CityU Eminence Society (CES) – The 8th Exco Inauguration Ceremony & Annual Dinner 2026

The 8th Exco Inauguration Ceremony and Annual Dinner was held on 8 March 2019. I was honor to be invited by Dr. Raymond Leung (Immediate past chairman, CES) to attend the dinner. We are CityU EngD cohorts and then Dr. Augustine Chow, Dr. Herbert Yeung, Dr. Raymond Leung and I took a group photo for memory. 

Before enter the hall, I took a photo with Dr. Allen Shi (Chairman, CES). The mission of CES is “To unite senior alumni to proactively contribute their resources, expertise and networks to help advance the University and serve the community.”

Dr. YC Chau and I also took a photo in front of the banner.

When I entered the hall, I met Prof. Freddy Boey Yin Chiang (President, CityU) and Prof. CS Lee (Provost and Deputy President, CityU).

Then Prof. SUN Dong (Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry) arrived and we took a group photo with President.

(Left: Mr. Robert Lui, Dr. YC Chau, Dr. Luk Chi Fai, Prof. Freddy Boey, Dr. Raymond Leung, Prof. Sun Dong and I)

And then we met Mr. Andrew Fan (Distinguished Alumni) and we set in the same table.

I also met Dr. Wilson Chan Fung-Cheung (Advisor and Founding Member, CES).

Ir Sunny Lee is now the chairman of Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI).

I set with Prof. Philip Chan (Emeritus Professor (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), PolyU).

I met Mr. Basil Wai (CEO, HKEIA) and we also attended the HKCTC award ceremony in this afternoon.

Ms. Kelly Liu (Hon secretary, HKSQ) joined the table with Herbert and Augustine.

The rundown of the ceremony was showed below.

Two head tables and Former Chief Executive Donald Tsang is here.

Before ceremony, some students dancing performance had been showed.

It is a big hall in the Shangri-La hotel.

And then addresses by different University representatives including Prof. Freddy Boey, Prof. Michael Ngai (Chairman, CityU Council), Dr. Raymond Leung (Immediate Past Chairman, CES) and Dr. Allen Shi (Chairman, CES).

After that Dr. Raymond Leung passed the CES plaque to the new chairman Dr. Allen Shi.

All CES delegates and guests raised a toast to all participants.

Then I also met Prof. Timothy W. Tong (Former President, PolyU) and we took a photo together with Prof. Philip Chan.

I met Mr. Dominic Lam again and we both attended the HKCTC award ceremony in this afternoon.

At the end of the dinner, I took a photo with Kelly and left together.

Reference:

CityU Eminence Society - https://www.cityues.org/

CityU Engineering Doctorate Society - https://engds.org/

The CityU Eminence Society (CES) has established on 31 Dec 2010 and our mission is “To unite senior alumni to proactively contribute their resources, expertise and networks to help advance the University and serve the community”. 

CES Activites:

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CES Meeting:

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COMP Alumni Homecoming Dinner 2026

Dr. Jeff Tang and I attended the COMP Alumni Homecoming Dinner on 6^th Feb 2026. The dinner was held in the U.Green, 5/F Communal Building, PolyU. In the beginning, we met Prof. Herny Chan, Prof. Andy Chun and Ir Tony Wong (Commissioner for Digital Policy). 

We took a group photo in front of the banner for memory.

Then I discussed with Ir Tony Wong about Digital Policy Office and their Ethical AI framework as well as industrial affairs.

And then Ms Ihensekhien Lam Siu Han Silvia gave alumni guest talk entitled “Building Your Future in Cybersecurity”. 

After that Ir Tony Wong also gave alumni guest speech to us.

Dr. Jeff Tang had dinner with young alumni.

It is pity that I need to leave early for another event that night. 

Reference:

COMP - https://www.polyu.edu.hk/comp/

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HKCTC Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award Presentation Ceremony cum Luncheon 2025-26

The third “Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award” Presentation Ceremony cum Luncheon was held on 6th Feb 2026. Dr. Jane Wong (Chairman, HKSQ) and I (member of Panel on Manpower Development, HKCTC) joined the ceremony and took a photo for memory.

In the beginning, we met Mr. Matthew Yien (HKQF).

