City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is co-hosting, with the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the academician conference “Engineering Science and Technology: Trends and Frontiers” from 14-15 December. It will bring together engineers who have played a pivotal role in huge-scale projects in China and other highly regarded scientists to discuss the latest innovations in engineering and the possible frontiers of technological advancement.

China’s epic Yangtze River hydraulic project, the world’s highest railway from Qinghai to Tibet and manned spaceflights are some of the projects that have contributed significantly to the quality of life and national development of China. Engineers and other influential scientists at the conference from the East and West will exchange new ideas on developments in the engineering field.

Eleven world-renowned academicians from the CAE, US National Academy of Engineering, Australian Academy of Science and Royal Society of Canada will present their ideas at the conference, including Academician Lu Youmei, senior construction official of the Three Gorges Project; Academician Sun Yongfu, former Vice Minister of Railway Ministry, and Academician Shen Rongjun, spaceflight engineering expert.

Other speakers are Professor Martin Green, solar power pioneer; Professor C W Tang, OLED inventor; Professor Jack Dongarra, supercomputing expert; Academician Yin Ruiyu, metallurgy expert; Professor Rodney Tucker, telecommunications expert; Academician He Jishan, applied geophysicist; Academician Wang Yingluo, management science expert; and Professor Wu Ke, millimeter wave engineer.

Professor Roderick Wong Sue-cheun, Vice-President (Research and Technology) of CityU and conference co-convenor, said engineering developments in aeronautics, aerospace, the automotive industry, communications, energy technology and hydraulics over the course of the last century have had a profound effect on individuals, society and the economy.

“Co-organising this academician conference with CAE, the most prestigious and informative advisory institution in Chinese engineering science and technology, reflects the commitment of CityU to achieving a level of excellence in education, research and technological innovation and attests to the high standard of the University’s engineering research,” Professor Wong said.

The conference is the final instalment in a four-conference series, “Science for the Future: A World-class Summit”, marking the Silver Jubilee of City University of Hong Kong. Members of the public are welcome to attend the conference. Please visit the conference website www.ncm2.xyz/engineering for free registration and details.

Media enquiries: Michelle Leung, Communications and Public Relations Office, CityU (3442-6827 or 9050-7507).