News  | 20 May 2024

The School of Science Honors Outstanding Faculty Members with School Awards

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Established in 1996/97, the annual School of Science Awards aim to recognize faculty members and teaching track faculty, for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research or services. This year, the awards were presented by Prof. Yung Hou Wong, the Dean of Science, during the School Board Meeting on May 14, 2024 (Tuesday). The deserving recipients were greeted with a round of applause from their peers.

Prof. Emily Ming Wai Tsang, Assistant Professor of Science Education in the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded the School Teaching Award for her excellent pedagogical skills and significant contributions to curriculum development, student advising, and outreach. Prof. Junwei Liu, Associate Professor of Physics, has been awarded the School Research Award for his exceptional research achievements in condensed matter physics and quantum physics. Prof. David Karl Banfield, Professor of Life Science, has been awarded the School Service Award for his remarkable contributions to the Division of Life Science in various initiatives such as the Open Lab Project, the undergraduate program curriculum, and his contributions to the university in different roles.

The School of Science extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the awarded faculty members for their exceptional achievements and contributions to the School.

For a list of awardees over the past five years, please refer to this link.

The School Teaching Award, School Research Award, and School Service Award were presented to the deserving recipients during the School Board Meeting on May 14, 2024 (Tuesday).
The School Teaching Award, School Research Award, and School Service Award were presented to the deserving recipients during the School Board Meeting on May 14, 2024 (Tuesday).
The School Teaching Award was presented to Prof. Emily Ming Wai Tsang (centre) by Prof. Yung Hou Wong, the Dean of Science (right), and greeted by Prof. Wa Hung Leung, the Acting Head of the Department of Chemistry (left).
The School Teaching Award was presented to Prof. Emily Ming Wai Tsang (centre) by Prof. Yung Hou Wong, the Dean of Science (right), and greeted by Prof. Wa Hung Leung, the Acting Head of the Department of Chemistry (left).
The School Research Award was presented to Prof. Junwei Liu (centre) by Prof. Yung Hou Wong, the Dean of Science (right), and greeted by Prof. Jiannong Wang, the Head of the Department of Physics (left).
The School Research Award was presented to Prof. Junwei Liu (centre) by Prof. Yung Hou Wong, the Dean of Science (right), and greeted by Prof. Jiannong Wang, the Head of the Department of Physics (left).
The School Service Award was presented to Prof. David Karl Banfield (centre) by Prof. Yung Hou Wong, the Dean of Science (right), and greeted by Prof. Robert Ko, the Acting Head of the Division of Life Science (left).
The School Service Award was presented to Prof. David Karl Banfield (centre) by Prof. Yung Hou Wong, the Dean of Science (right), and greeted by Prof. Robert Ko, the Acting Head of the Division of Life Science (left).