Quality Alchemist (品質煉金術師)

2023年4月20日星期四

CityU BCH 30th Anniversary Dinner

In 2023, CityU BCHem is the 30^th anniversary and we had a dinner on 20^th April 2023. I would like to brief the history of BCHem as a remarkable memory. The Department of Applied Science was established in 1987 with four science disciplines namely Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics and Materials Science. Then the Department of Applied Science (AP) was separated into Department of Biology and Chemistry (BCH) and Department of Physics and Materials Science (AP) in 1993. City Polytechnic of Hong Kong (CPHK) had upgraded to City University of Hong Kong (CityU) in 1994. After that BCH Dept. changed name to Department of Chemistry (CHEM) in 2017 and Department of Physics and Materials Science had already separated into Physics Dept. (PHY), and Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Dept. In the beginning, I met Prof. Xin WANG (Head and Chair Professor of Electrochemistry), Dr. Richard CHEUNG (my teacher in BCH), Prof. C. S. LEE (Dean of CSCI) and Dr. Paul SHIN. We took a photo in front of the entry for memory.

I met my classmate in HD Prof. Kenneth LEUNG and took a photo. He taught in HKU for many years and come back to CityU to be the immediately past department head in the department of Chemistry.

We also met the first BSc student in Applied Chemistry and took a photo for memory. I remember Ricky during the laboratory work and he is studied with Prof. TC Lau.

I met my student Ms. Ivory X. Yan (Associate, Agency & Execution, Middle Office Department, Asian Investment Banking Division) who studied my teaching course in the past named “Quality Management for Laboratory”. Many students I taught those went into finance section in Hong Kong.

I also met my senior classmate in HD in Applied Science Ms. Sophia Kong and her supervisor is Prof. TC Lau.

Then I met my HD classmate Eric and Mr. Benz Chan. Benz’s brother Mr. Bruce Chan is my colleague in Science Park under Technology Support Centre.

I also took a photo with Prof. Rudolf Wu Shiu-sun (Founding Director of the SKLMP) and Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing (President in HKMU). Paul Lam had taught me environment ecology.

I met my student in ADSE Mr. Liu Dongzhe, Books. He is a very active and energic students and a President of Hong Kong New Youth Association.

Before the dinner, all BCH members took a photo, I had taught for ten years part-time in the BCH department and to be Adjunct Professor in 2014-15 and lecturer in 2012-14 for MSc in Environmental Science and Technology (MScEST), as well as, trainer with HKSQ for Quality Management for Laboratory since 2005.

In table 6, I met Dr. Gallant KL Chan (CEO, Founder Director and Principal Scientist, Gallant Biotechnology Limited) and Mr. B.H. Lun (Senior M&E Manager – Project, Hongkong Land Limited). Gallant is entrepreneur and Mr. Lun studied MPhil in BCH and would like to study PhD in the future.

During the dinner, Prof. Rudolf Wu was invited to give a talk and he shared in the beginning to build the BCH laboratory.

Then Prof. Kenneth LEUNG gave appreciation to all teachers and participants.

And then all faculty members toast to all participants.

I also met Prof. Lilian Vrijmoed Kwan who is expert in microbiology and fungi. I remembered she help government to check indoor air fungi during SAR in 2003.

Helen is in-charge BCH biology laboratory and we took a photo for memory. She was retired in this year.

I am happy to meet Dr. Amos Cheng who I introduced to CLP laboratory for DGA test for chemist before he joined Government Laboratory. (https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2017/11/clp-power-qcc-convention-panel-interview.html )

I also took a photo with Prof. TC Lau and I appreciated him to introduce me to EPA Centre, EE Dept in 2000.

Dr. Richard YC Kong who will retire in this year and we took a photo for memory. He demonstrated our laboratory work when I studied HD.

Prof. Nora F. Y. TAM who also taught me during HD course and we met several time in head counter of government that she was member of the Consumer Council and I was committee member of HKQF-TIC and HKCTC Panel on Manpower Development.

Photo with Dr. Paul K.S. Shin, I remembered that he is good friend of my supervisor Dr. Ronald Sequeira.

