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Entitled "Nano Science and Engineering in Mechanics and Materials", the lecture will take place at 5:30 pm on Thursday, November 25, 2004, at Lecture Theatre A, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong.
Transcendent technologies such as nanotechnology, microelectronics, information technology and biotechnology are the primary drivers of the 21st century and the new economy. In his lecture, Professor Chong will discuss the research opportunities, education and challenges in relation to mechanics and materials which are essential elements in all of those technologies.
Professor Chong is the Director of Mechanics and Materials at the USA's National Science Foundation (NSF). He specialises in solid mechanics, nano-mechanics, numerical analysis, structural mechanics, structural dynamics, intelligent structures and smart materials.
Professor Chong has received numerous awards, such as the NSF Special Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate of Shanghai University and Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award of Taiwan National Cheng Kung University. He has published 200 refereed technical papers and edited 10 books, and was the founding associate editor of the ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems.
Members of the Press and interested parties are cordially invited to attend. For enquiries, please contact HKU's Faculty of Engineering at 2859-2803.
Expert from USA's National Science Foundation to Deliver a Distinguished Lecture at HKU (Press Invitation)
23 Nov 2004
The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Lecture will feature Professor Ken P Chong from the National Science Foundation (NSF), USA, to speak on nano science and engineering.
Entitled "Nano Science and Engineering in Mechanics and Materials", the lecture will take place at 5:30 pm on Thursday, November 25, 2004, at Lecture Theatre A, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong.
Transcendent technologies such as nanotechnology, microelectronics, information technology and biotechnology are the primary drivers of the 21st century and the new economy. In his lecture, Professor Chong will discuss the research opportunities, education and challenges in relation to mechanics and materials which are essential elements in all of those technologies.
Professor Chong is the Director of Mechanics and Materials at the USA's National Science Foundation (NSF). He specialises in solid mechanics, nano-mechanics, numerical analysis, structural mechanics, structural dynamics, intelligent structures and smart materials.
Professor Chong has received numerous awards, such as the NSF Special Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate of Shanghai University and Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award of Taiwan National Cheng Kung University. He has published 200 refereed technical papers and edited 10 books, and was the founding associate editor of the ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems.
Members of the Press and interested parties are cordially invited to attend. For enquiries, please contact HKU's Faculty of Engineering at 2859-2803.
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