Students' Sharing

Mr. TANG Benny

2004 IE graduate; Currently the Head of Technical Services in TVB New Media Group Limited

I decided to take Information Engineering as my major since Secondary Two. I was indulged in “Information Engineering” when I first heard of this term. Glad that I chose the right programme which is what I am interested in. Some of my classmates chose IE because of its high admission requirements but they might neglect their interest. Students should make sure that they know clearly about their direction and career path. Besides, choosing the industry that suits you is very important. Salary is not the most important factor when considering a job, but the career advancement potential matters.

IE has a very strong and supportive alumni network. I can always meet IE alumni in the IT industry. It’s my pleasure that most of them are still inspiring and mentoring me today.

Mr. CHUNG Wing

2011 IE graduate; Currently a Software Analyst in TVB New Media Group Limited

I am interested in network and this is also the reason I chose Information Engineering. Before admitting to IE, I was attracted by the facilities offered by the Department of Information Engineering that we could build server and network in the computer laboratory. I found this very interesting.

After entering the workforce, I discover that the courses I had taken in IE are very useful and practical. We are able to apply the knowledge and skills, like probability, into reality. Information Technology nowadays plays a huge role in our daily life. IE graduates have so much potential. Students should work hard on their studies to in accordance with the global trend.

Miss WONG Wai Nga Krista

2017 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: an Assistant Project Manager at Apptech

The years studying in CUHK for me are well-rounded. I have met a lot of friends coming from many places around the world. The professors here are enthusiastic in teaching, they are patient while guiding us to think. Most importantly, the variety of courses offered in the Information Engineering programme are very well-structured.

I had studied courses in algorithms, object-oriented programming, and web security. The course "Web Programming and Security" is the one I like most. The content is very comprehensive, covering different aspects of web security including frontend, backend, and physical. The assignment was about building our own e-commerce website and securing it. This experience is so important to my current employment, as it has helped me to understand some real-world problems, and I am really able to put the knowledge learnt into use. In my FYP, I had the opportunities to contribute my knowledge to implement an app to help people with communication disorder to improve their social participation. CUHK IE for me is an altogether monumental experience. I am sure all these valuable experiences will contribute to my personal growth and future career development.

Miss DAI Yaxu

2017 MIE graduate; First destination after graduation: a Master degree student at University of California, San Diego

Mathematics and Information Engineering is a challenging programme, since it requires students to think both abstractly (for Mathematics) and concretely (for Engineering). Fortunately, these two disciplines go hand in hand. On one hand, the comprehensive range of mathematics courses not only trains students with critical thinking and problem solving skills, but also helps their studies and research in engineering, especially in analyzing and developing algorithms and models. On the other hand, the engineering courses develop students' practical knowledge and engineering skills, which can also enhance their understanding of mathematics.

Thanks to the Faculty of Engineering, I participated in the Summer Research Internship and obtained hands-on experience in research. Moreover, I spent one year for internship at HSBC, with the help of Work and Study Programme. Having experienced the excitement of coursework, research and internship, I am inspired to pursue a master's degree at the University of California, San Diego. Equipped with a solid background in mathematical and engineering, I am looking forward to acquiring and applying more knowledge, together with skills, to realize my career dream.

Mr. LI Wentong

Year 2 IE Student (as of 2016-17)

In the past three years, IERG program has given me an excellent experience. While we can analyze circuit in EE and design software in CS, IERG provides us an opportunity to dive into the integration of both, and further explore its own field. We obtain mathematical ability, and also get training to solve practical problems. Although it can be very tough taking these Math courses and do a series of labs, they indeed inspire us and improve the performance in further study. With the knowledge and skills attained, we can start the exploration in many areas, like telecommunications, Internet engineering, cyber security, etc.

Besides the program, studying in IE is also an enjoyment in terms of its facilities. The comfortable computer lab of department is always accessible, which is a perfect place for doing homework, programming and discussing with classmates. The staff there is always ready to give help. I believe it is lucky to have chosen the program and become a member of IE.

Mr. WONG Ki Wai

Year 3 MIE Student (as of 2016-17)

When I was a high school student, I was interested in advanced mathematics and wanted to see how to apply math concepts like calculus and algebra to the real world. MIE is a programme which gives me a chance to learn both pure mathematics and the application of mathematics in real world, so I chose it as my major.

