COMP Inductrial Meeting with Minitab

Dr. Walter Fung arranged an industrial meeting with Minitab on 26^th Oct 2026. COMP teaching team joined the meeting with Ms. Ruby Cheung (Solutions Architect, Minitab) and Mr. Bosco Cham (Account Executive, Minitab). 

In the beginning, Walter introduced our background to Minitab. I knew Minitab when I was studied MPhil and then we cooperated through HKSQ and ISE Dept, PolyU, as well as, SEEM Dept., CityU.

Then Ms. Ruby Cheung introduced the updated Minitab services especially data analytics functionality.

Minitab prediction analysis solution was also briefed.

The must updated service was Simul8 that was simulation program for digital twin approach.

Finally, we took a group photo before the end of the meeting.

(Left: Dr. Walter Fung, Ms. Ruby Cheung, Mr. Bosco Cham, I, Dr. Richard Lui, Dr. Raymond Pang and Dr. Jeff Tang.)

Reference:

Minitab – www.minitab.com

20201216: Minitab Webinar - Maximise Efficiency Time-to-Market and Design for Reliability - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2020/12/minitab-webinar-maximise-efficiency.html

20200825: Minitab Webinar - Application of Machine Learning in the Financial Industry - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2020/08/minitab-webinar-application-of-machine.html

20200811: Minitab Webinar - 5 stages of FDA verification statistical solution for medical device industry - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2020/08/minitab-webinar-5-stages-of-fda.html

20200603: Minitab Webinar - The Age of Analytics: Data Driven Insights in the Services Industry - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2020/06/minitab-webinar-age-of-analytics-data.html

20181207: Minitab Seminar on Gearing Up for Industry 4.0 - Machine Learning for Manufacturing Performance - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/12/minitab-seminar-on-gearing-up-for.html

20181117: HKSQ/Minitab/TQM Seminar on Asset Management and Reliability: Machine Learning + AI - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/11/hksqminitabtqm-seminar-on-asset.html

20180712: Minitab Seminar on “Machine Learning enhance Product Reliability from Prediction to Execution” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/07/minitab-seminar-on-machine-learning.html

20170901: Minitab Seminar on “Data driven Business toward Excellence” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2017/09/minitab-seminar-on-data-driven-business.html

20170803: Minitab Workshop “Boost Customer Satisfaction” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2017/08/minitab-workshop-boost-customer.html

20131022: HKSQ Seminar "Using DOE in Service Quality" - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2013/10/hksq-seminar-using-doe-in-service.html

Six Wisdom Management (六慧管理) – Lecture 5

Minda and I joined Prof. Pang’s (彭泓基教授) course named “From the wisdom of the I Ching to the Six Wisdom Management” (從易經智慧到六慧管理) Lecture 5 held on 24^th Oct 2026. In the beginning, Minda and I took a selfie. 

Firstly, Prof. Pang reviewed the “Zi Wei Dou Shu” (紫微斗數)” Natal Chart (命盤) and the "Three sides and four cardinal directions" (三方四正).

And then he briefed “How to Deduce a Destiny Chart Solely from Birth Data” using a real case.

Prof. Pang led us to use DeepSeek step by step to input both boy and girl birth day (dd/mm/yy) and predicated their characteristics. 

After that he introduced the Core Philosophy of Buddhism.

He explained this philosophy using the time line and pointed out “Live in the moment”.

The core philosophy of Buddhism included “Life is suffering.” And “The causes of suffering.”

The Four Noble Truths: Suffering, Origin, Cessation, and the Path are the fundamental doctrines. It related to management methodology. Suffering: Identifying the problem; Origin: Understanding the problem; Cessation: Finding solutions to the problem; and Path: Taking action on solving the problem.

Prof. Pang explained the Noble Eightfold Path (八正道) and many students were online.

Finally, Prof. Pang using two sentences for conclusion. They were “The mind is swayed by external circumstances. Circumstances transform with the mind.” (心隨境轉，境隨心轉)

Lastly, he briefed some simple daily practice for cultivating the mind.

