News and Achievements

Columbia University accepted 7 students from the College of Science, including 4 from Computing Mathematics and 3 from Applied Physics, into the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program for 2020 entry, marking a significant increase in the acceptance rate this year.

Dr Yun Wah Lam, Associate Professor of the Department of Chemistry, was recognized by the Innovative CityU-Learning Awards 2020, for his proposal “ZOOMing into a scientific discussion: learning to ask, not to answer.”

Professor Roderick Wong, former Chair Professor in the Department of Mathematics, was conferred the title of Emeritus Professor by the University Council on 26 March 2020 in recognition of his distinguished contribution to the mathematical development of CityU, support of research activities, and service to the community during his tenure of office from 1994 to 2019.

Dr Ivan Valerievich Borzenets, Assistant Professor at CityU’s Department of Physics, collaborated with scientists from Germany, Japan, and Korea on the World’s First Experimental Observation of a Kondo Cloud.

According to the Nature Index 2019, CityU has accomplished good results in the chemistry aspect, being ranked 53rd in China and the second best in Hong Kong. Nature Index provides statistics regarding research articles published in 82 high-quality science journals. These journals cover four aspects, including chemistry, earth & environmental sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences. The Nature Index is first announced in 2014 and reviewed annually.

Dr Chun Kit Kwok, Assistant Professor from the Department of Chemistry, has received the “Croucher Innovation Awards” presented by the Croucher Foundation for his research on RNA (ribonucleic acid).