In IE courses we could acquire solid engineering skills in various branches of engineering, such as communication systems and big data, through lab sessions and programming exercises. These skills are useful for engineer to solve complicated problems in the real-world. And while in many courses, we have to do a lot of calculations, the MATH courses tell us the theories behind those calculations. While MATH courses often involve some abstract definitions and proofs, they strengthen our abstract thinking and problem-solving skills. These courses are suitable for students who are curious to learn more pure mathematics like me. Apart from the required courses, the Faculty of Engineering also offers an ELITE stream for us. I have taken some ELITE courses, in each of which I have to read papers and do a presentation on it. The courses give me chances to enhance communication skills and get a taste of doing research.

To conclude, MIE programme provides training in both soft skills and technical knowledges, which are very useful for my future careers.

Mr. Kairat ESHBOLOTOV

Year 3 MIE student (as of 2017)

Being an international student at CUHK has given me quite a number of privileges in academics and social life. I have many friends now in and out of class who are always, yes seriously always, are willing to help. Having an opportunity to learn more about Hong Kong culture is an honor for me as I have heard about this place since my childhood. Yes, many people from my country know how special Hong Kong is, and now I am lucky to let the local people know about Kyrgyzstan!

Since my early age I have been interested in mathematics, which has later opened a wide door for me into the immense world of engineering and technology. I am always excited when I see some new cool thing, it makes me wonder "wow, how is that even possible!". My inner desire to combine my interests in one academic program has been fulfilled when I heard about the Information Engineering department of CUHK. It indeed has everything I ever wanted in engineering: Big Data, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, a plenty of amazing hardware courses, you name it!

I absolutely love meeting new people at university, and the best part is exchanging ideas and thus expanding our horizons. Let's hang out sometimes!

Miss LIU Zihan

2016 MIE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate at University of California at Berkeley

The program has equipped me with solid knowledge and skills in communications, networks, signal processing, computer programming etc. I am also trained to gain strong mathematical background to conduct advanced research. The faculty provided me with a variety of overseas exchange and research opportunities. After my graduation at CUHK, I will pursue my doctor's degree at University of California at Berkeley, further exploring the area of information theory, coding theory and other interesting topics. Thanks to the Engineering Faculty at CUHK, I am able to work with many world-class researchers.

Mr. SONG Jianhan

2017 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate at University of Texas at Austin

I would strongly recommend students showing interests in mathematics and technology to consider taking CUHK's Information Engineering Programme, which I have enjoyed an amazing journey that I might have little chance to experience in my home country. Here, I have improved my academic ability and technical skills through content-rich courses of a wide range of topics, from very theoretical signal analysis to application-oriented software development. No matter you aspire to continue an academic career or to fulfil yourself in the industry after graduation, you will find a proper path of study to empower yourself in IE. Here we have a team of outstanding and talented professors who have gained their fame in corresponding fields. They are always willing to provide assistance, which will give a strong boost for your study and future career.

Furthermore, IE department encourages students to widen the horizons and provides plenty of opportunities more than textbook studies. In my junior year, I was honored to participant in an exchange program to UIUC, America, where I had a precious experience to work with researchers in this top-5 university worldwide in information science. After that, I had another chance to work as a full-time developer in a local company in work study program. Now, upon the rich experiences, I am confident to embrace the future after graduation and I will never regret my decision to choose IE in CUHK.

Mr. CHAN Ki Sing

2015 MIE graduate; First destination after graduation: a Solution Engineer at Automated Systems (HK) Limited

MIE was the program I chose as my major without any hesitation from the very beginning. As a generalist, I enjoyed polishing a diverse set of skills. During my study, I had the opportunity to establish a strong understanding of Mathematical concepts and train the engineer's mindset by working on design lab-projects, which are what I deem to be the most important qualities. I was exposed to practical knowledge, from software programming to database management, and modern information engineering topics, such as coding theory and signal processing.

My time in CUHK may be limited, but the training I received prepared myself to observe things as an engineer and learn new concepts efficiently. My experience from a summer exchange program in the USA allowed me have a taste in the way of life of a graduate student. Working with other outstanding colleagues, I had to focus on a very specific topic which aimed to produce new knowledge for the rest of the world. Rather than specializing in a particular field by pursuing postgraduate study, I decided to enter the industry after graduation. I would like to involve in industrial applications while expanding my skill set, and I hope to grow into a fine engineer.

