(2024年3月15日，香港) 香港工程師學會（下稱「學會」）今日舉行第46屆周年晚宴，向對香港工程專業貢獻良多的人士頒發多個獎項。
學會非常榮幸邀請到立法會主席梁君彥議員、大紫荊勳賢為主禮嘉賓，以及香港科技園公司主席查毅超博士、銀紫荊星章為大會榮譽嘉賓。學會會長李志康博士、工程師負責頒發五項學會獎項。劉正光教授、工程師及梁廣灝工程師獲頒發「名譽資深會員」；Naeemullah Hussain教授、工程師獲頒「香港工程師學會榮譽大獎」；司徒家成工程師獲頒發「會長特設成就獎」；以及郭大瑋博士、工程師獲頒發「傑出青年工程師獎」。而「香港工程師學會大獎」各項獎項得主稍後將詳列於新聞稿內。
香港工程師學會名譽資深會員2024——劉正光教授、工程師及梁廣灝工程師
為表揚會員對學會、工程界的貢獻，或於科學及工程領域上的成就，學會每年均有機會推選會員成為名譽資深會員。本年度獲選之會員為劉正光教授、工程師及梁廣灝工程師。
劉正光教授、工程師是一名資深的土木及結構工程師。1965年，他於香港工業專門學院（即現時香港理工大學）取得建築文憑，開展他的學術之旅。他隨後於香港珠海學院取得土木工程學士學位，繼而赴笈薩里大學，取得橋樑工程學理學碩士，以及於清華大學攻讀工學博士，是首次香港工程師榮獲相關工學博士資歷。
劉教授、工程師超過35年的公務生涯一直為市民提供優秀的服務，1966年他加入政府成為助理工程師，他於1994年及1996年先後晉升為政府工程師及首席政府工程師。1997年，他晉升為路政署副署長，在2000年下半年直至2002年退休前，他出任土木工程署署長（即現時土木工程拓展署）。
在香港，劉教授、工程師憑着在規劃、設計及建造多項大型基建，獲得「香港橋王」的美譽。其中廣為人知及稱頌的，就是香港三條地標性的世界級斜拉橋——青馬大橋、汲水門大橋及汀九橋。由於政府在1999年批准興建香港迪士尼樂園，劉教授、工程師擔任土木工程署署長期間，在前期規劃及設計方面扮演重要角色。
在1999年，劉教授、工程師獲頒「茅以升橋樑大獎」及「中國土木工程詹天佑獎」，以表揚他對香港及內地工程界的傑出貢獻。
自2002年退休後，劉教授、工程師於2003年加入為艾奕康亞洲有限公司，成為交通運輸執行董事，負責管理及協調興建蘇通大橋、上海長江隧道及港珠澳大橋。
他對工程專業及社會的貢獻獲得各界認同。劉教授、工程師是香港工程師學會、香港公路學會、英國結構工程師學會、土木工程師學會及香港工程科學院的資深會員，他獲選為2002/2003年度香港工程師學會會長，至今仍積極參與各項活動。
他亦樂意與更多同業及未來工程師分享自己超過40年的經驗和知識，劉教授、工程師是母校香港珠海學院土木工程系教學團隊的重要一員，於2004年起，他亦成為清華大學的兼職教授。
梁廣灝工程師在他漫長的職業生涯中，對工程界及社會作出顯赫貢獻。
1967年，他在香港大學取得機械工程學士學位。在1970年代，他協助建設香港地下鐵路第一代的機電系統，他曾於多間領先企業工作，包括中華電力、英國通用、聯合船塢工程及栢誠（亞洲），磨練自己工程知識及技巧。他任職顧問工程師及承辦商多年年的經驗，讓他晉身高級管理層，監督不同類型的工程。在紮根英國的安誠顧問有限公司，他成為大中華區主席及總公司董事會成員。隨後，他加入上市公司新昌營造集團，擔任董事總經理的職位。退休之後，他出任九廣鐵路總裁，管理旗下的鐵路資產。
梁工程師積極參與公共服務，他曾在規劃、能源、公共事業及政治領域擔任不同崗位。他是歷屆選舉委員會成員，選出多任行政長官。他曾任機場管理局、城市規劃委員會、能源諮詢委員會的成員。他曾出任能源諮詢委員會及食水安全諮詢委員會主席，亦現任申訴專員的顧問。梁工程師在工程範圍以外的公職還包括香港董事學會副主席及環境社會治理公會董事。
梁工程師積極投入學會事務，他在1970年代擔當機械界別分部主席，其後進一步協助籌備屋宇裝備小組、核子分部和能源專業界別。他在1995/1996年度任職會長，至今仍持續積極參與學會事務。他協助領導交流團前往內地，培育年輕工程師，擴闊他們的眼界，鼓勵他們跳出香港。
過去4年，梁工程師曾為《英文虎報》撰寫專欄，介紹香港各項基建及時下熱門題目，向年輕人推廣工程專業。作為《香港地方志》其中一冊的編輯，他亦協助編修香港基建歷史。
為表彰梁工程師對專業界別及社會的貢獻，他獲頒授大英帝國官佐勳章、銀紫荊星章及香港工程界翹楚，他亦是能源學會及英國特許水務工程師學會香港分會榮譽資深會員，同時亦是香港工程師學會、澳洲工程師協會、英國特許屋宇設備工程師學會及香港工程科學院的資深會員。在學術方面，梁工程師是香港大學及嶺南大學的榮譽院士。
