HKUST Newsletter = 科大通訊, Issue3 2006

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hkust newsletter Issue3 2006 科大通訊 Soaring to New Heights 卉騰十五載 再創新高峯 EMBA Ranks No.3 in the World 科大EMBA全球排名第三 Congregation with a Difference 今年畢業典禮別具意義 Great Minds Shed Light on Big Issues 超凡智慧在科大釋疑解惑

Contents 目錄 為了讓大家掌握更多香港科技大學的訊息，《科大通 訊》將於下期起，由每年出版三期改為四期，並與網 上電子通訊《同創》的內容整合，同步出版，以加強 及豐富兩份刊物的內容。新的整合版本名為《同創─ 科大通訊》。歡迎讀者對改版後的通訊提出貴貴意見， 使《同創─科大通訊》能夠精益求益，不斷進步。 Grand Finale 萬眾歡騰的校慶 A Delicious Afternoon in the Atrium: the Grand Finale 一個聲色味俱全的慶祝 Global Recognition 國際聲譽 EMBA Ranks No. 3 in the World 凱洛格—科大EMBA全球排名第三 Strategic Development 策略發展 Great Minds Shed Light on Big Issues 超凡智慧在科大釋疑解惑 Strategic Roadmaps 策略藍圖 In Remembrance of Mr Henry Fok 懷念霍英東先生 In Action 校園內外 14th Congregation 第十四屆畢業禮 Congregation With a Difference 今年畢業典禮別具意義 Awards and Honors 獎項與榮譽 Community Support 社會支持 01 04 06 07 08 09 11 12 13 A Message from your editor To serve our readers better and put more HKUST related news and information at your fingertips, beginning with its next edition, Newsletter will come to you four times a year, instead of the current three. Our online publication Genesis will be absolved into this revamped format. The two publications will be seamlessly melded into one, with a hyphenated new identity: Genesis-HKUST Newsletter. This new incarnation is more than just a face-lift, but a bold attempt at a refinement in quality and content plus the elimination of overlap. Please be as generous as you can with your comments and suggestions. A publication is ultimately only as good as the readers it serves. A Message from Your Editor編者的話 Finale 萬眾歡騰的校慶 羅馬不是一天造成，一所成功的大學，也非一夜之間 便能夠出人頭地。香港科技大學的成功神話，是十五 年耕耘的成果。 科大師生於11月14日下午，在科大香港賽馬會大堂舉行 慶祝15周年校慶典禮。十天之後，亦即在11月24日， 再假座香港大會堂，舉行一場音樂演奏會，演出空前 成功，為科大的15歲生日，添上完美的賀禮。 校慶典禮當日下午，香港賽馬會大堂人頭湧湧，熱鬧 非常。大學副監督鍾士元博士、校董會主席陳祖澤博 士、創校校長吳家瑋教授，現任校長朱經武教授與大 家一起聚首一堂，分享科大創校15周年的喜悅。他們 聯同其他11位嘉賓，主持切蛋糕及祝酒儀式，之後隨 即舉行一項象徵科大精神薪火相傳的「傳火炬」活 動，正式為慶典揭開序幕。 A great university is not an overnight success. The HKUST miracle was 15 years in the making. As the year drew to a close, the University closed out its internal celebrations with a Grand Finale party on 14 November. The external finale came ten days later in the form of a musical salute at the City Hall. It was judged an unqualified success. The Grand Finale in the Atrium was an afternoon to remember. It brought together the founding president and the founding Pro-Chancellor, along with our current president and other distinguished guests. It was overflowing with the joyous atmosphere of a spontaneous party. But it came with

pre-planned special treats: A singing council chairman and an ice-cream-making president. Dr John Chan, the council chairman brought the house down with a full-throated rendition of a Cantonese opera classic- with English lyrics. The adapted theme, naturally, was on 'education'. 一個聲色味俱全的下午： 15周年校慶典禮 the Grand Finale A Delicious Afternoon in the Atrium: Grand Finale 01 02 Grand 萬眾歡騰的校慶 The ice-cream-making President — Prof Paul Chu is no vanilla. 校長朱經武教授是高溫超導研究 的權威，不知道他是否利用這種 高科技為賓客炮製雪糕呢? You are not kidding—we are the best: Founding President Prof Chia-Wei Woo tickled pink by Dr Jack Lau, master of ceremonies. 創校校長吳家瑋教授（左）在慶典上分享創校 15周年的感受。擔任司儀的電子及計算機工 程學系副教授廖家俊博士洗耳恭聽 The President was all sweetness and smiles in a striped apron and a

chef's outfit. He was beautifully assisted by his personal assistant, the photogenic Mandy Cheung whose picture was splashed across the front page of the SCMP's Education Post that following Saturday. Nobody complained about the president's ice cream. And everybody loved the picture. The event's international flavour came alive with our Indian students doing a show-stealing high-energy Fusion Dance. The historical angle was covered nostalgically by speeches from the founding president Prof Chia-Wei Woo and his successor and incumbent president, Prof Paul Chu. For many, it was the first time they saw the two presidents displaying their rhetorical skills on the same stage. The Grand Finale had the effervescence of a student party laced with history and a touch of nostalgia. The mix was delicious. You could tell from the smiles as the crowds fanned out from the party. 當日兩個特備節目──陳祖澤博士獻唱及朱經武校長製作蛋榚，為慶 典掀起不少高潮。陳祖澤博士先打頭陣，演唱粵曲「禪院鐘聲」及由 該曲調改編的英文粵曲「Education」，觀眾反應熱烈，掌聲不絕。校 長朱經武教授在台下變身廚師，親手為賓客炮製美味雪糕，吸引大批 學生及教職員爭相圍觀和品嚐。 國際學生表演印度舞；內地同學中樂演奏，都令觀眾陶醉不已，在這 個「聲、色、味」俱全的校慶典禮上，科大創校校長吳家瑋及現任校 長朱經武教授分別發表演講。 校長朱經武教授表示，科大人正面、積極進取的精神最可貴。面對未 來挑戰，科大人應當團結一致，繼續發揮這種精神。創校校長吳家瑋 教授則表示，科大有今日的成就，全賴科大人過去不斷努力和奉獻， 勉勵科大人秉承傳統，追求卓越。 科大人承先啟後，對科大未來發展充滿信心。今年的15周年校慶典 禮，一片歡騰，直至夜幕低垂，大家才興盡而歸。 