Mr. NG Chung Yin Arthur

2015 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: an Associate at Morgan Stanley

In an era where financial institutions trade with each other at the speed of light and transactions are timed by caesium atoms, engineering expertise in computer networking and information system is undeniably one of the most sought-after profession in the job market. The IE program is well structured for the rapid changing technology landscape and has a wonderful balance between theory and practice. The department has a whole arsenal of software and hardware equipment readily available to us for our exploration. For instance, students are given the freedom to experiment with a complete setup of networking appliances that would otherwise only exist in a locked-away corporate environment. There is absolutely no better way to facilitate one's learning process and this has given me a tremendous boost in confidence for my current undertaking. I have no doubt my experience in school will continue to be valuable, if not more, to my future challenges.

Miss HO Ka Man Mandy

2015 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a Graduate Engineer at MTR Corporation Limited

IE has a well-structured study programme and distinguished professors that foster the best in engineering talent development. Through participating in various laboratory projects and enjoying the comprehensive engineering education, you will be able to manage or even create the latest technology. I am so grateful that I have selected IE as my undergraduate programme, because it enabled me to become an all-round individual equipped with strong academic foundation, which earnestly paved a splendid start for my future career path. Discover IE, discover your future. Join us and unleash your talent!

Mr. DENG Yubin Danny

2015 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate in Information Engineering, CUHK

If I were to describe my undergraduate years in one word, the word "fruitful" will surely be the most accurate. Not only have I got the chance to meet with and work with excellent students from all around the world during regular classes, but the experience of getting summer exchange study opportunities at UC Berkeley further broadened my horizon. With decent amount of hard work, I have earned multiple scholarships and awards during my undergraduate years, including The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship, The Gold Award of ASM Technology Award, Dean's List in CUHK, etc.

The academic excellence of The Chinese University of Hong Kong has attracted me to continue to have my further study here. In order for us to gain research experience, the department of IE offers a series of summer research programs, where we could meet with professors and senior PhD candidates and get our hands on real-world research problems. Before my final year, I seized this opportunity to join one of these programs and worked closely with a PhD candidate under the supervision of Prof. Xiaoou Tang. It was not at all easy for me to start from ground up, yet the desire to see through the research process has kept me going on. For me, the most difficult challenge has always been the stage where nobody can really tell you how to proceed at a certain stage. It is the trial-and-error that gradually leads us to the final outcome. In the end, with perseverance and enormous effort, I got a top conference paper published within my undergraduate years. I am grateful that I have chosen not to give up upon challenges and continued on this journey, even till today.

Mr. GAO Ruohan

2015 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate at the University of Texas at Austin

I chose to major in IE, because the comprehensive coverage of IE allows me to broaden my horizons and try to explore my true research interests. I can get access to a wide range of topics including communication, cyber security, Internet engineering, and big data. During my stay at CUHK, I benefited a lot from various precious opportunities and resources of all kinds in the IE Department. For example, the summer research program provided me with a chance to experience the life of a PhD candidate in advance and got a taste of what it is like to do real academic research. I acquired many abilities that have helped me to become a better researcher, such as finding appropriate datasets and baseline algorithms to evaluate a proposed method, composing a professional research paper, and conducting experiments efficiently and with scientific rigor. I have also learnt how to cooperate with other researchers and how to present my ideas and results clearly. Students at IE Department have many choices for every summer. They can also choose to apply for an internship in the industry or take part in an oversea research program in a top university. With all these opportunities and resources, we are allowed to get the best out of our potential.

Mr. CHAN Tse Tin

2014 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate in Information Engineering at CUHK

Information and Communication Technology plays an important role in our daily lives nowadays. Professional lectures with hands-on technical training have been provided by IE programme. I chose to study this programme because it has various streams of specialization and I can have my own study plan based on interest and desired career path. Moreover, our faculty also offers other opportunities to broaden our horizons, for instance, exchange programme, work study programme and summer research programme. I believe all of these provided are vital for us to develop our future career paths.

Mr. CHEN Zonghao

2014 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a Professional Engineer at ECCOM Network (HK) Ltd.; Currently an Associate Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

The Department of Information Engineering provides a variety of courses on different theories and applications and gives students much freedom to take courses based on their interest. This is one of the important reasons why I chose IE as my major. Besides courses, you can have various opportunities of participating in research or exchange. I have been awarded the Prof. K Kao Research Exchange Scholarship twice, with which I spent three month in Tsinghua University conducting research on compressive sensing and a whole semester in Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an exchange student. Through participating in scientific research and communicating with brilliant students from other universities, I learned much that cannot be obtained from regular courses. CUHK is a great place for students to try different things and choose their career path.

