To offer young engineers a unique opportunity to develop their careers, President Ir Prof P L Yuen has selected 12 young members to take part in the President’s Protégé Scheme 2020/2021. The newly-selected Protégés will shadow and work with the President and be given the opportunity to interact with other leading engineering professionals. Here are the self-introductions of the Protégés and their visions in the engineering profession.

Miro CHAN Sum Chau

After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, I graduated from the Dual Degree Programme of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in 2019. I then joined the Airport Authority Hong Kong as a Graduate Engineer in the Third Runway Division. This was a truly precious chance to be involved in a megaproject.

As a “dualer”, I believe integrating different ways of thinking can help inspire engineers. That was why I integrated a number of different technologies including building information modelling, the internet of things and machine learning into a smart campus project. Luckily, with this project, my team was recognised by several awards including the Outstanding Students Award at the Autodesk Hong Kong BIM Awards 2019 and a Special Mention in the HKUST President’s Cup 2019.

It is such a great honour to be one of the Protégés, and I am excited about broadening my horizons by networking with senior engineers through the Scheme. I would also like to take this chance to promote engineering to the public and encourage the younger generation, especially young women, to join the engineering industry.

Ice CHEUNG Chin

After graduating from The University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, I joined the Geotechnical Engineering Office of Civil Engineering and Development Department as a Geotechnical Engineering Graduate. The comprehensive training I have received has equipped me with fundamental geotechnical knowledge and provided me with exposures to various megaprojects including the Central Kowloon Route and Tung Chung New Town Extension. These fruitful experiences have not only enriched my engineering knowledge and helped me hone my project management skills, they have also offered me insights into how creativity and innovation can help solve engineering problems.

The President’s Protégé Scheme is a golden opportunity for me to broaden my horizons. I am honoured and excited to shadow the President and work alongside my fellow Protégés to promote the engineering profession to society.

Shelton CHEUNG Fung Mei

Upon receiving a bachelor’s degree in logistic engineering and supply chain management at The University of Hong Kong, I joined The Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd. Currently, I am serving in the Strategy and Innovation Department as an Assistant Engineer. This allows me to be involved in a wide range of projects such as the Green Fuels and AI projects for customer service that help people to enjoy better lives. In addition to studying engineering during my undergraduate years, I was also involved in a number of engineering-related activities. These included the HKIE Young Engineer Programme organised by the MI Division, and technical study tours to Germany and Israel. As a result, I was able to understand more about the vital role engineers play in societal development and how we can help to decarbonise the economy by introducing innovation in technologies.

As one of the Protégés this year, I am looking forward to working with other engineers and the younger generation to keep our industry and our society flourishing and thriving.

Matthew CHUNG Ming Kwong

Upon my graduation from The University of Nottingham with a master's degree in civil engineering, I joined Ove Arup & Partners as a Graduate Engineer.

In this role, I am involved in engineering design works for infrastructure projects in Hong Kong and the Philippines. Throughout the years, I have been able to improve my professional engineering knowledge and my liaison skills in project coordination. More importantly, the job has helped shape me into an active thinker with an analytical and innovative mindset.

I am honoured to be selected as one of the President’s Protégés this year. I look forward to working alongside my fellow Protégés and contributing as engineers to overcoming some of the many challenges we face as a society.

Benny FUNG Chun Kit

After graduating from The University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2019, I joined CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd as a Graduate Trainee.

I am currently taking a two-year Scheme “A” training programme, which allows me to learn and rotate through different departments of the company, including planning, project teams, operation and maintenance. During the first year of my training, I participated in the Action Learning Project. My fellow trainees and I were responsible for constructing an educational kit for a coal-fired power generating unit in CLP to help train newcomers. We built a 3D printed model for a whole generating unit along with a simulated distributed control system.

Training opportunities like this have not only enabled me to gain essential technical knowledge in power generation, but also to develop other skills in project management, planning and interpersonal communication. It is my honour to be one of the President’s Protégés, and I look forward to working and growing together with other Protégés and becoming a professional engineer in the future.