03 The Singing Council Chairman— Education in his mouth is a Cantonese opera 校董會主席陳祖澤博士演唱由 粵曲「禪院鐘聲」改編的英文粵曲「教育之聲」 04 HKUST's Executive MBA program, taught in conjunction with the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, ranks No. 3 in the world in the Financial Times 2006 Global EMBA Rankings. In addition to a strong showing in the overall ranking, the program is also listed among the world's top 10 in many specific categories. It is No. 2 in 'international faculty' and No. 4 in 'aims achieved' which indicates the extent to which alumni fulfilled their most important goals in completing an EMBA. As in the previous three years, the program's student diversity was ranked No. 1 in the world. It is No. 2 in 'most experienced intake'. Participants in the program are high earners and top the charts in overall salaries and salaries in consulting. The Financial Times describes their international experience as 'impressive' as '54% of respondents from the Kellogg-HKUST program had worked in three or more countries prior to the EMBA.' The partnership EMBA program has been ranked in the top 10 in the paper's annual survey since it entered the rankings in 2003. The Financial Times describes the HKUST Business School as 'one of the most respected business schools in Asia.' Commenting on the latest rankings, HKUST President Prof Paul Chu said that the consistent high rankings of the University are an affirmation of its academic excellence and competitive parity with the world's leading universities. 'Our lofty rankings are an external confirmation of our internal excellence in mentoring top-quality students who come to study at UST from local, Mainland or worldwide sources. It is gratifying to know that our efforts in

training them as future leaders have received repeated worldwide recognition.' The President added. Prof K C Chan, Dean of HKUST Business School, who is profiled in this year's survey, said the School's core value is in its commitment to building excellence in research. The report observes that the School's strength lies in its founding philosophy 'to build a research institution second to none and recruit only internationally-trained faculty.' 根據倫敦《金融時報》公佈的全球行政人員工商管理碩士（EMBA）課 程調查，香港科大工商管理學院與美國西北大學Kellogg（凱洛格）管理 學院合辦的EMBA課程，排名全球第3。 除了在總排名榜上名列第3，凱洛格—科大EMBA於排名榜的眾多分項 上也名列十大。包括「教授國際化背景」位列全球第2位；「達到修讀 課程目的」位列全球第4。 凱洛格—科大EMBA課程的學員國際化背景，連續第四年獲評為全球第 1。學員在「最豐富工作經驗」一項中，名列全球第2。此外，他們也是 高薪人士，在平均薪酬及於諮詢界別工作的薪酬兩項中，均獨佔鰲頭， 位列全球第1。《金融時報》形容他們的國際經驗「出眾」，因為參與是 次排名調查的凱洛格—科大EMBA校友中，百分54於修讀該課程前，曾 於3個或以上的不同國家工作。 凱洛格—科大EMBA自2003年上榜以來，均站穩全球十大之列，《金融 時報》形容科大商學院為「亞洲區其中一所最受尊崇的商學院。」 科大校長朱經武教授認為，科大在國際排名上，屢次取得佳績，是對大 學卓越學術成就、及具備與世界著名學府相若競爭力的明證。 他說：「我們所取得領先排名，是外界對我們內部優秀素質的肯定，特 別是我們對來自本地，國內，以至全球的高素質學生的培養。我們很高 興，在培訓未來的領袖所作出的努力，我們屢次獲得國際認同。」 科大商學院院長陳家強教授接受《金融時報》的專訪中說，商學院的核 心價值，是鍥而不捨追求卓越的學術研究。這篇報導指出，科大商學院 的實力在於其創院 的理念， 就是要建立一所一流的 研究型商學院，並 且招聘最優秀的國際級教授。」 Recognition Global 國際聲譽 全球排名第 凱洛格—科大EMBA EMBA Ranks No.3 in the World Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 School University of Pennsylvania: Wharton Columbia/London Business School Kellogg/HKUST Trium: HEC Paris/London School of Economics/New York University: Stern France Instituto de Empresa University of Chicago London Business School Washington University: Olin ( Washington-Fudan EMBA ) Duke University: Fuqua Northwestern University: Kellogg USA USA/UK China France/USA/UK Spain USA/UK/Singapore UK China USA USA Country Financial Times EMBA Rankings - Top 10 《金融時報》2006年EMBA十大排名榜 排名學院

賓夕凡尼亞大學華頓商學院 哥倫比亞大學/倫敦商學院 凱洛格—科大 Trium: HEC巴黎/倫敦經濟學院/紐約大學：Stern 芝加哥大學 倫敦商學院 華盛頓大學：Olin（華盛頓大學—復旦EMBA） 杜克大學：Fuqua 西北大學：Kellogg 美國 美國/英國 中國 美國/英國 西班牙 美國/英國/新加坡 英國 中國 美國 美國 國家 3 此外，香港科大工商管理學院全日制工商管理碩士（MBA）課程，榮獲經 濟學人信息部（Economist Intelligence Unit，簡稱EIU）列為亞太區之冠。 據今年EIU全球最佳MBA課程首100位排名，50個來自北美，39個來自歐 洲，11個來自亞太區。科大MBA排名37。 EIU排名調查主要根據四個範疇：「開展新事業機會」、「個人發展及教育 經驗」、「薪酬增加」及「人際網絡潛力」。科大MBA課程於「個人發展及 教育經驗」排名全球第二，該範疇以教授素質、學員素質、學員多元化及 教育經驗來釐定。EIU讚揚科大的教授素質，是全球最佳的商學院之一。 MBA課程主任戴啟思教授說：「我們一直以來都安排很多活動，豐富學員 的學習經驗。除了設立已久的國際交換生計劃之外，我們近年又加入了專 業隊伍，協助學員的個人及事業發展。我們的目標，是協助學員在修讀 MBA課程期間，可以自我更新、改進和發展，我很高興，這次調查結果與 我們課程目標啓合。」 HKUST has been ranked No. 17 globally in the newly released Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) league table of the world's top 100 universities in technology, reinforcing the University's high standing internationally and reflecting the esteem of its academic peers. The 2006 rankings, released in October, see HKUST rise to its highest position in the THES surveys so far. Last year HKUST was ranked No. 23 in the world in technology. . Peer review plays an important role in the THES rankings criteria, with data gathered from over 3,700 academics around the world. In this year's THES technology league table, HKUST was the only university in Hong Kong listed in the top 60. The top three rankings were occupied by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California, Berkeley and Indian Institutes of Technology. 