香港工程師學會榮譽大獎2024
每年，香港工程師學會榮譽大獎都會頒發予一名傑出會員，以獎勵其於他的相關專業之成就及貢獻。今年由Naeemullah Hussain教授、工程師獲得。
Hussain教授、工程師是國際知名的工程師及建築師，生於印度，他於1962年畢業於西巴基斯坦工程技術大學。最初他於東巴基斯坦（即現時孟加拉）為Associated British Consultants設計樓宇及工廠，直至1964年轉往轄下控制公司、位於倫敦的Kenchington Little & Partners。
在1966年至1967年間，他在倫敦的建築聯盟學院修讀建築，其後加入Christiani & Nielsen，成為M5高速公路高架橋的建築工程師。
1969年，Hussain教授、工程師加入奧雅納，期間除了因為攻讀倫敦帝國學院混凝土結構碩士學位休業一年，以及到巴基斯坦為金門建築工作一年外，一直都於奧雅納工作。
在奧雅納期間，他的工作足迹遍及加拿大、香港、馬來西亞、尼日利亞及英國。他曾經參與各地的橋樑設計，包括澳洲、文萊、加拿大、中國、智利、丹麥、英格蘭、香港、印度、印尼、伊朗、南韓、馬來西亞、馬爾代夫、緬甸、新西蘭、尼日利亞、菲律賓、蘇格蘭、新加坡、南非、瑞典、泰國、湯加、土耳其、美國及越南。
Hussain教授、工程師是奧雅納院士及Global Bridge Leader，自1998年以香港為基地。2012年，他獲英國皇家工程學院頒發菲利普王子獎章，表揚他對工程界的傑出貢獻；2018年，他榮獲Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame；2022年，英國皇家結構工程師學會金質獎章，表彰他在全球持續設計出各項具啟發性的橋樑，充份彰顯他在建築及工程的深厚背景。他亦是香港工程科學院、英國皇家工程學院及香港工程師學會的資深會員。
作為設計師及項目經理，他曾參與眾多獲獎項目，包括倫敦Ludgate Railway Works、丹麥至瑞典的松德海峽大橋、英國的1號高速鐵路、Hulme Arch Bridge、香港的西鐵綫、深圳灣公路大橋、南韓的仁川大橋、香港的昂船洲大橋、蘇格蘭的昆斯費里大橋、中國的港珠澳大橋、文萊的淡布隆大橋以及美國的傑拉爾德戴斯蒙德大橋。
Hussain教授、工程師的興趣是顧及整體的設計，不論是形態、功能及經濟都同等重要，他曾出任國際橋樑與結構工程協會Outstanding Structures Committee的主席，現時為協會Permanent Committee的香港代表。
會長特設成就獎2024
為表揚對學會有特殊貢獻的會員，學會設立了「會長特設成就獎」。本年度獲選之會員為司徒家成工程師。
司徒工程師是香港工程師學會資深會員，提供專業服務超過50年，當中尤為專長於海上、陸上交通以及油氣工程。他是遠洋危險品船舶的合資檢驗員。
他獲多個政府部門延聘為專家證人，為升降機意外、氣體爆炸、地下化學品洩漏的案件提供專家意見。他亦為商業船舶、機動遊戲機、升降機和自動扶梯的修例草案提供專業意見。
他曾出任工程師註冊管理局成員，以及英國輪機工程海事科技學會副會長。他現時為英國機械工程師學會國際策略部主席。
傑出青年工程師獎2024
為表揚青年工程師在工程專業、社會事務，以及學會會務上的成就及貢獻，學會每年均舉辦「傑出青年工程師獎」。今年的得主是郭大瑋博士、工程師。
郭博士、工程師於倫敦帝國學院獲得土木工程碩士學位，其後獲紐約哥倫比亞大學頒授金融數學碩士學位。他隨後於2023年獲得由香港理工大學頒授的國際房地產及建築博士學位，亦是此學位的最年輕畢業生。
郭博士、工程師於土木及建築工程擁有豐富經驗，畢業後於工程顧問公司阿特金斯工作，曾參與的大型基建項目包括廣深港高速鐵路及多哈地鐵等。他對預製組件和組裝合成建築法的興趣，促使他成為華東幕牆的營運團隊負責人，在香港及大灣區管理的團隊人數超過300人。他管理的幕牆項目包括多個大型地標，尤以香港故宮博物館、富麗敦海洋公園酒店和合和中心二期最為人熟悉。
目前，作為皓華科技的創辦人，他正帶領其團隊開發預製組件的數位化製造流程，以提高營運效率和產品質量。此外，他以第一作者身份在工程和建築的國際期刊上發表的論文，更為工程界從研究角度推廣預製組件和數位技術的應用。
郭博士、工程師致力培育年青人學習程式語言。他創辦的創融慈善基金有限公司是一間在香港註冊的慈善機構，為有經濟困難的學生提供免費的 STEAM 教育。在創立慈善基金之前，他已經是陳校長免費補習天地的義師。
