This Professorship was established by the University in honor of the late Dr Chung Sze-Yuen, our Founding Council Chairman.

“My father had a profound belief in the transformative power of education, viewing HKUST as a driving force for innovation and opportunity. I take great pride in witnessing how the university has remained faithful to his founding vision — to be a creator rather than a replicator, contributing to the economic and social advancement of Hong Kong and beyond through the pursuit of knowledge and learning. The Named Professorship program continues my father's legacy by recognizing and supporting outstanding scholars in education and research, just as he dedicated his life to inspiring others and nurturing a new generation of thinkers and innovators.”

About Dr CHUNG Sze-Yuen, GBM, JP

The late Dr CHUNG Sze-Yuen, GBM, JP was a great man with clear vision. Not only did he oversee the establishment of HKUST, he had served the University for more than two decades and played a pivotal role in developing the University into a world-class institution.

The late Dr Chung was the Chairman of HKUST’s Planning Committee in 1986, then as HKUST’s Founding Council Chairman between 1988 and 1999. He then became Chairman of the Court – responsible for raising funds and promoting the University’s interests, until he stepped down in 2008 and retained the title as its Honorary Chairman. He was also Pro-Chancellor at HKUST between 1999 and 2011.