《泰晤士報高等教育特刊》在10月公布全球100所最佳大學──科技 組別排名，科大高踞全球第17位，進一步鞏固科大的國際學術地 位，並反映國際學術界對科大的高度評價。 科大去年在這項排名榜中，位列23，今年躍升6位至第17位，為歷來 最高的排名。這項排名的評審側重學界的評分，以全球3,700名學者 的意見調查為評審基礎。 科大是香港唯一躋身首60位的大學，排名三甲的大學，分別為麻省 理工學院、加州柏克萊大學及印度理工學院。 The full-time MBA program of HKUST's School of Business and Management has been ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) as No.1 in Asia and Australasia. Among this year's world's top 100 MBA programs on the EIU list, 50 are from North America, 39 from Europe and 11 from Asia and Australasia. The HKUSTMBA places 37th on the overall list. EIU's ranking criteria include four main areas, namely: 'opening new career opportunities', 'personal development and educational experience', 'increasing salary' and 'potential to network'. The HKUST MBA program ranks No. 2 in the world in 'personal development and educational experience' which is measured by faculty quality, student quality, student diversity and education experience. EIU commended the School as having 'one of the world's best-qualified faculties'. Prof Steven DeKrey, Director of MBA Program, said, 'We have been implementing a number of initiatives in our program to enrich students' learning experiences. In addition to our well established international exchange program we have in recent years added a professional team to look after students' personal and career development. Our objectives are to assist our students to renew, improve and develop themselves with their MBA experience. I am glad these results are consistent with our priorities.' 05 MBA Ranks No. 1 in Asia and Australasia 科大MBA亞太排名第一 HKUST ranks 17 in technology 科大登上全球最佳科技大學第17位 Recognition Global 國際聲譽 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 School HKUST The University of Hong Kong Monash University Nanyang Technological University Macquarie Graduate School of Management University of Melbourne International University of Japan Curtin University of Otago Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad National University of Singapore China China Australia Singapore Australia Australia Japan Australia New Zealand India Singapore Location Position of Schools in Asia and Australasia on EIU's 2006 List of Top 100 Full-time MBA Programs 首100位全日制MBA課程 亞太區院校排名 排名學院 科大 香港大學 南洋理工大學 墨爾砵大學 日本國際大學 大學 Otago大學 印度Ahmedabad管理學院

新加坡國立大學 中國 中國 澳洲 新加坡 澳洲 澳洲 日本 澳洲 紐西蘭 印度 新加坡 地區 37 39 49 77 81 84 85 91 97 98 99 Overall position 總排名 06 Great Minds Shed light on Big Issues 超凡智慧在科大釋疑解惑 A cluster of star thinkers came to The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in September to give IAS Distinguished Lectures on issues of great importance to us all. Sir Michael Francis Atiyah who is widely considered one of the greatest geometers of the 20th and 21st century, Abel prize winner and Fields medalist, gave an IAS Distinguished Public Lecture on the intriguing topic of 'Mathematics: Invention or Discovery' on 11 September 2006. He discussed the nature of reality and its relation to mathematics. This year's Shaw Prize Laureate in Life Science and Medicine, Prof Xiaodong Wang, addressed the question: 'How Do We Save Lives by Understanding Death' on 13 September 2006, introducing how modern biomedical knowledge helps fight against disease, and the mechanisms of cell division and cell death. Development Strategic 策略發展 From left: Prof Angelina Yee, Dr Kai-Fu Lee, Prof C N Yang, Prof Xiaodong Wang, Sir Michael Atiyah, Dr the Hon Sarah Liao, Dr John Chan, President Paul Chu 從左至右：余珍珠教授、李開復博士、楊振 寧教授、王曉東教授、Michael Atiyah爵 士、廖秀冬博士、陳祖澤博士及朱經武校長 07 Subsequent to the lecture, a roundtable discussion entitled 'Scientists as poets: Imagining Everyday Life in the 21st Century' was held with preeminent scientists, including Nobel Laureate Prof Chen-Ning Yang, Shaw Prize Laureate Prof Xiaodong Wang, Co-President Google Greater China Dr Kai-Fu Lee, and President Paul Chu taking part. The IAS's Executive Director Prof Angelina Yee moderated at the roundtable discussion. Dr Kai-Fu Lee, Vice-President of Google Inc and Co-President of Google Greater China, gave a talk on 'Organizing the World's Information', sharing his insights of what he finds to be the most prominent reasons for Google's success. This was followed by his meeting with over 30 gifted secondary students from Education and Manpower Bureau's Gifted Students Program. This series of inspiring lectures and the roundtable discussion illuminated our understanding of the big issues facing humankind and pointed the way forward. 