CUHK Business School members honoured with Wei Lun Professorship and university teaching and research awards
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) awarded eight members from CUHK Business School in the Inauguration Ceremony of the Choh-Ming Li and Wei Lun Professorships and the Presentation of Teaching and Research Awards, recognising their remarkable achievements in teaching and research.
The event was officiated by Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, who extended his congratulations to the distinguished scholars, stating: “I express my greatest gratitude for their staunch commitment to excellence, which echoes with that of the University, and for being exemplary role models for fellow faculty members, motivating them to embrace innovation in their teaching and pursue impactful research. With ‘people’ being the key to success of any world-class university, their crucial contributions have established CUHK as a beacon of knowledge and inspired students to strive hard for their personal goals.”
Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, extends his congratulations to all the distinguished scholars
At the ceremony, Professor Michael Zhang Xiaoquan was appointed as the Wei Lun Professor of Business AI, while seven CUHK Business School members, including Dr Fred Ku Kei-tat, Dr Andrew Yuen Chi-lok, Dr Anson Au Yeung Chau-kin, Professor Willow Wu You, Professor Griffin Jiang Wenxi, Professor Tony Ke Te, and Dr Xue Nan, were presented with teaching and research awards.
Wei Lun Professor of Business AI
Professor Michael Zhang Xiaoquan
Department of Decisions, Operations and Technology
“Having keen insights is crucial for understanding current issues and keeping pace with emerging technologies. Our research should be fuelled by curiosity. With a curious eye, you will find every challenge intriguing and be driven to discover innovative solutions.”
University Education Award Recipients 2024
Team leader: Dr Fred Ku Kei-tat
Senior Lecturer, Department of Decisions, Operations and Technology
“I am honoured to receive the University Education Award 2024 with my teammates, Andrew and Anson. Our approach integrates students, industry practitioners, and educators to empower students as socially responsible leaders. This award reflects CUHK Business School’s commitment to nurturing future change makers. We are grateful for the support of CUHK and our partners, and together, we are transforming lives and society. This is the power of education in action.”
Team member: Dr Andrew Yuen Chi-lok
Principal Lecturer, Department of Decisions, Operations and Technology
“I am truly honoured to receive the University Education Award 2024 alongside my amazing team. As a proud CUHK alumnus, I’m deeply thankful to the passionate teachers I’ve met at CUHK for their invaluable inspiration and support. I would also like to thank my wonderful students for their trust, love, and encouragement, which have made me a better teacher every day.”
Team member: Dr Anson Au Yeung Chau-kin
Senior Lecturer, Department of Finance
“It is a great honour to receive the University Education Award. I am deeply grateful to the CUHK Business School and the Department of Finance for their invaluable support in advancing teaching initiatives. This achievement is not mine alone but a testament to the collective efforts of many. I have been fortunate to work alongside a dedicated team, collaborating with industry leaders, alumni, international institutions, and colleagues to provide students with impactful experiential learning opportunities.”
University Education Award Recipient 2024
Professor Willow Wu You
Assistant Professor, Department of Management
“I am deeply honoured to receive the University Education Award. My heartfelt gratitude goes to my colleagues in the Department of Management and CUHK Business School for their unwavering support and encouragement. I am also truly grateful for the privilege of guiding, inspiring, and learning alongside my students, which fuels my passion for education and highlights the impact we can create together.”
Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award Recipient 2023
Professor Griffin Jiang Wenxi
Associate Professor, Department of Finance
“I am deeply honoured to receive the Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award. Starting my career at CUHK Business School, I have been privileged to receive immense support from colleagues and students alike. This recognition affirms my teaching approach, which integrates frontier academic research and real market developments, and I am grateful for the opportunity to inspire and learn from our students.”
Young Researcher Award Recipient 2023
Professor Tony Ke Te
Associate Professor, Department of Marketing
“I am honoured to receive the Young Researcher Award and sincerely grateful to CUHK Business School and the Department of Marketing for their support of my research. My heartfelt thanks also go to my collaborators and colleagues. This recognition inspires me to continue exploring interesting and impactful research in the future.”
Postgraduate Research Output Award Recipient 2023
Dr Xue Nan
“I am truly honoured to receive the 2023 Postgraduate Research Output Award from CUHK! I’m especially grateful for the support from CUHK Business School, the care from School of Hotel and Tourism Management, and the invaluable guidance and encouragement from my amazing supervisors, Professor Lisa Wan and Professor Elisa Chan. This recognition means a lot to me, reinforcing my passion for research and encouraging me to keep contributing to my field. Thank you!”
Video of Choh-Ming Li and Wei Lun Professorships: https://youtu.be/_zLVt3MpvWI
Video of University Education Award 2024: https://youtu.be/ll0pAcLWE7U
For details of each award, please refer to the attachment here.