Mr. GUO Linqi

2014 MIE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate at California Institute of Technology

During my study in Mathematics and Information Engineering, I got the chance to participate in the Engineering Summer Research Internship, for which I got my first close exposure to the frontier of knowledge. The experience presented vividly to me what we learnt in class can be employed to solve new problems arising from practice and how a well-established theory can approximate reality in the most essential fashion. Throughout my years as an engineering student, I got the chance to work with world class experts in various fields and learn how powerful techniques could be applied to tackle the most challenging questions and to extend the boundary of human understanding about the world. It trained my ability in critical thinking and prepared myself for my further research in the fields which can benefit the world.

In short, the academic freedom, inspiring atmosphere and clear vision in technological developments granted by the faculty helped the students greatly to pursue the career they are enthusiastic about and to prosper following their ambitions in the future.

Mr. KAN Man Chun

2014 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: an Software Engineering Analyst at Accenture

Among numerous kinds of engineering, the importance of information engineering in the information explosion era is undeniable and it is deeply related to our daily lives. The reason that we are able to enjoy the internet services anywhere and anytime conveniently is because engineers has made efforts in the development and innovation of electronic communication network. Even in the financial and business sectors, for instance, stock transactions, bank transactions, rely heavily on reliable electronic information system. Moreover, search and social services that we use every day, for example, Google, Yahoo!, YouTube, Facebook, etc., also have their complicate and huge system to support all their features which cannot be done by human. As we can see, with engineers' innovation and effort, flourishing and easy life can be achieved.

Although Information engineering has been applied in many aspects in daily lives, in fact, there are still many unknown areas that information engineering could be applied. I am glad that I can be involved in the information engineering field. Although the path of engineering is not easy, I believe we shall overcome challenges if we could keep our enthusiasm and passion for engineering.

Mr. YIN Hongli

2014 MIE graduate; First destination after graduation: a Master degree student at Carneigie Mellon University; Currently a technical staff at Pure Storage, Mountain View

My study experience in CUHK is pretty good. The course arrangement is comprehensive and thorough, the staff are helpful, the professors are knowledgeable and the research projects are exciting. The engineering department provides many courses focusing heavily on theory as well as many courses that are very practical. There are quite a few exchange opportunities for students to study in other prestigious universities and do research with other erudite professors. Those moments when I discussed with professors after class in their offices are still fresh. I am glad I have been here before.

Miss YIP Hui Sze

2014 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a Technical Account Manager at Microsoft Hong Kong Limited

Technology can change the world. This is what I have believed, and drived me to pursue my study in the Faculty of Engineering. Joining CUHK in 2011, I chose Information Engineering as my discipline of study with great enthusiasm. Throughout the three years' journey, I was equipped not only with deep-dive technical skills such as networking, programming and multimedia processing, but also received great inspiration from professors and the well-designed courses to activate innovation.

We have lots of hands-on lab to design and build your own products. You are solely responsible for the whole production cycle, from which you could acquire both hardware and software knowledge, and produce your unique work. It is this kind of encouragement that led me into designing a capacitive-sensing motion-detected DJ table, which was later nominated by the department to join the HKICT Award Best Student Invention Award Competition and the IEEE Final Year Project Competition. It is also these hard and soft skills I learnt that finally gave me a chance to start my journey in Microsoft. Now I am helping my enterprise customers to adopt optimal corporate IT environment on project basis, especially on the cloud field. I still believe in technology, and I am observing how it changes the world day by day.

Mr. HU Zhiang

2013 MIE graduate; First destination after graduation: a Master degree student at Stanford University; Currently a Software Engineer at Google

The programme in Mathematics and Information Engineering provides students a great perspective not only to appreciate the abstract logics and stories behind mathematical theories, but also to have hands-on practices in engineering challenges. The curriculum includes topics from traditional mathematics theory to state-of-art engineering applications, which enable students to choose their own paths of professional development based own their diverse interests.

Beyond that, there are also for students internships and research opportunities. For me, I have spent one summer for internship in Dublin, another for research in Oak Ridge National Lab(ORNL), and will spend next summer in Microsoft Shanghai. These valuable experiences have and will broaden my horizon both in academic and industry.