多位世界頂級的學術巨擘和俊才9月雲集香港科技大學，並在科大高等研 究院傑出講座上，發表演講，討論影響我們深遠的議題。 被稱譽為二十及二十一世紀最偉大的數學家之一的Atiyah爵士，於9月11 日在科大高研院舉行的公開演講上，發表題為「數學：是發明還是發 現？」。Atiyah爵士是著名數學阿貝爾獎及菲爾茲獎得主，他在演講上討 論了「實存的真相」與數學的關係。 榮獲今年度邵逸夫生命科學與醫學獎得主王曉東教授，於９月１3日，以 「解碼死亡，重構生命」為題，介紹了怎樣利用當代生物化學的知識，去 對抗疾病，並且闡釋了細胞分裂和凋亡的機理。 講座之後，隨即舉行了一場圓桌討論會。參與討論的著名學人包括諾貝爾 物理學獎得主楊振寧教授、邵逸夫生命科學與醫學獎得主王曉東教授、 Google全球副總裁李開復博士及科大校長朱經武教授。討論會以「詩人 科學家：新世紀，新生活」為題，大家暢談所想，大會由科大高研院行政 總裁余珍珠教授主持。 其後由李開復博士以「整合全球信息」為題，發表演講，道出Google從 崛起到成功之路的關鍵。李博士並且與逾30名資優中學生聚會，暢談生 活感受。 這連串傑出講座和圓桌討論會，讓聽眾知悉目前人類偉大心靈所關心的大 事，從中亦使人體會到，只有知道自己知所不足，才能進入知識之門。 Development Strategic 策略發展 Prof Paul Chu, President 校長朱經武教授 Prof Xiaodong Wang, Shaw Prize Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 邵逸夫生命科學及醫學獎得主王曉東教授 Sir Michael Atiyah , Fields medalist, Abel prize winner 菲爾茲獎及阿貝爾獎得主 Michael Atiyah爵士 Dr Kai-Fu Lee, Vice-president, Google Inc Google全球副總裁李開復博士 Prof C N Yang, Nobel Laureate in Physics 諾貝爾物理學獎得主楊振寧教授 4. 5. 08 Roadmaps 策略藍圖 The 2006 International Conference on NanoTechnology and Advanced Materials, coorganised by the Federation of Hong Kong Machinery & Metal Industries, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Productivity Council and Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited was held during 1~3 November 2006 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Prof Klaus V Klitzing, the 1985 Nobel Laureate in Physics, pointed out at the Keynote Speech that after the nanotechnology initiative in the US many countries started a nanosciene program with the result that the number of patent applications with the appendix 'nano' increased drastically. Obviously, Nanotechnology is among the most important scientific and technology developments affecting mankind and enterprise in the 21st century. In this conference, the organizers had invited speakers from technology companies, research institutes and university to share the updated nanotech applications and commercialization experience. 由香港機械金屬業聯合總會、香港生產力促進局、香港科 技大學與納米及先進材料研發院有限公司舉辦的2006國際 納米技術暨先進材料會議，於2006年11月1日至3日，在香 港會議展覽中心舉行。 1985年諾貝爾物理學得主Klaus V Klitzing教授參加此次會 議，並在專題演講中指出，當美國推動納米科技的發展， 很多國家先後開展了納米科學的研究項目，結果以「納米」 名字作附錄的專利申請大幅增加。很明顯，納米科技已成 為科學及技術發展最重要的一環，影響到21世紀人類及工 商業的發展。 今次會議，舉辦機構邀請了來自科技公司、研究機構及大 學的專家講者，在納米科技的最新發展及商業應用，彼此 交換意見。 Strategic NanoTechnology Advanced Materials 國際納米技術暨先進材料會議 09 The Environmental Forum with the main theme of environmental sustainability was held from 27 to 28 October 2006 in Nansha IT Park, Guangzhou. During the last two decades, rapid economic growth in China has produced an abundant supply of daily necessities and greatly increased the standard of living. Unfortunately these advances have also introduced substantial amount of pollutants into the air, land, water ways, and marine environments. The objective of this forum is to evaluate how science and technology can help to deliver a sustainable future for China in general and for the Greater Pearl River Delta (PRD) in particular. The speakers at the forum reviewed many important technological issues associated with air, water and marine pollution in China and the PRD. The Nansha Forum is intended to identify key science-technology issues significant to the social economic development of China, and to explore opportunities that these issues will bring to society. As a conclusion it makes

recommendations on measures that government, industry, institutes and universities can take to take advantage of these opportunities. 「南沙科技論壇—環保專題」，於2006年10月27至28日，在廣 州南沙資訊科技園舉行，討論環境可持性發展。 過去二十年，中國經濟高速增長，為人民提供了大量生活必須 品，大幅提高了人民的生活水平。但與此同時，亦對空氣、土 地、水源及海洋帶來污染物。今次論壇的主旨，是探討如何利 用科學和技術，協助中國及珠三角地區實現可持續性發展。今 次與會的專家學者在論壇上，探討了許多有關空氣、水質、海 洋污染的重要科技課題。 南沙科技論壇舉辦的目的，是探索當前中國及珠三角地區經濟及 社會發展中，具有關鍵影響的科技課題；發掘這些關鍵科技課題 給社會帶來的發展機遇，並向政府、產業界、研究機構及高等教 育院校提出可行的建議。 Roadmaps Strategic 策略藍圖 A Strategic Symposium: the Nansha Science & Technology Forum on Environmental Sustainability 南沙科技論壇討論環境可持續性發展 Mr Henry Fok, the Vice Chairman of the National Political consultative Conference, passed away on 28 October 2006 after a long illness in Beijing. HKUST is deeply saddened by Mr Henry Fok's passing. 