The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held its 23rd Honorary Fellowship Presentation Ceremony today (30 June 2025) on campus. Professor Ching Pak-chung from Department of Electronic Engineering was appointed honorary fellow in recognition of his remarkable accomplishment in engineering field and his exceptional contribution to the University and the wider community. Professor Ching Pak-chung currently serves as Director of the Shun Hing Institute of Advanced Engineering and Research Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at CUHK. His early career at Cable & Wireless sparked his interest in telecommunications, leading him to pursue further studies at the University of Liverpool, where he received his BEng and PhD. His research focuses on digital signal processing, particularly speech and communication systems. In recent years, his work has expanded to encompass speech emotion recognition, Cantonese-English code-mixing analysis and artificial intelligence. Professor Ching joined CUHK in 1984 and has held key leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Head of Shaw College and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University. During his tenure as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, he spearheaded the Campus Master Plan in response to the transition to a four-year curriculum, profoundly shaping CUHK’s long-term growth. He also played an instrumental role in the development of CUHK-Shenzhen and has served as Director of the Shenzhen Research Institute, CUHK, fostering collaboration between the University and organisations within the Greater Bay Area. Beyond academia, Professor Ching has made substantial contributions to public service, holding pivotal positions in various government and professional bodies. In recognition of his community work, Professor Ching has been awarded the Bronze and Silver Bauhinia Stars. More details: https://www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk/en/press/the-chinese-university-of-hong-kong-23rd-honorary-fellowship-presentation-ceremony/ |
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