除了擔任英國土木工程師學會專業評審員，為了培養年青人的正面思想，他正擔任香港工程師學會的學校大使和理大及香港工業總會師友計劃的導師。同時，他是工總兩個理事會的執行委員會成員。他一直積極分享個人經驗和舉辦活動，鼓勵製造業年輕人加入本會，為學會與本地及大灣區的製造業建立橋樑。此外，他亦有任教於職業訓練局轄下兩個機構成員的工程相關學科。
本年度「傑出青年工程師獎」優異獎獲獎者為袁彪洪工程師及羅昱航工程師。
香港工程師學會大獎2024
「香港工程師學會大獎」旨在肯定工程專業人士對香港發展的成就和貢獻。
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分組I─發明 大獎 |
顏慶雲教授、工程師 得獎項目：納米力學測試的率跳躍方法 |
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分組II─創新應用 大獎 |
劉海峰工程師，曹之胤教授、工程師，陳家聰博士及梁智輝工程師 得獎項目：iPaint AI與其最佳應用方法 |
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分組II─創新應用 大獎 （青年會員組） |
伍家俊工程師、蘇天正先生、吳澤琳小姐、陳偉晴先生 得獎項目：推展輕鐵智慧安全2.0 |
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梁中立工程師、曾慶佳工程師 得獎項目：將軍澳—藍田隧道 |
香港工程師學會大獎2024得獎項目
香港工程師學會大獎2024——創意
分組I─發明
得獎者：顏慶雲教授、工程師
獲獎作品：納米力學測試的率跳躍方法
工業和學術界對使用奈米壓痕、原子力顯微鏡和光鑷等奈米力學測試平台精確測量生物細胞和組織、先進聚合物和凝膠等軟材料的機械性能有著巨大的興趣和需求。此外，用於高溫的金屬和合金也需要對其機械性能進行無損檢測。得獎項目是一種全新的材料機械性能測量方法，透過在任何奈米力學測試平台的卸載過程中引入測試力或樣品位移的速率跳躍，精確地測量軟材料的固有彈性模量。此方法已被廣泛使用，並已製定為中國國家標準GB/T 43112-2023，將於2024年4月1日起實施。該標準是中國在材料測試工程方法方面處於世界領先地位的典範。
得獎者顏慶雲教授、工程師是香港大學材料科學與工程講座教授材料、建滔材料工程教授、香港工程科學院院士、英國皇家工程院外籍院士、中國工程院光華工程科學技術獎得主、中國教育部長江學者特聘教授、和英國材料、礦物和採礦研究所頒發的Rosenhain獎章得主。
分組II─創新應用
得獎者： 劉海峰工程師，曹之胤教授、工程師，陳家聰博士及梁智輝工程師
獲獎作品：iPaint AI與其最佳應用方法
時代廣場秉承其建築傳統，率先透過無電冷卻技術 iPaint 實現節能，該技術具有高太陽反射率和中紅外線發射能力。應用於天台冷卻水塔，有效降低冷卻水溫度。 AI 演算法透過動態調整冷卻水塔的操作模式，進一步整合了 建築資訊模型，地理資訊系統、物聯網感測器數據和 BMS 分析，以實現最佳製冷機組效能。
以下為與iPaintAI同時採用的最佳應用方法：
- 建立機械設備的建築資訊模型（BIM），以實現精簡管理
- 定期進行RCx（重新校驗），包括測量和檢驗，以優化設備
- 依照《淡水冷卻塔實務守則》對冷卻塔進行熱性能評估
- 根據《建築物能源效益條例》（BEEO），在2022年進行了能源審計
這個劃時代的項目由一群傑出的專業人員組成：現時劉工程師正任職信源智能有限公司的技術總監；曹教授工程師目前是香港城市大學的副教授；陳博士為香港理工大學的研究助理教授；而梁工程師則是時代廣場有限公司的工程部經理。
分組II─創新應用（青年會員組）
得獎者：伍家俊工程師、蘇天正先生、吳澤琳小姐、陳偉晴先生
獲獎作品：運用物聯網、人工智能及電腦視覺技術推展輕鐵智慧安全2.0
安全在鐵路運營中至關重要。智慧安全2.0是一種先進的解決方案，透過利用電腦視覺、人工智慧（AI）和物聯網（IoT）技術來增強輕鐵系統的安全性。 在與其他車輛共用路面的環境下，提供預測性的措施。
系統持續監察列車速度、軌道狀況，並偵測闖入者或軌道阻塞等事件，發出實時提醒並提供自動安全措施，也能預測複雜路口處的道路交通情況，識別潛在意外和異常行為，提高輕鐵的安全性和效率。