I would definitely recommend students to enroll in this programme if they are interested in mathematics and information science.

Mr. NG Fung Ming Toby

2013 MIE graduate; First destination after graduation: a Techical Analyst at JP Morgan Chase Bank

I joined JP Morgan Chase Bank as a Technology Analyst after graduation. My team is responsible for risk technology in the Equity Derivative Group where we deliver the in-house software which assists traders to monitor their position risk exposed to the market in real-time manner. Although the learning curve is steep in my role, the undergraduate studies in MIE programme has provided me a solid background on mathematics and technical experience which I find very useful in daily work.

Mr. YIN Ming

2013 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: MPhil degree student at University of Cambridge; Currently a CEO and founder of Start-up "Xitu"

I joined the Faculty of Engineerg at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2008, majoring Information Engineering. People have different memories about their university life, but the computer labs of each department are definitely the most unforgettable part of me. In CUHK, most of computer laboratories of the faculty open the whole year except several official holidays.

I can still remember the first time I stepped into the lab of the Department of Information Engineering. The lab is big, light and spacious, in which about one hundred desktops are arranged line by line. Students of upper classes sit in groups, typing codes in front of monitors, while others are discussing projects and assignments. Everything in that room made me excited and it was also the first time I felt I was an engineer.

To me, the lab is not only a place of computers but a kid's room full of toys. With these toys, I can create new things with the knowledge I learned in classes and information I can find online, such as programs, websites and mobile applications. I spent plenty of time in the lab, searching, exploring and learning, just like I had unlimited Lego bricks to play with.

The lab is no longer a place of homework to acquire knowledge, it also makes a perfect environment for creative works. As it does not close on night, nothing can stop us from working on our ideas. Even after my school life and start my own business, I still miss the chemical reaction of the feeling emitted from the lab in which I can focus on my work and never stop. Be creative and work hard!

Mr. LI Yue

2013 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate at College of William & Mary, USA

I chose Information Engineering as my major without any hesitation when I first came to the Chinese University of Hong Kong. I have been interested in network and information since I was young. Therefore, I feel great honored being able to join the Information Engineering Department. During my 4-year study, I am truly convinced that Information Engineering is a prominent and comprehensive program. Not only do I succeed in specializing in the Internet Engineering Stream, I acquired substantial knowledge and experience on communication, electronic engineering, as well as programming. In addition, the splendid student activities, oversea exchange experience and the summer research program help me obtain considerable development in every aspect.

Mr. SHEK Man Hong

2013 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: an IT Associate at MTR Corporation

I am currently working as an IT Associate in MTR Corporation and I am mainly responsible for designing, developing and testing internal mobile application for the corporation. As a graduate of Information Engineering program, the program not only gives me the professional training, but also provides great space to develop myself. Admittedly, there is a great difference between the classroom and the actual work environment. However, the Information Engineering curriculum that covers network architecture, system design and network security knowledge helps building the foundation for my work. The splendid amount of resources and flexibility let me develop my own interests linking up with IT.

Mr. WANG Weichen

2013 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: an Analyst Developer at HSBC

My current position in the Payment Department of HSBC is mainly to develop and enhance the autoPay system as well as test, configure and support the Group Messaging Gateway (GMG) connected to the SWIFT network. It involves programming, software development cycle and network protocol knowledge, which are all closely related to many IE courses. For instance, the software development cycle (Waterfall, Aglie, etc.) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) of IERG3080, networks and network protocols of IERG3310 and IERG3090, practical programming skills of Final Year Project (FYP); all these trainings have equipped me to cope with various challenges in my work.

Mr. YIN Zi

2013 MIE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate at Stanford University

The 4-year study of Mathematics and Information Engineering facilitated me with priceless knowledge and experience. The department emphasizes both on practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge. Skills like website development and database will make us highly competitive in the job market. If you are interested in learning fundamental mathematics and engineering theories, there are also lots of courses for you to choose from. Apart from the courses, the department offers opportunities like summer research or work study program. A large percentage of students also have the chance to be exchange students at overseas universities. No matter what your intention is, the department will support you on your way to the destination.

Mr. YING Xuhang

2013 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate at the University of Washington at Seattle

When introducing my major, I will always say that Information Engineering (IE) is a subject between Computer Science (CS) and Electrical Engineering (EE). Indeed, this could be the most intuitive understanding of Information Engineering. Covering basic algorithms and data structures in CS, communication principles in EE as well as Internet engineering and information engineering, IE is so comprehensive and unique that its students can enjoy the chance to broaden their horizons, find their own interests in this subject and be better prepared for future careers.