Dr. NB Wong taught me in applied physics under HD in Applied Science.

Then department members took a photo with guest Prof. Wong Yuk-shan (Chairman, UGC).

Then we took a photo for memory and I shared that Nora and Vrijmoed’s laboratory report should be handed on next day at 12:00pm after the laboratory work. It is very hard when I was HD student.

Prof. Nora F. Y. TAM awarded the outstanding research grand award in the department and all her students took a photo together.

During dinner, electronic music show was performed. It is a new style for young generation.

Finally, Dr. Richard YC Kong sang a song and very professional!

Lastly, Prof. C. S. LEE and Helen joined Richard to sing a song together. We had a wonderful night and many memories come back.

Post event activities:

I found a seed as souvneir and my wife plant it.

Then it grows well.

Reference:

Department of Chemistry, CityU - http://www.cityu.edu.hk/chem/

BCH related events

20181010: Meeting with BCH Junior Classmate in Science Park - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/10/meeting-with-bch-junior-classmate-in.html

20180308: The 1st CityU Innopreneurship meeting with HANDS 2018 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-1st-cityu-innopreneurship-meeting.html

20180127: Lunch with City Polytechnic of Hong Kong Cohorts - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/01/lunch-with-city-polytechnic-of-hong.html

20170808: CityU BCH Research Cohort visit Science Park Laboratories - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2017/08/cityu-bch-research-cohort-visit-science.html

20170705: HKSTP TecONE Investment Series Seminar and Visit IncuBio “HANDS” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2017/07/hkstp-tecone-investment-series-seminar.html

20160201: HKSQ Seminar on Quality Water Supply from Source to Home - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2016/02/hksq-seminar-on-quality-water-supply.html

20141212: CityU BCH Christmas Party 2014 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2014/12/cityu-bch-christmas-party-2014.html

20130317: CityU BCH Graduate Mentoring Scheme - Career Talk 2013 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2013/03/cityu-bch-graduate-mentoring-scheme.html

20121020: CUBIC Life Science Group Tea Gathering - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2012/10/cubic-life-science-group-tea-gathering.html

20110323: Visit BCH Laboratories in City University of Hong Kong - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2011/03/visit-bch-laboratories-in-city.html

20091229: Certificate Course on “Quality Management for Laboratory” supported by HKSQ - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2009/12/certificate-course-on-quality.html

AP related events:

20160411: CityU APS Career Talk 2016 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2016/04/cityu-aps-career-talk-2016.html

20141123: CityU AP 25th Anniversary Homecoming - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2014/11/cityu-ap-25th-anniversary-homecoming.html

Related to BCH Supervisors:

20191214: Remember My Teacher Dr. CN Ng (Associate Professor, Dept. of Geography, HKU; Lecturer, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2019/12/remember-my-teacher-dr-cn-ng-associate.html

20190127: Lunch with Dr. Ronald Sequeira and Mrs. Sequeira - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2019/01/lunch-with-dr-ronald-sequeira-and-mrs.html

20150111: ASQ InfVoices – Quality Inspiration from My First Research Supervisor - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2015/01/asq-infvoices-quality-inspiration-from.html

20140509: Dinner with Dr. Ronald Sequeira and Dr. Cathy Lee - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2014/05/dinner-with-dr-ronald-sequeira-and-dr.html

20101030: Lunch with Dr. Ronald Sequeira - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2010/10/lunch-with-dr-ronald-sequeira.html

2023年4月15日星期六

I Ching and the Wisdom of Life III (易經與人生智慧)

Prof. Pang’s (彭泓基教授) introduction course for I Ching named “I Ching and the Wisdom of Life” (易經與人生智慧) Lecture 3 was held on 15^th Apr 2023. The course has four lectures. I would like to summarize some key points of Lecture 3 for sharing below. In the beginning, Prof. Pang reviewed the lecture 2 content and explained the yin and yang (陰陽), fu (returning) (復卦) and Mutual divination (互卦).

Then Prof. Pang employed “乾 (qián)” and Confucius Analects (孔子論語) to explain different life stages.

