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Prize	Name	Dept/Uni.	Supervisor	Title
2024
Undergraduate group
Champion	Connie Man Hei SIU	Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, CUHK	Prof. Jonathan Chung Hang CHOI (Dept of Mechanical & Automation Engineering)	Gold nanoparticles for alleviating inflammatory skin disease – Exploring Alkyl-Terminated Gold Nanoparticles as a Novel Self Therapeutic Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
Postgraduate group
Champion	Yuxi YAO	Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, CUHK	Prof. Li ZHANG	Design and development of slime robots for biofilm eradication
2023
Undergraduate group
Champion	Hang Yuen HO	Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, CityU	Prof. Stephen S.W. TSANG	Advanced Characterization of Photoluminescence Quantum Yield in Organic Photovoltaic for Non-Fullerene Acceptor
Postgraduate group
Champion	Qikun YI	Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering, HKUST	Prof. Fei SUN	Directed assembly of genetically engineered eukaryotic cells into living functional materials via ultrahigh-affinity protein interactions
2022
Undergraduate group
Champion	Moldir SHYNGYS	Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, CUHK	Prof. Sebastian BEYER	Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) for Advanced Bone Healing
Certificate of Merit	Sonora So Ngor CHIU	Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. CHUNG	Research of composite polymer all-solid-state electrolyte in lithium-ion battery
Certificate of Merit	Ammar Asir HASAN	Dept. of Civil Engineering, HKU	Prof. Hailong YE	Microbially Induced Corrosion of Concrete
Postgraduate group
Champion	Ya HUANG	Dept. of Chemical & Biological Engineering, HKUST	Prof. Tom LUO	Aqueous Protein–Polymer Bioconjugation via Photoinduced RAFT Polymerization Using High Loading Heterogeneous Catalyst
Certificate of Merit	Manjia LI	Dept. of Chemical & Biological Engineering, HKUST	Prof. Fei SUN	Optically controlled intracellular hydrogels
Certificate of Merit	Xingquan WANG	Dept. of Civil Engineering, CityU	Dr. Denvid LAU	Atomistic prediction on the degradation of vinylester-based composite under chloride and elevated temperature
2021
Undergraduate group	PAK Chun Wing, Edison	Dept. of Civil Engineering, HKU	Prof. Hailong YE	Chloride Resistance of Concrete (The Influence of Major Constituents of Seawater on Chloride Binding of Alkali-activated Slag)
Postgraduate group	HE Yaiyan	Dept. of Physics, CityU of HK	Prof. Xun-li WANG	Deformation behaviour in high entropy alloys
2020
Undergraduate group	YIP Chloe Chun YI	Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, HKUST	Prof. Huihe QIU	Development of Thin Thermal Ground Planes for Electronic Cooling
Postgraduate group	CHEN Haomin	Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, HKUST	Prof. Jang-Kyo KIM	Human skin-inspired integrated multidimensional sensors based on highly anisotropic structures
Postgraduate group	NAEEM Muhammad	Dept. of Physics, CityU	Prof. Xun-Li WANG	Cooperative deformation in high-entropy alloys at ultralow temperatures
2019
Undergraduate group	Nathaniel WIHARDJO	Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering, HKUST	Prof. Ping GAO	Fully-Conformable Skin Sensors for Sports Fatigue Detection
Postgraduate group	CHOI Chun Kit	Dept of Biomedical Engineering, CUHK	Prof. C.H. Jonathan CHOI	Dopamine-Mediated Assembly of Citrate-Capped Plasmonic Nanoparticles into Stable Core–Shell Nanoworms for Intracellular Applications
2018
Undergraduate group	CHOY Tsz Hin	Dept. of Applied Physics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University	Dr. CHAI Yang	Enhanced output power of freestanding ball-based triboelectric generator through electrophorus effect
2017
Undergraduate group	CHAN, Cheuk Ying	School of Energy and Environment, CityU	Prof. Denis Y.W. YU	Factors Affecting Anion Intercalation into Graphite
Postgraduate group	WANG, Ri	Division of Biomedical Engineering, HKUST	Prof Fei SUN	B12-Dependent photo-responsive protein hydrogels for controlled stem cell/protein release
2016
Undergraduate group	MA Lik Kuen	Dept of Physics, HKBU	Prof Shu Kong SO	Flexible Solar Cell
Postgraduate group	LAI Wing Fu	Dept of Physics & Materials Science, CityU	Prof. Andrey L ROGACH	Multicompartment Microgel Beads for Co-Delivery of Multiple Drugsat Individual Release Rates
2014
1st	HUI Hei Loi	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Prof. W.J. Zhang	Nanostructured boron-doped diamond electrodes for wastewater treatment
