Inheriting a 20-Year Legacy of Excellence and Innovation
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2023 – The 2023 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (“HLMA”), co-organized by Hang Lung Properties Limited (“Hang Lung Properties”) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (“HKUST”), announced this year’s winners last night. Kyan Ka Hin Cheung and Ethan Jon Yi Soh from Harrow International School Hong Kong received the Gold Award for their research report titled “On the Properties of the Semigroup Generated by the RL Fractional Integral”. Chun Hei Mok and Hei Wong from S.K.H. Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School and Hei Tung Tam from HKUGA College won the Silver Award and the Bronze Award, respectively. They demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and creativity in tackling complex mathematical problems.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Mr. Ronnie C. Chan, Chair of Hang Lung Properties, said, “The Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA) embodies our unwavering commitment to community investment, promoting excellence and innovation in mathematics education for the youth of Hong Kong. As we commemorate its 20th year, we are heartened by the strong support from students, schools, and the academic community, solidifying our shared mission to advance mathematics education and push the boundaries of excellence. Together, we empowered countless young minds to pursue their passion and unlock their potential in mathematics, science, and technology. HLMA stands as a beacon of inspiration, fostering a lasting love for these disciplines and propelling the next generation of innovators forward.”
Professor Nancy Ip, President of HKUST, said, “HKUST is proud to partner with Hang Lung Properties to co-organize the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards since 2021. Together, we have fostered a community of budding talents and provided them with rigorous mathematical training. Our aim is to equip the next generation with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing them to lead with foresight and creativity. With joint efforts, we are fulfilling our vision to transform Hong Kong into a global hub for innovation and technology.”
Professor Richard Schoen, 2017 Wolf Prize Laureate in Mathematics and Chair of the 2023 HLMA Scientific Committee, expressed his appreciation for the high standard of the research reports submitted by the participants. “The Scientific Committee would like to congratulate the student participants in this year’s competition for the high quality of their work and presentations. Whether you were a prize winner or not, we appreciate the creative effort that went into the choice of projects and the approaches to their solution. The hard work required to complete them was noteworthy. We salute your efforts! We also acknowledge the preliminary evaluations done by a number of mathematicians around the world whose work was essential for us to arrive at the top 15 projects that were presented to us. Finally, we acknowledge the generous support of Hang Lung Properties which made the competition possible. What a unique way to contribute to the educational system of Hong Kong!”
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 2nd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2023, and our graduates were ranked 29th worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global Employability University Ranking 2023. As of September 2023, HKUST members have founded 1,747 active start-ups, including 9 Unicorns and 13 exits (IPO or M&A), generating economic impact worth over HK$ 400 billion. InvestHK cited QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 to demonstrate the performance of five world’s top 100 local universities in several innovation-centric areas, among which HKUST ranked top in four engineering and materials science subjects.