After the lecture, we had lunch together.

(Left: Kinsen Leung, Rachel, So Easy, Bonnie, 謝螢, Minda, I, Prof. Pang, Evelyn Ho, 冼緯中, Joseph Leung and楊力行)

Reference:

彭泓基教授 - https://www.master-insight.com/author/penghongji/

屈機TV (屈基論) - https://www.youtube.com/@wgtvhk/playlists

InnoCarnival 2026

Minda and I visited InnoCarnival 2026 on 24^th Oct 2026. To promote a culture of innovation and technology (I&T) within the community, the "InnoCarnival 2026"—organized by the Innovation and Technology Commission, HKSAR— would be held at Hong Kong Science Park from 24 th Oct to 1^st Nov 2026. 

I visited Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute (MRDI). I knew their laboratory manager (Mr. Bob Chen).

Photo in front of ASTRI.

In the counter of Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM), we saw the automation concrete testing system.

I took a photo with Cardboard Chinese Astronauts.

Then I went to the counter of The Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification (HKCTC).

I met Ms.Teresa Tam and took a photo in front of the HKCTC Mascot (Master Q).

Then Minda and I participated their game to assembly a car for racing.

Then we both got the souvenirs.

Minda and I also took a photo with Master Q before left.

Then I took a photo in front of HKSTP counter and this year is HKSTP 25^th anniversary.

I saw PolyU’s “Surface Sampling and Packing System” for Chang’E-5 and Chang’E-6 missions. The PolyU-designed and made in Hong Kong system including two samplers for collecting loose and sticky lunar soil, along with two high-temperature near-field cameras to capture samples from multiple points on the lunar surface.

Then I took a photo in the PolyU corner.

I also took a photo in CityU.

I met HKSTP old colleague Mr. Antony Kwong (Senior Manager, Events & Marketing, HKU) in HKU.

Before left, we saw Interstellar Beyblade Battle.

It is very famous game for primary and secondary students. 

Lastly, we had tea in Science Park.

Reference:

InnoCarnival 2026 - https://innocarnival.hk/en

HKSTP - https://www.hkstp.org/en/

HKCTC - https://www.hkctc.gov.hk/

Previous InnoCarnival:

InnoCarnival 2017 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2017/10/innocarnival-2017.html

InnoCarnival 2016 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2016/11/innocarnival-2016.html

InnoCarnival & InnoTalks 2014 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2014/11/innocarnival-innotalks-2014.html

InnoCarnival 2013 - http://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2013/11/innocarnival-2013.html

InnoCarnival 2012 - http://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2012/11/innocarnival-2012.html

InnoCarnival 2011 - http://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2011/11/innocarnival-2011.html

InnoCarnival 2010 - http://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2010/11/innocarnival-2010.html

Innovation Festival 2009 in HKSTP - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2009/11/innovation-festival-2009-in-hkstp.html

The 12th meeting of HKCTC Panel on Manpower Development

The 12^th meeting of HKCTC Panel of Manpower Development was held on 22^nd Oct 2026. Because the new Mascot would be launched in the InnoCarnvial on 24^th Oct 2026. After the meeting we took a group photo for memory.

(Left: Mr Bernard Lo (Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (Quality Services)), Dr. David Kwok, Mr. Steve Lai, Mr. Tian Limao, Dr. Franki Lee, Dr. Emmie Ho, Ms. Denise Hou, Ms. Gilly Wong, I, Dr. Fanny Tang and Ms. Teresa Tam)

I was first time to visit in Tseung Kwan O Government Offices.

Each panel member had one Mascot named “Master Q”.

The promotion video would be launched in social media.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/De1Ue8Xkcwu/?cplk=eTRud25uN3p4dXl1

FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1N9HkaPcB1/?mibextid=wwXIfr

My Mascot wear lab coat.

