We are pleased to share that four faculty members and one postgraduate student from the Department of Physics at City University of Hong Kong — Professors Sunny Wang, Yiming Zhong, Rosie Chu, Dangyuan Lei, and Mr Wenyuan Zhuo — served as jurors at the Hong Kong Young Physicists’ Tournament (HKYPT) 2026.
HKYPT is a prestigious research-based physics competition organised by the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE). The tournament challenges secondary school students to investigate open-ended real-world physics problems through experimental design, theoretical modelling, and scientific debate — mirroring the authentic process of scientific inquiry.
As jurors, the CityUHK faculty members evaluated student teams on their:
- originality of research approach
- depth of physical understanding
- experimental methodology
- scientific argumentation and communication
Their participation reflects the Department’s continued commitment to nurturing the next generation of physicists and supporting inquiry-based STEM education in Hong Kong — a mission closely aligned with CityUHK’s broader outreach efforts in gifted education and youth scientific training.
At the HKYPT 2026 Award Ceremony, Prof Wang also delivered the closing remarks, congratulating the students for their curiosity, resilience, and collaborative spirit throughout the tournament.
He emphasised that HKYPT is not merely a competition, but a platform where students learn to think critically, work collaboratively, and communicate scientific ideas with confidence. Prof Wang also encouraged participants to continue asking bold questions and to embrace failure as part of the scientific journey.
The Department warmly congratulates all participating teams and looks forward to seeing Hong Kong’s winning representatives shine at the International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) 2026.
26 Feb 2026