伍家俊工程師現為香港鐵路有限公司高級工程經理。整個團隊，包括蘇天正先生、吳澤琳小姐、陳偉晴先生，均為港鐵車務創科中心的工程師。
學會頒發香港工程師學會大獎2024──創意（分組I）優異獎予何文海工程師、羅梓偉工程師、張碧茜工程師及何建東工程師（獲獎作品：好好夾），及郭泓武工程師、周柏康先生、陳龍威工程師及王瑋琳先生 (獲獎作品：為香港海水冷卻系統推出首個智能防污海水濾網)。
學會頒發香港工程師學會大獎2024──創意（分組II）優異獎予黎錦雄工程師（獲獎作品：AMSFS III x AlgoWater）及姚本恩工程師（獲獎作品：山嶺搜索及救援的革命性科技應用）。
另外，創意（分組I）（青年會員組）優異獎由鄭祐充先生奪得（獲獎作品：分散式即時自主優化的微電網回饋控制），創意（分組II）（青年會員組）優異獎由梁建峰工程師獲得（獲獎作品：透過語義人工智能以及大型語言模型廣泛採用以人工智能為基礎的冷水機能源優化方案）。
學會頒發香港工程師學會大獎202４──工業優異獎予楊浩坤博士（獲獎作品：基於高強鋼智能工藝數據庫的預編程多點定位焊接技術）。
香港工程師學會大獎2024──基建工程
得獎者：梁中立工程師、曾慶佳工程師
獲獎作品：將軍澳—藍田隧道
將軍澳—藍田隧道為將軍澳提供一條新的主幹道，往來東九龍及東區海底隧道，亦是日後貫通東西九龍的六號幹線東段。
工程在極具挑戰性的時期完成，成功克服了多方面的困難。隧道設計融入不少創新元素，推動工程可持續性及提升整體工程效益，包括通風大樓部份建於岩洞內、以「一地多用」模式將連接路上蓋變成供市民休憩的將藍公路花園等。
新隧道大大改善了將軍澳及周邊地區的交通，於早上繁忙時段往來將軍澳和東九龍的行車時間可縮減約20分鐘，在提升市民幸福感的同時，亦能推動將軍澳區的持續發展。
另外，學會頒發香港工程師學會大獎2024──基建工程優異獎予甄俊豪工程師、張建偉工程師及何肇偉先生（獲獎作品：東涌新市鎮擴展—填海及前期工程），蔡敏儀工程師、廖力行工程師及王暉工程師（獲獎作品：觀塘污水泵房優化工程）。
工程專業對推動社會進步不可或缺，學會期望各得獎者可繼往開來，結合專業知識及創科力量，持續為香港的發展作出貢獻。
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香港工程師學會會長李志康博士、工程師致辭
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名譽資深會員2024劉正光教授、工程師（左）與會長合照
名譽資深會員2024梁廣灝工程師（右）與會長合照
會長向Naeemullah Hussain教授、工程師（左）頒發香港工程師學會榮譽大獎2024
會長向司徒家成工程師（右）頒發會長特設成就獎2024
會長向郭大瑋博士、工程師（右）頒發傑出青年工程師獎2024
會長李志康博士、工程師（左六）與各項香港工程師學會大獎得主合照
(15 March 2024, Hong Kong) At its 46th Annual Dinner today, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (hereafter “the HKIE”) paid tribute to the stellar and multivarious achievements of some of our city’s most distinguished engineering professionals by presenting them with a diverse spectrum of awards.
The HKIE is pleased to have The Hon Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen, GBM, GBS, JP, President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, as the Principal Guest at the Dinner, and Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu, SBS, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, as the Guest of Honour.
