• Recognition
• Mar 2023
• Bulletin

Graduate School Award Presentation

PhD Student Received Outstanding Research Postgraduate Student Award

On behalf of Dr Dai, her supervisor Professor Lo received the award from Professor Rosie Young at the Award Presentation Ceremony organized by the Graduate School on 7 March 2023 at Lecture Hall II, Centennial Campus, HKU.

“Don’t be afraid of the difficulties you encountered. Just keep on going. They will make you a better person,” shared by Dr Linlu Dai, PhD Student who received HKU Foundation Award for Outstanding Research Postgraduate Students from the Graduate School of The University of Hong Kong.

Aspired to be a great clinician-scientist, Dr Dai’s “Study on a new strontium-doped bioactive glass-ceramic for caries management” won her the award. The project involves a new type of bioactive material that can be included in various oral care products. “This award will be a booster that encourages me to continue working on this type of new biomaterial and translate our research from bench-top to chair-side,” she said.

She also expressed her deepest gratitude to her supervisors, Professor Edward Lo, Chair Professor in Dental Public Health, for his supervision and encouragement; Professor CH Chu, Clinical Professor in Cariology, for his advice; and Dr ML Mei, Associate Professor in Restorative Dentistry of the University of Otago, for helping her overcome obstacles when conducting lab works during her PhD study. “I cannot achieve this without their guidance and support.”

The Faculty congratulates Dr Dai for her achievement. The Faculty is dedicated to attract and nurture talents, promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and integrity, and enhance the environment to excel in science, education, and professional care. We look forward to witnessing the growth and development of each student and staff, from zero to hatch.

Dr Dai (left) is grateful to her supervisor, Professor Lo, for his support and guidance during her PhD study.