'HKUST has lost a good friend', President Paul Chu said. In 2005, the Fok Ying Tung Foundation donated HK$800 million to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to support its establishment of a Graduate School in the Nansha IT Park. Through the establishment of the Nansha campus, HKUST will build up an effective platform for promoting economic progress in the Pearl River Delta Region, training postgraduate students with a global perspective and providing expertise to entrepreneurs in the area. His generosity in pushing human resources and technology development in the region is unprecedented and will have far-reaching consequences. In writing to the Fok's family to express his deepest condolences on behalf of the University, President Chu praises the late Mr Fok's enormous contributions to Hong Kong and the nation. In the run-up to Hong Kong's return to the motherland, Mr Fok took up a number of important positions, including being a member of the Basic Law Drafting Committee, advisor on Hong Kong Affairs, vice chairman of the Preliminary Working Committee for the Preparatory Committee of the HKSAR, and vice Chairman of the Preparatory Committee of the HKSAR. Mr Fok has witnessed the resurgence and renaissance of the nation during his lifetime, having played an active role in the economic reform of the mainland. In 1983, he opened the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, the first five-star hotel on the mainland, and developed the Zhongshan Hotsprings Resort with the three principles of 'self-reliance': the design, construction and management of these tourist establishments were wholly and exclusively handled by Chinese professionals. Mr Fok made notable contribution to the development of industries in Hong Kong, and he was also extensively involved in charitable and community work and the development of sports both in Hong Kong and the nation. 'We owe him a huge debt of gratitude. We shall never forget,' President Chu said. 全國政協副主席霍英東先生於2006年10月28日，因病在北京 溘然辭世，香港科技大學對霍先生逝世深表哀悼。校長朱經 武表示，科大損失了一位摯友。 霍英東先生對科大愛護有嘉。2005年，他出資８億港元，支 持科大在南沙資訊科技園成立研究院。透過興建南沙這個科 技園，科大將可建立一個有效平台，促進珠三角地區的經濟 發展，培養具全球視野的研究生，同時亦為該區企業家，提 供所需的專業知識和人才。霍先生建設南沙的理想，已逐步 付諸實現。 朱經武校長致霍先生家人的唁函中，對霍先生為祖國和香港 作出的貢獻，表達了衷誠敬意。 霍先生對香港回歸祖國，擔當了重要職務，他分別擔任了基 本法起草委員會委員、港事顧問、香港特別行政區籌備委員 會的預委會工作，為香港回歸，貢獻良多。 霍英東先生一生見証了國家的復興，對國家的經濟改革殫盡 心思。1983年，他回國發展旅遊業，在廣州興建第一家五星 級酒店的白天鵝賓館；發展中山溫泉賓館，並堅持賓館由中 國人自己設計、自己施工及自己管理的「三自方針」。 霍英東先生推動香港工商業的發展，並為慈善及社會事業無私 奉獻。他對香港和國家的體育事業發展同樣作出巨大貢獻。 朱校長指出，他對科大的高義隆情，我們銘感於心。 Mr Henry Fok In Remembrance of 懷念霍英東先生 HKUST Loses a Dear Friend and Ardent Supporter 科大痛失一位摯友及支持者 Mr Henry Fok (middle) backs HKUST in the establishment of a Graduate School in the Nansha IT Park 霍英東先生（中）支持科大在南沙科技 園建研究院 10 11 In Action 校園內外 The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Wang Shucheng, visited the University and delivered an outstanding IAS distinguished Lecture on 'China's Water Conservancy Model for Social Construction' on Monday 23 October 2006. He left the audience breathless with his magnificent talk. Combining strategic vision, technical know-how and grassroots knowledge, Minister Wang spoke eloquently on a subject closest to his heart. He said, for example, that some people in China have turned to ground water when there is not enough surface water. In many areas in northern China, excessive use of ground water will exhaust supplies. Protecting river from pollution and encouraging the harmonious development of society and the economy is the common task of the human race. Minister Wang left no doubt that the construction of a water-conserving society is vital for sustainable economic growth in China. 中國水利部長汪恕誠於10月23日訪問科 大，並於科大高等研究院傑出講座發表題為 「中國的節水型社會建設」演講。 汪部長指出，由於地面水不足，一些人便轉 往耗用地下水。在華北地區，大量消耗地下 水將會令水源供應進一步惡化。因此，保護 河流免受污染，使社會及經濟和諧發展，是 人類一項重要工作。 他說，只有建設節水型社會，才能確保中國 經濟可持續發展。 Minister Takes HKUST by Storm: An Unforgettable Distinguished Lecture 中國水利部長汪恕誠傑出講座演講 91 professors and students from 35 mainland, overseas and Hong Kong universities attended the 11th National Summer School in Mathematics from 23 July to 12 August to exchange views on the development of Mathematics. This scientific program is jointly organized by HKUST and CUHK. Group sessions on Algebra, Maths and Geometry were held during the 21-day program. 來自35所香港及中外大學的91名教授和學生，於7月23日至8月12日參 加了全國數學第11屆研究生的暑期研習班，就數學的最新發展交流意 見。是項科學研習班由香港科大及香港中文大學聯合舉辦。為期21 天，期間，主辦大學舉辦了一系列有關代數、數學和幾何的講座。 全國數學第11屆研究生暑期學校 Thinking Mathematically: The 11th National Summer School in Mathematics The University showcased its latest technology achievements at the Mathematics 8th annual China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center from 12 to 17 October. Fourteen hi-tech products and cutting edge systems developed by the University's researchers and member companies of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Program were displayed, including: Nanocatalytic System, 3D Camera Scanner, Furniture Virtual Reality Exhibition System, C2 Business Collaboration Platform, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Solutions, and H.264 Video Conferencing System. 