• STUDENT & ALUMNI CORNER
• May 2023
• Bulletin

DMS PhD student Attended “Belt and Road Forum”

Sharing 3D Dental Materials Research at Panel Discussion

Ms Manzoor (Second left) represents HKU to participate the “Belt and Road Forum – Brave New World” which well attended by a range of Government leaders, Consuls General, important business figures and prominent community members from different countries.

Ms Sadia Manzoor, a PhD student in Dental Materials Science (DMS), represented HKU to attend the “Belt and Road Forum – Brave New World” organized by Silk Road Economic Development Research Centre on 14 April, 2023 at the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel.

During the event, Ms Manzoor participated in a Panel Discussion “Brain-drain Issue in Hong Kong - Talents for Hong Kong from Belt & Road Countries” which was moderated by Mr Edward Liu from the International Chamber of Shipping (China) Liaison Office. Ms Manzoor spoke about her tremendous experience at HKU and commended the facilities and work environment. She highlighted that she encountered little to no difficulties in adjusting to the university’s system as the Faculty and students have all been supportive.

During the panel discussion, Ms Manzoor shares her research on 3D dental materials under the supervision of Dr James Tsoi, Associate Professor in DMS.

Additionally, she shared her research on 3D dental materials under the supervision of Dr James Tsoi, Associate Professor in DMS. She was confident that her research work will create a breakthrough in this field. In response to a question, she suggested that a dedicated scheme might be devised and exclusive scholarships could be offered to attract more students from Belt & Road member states to come to Hong Kong. This could enable them to play their role in the development of the region after their studies.

The Forum was well attended by a range of Government leaders, Consuls General, important business figures and prominent community members from different countries, including Turkey, Philippines, Pakistan, Russia and Tajikistan. All attendees had a great interest in the Belt and Road Initiative and the future it holds.

Ms Manzoor (Second left) participates in the Panel Discussion “Brain-drain Issue in Hong Kong - Talents for Hong Kong from Belt & Road Countries”.

Group photo of some participants of the event.