://www.hkrfa.hk/en/membership/listing/40/    

2026.07.16

Professor Wang Yao Receives Certificate of Merit at Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation

Congratulations to our member, Professor Wang Yao, Chair Professor in HKU’s Department of Physics, on receiving a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation, recognising his pioneering contributions to valley optoelectronics in two-dimensional semiconductors. This national honour underscores his long-standing impact in condensed matter physics and quantum materials, and highlights Hong Kong’s leading position in frontier fundamental research.  Well done, Professor Yao, on this well-deserved recognition!   Full article: https://www.hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/29132.html   More about Professor Yao: https://hkrfa.hk/en/membership/listing/307/  

2026.07.16

Professor Xuechen Li Awarded Support for Breakthrough Peptide Therapeutics Project

Congratulations to our member, Professor Xuechen Li from HKU’s Department of Chemistry, on securing funding for his project, Peptide Drug Innovation and Discovery, under the third round of the RAISe+ Scheme by the Innovation and Technology Commission. As the Morningside Professor in Chemical Biology and Chair Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Professor Li’s groundbreaking research aims to overcome key challenges in peptide therapeutics, such as instability, poor permeability, and short half-lives, to develop more effective and accessible drugs. This achievement not only highlights his leadership in drug discovery but also enhances Hong Kong’s position in innovative biotech research.   Congratulations, Professor Li!   Full article: https://www.scifac.hku.hk/news/peptide-ITC-Raise-2026   More about Professor Li: https://hkrfa.hk/en/membership/listing/142/

2026.07.16

Professor JIANG Liwen Receives Enid MacRobbie Corresponding Membership Award and Fellowship of American Society of Plant Biologists

Congratulations to our member, Professor Jiang Liwen, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (External Affairs) and Choh-Ming Li Professor of Life Sciences and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Science at CUHK, on becoming the first scientist from the region to receive both the Enid MacRobbie Corresponding Membership Award and the Fellowship of the American Society of Plant Biologists.  His pioneering research in plant cell biology has earned him the prestigious Corresponding Membership, showcasing his significant contributions to the field. Professor Jiang’s achievement not only celebrates his individual excellence but also elevates the city’s reputation in the global scientific community.   Congratulations, Professor Jiang!   Full article: https://www.focus.cuhk.edu.hk/en/20260513/jiang-liwen-receives-the-fellow-of-aspb-and-nomination-for-enid-macrobbie-corresponding-membership/079-achievements-en/   https://aspb.org/awards-funding/aspb-awards/corresponding-membership/   More about Professor Jiang: https://www.hkrfa.hk/en/membership/listing/236/