Lingnan data science experts President Joe Qin and Chair Professor of Computational Intelligence Prof Sam Kwong elected Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences

Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University, and Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu, Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research) and Chair Professor of Computational Intelligence, have been elected Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES) for the year 2023. This recognition highlights their exceptional contributions and expertise in the field of engineering. The Induction Ceremony of the new Fellows of the HKAES was held recently to recognise and commend their significant contributions to the fields of data science and computational intelligence.

Founded in 1994, HKAES was formed by eminent engineers including Ir The Honourable Sir Chung Sze-yuen, Ir Professor Cheung Yau-kai, Ir Professor The Honourable Sir Charles Kao Kuen, and Ir David Austin Morris to promote science advancement and the practice of engineering for the benefits of Hong Kong. Apart from supporting education and research programmes, it engages in policy research and provides expert advice on engineering-related matters to the government and other organisations.