CW Chu College The Chinese University of Hong Kong eNewsletter

Alan Lam began by showing students how to take a selfie in panoramic mode with his smart phone — an apt way to express his passion for the IT industry and a charming move welcomed by the students. Dr Lam obtained all his degrees at CUHK, culminating with a PhD, and in 2004 founded Sengital Ltd, a design and engineering services company.

Dr Lam's success did not happen overnight. He related how he could not select computing classes in secondary school, since his family could not afford a computer. He was not discouraged and was admitted to the Faculty of Engineering, CUHK. His lack of computing experience, however, became an inescapable challenge, as the coursework involved computation. He continued to strive for his best, and, despite these handicaps, managed to go on to postgraduate studies, in which he researched on motion sensing technology, a field to which he has made significant contributions, and which laid the foundation for many products and solutions that brought him and his company recognitions.

Now a successful entrepreneur, Dr Lam's advice to students is modest: never give up. He believes that being an entrepreneur is a very encouraging process to accelerate his learning, and encouraged students to pursue what they love for a fulfilling life.

The Third High Table Dinner (2016–17)

The Third High Table Dinner in 2016–17 academic year was held on 17 January 2017. For details, please refer to the article, 'Former Secretary for Justice on a Better Life and Society'.