An Evening of Insightful Talks and Vibrant Networking

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Hosted Friday Get-Together to Promote Academic-Industry Engagement

The Friday Get-Together hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) on March 13 attracted over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests for a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building.
The Friday Get-Together hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) on March 13 attracted over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests for a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building. [Download Photo]

Over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests joined the HKUST Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering’s Friday Get-Together on March 13, 2026, making it a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building.

The evening began with welcome remarks from Prof. Hong K. LO, Dean of Engineering, and Prof. CHEN Yong, Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This was followed by a series of insightful mini talks delivered by distinguished industry leaders, including Mr. John SZE, Senior Director of R&D, ASMPT; Mr. Christopher HO, Senior Project Manager, ATAL; Ir Chris CHEUNG, Vice Chancellor, CLP Power Academy; Mr. Gary CHOW, Senior Manager of HAESL and a BEng alumnus of the MAE Department; and Ms. Gloriane KAM, Network Quality Manager, Towngas.

The program concluded with a lively networking session, where participants exchange ideas, reconnect and forge new ties. The event highlighted the department’s commitment to fostering collaboration between academia and industry while strengthening community bonds.

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Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering, welcomed the audience.
Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering, welcomed the audience.
Prof. Chen Yong, Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, addressed the audience.
Prof. Chen Yong, Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, addressed the audience.
Mini talk speaker Mr. John Sze, Senior Director of R&D, ASMPT
Mini talk speaker Mr. John Sze, Senior Director of R&D, ASMPT
Mr. John Sze (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Mr. John Sze (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Mini talk speaker Mr. Christopher Ho, Senior Project Manager of ATAL
Mini talk speaker Mr. Christopher Ho, Senior Project Manager of ATAL
Mr. Christopher Ho (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Mr. Christopher Ho (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Mini talk speaker Ir Chris Cheung, Vice Chancellor of CLP Power Academy
Mini talk speaker Ir Chris Cheung, Vice Chancellor of CLP Power Academy
Ir Chris Cheung (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Ir Chris Cheung (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Mini talk speaker Mr. Gary Chow, Senior Manager of HAESL and a BEng alumnus of the MAE Department
Mini talk speaker Mr. Gary Chow, Senior Manager of HAESL and a BEng alumnus of the MAE Department
Mr. Gary Chow (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Mr. Gary Chow (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Mini talk speaker Ms. Gloriane Kam, Network Quality Manager of Towngas
Mini talk speaker Ms. Gloriane Kam, Network Quality Manager of Towngas
Ms. Gloriane Kam (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Ms. Gloriane Kam (center) received a souvenir from Prof. Hong K. Lo (left) and Prof. Chen Yong (right).
Mingling session
Mingling session
Mingling session
Mingling session
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Alumni
Industry Engagement
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