The President of the HKIE, Ir Dr Barry C H Lee, presented the five engineering awards. The HKIE Honorary Fellows were awarded to Ir Prof Lau Ching Kwong and Ir Edmund Leung Kwong Ho; The HKIE Gold Medal, to Ir Prof Naeemullah Hussain; The President's Award, to Ir Szeto Ka Sing; and the Young Engineer of the Year Award, to Ir Dr Kwok Tai Wai. The HKIE Grand Award 2024’s numerous recipients are set out later in this press release.
The HKIE Honorary Fellow 2024
Each year, especially distinguished members may be elected as Honorary Fellows for the remarkable services that they have rendered to the HKIE, the engineering industry, or a scientific discipline. This year two Fellows were elected.
Ir Prof Lau Ching Kwong is a highly experienced civil and structural engineer. After receiving his Diploma in Building from Hong Kong Technical College in 1965 (now The Hong Kong Polytechnic University), he continued his extensive knowledge journey. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Hong Kong Chu Hai College, Master of Science in Bridge Engineering from University of Surrey, and finally, Doctorate in Engineering from Tsinghua University. He is proudly the first Hong Kong engineer to receive this doctorate.
Ir Prof Lau’s distinguished civil service career spanned more than 35 years. He began with the Hong Kong Government in 1966 as Assistant Engineer. In 1994 and 1996 respectively, he was promoted to Government Engineer and Principal Government Engineer. He became Deputy Director of Highways Department in 1997. In late 2000 until his retirement in 2002, he was Director of Civil Engineering Department (now the Civil and Engineering Development Department (CEDD)).
In Hong Kong, Ir Prof Lau earned the title of “King of Bridges (香港橋王)” for his knowledge and experience in planning, designing and building large-scale infrastructure projects. He is particularly well-known and praised for his work on Hong Kong’s three world-class cable supported bridges that grace Hong Kong’s skyline - Tsing Ma Bridge, Kap Shui Mun Bridge and Ting Kau Bridge. While Director of the CEDD, he was instrumental in the early planning and design of Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park after the government approved construction in 1999.
In 1999, he received “Mao Yisheng Bridge Construction Grand Award (茅以升橋樑大獎)” and “Tien-yow Jeme Civil Engineering Prize (中國土木工程詹天佑獎)” for his outstanding contribution to the Hong Kong and Mainland China engineering field.
Upon retiring in late 2002, Ir Prof Lau was engaged in 2003 as Executive Director of Transportation by AECOM Asia Co. Ltd. In this role, he managed and coordinated construction of Sutong Bridge, Shanghai Yangtze River Crossing /Tunnel and Bridge and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
In recognition of his significant contribution to the engineering profession and society, Ir Prof Lau is a fellow of the HKIE, Hong Kong Institution of Highways and Transportation, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers, and Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences. He was elected President of the HKIE for Session 2002/2003 and to this day remains involved in its initiatives.
With more than 40 years of experience and knowledge to share with fellow and future engineers, he is currently a valuable mentor to the teaching team in the Department of Civil Engineering at his alma mater Hong Kong Chu Hai College and has been a part-time professor at Tsinghua University since 2004.
Ir Edmund Leung Kwong Ho has made signification contributions to engineering and society over his long career.
He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) in 1967. In the 1970s he helped build the E&M system for phase one of the Mass Transit Railway system. To develop his engineering skills, he worked at a number of leading organisations including China Light and Power, GEC Hong Kong, HUD Engineering and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Asia). Gaining experience as a consulting engineer and contractor, he eventually moved up to senior management positions, overseeing a diverse range of engineering works. At the UK-based Hyder Consultants Group, he was Chairman of the East Asia Region and a Main Board Director. Afterwards, he became Managing Director of Hsin Chong Construction Group, a publicly listed entity. After retirement, he became Chief Officer of Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation, managing its railway assets following the merger with MTR.
Ir Leung is very active in public service, having served in many capacities on town planning, energy, public utilities and politics. He has voted for all of Hong Kong’s Chief Executives as a member of the Selection Committee and Election Committee. He was a member of the Airport Authority, Town Planning Board, and Energy Advisory Committee. He was Chairman of the latter and was also Chairman of the Drinking Water Safety Advisory Committee. He is an advisor to the Ombudsman. His current non-engineering public service includes Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors and a Director of the ESG Consortium.
Ir Leung has played an active role in HKIE. He joined the Mechanical Engineering Division in the 1970s and later helped form the Building Services Group, Nuclear Engineering Division and Energy Discipline. He was President for session 1995/1996 and continues to actively participate in HKIE activities to this day. He has mentored young engineers including leading many delegations to Mainland China to broaden their outlook beyond Hong Kong.
For the last four years, Ir Leung has been a columnist at The Standard, writing about Hong Kong’s infrastructure and other current topics to promote engineering to young people. He is also helping to compile the history of Hong Kong infrastructure as an editor of a volume of Hong Kong Chronicles.
