Bulletin Autumn‧Winter 2006

Chinese University Bulletin Autumn · Winter 2006 44 • Dr. Sun Chao, postdoctoral fellow of the Department of Physics, has been awarded the 2006 Hong Kong Young Scientist Award for Physical/ Mathematical Science by the Hong Kong Institution of Science (HKIS). Together with his supervisor, Prof. Xia Keqing of the Physics Department, Dr. Sun studies the properties of convective thermal turbulence, a phenomenon occurring ubiquitously in nature. Dr. Sun’s research has settled several long- standing key issues in the field and has had profound implications on problems in diverse fields such as atmospheric science, oceanography, geophysics, and astrophysics. Dr. Sun Chao (left) and his supervisor Prof. Xia Keqing • Apprentice of the Buildings Services Section (Electrical Appliances) of the Estates Management Office (EMO) Wong Chi-wing was the champion of two youth skills competitions. He won the Hong Kong Youth Skills Competition on 8 and 9 July 2006, and the electrical installation category of the Fourth Guangzhou/Hong Kong/ Macau Youth Skills Competition on 5 November. • Prof. ChanNgai-hang, professor of statistics andChairman of the Department of Statistics was named fellow of the American Statistical Association for his contributions to statistical research, education, and application. Prof. Chan is the only teaching member of Hong Kong’s academic institutions to receive the honour this year. • Works Supervisor I of the EMO’s Building Services Section (Robotics), Lee Chung-ho, was appointed by the Daily Hardware Committee of Experts of the Ministry of Science and Technology as a committee member for five years. As a committee member, he provides professional advice and gives talks and training.