Apart from courses, IE also offers precious opportunities such as research programs, exchange programs and internship. The research experience in my second summer was very beneficial for me. I gained much better understanding in time management, research methodology and so on. The exchange experience at University College London in the second term of my third year provided me with a great chance to immerse myself in a totally different culture and communicate with international students coming from various backgrounds. As you can imagine, IE students have more choices for every summer. They can either apply for an internship or join an overseas research program in a fine university, which is definitely beneficial for their future development.

All in all, as a subject dealing with information, Information Engineering does provide a lot of precious opportunities for its students. No matter what you want to do after four years' study, either work or further education, you will always have the chance to get what you want.

Mr. LIU Ding

2012 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

I graduated from the Department of Information Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of CUHK. This rigorous programme gave me an all-round education with professional training and helped me build a solid background for my further theoretical study. The various major courses provided by IE department can cover different aspects of information technology nowadays, such as network engineering, multimedia processing and cyber security. As an undergraduate, I can take such an advantage and select one stream of interest as my concentration in major study.

During my junior study, I seized one valuable opportunity to be an exchange student of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Through this exchange life in the top university, I was deeply impressed with the challenging research projects conducted in MIT and realized my research interest in the area of signal processing, which drove me to pursue a PhD in UIUC. Besides this exchange program, the summer research programs and internship opportunities are also quite useful for students to broad their horizons. Some classmates of mine got the chance to conduct summer research in Stanford, UC Berkeley and Caltech, while others took internships in the companies like Yahoo! and UBS, which made them stand out from the crowd during the job hunting process.

In brief, if you would like to explore the secret of information technology and pursue your career in engineering, the Department of Information Engineering should be an appropriate choice for you!

Mr. NG Tsz Ching

2012 MIE graduate; First destination after graduation: a PhD candidate at Stony Brook University

Information technology is an inseparable part of daily lives. The technologies of information transmission created a highly informational world, making the 21st century being called the age of information. These technologies, such as wireless communications and optical communications, are built up from complex mathematical models and tools. The Mathematics and Information Engineering Programme enables us to have strong background in mathematics, so that we are able to understand and analyze the technologies. At the same time, we can continue our interest in mathematics.

The programme stresses on developing our ability in researching. Most of my schoolmates pursue further studies after graduation. Apart from having chances studying complicated theories like information theory and network coding theory, we could have research projects under the supervision of the professors from the Department of Information Engineering and the Department of Mathematics. Besides, some of us had summer exchanges outside Hong Kong, exploring their own research interests. Nevertheless, we had to learn the techniques building networks and servers. We also needed to carry out various experiments and to learn programming with different languages. Multimedia processing and cyber security are also included. This practical experience provides us career choices other than researching. Some of my schoolmates had summer internships in different companies.

In conclusion, I believe the best gain from this programme is to describe the precision of different information technologies with mathematics.

Dr. FUNG Pui Ho Adonis

2008 IE graduate; First destination after graduation:a PhD candidate in Information Engineering, CUHK; Currently a Security Engineer at Yahoo!

I began my journey in the Department of Information Engineering first as a summer intern. I never would have thought I then do my bachelor's all the way up to a doctorate degree in the same department. In addition to numerous chances including scholarship and exchange nominations I was given here, I am very grateful and most humbled for having precious opportunity to give back my knowledge to the younger fellow students, as a part-time lecturer.

It has been a lifetime of fulfillment for having been part of the place. I owe my deepest gratitude to my PhD and wisdom advisor, Prof. K. W. Cheung. I am undoubtedly not the brightest student. My thesis would not be given birth if he did not overcome the initial reluctance to enroll me as his student, and indeed his final one before he retired. Under his guidance, he did not force me to focus on a specific area. Instead, I received plenty of freedom, support and wisdom to explore, identify, and drill into solving some important research problems.

I was always enlightened by his vision and inspiring stories. Never worried about me not making any progress, but he always entrusted me to meet deadlines and plans initiated by myself. When I was too tired to move on, he listened to my difficulties, and encouraged me to search for what my soul indeed wanted. With wisdom derived from the Holy Scriptures, a right dose of his caring words always come with power and could help me regain my strength.