To award his outstanding contribution to the profession and society, Ir Leung has received Order of the British Empire, Justice of Peace, Silver Bauhinia Star, and HKIE Hall of Fame. He is an Honorary Fellow of Energy Institute and Chartered Institution of Plumbing and Heating Engineering. He is also a Fellow of HKIE, Engineers Australia, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineering and Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences. Academically, he is an Honorary Fellow of HKU and Lingnan University.
The HKIE Gold Medal 2024
Each year, the Gold Medal is awarded to an outstanding member in recognition of his/her specific contributions to or achievements in his/her engineering field. This year, the Medal went to Ir Prof Naeemullah Hussain.
Ir Prof Hussain is an internationally recognised engineer and architect. Born in India, he graduated from West Pakistan University of Engineering and Technology in 1962. He first worked in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) for Associated British Consultants, designing buildings and factories, before transferring in 1964 to Kenchington Little & Partners in London, one of their controlling firms.
From 1966 to 1967, he studied architecture at Architectural Association School of Architecture in London before joining Christiani & Nielsen to work as a construction engineer on the M5 Midland Links Motorway viaducts.
In 1969 Ir Prof Hussain joined Arup, where he has worked up to the present, except for a year off to earn his Master of Science degree in Concrete Structures at Imperial College London and a year in Pakistan working for Gammon Construction.
With Arup he has worked in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Nigeria, and UK. He has been involved in bridge designs in Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Chile, Denmark, England, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Korea, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, United States, and Vietnam.
Based in Hong Kong since 1998, Ir Prof Hussain is an Arup Fellow and its Global Bridge Leader. In 2012, he was awarded the Prince Philip Medal by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) in UK for Exceptional Services to Engineering. In 2018, he was inducted into the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame. In 2022, he received the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Gold Medal in recognition of his enduring major and inspirational contributions to bridge design on a global scale, reflecting his background in both architecture and engineering. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences, Royal Academy of Engineering, and the HKIE.
Some notable award-winning projects he worked on, both as designer and project manager, are: Ludgate Railway Works (London), Oresund Crossing (Denmark-Sweden), Channel Tunnel Rail Link – High Speed 1 (UK), Hulme Arch Bridge (UK), West Rail Line (Hong Kong), Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor (Hong Kong), Incheon Bridge (Korea), Stonecutters Bridge (Hong Kong), Queensferry Crossing (Scotland), Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (China), Temburong Bridge (Brunei) and Gerald Desmond Bridge (the United States).
Ir Prof Hussain’s interest is in holistic approach to design, where form, function and economics each carry equal weight. He was Chair of Outstanding Structures Committee of International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering and is the Hong Kong delegate to Permanent Committee of the Association.
The President's Award 2024
The President's Award was set up by the Institution to recognise the dedicated and valuable services of members of any class who had served the HKIE with distinction. This year, the award went to Ir Szeto Ka Sing.
Ir Szeto is a Fellow Member of the HKIE. His professional service spans over 50 years, with profound expertise in Marine and land transport, as well as oil and gas engineering. He is a certified inspector for Ocean-going Dangerous Goods Tankers.
Ir Szeto had assisted various government departments as professional expert on court cases related to lift incident, gas explosion and underground chemical tank leakage. He also provided expert input into legislative amendments to ordinances related to Merchant Shipping, Amusement Rides, Lifts and Escalators.
He was a Member of Engineers Registration Board, and Vice President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, UK. He is now the Chairman of the International Strategy Board of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK.
Young Engineer of the Year Award 2024
The Young Engineer of the Year Award aims to recognise outstanding young engineers for their significant contributions to, and outstanding achievements in, the profession, the community of Hong Kong, and the HKIE. This year, Ir Dr Kwok Tai Wai received the Award.
After earning a master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London, and another one in Mathematics of Finance from Columbia University, Ir Dr Kwok went on to pursue a doctorate in International Real Estate and Construction from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), completing the programme in 2023 as its youngest graduate.
Ir Dr Kwok has worked extensively in both civil and building engineering projects, including, while at the engineering consultancy Atkins, the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link and Doha Metro. A fascination with prefabrication and MiC led, by degrees, to the position of Head of Operations at Wah Tung Façade and the task of overseeing its façade and MiC business, and over 300 employees. Iconic façade projects like Hong Kong Palace Museum and Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel were among the fruits of his supervision.
Ir Dr Kwok is currently leading the technology start-up InnoWah—as its Founder and CEO—to develop a digitalised fabrication process for building materials to enhance operational efficiency and product quality. He has also published research papers as first author in international journals, driving Hong Kong’s adoption of prefabrication and digital technology.
As Founder and Chairman of Insquare Foundation Limited, a registered charity, Ir Dr Kwok cultivates young people’s knowledge of programming languages, inclusivise their community participation, and provides STEAM education for financially disadvantaged students. Even before such endeavours, he was a volunteer teacher at Principal Chan Free Tutorial World.
