Awards and appointments
The following FLASS scholars were either appointed to a major position to contribute their experiences and expertise for the benefit of the community, or they have recently won major external or internal awards.
Dr Li Wenjuan
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Information Technology
Award
- IEEE Outstanding Leadership Award from the IEEE SmartData 2024 conference. The award is given to recognise individuals for their outstanding leadership and visionary contributions to IEEE events. Dr Li received the award for her distinguishing contributions to IEEE SmartData 2024 as Program Chair with significant performance
For more information about major awards won by FLASS scholars, please refer to our stories: Eighteen FLASS scholars recognised on Standard University’s list of the most-cited scientists, FLASS scholars and graduate make waves at iCAN 2024, FLASS scholars shine with gold and silver at SVIIF, and FLASS scholars receive President’s Awards 2023/24 for their outstanding achievements.
We would also like to congratulate the following FLASS colleagues who have been confirmed new roles in teaching, research, and administration. (Colleagues are mentioned according to alphabetical order of their surnames)
Mr Roy Chan Ching-yat
Promoted to Senior Lecturer I of the Department of Health and Physical Education, effective from 1 July 2024.
Professor Stephen Chow Cheuk-fai
Professor (Practice), Department of Science and Environmental Studies
Re-appointed as Director of Knowledge Transfer at the Research and Development Office, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026.
Dr Dennis Hui Lai-hang
Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies
Appointed as Assistant Dean (Quality Assurance and Enhancement), effective from 1 September 2024 to 31 December 2025.
Professor Song Yanjie
Promoted to Professor of the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, effective 1 October 2024.
Dr Chris Tsang Yiu-fai
Associate Professor, Department of Science and Environmental Studies
Re-appointed as Assistant Dean of Graduate School, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026.
Professor Bill Yeung Chi-ho
- Promoted to Professor of the Department of Science and Environmental Studies, effective 1 October 2024.
- Appointed as Associate Dean of Students of Student Affairs Office, effective from 21 June 2024 to 20 June 2025.
Professor Eric Tsang Po-keung
Professor (Practice), Department of Science and Environmental Studies
Re-appointed as Registrar, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026.