2nd	YIP Hang Kuen	Dept of Physics, CUHK	Prof. Wang Jian-Fang	The Study of Active Control of Plasmonic Resonance in the Metal Nanostructures
2013
1st	PANG Yik Man	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr X.F. Chen	Study of nanomaterials strengthed dissolving polymer microneedles
2nd	CHAN Yau Kwan	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Prof. Zhang Wen Jun, Prof. Ludvik Martinu and Prof. Jolanta E. Klemberg-Sapieha	Mechanical Properties of Boron Carbide Coatings Deposited by Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering
3rd	SIU Chun Kong	Dept. of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, CityU	Dr. ZHANG, Kaili	Synthesis and characterization of CuO nanowires from porous coppers
2012
1st	TAM Hoi Lun, Johnny	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Prof. W.J. ZHANG	Surface nanostruturing of diamond films
2nd	TSANG Mei Ka	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Prof. Igor BELLO	Super-hard coatings with materials based on ternary AlMgB matrices
3rd	LAU Wai Tak	Dept. of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, CityU	Dr. ZuanKai WANG	Development of novel copper based superhydrophobic surfaces: morphology control and surface wettability study
2011
1^st	LEUNG Kwan Lan, Cassandra	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. Chung	Ni-free Shape Memory Alloys for Biomedical Application
2^nd	LAM Kwan Wai, Bonnie	Dept. of Applied Physics, PolyU	Prof. Helen Lai Wa CHAN-WONG	Study of BSZT lead-free ceramics for high-frequency transducer applications
3^rd	CAO Chenwei, Byron	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. Chung	Ni-free Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) for Biomedical Application
2010
1^st	LIU Hao	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. Chung	Electrochemical performance of Li(NMC)O2 cathode materials for Li-ion batteries
2^nd	CHEUNG Kai Chun	Dept of Applied Physics, HKPU	Dr. J.K. YUAN	Nanowire paper as thin film battery materials
3^rd	LEI Ka Long	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Prof C S LEE	Investigation of effective complex permittivity of polyethylene oxide (PEO)
Merit	YUEN Wing Sze, Angie	Dept of Applied Physics, HKPU	Dr Kin Wing KWOK	Fabrication and characterization of lead-free transparent electro-optic ceramics
Merit	CHENG Hei Ting	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. Chung	Porous Ni-free shape memory alloy (SMA) by powder metallurgy method
2009
1^st	ZOU Wei	Civil Engineering, HKU	Prof A.K.H. KWAN	Rheology of cement-sand effects of superplasticizer
2^nd	LEE Siu To, Felix	Dept of Applied Physics, HKPU	Prof. H. L. W. Chan	Study of lead-free pyroelectric 0-3 composites for infrared sensor applications
3^rd	AU Tsz Chung	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Prof Lawrence WU	Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured semi-conducting materials
2008
1^st	YEUNG Che Yan, Amy	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. CHUNG	Ni-free shape memory alloys for biomedical application
2^nd	HO Ming Yeung	Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering, HKUST	Prof. Christopher LEUNG	Optical fiber sensor for detecting steel corrosion in concrete structures
2^nd	TONG Wing Yin	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. CHUNG	Porous nickel free shape memory alloy
3^rd	WONG Chi Wai	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. CHUNG	Ni-free shape memory alloys for biomedical application
2007
1^st	NG Tsz Wai	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Prof. S.T. LEE	Organic Light Emitting Device – The Novel fabrication techniques of Aluminum-doped Zinc Oxide (AZO) film as anode electrode
2^nd	LO Ming Fai	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. CHUNG	Lithium-ion Thin Film Battery
3^rd	LI Hiu Ling	Dept of Applied Physics, HKPU	Prof. Franklin G. SHIN	Investigation of effective complex permittivity of polyethylene oxide (PEO)
2006
1^st	CHAN Ka Cheung	Dept of Applied Physics, HKPU	Dr. J.Y. DAI	Ultrasonic motor as an application of piezoelectric materials
2^nd	LO Yuk Kuen Andrew	Dept of Building and Construction, CityU	Dr. Tommy LO	Comparison Study of the Properties of Concrete of Unmodified and Modified Recycled Aggregates
3^rd	CHAU Chi Hang	Dept of Electrical Engineering, HKPU	Prof. H.Y. TAM and Dr. S.W. OR	Wavelength-tuning of Fiber Bragg Gratings using Magnetostrictive Transducers
2005
