The Chinese University of Hong Kong
學術交流處(中國事務)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Jan 01, 2012 Volume 65
Office of Academic Links(China)
2011 CAE Academicians Visit Programme cum Lecture Series

A 10-member delegation from the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) visited The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) under the CAE Academicians Visit Programme from 5 to 8 December 2011. The delegation comprised Prof. Jiang Wenhan from the Division of Information and Electronic Engineering; Prof. Liu Xianlin and Prof. Liu Jingnan from the Division of Civil Hydraulic and Architecture Engineering; and Prof. Wang Weiqi and Prof. Fu Xiaobing from the Division of Health Engineering.

The delegates were warmly received by Prof. Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and senior colleagues Pro-Vice-Chancellors Prof. Jack Cheng and Prof. Henry Wong, Prof. Xu Yangsheng; as well as faculty members from the Faculties of Medicine, Engineering. The delegation paid visit to the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, School of Biomedical Sciences, and toured research facilities where they were given brief summaries on the latest research development of the University. Representatives from CUHK and CAE took the opportunity to exchange ideas and explore possibilities for further collaboration.

 

On 6 and 7 December, the five academicians delivered public lectures for the Lecture Series by Academicians and shared their expertise with audience on campus. Prof. Jiang Wenhan talked about the development of adaptive optics at the Institute of Optics and Electronics of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Prof. Liu Xianlin and Prof. Liu Jingnan explained their research work to the development of surveying, mapping and geospatial information system; Prof. Wang Weiqi gave a presentation on Medical Information & Medical Device in China; and Prof. Fu Xiaobing delivered a lecture entitled Wound Repair and Regeneration in China: Focus and Success.

 

The academicians shared their views in adaptive optics, surveying and mapping, ultrasonography and regenerative medicine. More than three hundred people including academics, experts, related government officials, researchers, students as well as members from the general public were attracted to join the lectures.

 

CAE Academicians Visit Programme was launched by the University in 2008 to promote academic exchange with CAE. Under this programme, five to six CAE academicians are invited to visit CUHK and deliver public lectures for the Lecture Series by Academicians each year. For information about the past programmes, please visit http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oalc/ch/act/cae.htm. For more information about 2011 CAE Academicians Visit Programme, please visit Lecture Series by Academicians http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oalc/cae_2011 

Prof. Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor of CUHK welcomes the delegation from Chinese Academy of Engineering

The delegation is warmly received by CUHK officers including Prof. Joseph Sung (8th from left), Vice-Chancellor; and Pro-Vice-Chancellors Prof. Jack Cheng (7th from right) and Prof. Xu Yangsheng (6th from left)

Prof. Xu Yangsheng (left), Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK and Prof. Jiang Wenhan (right)

From left: Prof. Liu Xianlin, Prof. Lin Hui, Director of Institute of Space and Earth Information Science and Prof. Liu Jingnan

From left: Prof. Zhang Yuanting, Director Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Prof. Wang Weiqi and Prof. Yu Cheuk-man, Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Head of Division of Cardiology

Prof. Fu Xiaobing visits the School of Biomedical Sciences

Prof. Ronald Chung (left), Chairman Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering presents a souvenir to Prof. Jiang Wenhan (right)

Group photo of the delegation and CUHK Academicians

 
 
:: Back to This Issue
:: 2011 CAE Academicians Visit Programme cum Lecture Series
:: The 3rd China Writers @CUHK
:: President of Beihang University Visits CUHK
:: Visit of the Director of National Library
:: Visit of President of Peking University
:: Strengthen Ties with Zhejiang University
:: Visit of President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
:: Delegation from Tianjin University
:: Delegation from the Education Department of Jiangxi Province
:: Forthcoming Activities
:: The Latest Academic Exchange Agreements


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