Chun Wo Innovative Student Award 2022 (CWISA 2022) has been successfully concluded. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participating students for their invaluable contribution and unwavering support. Highlights of the Awards can be seen in the video below.
This biannual award was established by Chun Wo Development Holdings Limited (Chun Wo) in 2018, aiming to empower young future engineers and encourage creative minds to develop innovative engineering solutions.
Sustainable development is crucial to promoting economic growth while protecting our beautiful planet, and it could not be achieved without engineers who provide innovative solutions to make things happen.
The theme of this year’s CWISA is “Engineers for a Sustainable Tomorrow”, we are looking for brilliant sustainable engineering solutions that contribute to the future of humanity and environment. What’s exciting is that CWISA is not merely a competition, but also a stage that allows participants to put their proposed ideas to practice.
Ms Cally Chan
General Manager,
Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau
Cally Chan is the General Manger of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau. Cally strives to promote talent development and innovation and technology in Hong Kong. She has shouldered public duties for the government and many organizations, including the Council member of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Advisory Committee of HKTDC’s ICT and the member of Transport Advisory Committee. Recognizing her significant contribution to Hong Kong I&T ecosystem, Cally was awarded Medal of Honour in 2022.
Prior to joining Microsoft, Cally served as Managing Director and Vice President of the Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Group. Cally holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor of Computing Science from the University of Hong Kong.
Ir Michael Fong
Director,
Civil Engineering and Development Department
Ir Fong is currently the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, leading the Department in taking forward Hong Kong’s new town development and land supply projects, among which are the Northern Metropolis and the Lantau Tomorrow Vision that serve as the two key drivers for the social and economic growth of Hong Kong.
Over the past 30 years, Ir Fong held numerous positions in various works departments and the Development Bureau. Ir Fong is widely known in the construction industry as a determined champion of construction safety and innovation technologies.
Ms Karen Ho
Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability,
WWF-Hong Kong
Karen Ho is the Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability for WWF-Hong Kong. She works with stakeholders across public and private sectors as well as civil society to make Hong Kong a sustainable city, including advocacy on net-zero circular economy and science-based target setting, tackling climate change and energy issues, mainstreaming sustainability best practices and ESG impact reporting, fostering low-carbon business transformation and collaboration to advance Sustainable Development Goals, and promoting nature-based solutions to address societal challenges including climate change, human health, food and water security, as well as natural disaster. An accomplished senior executive, Karen held senior management positions in several Fortune 500 companies prior to joining WWF.
Sr Stephen Lee
Chairman,
Chun Wo Construction Holdings Company Limited
Sr Lee, aged 65, graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Arts (Architectural Studies) degree in 1980 and a Bachelor of Building degree in 1982. He is a Registered Professional Surveyor (QS) with fellow membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is on the List of Arbitrators of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and is a member of the Joint Panel of Arbitrators of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and The Hong Kong Institute of Architects. Sr Lee has 41 years’ experience in quantity surveying and commercial management in Hong Kong, the Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. He worked with the Group from 1998 to 2005 and re-joined the Group in 2011. Sr Lee was the Chief Executive Officer of the construction segment of the Group from2017 and is currently the Chairman of the construction segment of the Group.
Mr Mingles Tsoi
Vice Chairman,
Hong Kong Startup Council
Mingles Tsoi is currently the CXO (Chief eXploration Officer) of ParticleX, an early stage to Pre-A round institutional investment fund aiming at startups with hands-on technology initiative, proven customer-problem-fit, and problem-solution-fit achievements. His leadership in providing unique post-investment support services has gained much reputation among the portfolio companies. Mingles was an entrepreneur owning his own consultancy company since 1997. He is also a pioneer in startup education. He had been working with the CUHK Center for Entrepreneurship as Project Director since 2007. Some of his major accomplishments include the “Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge", the first CU Alumni Entrepreneur Census to investigate the success factors of leading entrepreneurs from local university education, and Google’s Empowering Young Entrepreneur (EYE) Program. He was invited to join KPMG China as the Director in 2015, to set up the Innovation and Startup Centre in Beijing. Mingles is also enthusiastic about youth development. He contributes his experience and knowledge in providing voluntary mentoring and business training services to various non-profit organizations. He was the Co-opted Member of the Working Group of Youth Development Fund of the Commission on Youth and as a Non-official Member of the Social Enterprise Advisory Committee respectively. He is currently serving on several boards and committees, including Hong Kong Business Angel Network (HKBAN), Cyberport Investors Network (CIN), DIT Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman of the Startup Council, Executive Committee Members of HKITIC and HKPSC of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), Member of Product & Technology Development Panel of the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association Limited (HKMHDIA), Founding and Council Member of the Lions Club HK IFC, and the Chairman of the Academic and Accreditation Advisory Committee cum the Vice Chairman of the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA). He is a CFT® holder, a GCDF, and fellow members of accountancy qualifications of IFA, IPA, and CMA.
Prof. Yuen Kwok Kit, Richard
Chief-of-Staff, Chair Professor of Architectural Engineering,
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering,
City University of Hong Kong
Prof Yuen is a Registered Professional Engineer and member of the IFE (UK), SFPE (USA) and Fellow of the HKIE (HK). His research interests include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications, neural network modelling on fire development, nanocomposites flame retardants materials, HVAC and control engineering, etc. Recently, his research also embraces the areas of lithium batteries thermal management and fire safety, fire and smoke modelling in buildings/refuge floors, spalling of concrete and hybrid-fibre reinforced high-strength in elevated temperature, and water mist.
Mr. Michael Yung
Strategic Advisor,
Google Cloud, Google (Hong Kong) Limited
Michael has over 30 years of experience in IT, in particular Internet, eCommerce, and TravelTech. Other areas of expertise include web usability, computer security and blockchain technologies.
Michael holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management. As one of the Cloud Security Alliance Hong Kong and Macau Chapter founding members, Michael is now serving the chapter as Past Chairman. In addition, he is also the Past President of ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter, which focuses on IT Governance and Risk Assessment.
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