1^st	YE Qing	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Prof. Igor BELLO	Epitaxy of Cubic Boron Nitride on Diamond
2nd	KOK Mang Hin	Dept of Physics, HKUST	Dr. Wing Yim TAM	Photonic Bandgap Effect and Structural Color from Silver Nanoparticle
2003
1st	William Wang Fai THONG	Dept of Civil & Structural Engineering, HKUST	Dr. Zongjin LI	Resistivity Measurement for Cement-based Materials
2nd	Ivan Yu Ting NG	Dept of Civil Engineering, HKU	Prof. A.K.H. KWAN	High Strength Self-Consolidating Concrete
3rd	Ming Yin AU	Dep of Building & Construction, CityU	Dr. R.V. BALENDRAN	Flexural Behaviour of NSM GFRP Reinforced PAC
2002
1st	Tak Sing WONG	Dept of Automation and Computer-Aided Engineering, CUHK	Prof. Wen Jung LI	Bulk Carbon Nanotube As Sensing Element For Temperature And Anemometry Micro Sensing
2nd	Michelle Pui-Yee LAU	Dept of Mechanical Engineering, HKU	Dr. Q.Z. CHEN	Deformation Behavior Of Mg-Li Alloys
3rd	Chi Yan TAM	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. C.H. SHEK	Crystallization Of Amorphous Alloy And The Associated Changes Of Properties
2001
1st	Chun Wing LAM	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Igor BELLO	Ultra-thin DLC coatings on magnetic hard disks
2nd	Mei LAM	Dept of Mechanical Engineering, HKUST	Dr. J.K. KIM	Interface Adhesion between Flip chip package components
2nd	Tsz Chun WONG	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. R.Q. ZHANG and Prof. S.T. LEE	High efficient and stable luminescence from nitrogen treated silicon nanowires
2000
1st	Thomas Chun-Yin TSE	Dept of Mechanical Engineering, HKU	Dr. W.L. CHEUNG	Tensile Properties of Beta-phase Polypropylene
2nd	Nga Yan WONG	Dept of Applied Physics, HKPolyU	Prof. H.L.W. CHAN	Effect of Frictional Materials on the Properties of a Single-phase Ultrasonic Motor
3rd	Kwok Ho LAM	Dept of Applied Physics, HKPolyU	Prof. H.L.W. CHAN	Cymbal actuals fabricated using different piezoelectric materials
1999
1st	Wendy Kit-ying POON	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Robert K.Y. LI	Fracture Toughness Measurements of Ductile Polymers Using The Essential Work of Fracture (EWF) Analysis
2nd	Wai Lok LAI	Dept of Building and Real Estate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University	Dr. Steven TSANG	Application of Radar as One of the Non-destructive Testing Techniques on Inspection of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
3rd	Louis Yiu-leung CHU	Dept of Building and Real Estate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University	Dr. Steven TSANG	Detection of Structural Integrity of a Canopy Model Using an Impact Hammer Technique
1998
1st	Patrick Man-ching CHUI	Dept of Mechanical Engineering, HKPolyU	Dr. L.M. ZHOU	Mechanical Characterization of Concrete Structure with and without Strengthening by Using Fibreglass Composites
2nd	James Wai-kit NG	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. CHUNG	Design and Construction of Shape Memory Product
2nd	Emma Chui-yee CHING	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Robert K.Y. LI	Fracture Toughness Measurements of PETG Plastic Films
1997
1st	Yiu Kei LO	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. CHUNG	The design and construction of a shape memory alloy product (SMA gripper)
2nd	Terry Wai-kong LAI	Dept of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, HKU	Dr. E. Herbert LI	Optical properties of diffused AlGaAs/GaAs multiple quantum wells and their applications in high power laser
3rd	Tony Yu-fung CHEUNG	Dept of Mechanical Engineering, HKU	Dr. A.H.W. NGAN	Alloying of Ni/Al by method of sputtering
1996
1st	Kong Wan NG	Dept of Mechanical Engineering, HKU	Dr. A.H.W. NGAN	Creep of Engineering Materials
2nd	Hang Lan TO	Dept of Applied Physics & Textile, HKPolyU	Dr. F.G. SHIN	Laminated natural fibre composite materials
3rd	Chung Hong HO	Dept of Mechanical Engineering, HKU	Dr. W.L. CHEUNG	Self-reinforced polymer alloy
4th	Yun Chuen BOW	Dept of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, HKUST	Dr. Vincent M.C. POON	Novel porous silicon gas sensor
1995
1st	Wilson Siu-chung NG	Dept of Physics and Materials Science, CityU	Dr. Jonathan C.Y. CHUNG	The Design and Construction of Shape Memory Product
2nd	Wanthy Wai-man LEUNG	Dept of Industrial & Manufacturing System Engineering, HKU	Dr. Anthony WONG	Evaluation of the Seclected Characteristics of Nucleating Agents added polypropylene
3rd	Kui Fai CHO	Dept of Mechanical Engineering, HKU	Dr. George W. GREENE	Case Studies for Failure Investigation