There are three styles of Mascot including inspection, testing and certification.

Fanny and I took a photo and we both got the lab coat style.

Before left, I took a photo with Dr. Emmie Ho and Mr. Tian Limao.

ICAC was in ground floor.

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/

InnoCarnival - https://innocarnival.hk/en

20260312: The 11th meeting of HKCTC Panel on Manpower Development - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-11th-meeting-of-hkctc-panel-on.html

20260304: PolyU FITE Seminar Series - “HKQF-TIC and the Education & Career Pathway of the TIC Profession” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2026/03/polyu-fite-seminar-series-hkqf-tic-and.html

20260206: HKCTC Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award Presentation Ceremony cum Luncheon 2025-26 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2026/02/hkctc-testing-and-certification.html

20251215: HKCTC Mascot Design Workshop - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2025/12/hkctc-mascot-design-workshop.html

20250325: The 10th meeting of HKCTC Panel on Manpower Development - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-10th-meeting-of-hkctc-panel-on.html

20241129: HKCTC the 3rd Brand Strategy Revamp Meeting - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/11/hkctc-3rd-brand-strategy-revamp-meeting.html

20241112: HKCTC the 2nd Brand Strategy Revamp Meeting - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/11/hkctc-2nd-brand-strategy-revamp-meeting.html

20241029: HKCTC Brand Strategy Revamp Meeting - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/10/hkctc-brand-strategy-revamp-meeting.html

20241004: The 9th meeting of HKCTC Panel on Manpower Development - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-9th-meeting-of-hkctc-panel-on.html

20240308: Presentation on Rebranding Project of HKCTC - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/03/presentation-on-rebranding-project-of.html

20240103: Rebranding Project Workshop of HKCTC - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/01/rebranding-project-workshop-of-hkctc.html

20231204: HKCTC Testing and Certification Manpower Development Award Scheme Award Presentation Ceremony cum Luncheon 2023-24 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/12/hkctc-testing-and-certification.html

20231117: HKCTC Networking Trip to Shenzhen - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/11/hkctc-networking-trip-to-shenzhen.html

20230224: The 8th meeting of HKCTC Panel on Manpower Development - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-8th-meeting-of-hkctc-panel-on.html

20230209: Lunar New Year Luncheon by HKCTC Chairman - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/02/lunar-new-year-luncheon-by-hkctc.html

Dinner with Singapore Friend Ms. Alice

Minda arranged a dinner with our Singapore Friend Ms. Alice who is wife of Mr. Kenneth Liang. We knew each other through ANQ Congress since 2008. Since Alice visited Hong Kong, we had dinner for gathering. Minda and Alice took a photo.

Since I had class in PolyU, I arrived late. Then we had a nice dinner and sharing our recently activities in both Hong Kong and Singapore. Time flies and we talking for 3hrs!

Alice is good and looking forward our visit to Singapore.

Reference

20260417: Remember Mr. Kenneth Liang (Former President of SQI & Former Chairperson and Honorary Board Director of ANQ, as well as Former SQI representative in WACQ) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2026/04/remember-mr-kenneth-liang-former.html

Visit to MonoTx for Follow-up Meeting by COMP Capstone Student 2026

My student Mr. KO Ka Ming, Kenny to visit the Mononuclear Therapeutics Ltd. (MonoTx) for follow-up meeting on 22^nd Oct 2026. His project title named “AI-Powered Automated Identification and Counting of Immunostaining Corneal Cells for Research and Product Development” supported by MonoTx. However, I have HKCTC manpower meeting this morning that only Kenny Ko to join the meeting. (Photo we took in last meeting and we had breakfast in Science Park.)

They discussed my student’s project progress and proposal.

After that Kenny collected all MonoTx requirements and prepared his Capstone Project Proposal.

Reference

MonoTx - https://monotx.com/

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

20260903: Visit to MonoTx for starting COMP Student’s Capstone Project 2026 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2026/09/visit-to-monotx-for-starting-comp.html