Apart from serving as Professional Reviewer for Institution of Civil Engineers, Ir Dr Kwok nurtures young minds in his capacities as HKIE School Ambassador and Mentor of PolyU’s and Federation of Hong Kong Industries’ (FHKI’s) mentorship programme. As Executive Member of two FHKI councils, he tirelessly shares his experience and co-organises CPD events, recruiting new young members for the HKIE in Greater Bay Area’s manufacturing industry. Besides, he is a part-time lecturer at two member institutions of Vocational Training Council teaching engineering subjects.
Certificates of Merit for the Young Engineer of the Year Award 2024 went to Ir Francis Yuen Piu Hung and Ir Lo Yuk Hong.
The HKIE Grand Award 2024
The HKIE Grand Award champions our members’ and their projects’ exemplary contributions to the development of Hong Kong.
Innovation Category
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Grand Prize, Sub-category I – An Invention (All Member Group) |
Ir Prof Ngan Hing Wan, Alfonso Awarded Project: Rate-jump method for nanomechanical testing |
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Grand Prize, Sub-category II – An Innovative Application (All Member Group) |
Ir Lau Hoi Fung, Ir Prof Tso Chi Yan, Dr Chan Ka Chung, and Ir Leung Chi Fai Awarded Project: iPaint AI and related best practices |
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Grand Prize, Sub-category II – An Innovative Application (Young Member Group) |
Ir Ng Ka Chun, Mr So Tin Ching, Miss Ng Chak Lam Rica, and Mr Chan Wai Ching Charles Awarded Project: Intelligent Safety 2.0 for Light Rail Utilising IoT, AI & Computer Vision |
Infrastructure Category
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Grand Prize |
Ir Leung Chung Lap Michael and Ir Tsang Hing Kai Ivan Awarded Project: Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel |
Awarded Projects of The HKIE Grand Award 2024
The HKIE Grand Award 2024 - Innovation Category
Sub-category I - An Invention (All Member Group)
Awardee: Ir Prof Ngan Hing Wan Alfonso
Submission: Rate-jump method for nanomechanical testing
There has been enormous interest in and demand for accurately measuring the mechanical properties of soft materials, such as biological cells and tissues, advanced polymers and gels, etc., using nanomechanical test platforms including nanoindentation, atomic force microscopy and optical tweezers. In addition, metals and alloys for high-temperature applications also require non-destructive testing for their mechanical properties. This award concerns a general method for accurately measuring the intrinsic elastic modulus of materials by introducing a rate jump in the test force or sample displacement during an unloading process in any nanomechanical test platform. The method is widely used by peer researchers. It has also been developed into a Chinese National Standard GB/T 43112-2023 for instrumented indentation for metallic materials, which will be implemented starting from 1 April 2024. This standard is an example of China leading the world in engineering methods for material testing.
The awardee, Ir Prof Alfonso H W Ngan, is Kingboard Professor in Materials Engineering and Chair Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Hong Kong. He is an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK, Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, and recipient of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Changjiang Professorship from the Chinese Ministry of Education, and Rosenhain Medal from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, UK.
Sub-category II - An Innovative Application (All Member Group)
Awardees: Ir Lau Hoi Fung, Ir Prof Tso Chi Yan, Dr Chan Ka Chung, and Ir Leung Chi Fai
Submission: iPaint AI and related best practices
Times Square, embracing its architectural legacy, has pioneered energy conservation through electricity-free cooling technology, iPaint, which has high solar reflection and mid-infrared emission. It is applied to cooling towers’ condenser water pipes, effectively lowering condenser water temperature. AI algorithms complement iPaint by dynamically adjusting cooling tower setpoints to ensure energy-efficient operation without compromising occupant comfort, a breakthrough known as iPaintAI. This advanced system further integrates BIM, GIS, IoT sensor data, and BMS analytics for peak performance.
Simultaneously, a suite of best practices fortify the iPaintAI initiative:
- Crafting a BIM model streamlines mechanical plant management.
- Rigorous RCx protocols enforce measurement and verification for plant enhancement.
- Cooling tower thermal performance undergoes scrutiny, aligning with established fresh water cooling standards.
- A comprehensive energy audit, conducted in 2022, adheres to the stringent BEEO.
This transformative project is helmed by a team of distinguished professionals: Ir Lau, Technical Director at EnerRight Intelligent Limited; Ir Prof Tso, Associate Professor at CityU; Dr Chan, Research Assistant Professor at the PolyU; and Ir Leung, Technical Manager at Times Square Limited.