And then he explained Tuan Zhuan (彖傳) and Xiang Zhuan (象傳), as well as shared his inscription “人能常清靜，天地悉皆歸。” that means “If people can be quiet constantly, they can achieve union of universe and then return to the Dao.”

After that he explained the first hexagram named “乾 (Qian)” and explained different locations phenomena.

And he also explained the second hexagram named “坤 (Kun)” in different stages.

Finally, Prof. Pang employed I Ching for inspiration of life and management including leadership level. He used the success and fail cycle to explain both life and enterprise in four situations.

Using “乾 (Qian)”, it could explain the Qing dynasty life cycle.

Then he compared different countries under “乾 (Qian)” including China, USA and western.

Lastly, I brough all Prof. Pang’s book and took a photo for memory.

Prof. Pang signed his books for us.

I also gave my book named “Extenics: The logic of Innovation” to Prof. Pang and introduced Extenics to him.

At the end, Minda and I took a photo with the inscription for memory.

Reference:

Hong Kong Society for Quality (HKSQ) - http://www.hksq.org/index.asp

彭泓基教授 - http://www.cwmhk.org/speakers_3_1.html

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

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

20230325: I Ching and the Wisdom of Life (易經與人生智慧) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/03/i-ching-and-wisdom-of-life.html

20230401: I Ching and the Wisdom of Life II (易經與人生智慧) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/04/i-ching-and-wisdom-of-life-ii.html

2023年4月13日星期四

PolyU Startup’s Guide: Navigating Contractual Matters

The webinar named “PolyU Startup’s Guide: Navigating Contractual Matters” organized by KTEO, PolyU on 13^th Apr 2023. Ms. Sandy Chui (Attorney at-Law, Guanghe Law Firm) was the guest speaker. Her topics mainly covered General Principle of Contract, MOU & NDA, Contract for Startup, Liabilities for Breach and Disputes Resolution.

Firstly, Ms. Sandy Chui introduced general principle of contract including equal & fair, voluntary, in good faith and legally binding. Eventhough contract is not necessary by writing, it had better in written form.

Then Ms. Chui said contract had three stages and they are offer, acceptance and consideration. The common clauses of contract or agreement were discussed.

And then she briefed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that MOU is not legally binding but NDA is legally binding contract.

After that contracts for startups are discussed especially on shareholders’ agreement. In order to protect the company, shareholders ownership, transfer arrangement and dissolution should be designed in the early stage. The copyright in a work was concerned. For works created by an employee within his normal duties of employment, the copyright in the work belongs to the employer, unless there is an agreement to the contrary.

Finally, Ms. Chui briefed the liabilities for breach and explained the entrusted shareholding agreement.

Lastly, she stated the disputes resolution including Litigation (The judge or the jury is responsible for weighing the evidence and making a ruling), Arbitration (A neutral third party serves as a judge without appeal) and Mediation (A neutral third party to help disputants come to a consensus on their own).

During Q&A, I asked if IP using staff name and ownership still become to the company. Ms. Sandy Chui said it should be based on the contract design. Another question was about staff contract with Code of Conduct but not necessary involved NDA after left the company.

Reference:

KTEO - https://www.polyu.edu.hk/kteo/

20230331: PolyU Online Workshop - Taxation in Mainland China and HK - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/03/polyu-online-workshop-taxation-in.html

20230323: PolyU Startup’s Guide: Setting up a company in Mainland China - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/03/polyu-startups-guide-setting-up-company.html

2023年4月11日星期二

CDM Team Lunch and Meet CityU Friends

CDM Team had lunch for Prof. Bieng Chuah back to Hong Kong from UK. Prof. Chuah shared his tour in Malaysia and England during Covid period. Then we discussed with Roy about application of RPA and Extenics.

(Left: I, Ms. Juan Cheng, Dr. Vincent Fung, Prof. Bieng Chuah, Dr. YC Chau, Dr. Roy Wong and Ms. Yuki Fong)

Then I met Dr. Victor Lau in his KTO office. Today is his last day in CityU and then changed to CUHK.

Finally, I went to Dr. KS Chin office and met Prof. Antonio Lau (School of Management, Kyung Hee University) who had been HKSQ exco member and then went to Korea and teaching for ten years.