John HUANG Qi Zhen

During my undergraduate study at City University of Hong Kong, I was awarded a Fang Brothers Whole Person Development Scholarship. This recognition encouraged me to pursue a career in engineering. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in civil and structural engineering, I joined China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Ltd as a Graduate Engineer.

Through the HKIE Scheme “A” Graduate Training, I have enjoyed well-structured on-the-job training and been given many valuable opportunities to gain a comprehensive overview of the civil engineering industry. The training scheme has not only enriched my engineering knowledge and my engineering mindset, but also helped to develop transferrable skills.

I am honoured to be selected as one of the President’s Protégés this year. I aspire to shadow the President and arouse other youngsters’ interest in the engineering profession.

Antony KWOK Kin Tung

I graduated from University College London with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2018. Upon graduation, I joined Meinhardt (M&E) Ltd as a Graduate Engineer. Throughout the two-year Scheme “A” training, I have had the opportunity to work on several sizable projects in Hong Kong and Macau which has provided me with exposure to the design of complex building services systems.

I am honoured to be selected as one of the President’s Protégés this year. This will be the experience of a lifetime for me in broadening my horizons as an engineer. I will also take this opportunity to share my passion for engineering with other youngsters and raise public awareness of engineering.

Matthew LEE Ka Ming

Upon graduating from Imperial College London with a master’s degree in civil engineering, I joined AECOM Asia Co Ltd as a Graduate Engineer in 2019.

My first year of training in their transportation business line provided me with a unique opportunity to work on the design and management of railway extension projects in Hong Kong, such as the Northern Link. I gained a much deeper understanding of the engineering capabilities required to deliver innovative solutions that change everyday lives.

I am honoured to be selected as one of the President's Protégés this year. I aspire to create value for both the profession and society by embracing innovation and cultural change.

Jason LO Tien Yue

After graduating from University of Oxford with a Master of Engineering in engineering science, I joined Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd as a Graduate Engineer.

The graduate training programme has given me the chance to rotate between a variety of projects. These experiences have not only helped to develop my technical knowledge and broaden my horizons, but also increased my passion to serve professional engineering institutes and contribute to our society.

I am honoured to be selected as one of the President’s Protégés this year. I look forward to contributing to the HKIE alongside my fellow Protégés with dedication and diligence.

Kelvin TO Tsun Kwan

Upon graduation from The University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, I joined The Hongkong Electric Co Ltd as a Graduate Trainee while pursuing a master’s degree in power engineering.

During my course of study and the training programme, I have gained extensive exposure to site installations and commissioning tests in the power company’s system, and gained the technical knowledge required for various areas such as project management, construction, operation and maintenance in connection with the generation, transmission and distribution of
electricity.

I am truly honoured to be selected as one of the President's Protégés this year, and I am looking forward to working together with other Protégés to promote the engineering profession to the public.

Maggie TSANG Chee Kiu

After I graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, I joined the MTR Corporation Ltd as a Graduate Engineer and started pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at The University of Hong Kong.

Joining the MTR enabled me to enter an environment where engineering excellence and high technical ability is paramount. By rotating through a variety of engineering functions, I gained a lot of hands-on experience and also had plenty of exposure abroad. I am privileged to be involved in various innovation initiatives which I enjoy most of all. It is interesting and empowering to understand the stories and challenges behind daily operations and to pitch new ideas to improve.

Eugene WONG

I graduated from The University of British Columbia in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in commerce. Upon graduating, I joined the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department as a Mechanical Engineering Graduate where I gained exposure to the technical and administrative aspects of government projects, as well as various initiatives to promote innovation and technology in the city.

As an engineering student in Canada, I received the “Iron Ring” as a symbol of my obligations and humility as an engineer. My learning experiences have offered me a distinct social perspective and a sense of pride in the engineering profession. I wish to uphold this mindset by serving the community in Hong Kong, and I believe that the HKIE President’s Protégé Scheme is a perfect opportunity for me to do so.

I am extremely honoured to be selected as one of the President’s Protégés. I look forward to growing and building relationships with other Protégés, helping to inspire the next generation of engineers, and raising social recognition of the engineering profession.