科大於10月12至17日，參加了在深圳舉行的「第八屆中國國際高新 技術成果交易會」（簡稱「高交會」），展出14項由校內科研人員及創 業公司成功開發的創新技術和產品。這些嶄新產品包括：納米催化 劑環保系統、三維照相式掃描儀、家具虛擬展示系統、C2 商務協同 平台、及其他射頻識別解決方案（RFID）、H.264視像會議系統等。 高交會展出科大高新技術產品 HKUST showcases its Hi-Tech Prowess in China The Minister's Message: the construction of a water-conserving society is important for the sustainable economic growth in China 汪部長指出，建設節水型社會對中國 經濟可持續發展很重要 12 In Action 校園內外 The Institute for the Environment of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held a workshop on 22 Sept to explore the environmental issues and challenges facing Hong Kong. High-ranking government officials and experts in departments related to environmental protection and engineering, including Permanent Secretary of Environment, Transport and Works Ms Anissa Wong and Assistant Director of Environmental Protection Department Dr Malcolm Broom, all converged on HKUST to give their views on topics ranging from air, marine, water technology to solid waste. 科大環境研究所於9月22日舉辦研討會，探討香港 面對的環境保護問題及當中的挑戰。香港政府環 境保護署及渠務署等部門的高級官員，包括環境 運輸及工務局常任秘書長王倩儀女士，環境保護 署助理署長彭樂民博士，出席了研討會，大家深 入討論空氣、海洋、水質科技及固體廢物等一系 列環保問題。 環保研討會 探索香港環保出路 A Common Concern of the Mandarins and the Scientists: Exploring Environmental Issues and Challenges for Hong Kong The Institute of Advanced Study at HKUST invited two pre-eminent scholars to deliver lectures in November. Dr Ya-Qin Zhang, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft, expounded on the 'Innovation Strategy of High-Tech Companies' on 6 November. Speaking to a full house at the lecture theatre, Dr Zhang shared his insights on technical trends, innovation trends and developments of China's software industry. As one of the founding members of the Microsoft Research Asia lab, Dr Zhang currently leads the corporation's overall R&D efforts in China. The Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry in 2000, Prof Alan G MacDiarmid, mixed folk wisdom with cutting edge scientific thinking spoke on the important topic of 'Agrienergy: What Does the Future Hold?' on 9 November. Prof MacDiarmid outlined the features of many alternative forms of renewable energy and explored the concept of 'Hydrogen Economy' which involves the use of hydrogen as a fuel mixing automobiles to reduce the ill effects of using hydrocarbon fuels. 科大高等研究院於11月邀請了兩位卓越學者，分別主 持兩場傑出講座。微軟公司全球副總裁張亞勤博士於 11月6日，以「高科技企業的創新策略」為題，在座 無虛設的演講廳內，向聽眾分享他對科技發展趨勢及 中國軟件工業發展的獨到見解。張亞勤博士是微軟亞 洲研究院的創始人之一，現時專責微軟在中國科研及 產品開發的整體策劃。 2000年諾貝爾化學獎得主艾倫．麥米教授則於11月 9日，以「未來的依托—農業能源?」為題，發表另一 啟迪人心的演說。在講座上，艾倫．麥米教授向聽 眾介紹了多種不同的再生能源；並提出「氫氣經濟」 概念。這概念是用氫氣作為汽車的主要燃料，取代碳 氫化合燃料，以減少由此而產生的空氣污染。 科大高等研究院舉辦傑出講座 IAS Leads the Way with another 13 This year's congregation is different. The 14th congregation coincided with the University's 15th anniversary. Presided over by the University's Pro- Chancellor and Chairman of the Court , Dr the Honorable Sir Sze-Yuen Chung, our living link with the past, over 3300 students graduated over three days, President Chu, ever the man with a vision, addressed the attendees, by looking back over the past 15 years and looking forward to the next fifteen. This year three Honorary Doctorates were presented. Prof Hau L Lee, the founder and director of the Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum was honoured for his leading study of supply chain management. Prof Alan G MacDiarmid, the Nobel Laureate in Chemistry in 2000 for the revolutionary discovery and development of conductive polymers, was also a recipient. But the attention was squarely on the third recipient: Dr the Honorable Tung Chee Hwa, the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He is not only our first Chief Executive but also the current Vice-Chairman of the National People's Political Consultative Conference. He was recognized for presiding over the birth of the new Hong Kong SAR and for his contribution to education. Dr Tung delivered a passionate speech in which he expressed his appreciation of Hong Kong people for their hard work and resilience. He also showed concern for the future of our graduates by urging them to participate in national reconstruction . There was another quartet of happy recipients in a different category . Dr Irene Man-Chi Lo, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, received HKUST's highest accolade in teaching, the Michael G Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching. This year's Stephen Cheong Kam-chuen Medal for Distinguished Service to the Student Body was awarded to Lo Sin Au Astrid, Vice-President of the 13th session of Students' Union. This year also saw the inauguration of the 'My Most Influential Teacher Award' set up for recognizing secondary school teachers for their positive impact on HKUST graduates. The first awards went to Mr Law Chung Kuen, former Vice-Principal of Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College, and Mr She Ki Poon, former Principal of Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College. Congregation 第十四屆畢業禮 Congregation with a Difference 今年畢業典禮別具意義 第14屆學位畢業典禮別具意義，因為今年適逢大學創校15周年紀念。 