Sub-category II - An Innovative Application (Young Member Group)
Awardees: Ir Ng Ka Chun, Mr So Tin Ching, Miss Ng Chak Lam Rica, and Mr Chan Wai Ching
Submission: Intelligent Safety 2.0 for Light Rail Utilising IoT, AI & Computer Vision
Safety is of paramount importance in railway operations. The Intelligent Safety 2.0 is an advanced solution that enhances safety in Light Rail System by leveraging Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. It provides anticipative and comprehensive measures under the Light Rail environment, given its unique feature of high interface volume with roadside traffic.
The system continuously monitors train speed, track conditions, and detects risks such as trespassers or track obstructions, issuing real-time reminders and offering automatic safety measures. It predicts roadside traffic at complex junctions, identifying potential conflicts and abnormal behaviors to improve Light Rail safety and efficiency.
Ir Ng Ka Chun is the Senior Communications & Network Engineering Manager of the MTR Corporation. All members, including Mr So Tin Ching, Miss Ng Chak Lam Rica and Mr Chan Wai Ching, are MTR home-grown engineers from the Operations Innovation Hub.
The Merit of Sub-category I went to Ir Ho Man Hoi, Ir Law Tsz Wai, Ir Cheung Pik Sin Carry, and Mr Ho Kin Tung Tony (Submission: GOOD Grab (“Generative AI Object-Oriented Debris” Grab)); and Ir Kwok Wang Mo Thomas, Mr Chow Pak Hong, Ir Chan Lung Wai Chris, and Mr Wong Wai Lam (Submission: Smart Antifouling Seawater Screen for Cooling System in Hong Kong).
The Merit of Sub-category II went to Ir Lai Kam Hung Steven (Submission: ATAL Multi-Stages Flocculation Sedimentation III (AMSFS III) x AlgoWater); and Ir Iu Pun Yan (Submission: A revolutionary technological approach in Mountain Search and Rescue Operations).
Besides, the Merit of Sub-category I (Young Member Group) went to Mr Cheng Yau Chung (Submission: Distributed Real-time Autonomous-optimization-based Feedback Control in Microgrids); and the Merit of Sub-category II (Young Member Group) went to Ir Leung Kin Fung Calvin (Submission: Mass Deployment of AI-based Chiller Energy Optimisation using Semantic AI Approach and Large Language Model (LLM)).
The Merit of Industrial Category went to Dr Yang Haokun (Submission: High-Strength Steel Intelligent Process Database Based Pre-programmed Multi-Point Positioning Arc-welding Technology).
The HKIE Grand Award 2024 - Infrastructure Category
Awardees: Ir Leung Chung Lap Michael and Ir Tsang Hing Kai Ivan
Submission: Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel
Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel provides a new trunk road for Tseung Kwan O, connecting Kowloon East and the Eastern Harbor Crossing. It is also the eastern section of the future Route 6 that will serve as an express link between Kowloon East and West.
Completed during an extremely challenging time, the project successfully overcame various difficulties. The tunnel design incorporated many innovative elements to enhance sustainability and overall project benefits. These include locating the ventilation building partially in caverns, applying the “single site, multiple use” concept to turn a landscaped deck into the Tseung Lam Highway Garden for public enjoyment, etc.
The new tunnel has significantly improved the traffic conditions of Tseung Kwan O and its environs, shortening the journey time to Kowloon East by 20 minutes during the morning peak hours. The notable infrastructural improvement, to which people’s livelihood is closely related, enhances their sense of blissfulness, as well as promotes the continuous development of Tseung Kwan O.
Besides, the Certificate of Merit went to Ir Yan Chun Ho, Ir Cheung Kin Wai Chris, and Mr Ho Siu Wai (Submission: Tung Chung New Town Extension - Reclamation and Advance Works); and Ir Choy Man Yee, Ir Liu Lik Hang Rex, and Ir Wong Fai (Submission: Enhancement works for Kwun Tong sewage pumping station).
This Session's award recipients have demonstrated engineering excellence that has significantly advanced Hong Kong society. They have set a new pinnacle for engineers through their innovative work, leadership, and dedication to serving the community.
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Ir Dr Barry C H Lee, the HKIE's President, delivering his Address
The Hon Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR, delivering his Address as the Principal Guest
Ir Prof Lau Ching Kwong (L), the HKIE Honorary Fellow 2024, with the President
Ir Edmund Leung Kwong Ho (R), the HKIE Honorary Fellow 2024, with the President
Ir Prof Naeemullah Hussain (L) being presented The HKIE Gold Medal 2024 by the President
Ir Szeto Ka Sing (R) being presented with the President's Award 2024 by the President
Ir Dr Kwok Tai Wai (R) being presented with Young Engineer of the Year Award (YEYA) 2024 by the President
HKIE President Ir Dr Barry C H Lee (6th left) with Grand Prize awardees of The HKIE Grand Award