I met Mr. Herman Tang (Material Tech) too.

Then Mr. WM Lau (Assistant Commissioner (Quality Service)) with HKCTC members Mr. Martin Fan and Dr. Ann Leung.

Dr. John Ho also here and we took a photo for memory. He is now an Executive Adminstrator (Accreditation) in HKAS. 

Then we took a photo together with Ms. Bess Choi (HKQAA) in front of the banner.

Dr. Daria Wong (HKAS) is now back to ISO17025 team in HKAS.

And then we met MU team and took a photo for memory. Dr. George Lau (VP (Administration and Development), Tung Wan College), Dr. Tony CC Lee and Dr. Fanny Tang are servicing in MU.

Entering the hall, I met Prof. KWAN Hoi Shan (Chairman, HSK Genetech) and he said they are developing AI platform for food nutrients. 

Ms. Brenda Lam and his boss Mr. Johnny CY Poon (Head of Laboratory, SCL).

After that I met Prof. Nora F. Y. TAM again who is my teaching in BCH Dept, CityU long time ago.

I recognized a new friend Prof. Zuo Zhong, Joan (Director and Professor, School of Pharmacy, CUHK)

Before start the ceremony, we took a photo with Prof. SUN Dong (Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry).

(Left: Dr. Franki Lee (HKSTC), Mr. Richard Fung (HKSTC), Prof SUN Dong, Mr. Dominic Lam (CMA+) and I)

And then Dr. Tommy Lo, Dr. George Lau and I took a photo with Prof. Albert Yu (Former Chairman, HKCTC) and Prof SUN Dong.

The head table chaired by Prof. Wong Wing-tak (Chairman, HKCTC) and Prof. SUN Dong.

I also selfie with them.

Dr. Marcus Liu (Political Assistant to Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry) and I set in the same table.

The ceremony began with an opening address by Prof. Wong Wing-tak (Chairman, HKCTC)

Prof. SUN Dong (Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry) gave guest speech for TIC industry.

The ceremony began with the lighting of HKCTC logo.

Afterwards, all the supporting organizations took a group photo, including HKSQ.

All members of HKCTC including panel of manpower development took a group photo together.

Then, they raised their glasses to pay tribute to all the guests at the event. 

During the lunch, I met Ms. Kathy Fu and Mr. Peter Fung that they represent the Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre (HKPMAC) to receive award.

HKPMAC got the gold award.

Then Dr. Jane Wong and I took a photo for celebrating HKPMAC’s achievement. HKPMAC is HKSQ corporate member.

Finally, I also took a photo with Dr. Emmie Ho for celebrating their racing laboratory achievement. HKJC racing lab is also HKSQ corporate member.

Group photos of awardees were taken.

Mr. Yip Chun Yin won the senior professional awardees. He also won HKQF award and we attended the ANQ 2023 in Vietnam together.

Finally, I took many photos with TIC friends as below.  Mr Nick Leung (HKAS) we know in HKSTP for solar panel project.

Mr. Trevor Lee (SGS) set along with me.

I recognized a new friend Mr. Jack CHENG Yuk Ki who worked in Government Lab for forensic.

Long time no see Dr. CHAN Shun Wan (Head, Department of Food and Health Sciences, Thei). He said VTC assigned another representative for HKQF meeting.

I then took photo with Mr. Richard Fung (HKSTC), Mr. Richard Fung (ALS), Mr. WW Wong (ABCT) and Dr. Tommy Wong (CityU).

HKSQ corporate member - CMA Team

HKSQ corporate member - SGS Team

At then end, Dr. Jane Wong and I took a photo with Mr. Jason Ho (Electrical VP, Intertek) who was my junior classmate in BCH, CityU.

Reference

HKCTC - https://www.hkctc.gov.hk/en/home/index.html

Panel on Manpower Development - https://www.hkctc.gov.hk/en/about-us?section=panel_on_manpower_development

Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award Scheme - https://www.hkctc.gov.hk/en/events-promotion?section=award_scheme

TC Manpower Development Award website - https://www.hkctc.gov.hk/web_form/apply-tcmpaward.html

HKSQ - https://hksq.org/

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