科大副監督兼顧問委員會主席鍾士元博士，主持了學位頒授典禮，今 年有逾3,300名學生畢業。在三天畢業典禮上，校長朱經武教授向賓 客簡介科大過去15年來的成就及未來15年的發展大計。 今年頒發三位榮譽博士學位，得主分別為李效良教授、艾倫．麥米 教授及董建華博士。李教授是全球供應鏈管理研究的權威，並且是史 丹福環球供應鏈管理論壇的創辦人兼理事。麥米教授為2000年諾貝 爾化學獎得主，他在導電聚合物領域作出了開創性貢獻而獲獎。 科大頒授榮譽學位予香港特別行政區首任行政長官董建華先生，以表 揚他帶領香港成功落實一國兩制，並為教育作出貢獻。董先生現為中 國人民政治協商會議第十屆全國委員會副主席。 董先生代表榮譽博士學位得主致辭。他感謝全港市民共同努力，繼續 落實他為香港經濟轉型及教育發展所訂下的政策大方向。他又鼓勵畢 業生要有夢想，朝夢想努力定有所成，並且積極參與國家的建設。 另外亦有四位欣喜的領獎人──獲得科大頒發獎項，頌揚表現卓越的 教授和學生。土木工程學系副教授勞敏慈博士，獲頒授大學最高榮譽 的「祁敖卓越教學服務獎」。第13屆學生會副會長盧倩鷗同學獲頒 「張鑑泉卓越學生服務獎章」。 今年成立的「我最敬佩的老師獎」，由科大畢業生提名對他有正面深 遠影響的中學老師，首屆獲獎的兩位老師，分別為陳瑞琪（喇沙）書院 前副校長羅中權先生，和佛教筏可紀念中學前任校長佘基本先生。 14th 14 Further to being elected a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the United Kingdom in December 2004, Dr Jun Shang Kuang of the Department of Civil Engineering was elected a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) in recognition of his significant contribution to structural engineering and design. The ICE and IStructE are among the world's largest and most prestigious professional bodies committed to excellence in civil and structural engineering. HKUST Structural Engineer named IStructE Fellow 鄺君尚獲選工程師學會資深會員 Honors Awards and獎項與榮譽 科大土木工程學系鄺君尚博士獲英國結構工程師學會選為資深會員（Fellow of IStructE），以表彰他 在結構工程和設計上的卓越成就。這次是鄺博士繼2004年12月獲英國土木工程師學會選為資深會員 （Fellow of ICE）後的第二項殊榮。 英國結構工程師學會及英國土木工程師學會，是全球兩大最具規模和聲望的專業機構，致力推動和提 升土木和結構工程學的研究發展。 Another Honour for HKUST: President of Our Alumni Association wins Outstanding Young Person Award 校友會主席獲選為十大傑青 Mr Sean Lin, the President of the HKUST Alumni Association, has been selected as one of the ten most Outstanding Young Persons in 2006 for his excellent professional endeavors and active participation in social services. Mr Lin, serving as a senior inspector of Hong Kong Police Force, has been an active volunteer in serving the youngsters and the alumni of HKUST since his graduation from HKUST in 1994. 科大校友會主席林景昇，獲選為2006年香港十 大傑出青年，表揚他在工作上的卓越表現，積 極參與公益活動。林景昇現職警隊高級督察， 於1994年在科大畢業後，多年來，他積極向青 少年提供輔導服務及籌辦校友會活動。 Wu Wen, a research student in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, has won the IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS) PhD Student Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the reform and upgrade of the tools for integrated circuits' (IC) design. The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.) is a non-profit organization and leading professional association for the advancement of technology in the United States. Wu Wen, the first winner from Hong Kong to win this prestigious fellowship, will be awarded a check of US$7,000, a travel subsidy of up to US$3,000, and a plaque that was presented at the 2006 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) this December. 'I am deeply indebted to Dr Chan Man-sun, my advisor, for his constant support and guidance. He gives me the greatest freedom in carrying out the research that I am interested in,' she said. 'The fellowship is also a good encouragement to me. I will do my best in the continued research and development of IC design.' 科大電子及計算機工程學博士研究生吳文，憑著精湛的集成電路元件模擬模型的優化設 計，獲得美國電子工程師學會頒發研究生獎學金。美國電子工程師學會是非牟利的組 織，致力於科研技術的提升。 吳文是首位奪得該獎學金的香港代表。她將獲得7,000美元的獎學金及3,000美元的旅行津 貼。她於今年12月，出席在三藩市舉行的國際電子元件會議頒獎儀式。 她表示：「我要特別感謝導師、科大電子及計算機工程學系副教授陳文新博士長期的支持 及教導，他給予我很大的自由度，讓我有機會做自己感興趣的研究工作。獲頒獎學金，對 我是難得的鼓舞，我會繼續鑽研集成電路元件模型的開發和研究工作，做到最好。」 PhD Student Wins Electron Fellowship 電子系博士生榮獲美國學會獎學金 15 Community Support 社會支持 Endowed Chair Professorships Promote Academic Excellence 「講座教授計劃」推動學術發展 A generous donation of 5 million was presented to UST. (from left: Dr John Chan; Chairman of Synergis Holdings Ltd Prof Chia-Wei Woo; Dr Geoffrey Yeh and President Paul Chu) 捐贈者將一張500萬元的支票送贈給科大 （左起: 陳祖澤博士、新昌管理集團有限 公司主席吳家瑋教授、葉謀遵博士及朱 經武校長） Several long-term supporters of the University, including Dr Geoffrey Yeh and Synergis Holdings Ltd, Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Limited, and Fang Brothers Knitting Limited, have made generous donations to establish four Endowed Chair Professorships to attract and retain outstanding and internationally renowned scholars. The Endowed Chair Professorships Program also represents a new chapter in academic and research development as the named Professors can use the additional funding provided by their chairs to enhance the quantity and quality of their research and teaching activities. 