• Event
• Apr 2024
• Bulletin

Envisioning the Future Research Path

Faculty Research Retreat 2024

From right: Professor Lijan Jin, Modern Dental Laboratory Professorship in Clinical Dental Science and Clinical Professor in Periodontology, Professor Katherine Leung, Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Education) and Clinical Associate Professor in Prosthodontics, and Professor John Wang, Professor in Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, brainstorm on the research themes.

Faculty members gathered to engage in collaborative brainstorming sessions aimed at identifying innovative research themes and potential collaborations at the Faculty Research Retreat on March 7, 2024, held at the Aberdeen Marina Club.

We were privileged to have Professor Max Shen, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) at HKU, to grace the occasion and share the University’s research direction and strategies.

Colleagues also exchanged valuable tips on securing funding opportunities and effectively measuring research impacts.

From left: Professor Thomas Flemmig has a pleasant dialogue with Professor Max Shen on research opportunities.

Professor Thomas Flemmig, Dean of Dentistry, introduced plans for upcoming interdisciplinary collaborations across various HKU faculties, and outlined some promising funding opportunities. He emphasised the potential of these exciting opportunities to elevate the Faculty to new heights.

The Faculty Research Retreat 2024 was a day of relaxation and enriching discussions, setting the stage for future research discoveries.

Professor Max Shen (on stage) highlights the University’s research direction.

Professor Chengfei Zhang, Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) and Clinical Professor in Endodontics (left) motivates faculty members to share their research insights.

From left: Professor May Wong, Director of Clinical Research Centre and Professor in Dental Public Health, Professor Cynthia Yiu, Associate Dean (Clinical Affairs) and Chair Professor of Paediatric Dentistry, and Professor Simin Peng, Assistant Dean (Clinical Affairs) and Clinical Assistant Professor in Paediatric Dentistry deep in discussion.

A day filled with engaging discussions for faculty members.