I carry on this faith and wisdom wherever I go, in my current workplace at Yahoo, and of course bring it back to classrooms to make the feedback loop complete. It was my honor to teach one of the most popular security courses for the department, and have half of the generated payroll during my last lectureship donated as scholarships for secondary students to join CUHK, with priority given to those entering the Faculty of Engineering.

Students are very important to the Faculty. I witnessed students first enrolled as young freshmen, and became more mature as graduates joining the job market (ex. Amazon, Google, local big names) and research institutes all over the world. The time of getting in touch with them years later (in HK, San Francisco, and New York, etc) was so rewarding. I treasured for once being part of their life here studying, and wish them uphold all the vital qualities including ethics, integrity, and critical thinking in their future endeavors.

Mr. LIU Xiaojun

2007 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: an Application Developer (Sales Technology) at Goldman Sachs; Currently a co-founder and CMO at STAS Asset Management Co., Ltd.

IE not only provides extensive training of software, hardware, communications and networking but also enables our students to build up effective and efficient thinking strategy. With the knowledge and capability equipped, our graduates are highly needed by all industries such as IT companies (e.g. Microsoft and Google), investment banks (e.g. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley), consulting firms (e.g. BCG and Bain), accounting firms (e.g. Big 4), etc. Many graduates even established their own companies to grasp their future in their hands. As we all know, human life and economics are improved due to the advances of technology. Let's join IE and create a prosperous future.

Mr. CHEUNG Yang

2006 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: MPhil degree student in Information Engineering, CUHK; Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Google

The IE programme at CUHK is a comprehensive curriculum that well prepares both my career and my future studies. It provides a wide range of choices for students with different career goals. We could have a taste of everything from fundamental principles to on-the-market practice, from hardware to software, and from engineering to business-related topics. The IE programme is particularly strong in networking-related subjects, which have provided me a great competitive edge to become a better candidate for my career challenges. Thanks to the IE programme, I have been inspired to pursue my master degree and am now joining Yahoo!, feeling confident at my work everyday.

Mr. LEE Ying Ho Tim

2006 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: Account Manager at Hang Seng Bank; Currently a co-founder and CEO of QFPay

Dr. HUI Ka Hung

2005 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: MPhil in IE in 2007 and PhD at Northwestern University in 2012; Currently a Software Engineer at Google

Through IE, I have built up the knowledge and analytical skills that are useful for my future studies and career. Not only can we learn the theoretical aspects of communications and networking, IE also provides opportunities for students to participate in projects and research activities that involve industrial collaborations. I have also been benefited a lot through interaction with our professors. Their ideas and advices have given me many insights and inspirations to my studies. I have enjoyed studying and working in IE during these years.

Dr. AU YEUNG Ching Man Albert

2004 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: MPhil in IE in 2006 and PhD at University of Southampton, United Kingdom in 2009; Currently a co-founder and CTO of Axon Labs Limited

Throughout my three years in IE, I had the opportunity to expose myself to a wide range of topics which were both interesting and intellectually challenging. Not only did I equip myself with various mathematical and programming skills in IE, I also learnt to understand and appreciate different products of information engineering. Nowadays mobile phones, optical fibers, image processing tools, video streaming software, and data encryption are so common that most people have taken them for granted when using electronic devices. However, through the courses provided by IE, I came to understand the working principles of all these things and realized that all these are the results of years of research and brilliant design even down to the smallest aspects. My study in IE has enabled me to pursue my future career with confidence and to understand the fast-changing world in which information engineering is assuming an increasingly important role in facilitating interactions between people around the world.

Mr. YANG Chun Wai Kenny

2004 IE graduate; First destination after graduation: an Equity Derivatives Trader in Rabobank, Hong Kong

If you are an ambitious and dynamic generation, Information Engineering will definitely satisfy your unbounded curiosity. From computer programming to optical communication, cryptography to image processing, you will come across many different interesting academic areas and will be amazed to see how these innovative technologies are practically applied to improve the world and our lives. Equipped with logical and critical thinking, employers always find us well round educated with high adaptability to overcome challenges in different roles and positions. It is not surprised to know that my fellow classmates work for a wide variety of local and international employers in various fields ranging from IT to other financial institutions and investment banks. On top of building deep and wide solid foundation on technical knowledge, the IE programme will train up your analytical skill, presentation skill and creativity. Through the structured coursework and projects, you will attain time management and project management skills. You will also be able to replicate and transfer this learning process to any industry.