科大獲得三位捐贈者慷慨資助，設立了四個講座教授席，助科大招攬 和留住享譽國際的學者; 計劃亦可為講座教授提供額外資源，提升研 究項目的素質和開展新研究計劃。 三位捐贈者均為科大的長期支持者，分別為葉謀遵博士和新昌管理集 團有限公司、信興教育及慈善基金有限公司、肇豐針織有限公司。 16 Community Support 社會支持 A donation from Dr Yeh and Synergis was used to establish the Synergis- Geoffrey YEH Endowed Chair Professorship in School of Business and Management. Prof Gary Biddle was named the first appointee. The Inauguration Ceremony was held on 12 December. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Geoffrey Yeh said: 'the success of the business school at HKUST within a short span of time is unparalleled in the history of higher education. We are pleased to have this opportunity to establish a chair professorship that would benefit students, the school and the university at large.' Prof Biddle said: 'This chair commemorates and celebrates the generosity of the donor, an outstanding citizen and leader in Hong Kong, his ideals and his commitment to educational excellence.' He added: 'I will use the resources provided to advance my research, teaching and to support a graduate student in developing into a future accounting scholar and teacher. In these ways, the donor's generosity will touch and influence generations of students, scholars and teachers.' With the donation made by Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Ltd, the Dr William M W Mong Endowed Chair Professorships in Nano Science and Nano Technology were established, with Prof Ping Sheng and Prof Hoi Sing Kwok being named the appointees. 'I am very grateful to Dr William Mong who established this Endowment, and also to my colleagues for the recognition,' said Prof Sheng. 'The additional funding is very helpful in supporting the research projects in nano science, soft condensed matter and wave-functional materials. It also helps me to start new ones.' 葉謀遵博士和新昌管理集團有限公司捐款給工商管理學 院，成立了「新昌—葉謀遵講座教授席」。會計學系的白 國禮教授獲得此殊榮，是項講座教授席的成立典禮已於 12月12日在科大舉行。 葉謀遵博士表示：「商學院在短時期內，成為世界一流 學府，在高等教育上，可謂史無前例，我們很高興有此 機會，成立講座教授席，對學生、學院和大學的發展有 所裨益。」 白國禮教授表示：「這項講座教授計劃，標示了捐贈者 作為香港的傑出領袖，對提升教育素質的支持和承擔。 我將善用這筆捐款，用作研究及教學，以及培養一位研 究生成為未來的會計學學者或老師。只有這樣，才會令 捐贈者的美意獲得充分發揮，讓更多學生和老師受惠。」 從事納米科技的沈平教授、郭海成教授，則分別獲委任 為「蒙民偉博士納米科學講座教授」和「蒙民偉博士納 米科技講座教授」。這兩個講座教授席，由信興教育及慈 善基金有限公司捐款成立。 沈平教授表示：「我非常感激蒙民偉博士成立這講座教授 計劃，亦很感謝同事們的支持和認同。新的款項對我十分 有用，我會用在納米科學、軟濃縮材料及波功能材料的研 究上，亦可以開展一些新研究項目。」 沈教授續稱：「被提名、委任為講座教授，是一份榮幸。 對我的研究和教學工作，也會增添更高的期望。我一定會 全力以赴，超越自己過去的成果。」 The Synergis - Geoffrey YEH Endowed Chair Professorship 「新昌—葉謀遵講座教授席」 Prof Gary Biddle 白國禮教授 Donors and Awardees 捐贈者與獲獎人 Dr Samson Sun (middle) and awardees of Dr Samson Sun Scholarship. 孫秉樞博士（中）與榮獲孫秉樞博士獎學金的學生合照 Mr Gilbert Hung (second row, left two) and recipients of Hung Choh Jan Fong Bursaries. 熊宏海先生（後排左二）與獲得熊祝琴芳助學金的學生合照 The Swire International Young Fellows enjoyed the Swire Company Visit, which provided the opportunity for them to learn more about the Swire Group. They played a number of visits to different business segments of the Swire Group, including catering, aviation, and property. 太古國際青年精英參加了太古集團探訪日。他們到訪了多項的 太古集團業務，當中包括餐飲，航空及地產，增進了太古國際 青年精英對太古集團的了解 17 Community Support 社會支持 Prof Sheng added: 'Being named as an endowed chair professor is a blessing. But it also carries with it the burden of high expectations in research and teaching. I will do my best to excel in my work.' Commenting on the appointment, Prof Hoi Sing Kwok also said it was an honor for him to receive the Chair Professorship. 'I plan to explore further applications of nanotechnology to the field of information display and lighting. There is much room for improvement for current technologies in terms of power usage, viewing quality and flexibility,' said Prof Kwok. Finally, a donation from Fang Brothers Knitting Limited has enabled the establishment of the Fang Endowed Chair Professorship in Environmental Studies. The Chair will attract a pre-eminent scholar from the field to lead the University's research in this area. 郭海成教授也欣然表示，獲委任是他的榮譽。他說：「我會應用這筆捐 款，在納米技術、訊息顯示和照明上，作更多的研究。因為在電力應用、 影像質素及納米技術發展上，還有很多改善空間。」 此外，「方氏講座教授席」則由肇豐針織有限公司捐贈成立，以協助科大 延攬一位從事環境研究的優秀學者，帶領大學進行這方面的工作。 Appointees of Dr William M W Mong Endowed Chair Professorships met with donors. (from left: Chairman of Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Limited David Mong; President Paul Chu; Prof Ping Sheng; Chairman of Shun Hing Group William M W Mong and Prof Hoi Sing Kwok) 蒙民偉博士講座教授計劃得主與捐贈者見面 （左起: 信興教育及慈善基金主席蒙德揚先生、朱經武校長、沈平教授、 信興集團主席蒙民偉先生、郭海成教授）