Chairman’s Message, Prof. Lawrence CM WU

Session 2007-2008

Materials engineering activities exist in many forms in Hong Kong.  Materials engineers work in various industries such as building and construction, electronics manufacturing, and materials and product testing.  Researchers in Hong Kong’s universities and research and development institutions also conduct world-class materials research.  The Materials Division of the HKIE has been working with industry and academics in promoting the technology level of materials engineering.

As in previous sessions, the Division is fortunate to have a capable, committed and enthusiastic committee in this session of 2007-2008.  The Committee actively maintains and promotes the culture of divisional activities such as local and international technical visits, seminars and conferences.  Such activities have been carefully monitored to meet the Continuing Professional Development standard.

Under the leadership of our Immediate Past Chairman, Ir Dr John Chan, the groundwork on providing top-up courses for members of other disciplines of the HKIE as well as for applicants with non-recognised academic qualifications to become members of the Materials Discipline was laid out.  It is our target to obtain the approval of this scheme in this session.  This is an example of our endeavor in promoting and extending the membership of the Division.

Our effort on deep collaboration with other divisions in organising joint events will continue.  Further collaboration with industries and academic institutions will be sought.  We shall form close ties with other engineering institutions, e.g. the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) in organizing functions such as the Best Paper Award for students working on materials.  The winner of the Award will then be sponsored to take part in an overseas competition for an international award.

It is encouraging that the activities organised by the Division has been well attended.  The Committee welcomes your continuous support and participation of these events, and would be grateful to receive your comments for further improvement.

HKIE Materials (MAT) Discipline

Scheme "A" Training Engineering Supervisor (ES)

MAT discipline accept application for MAT ES from MHKIE of non-MAT discipline until 27-Feb-2011.