- Student & Alumni Corner
- Expressions Summer 2023
DMS PhD Student Attended Belt and Road Forum
Sharing 3D Dental Materials Research at Panel Discussion
Ms Sadia Manzoor (Second left) represents HKU to participate at the “Belt and Road Forum - Brave New World” which is 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 April 14, 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.
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 & Road Initiative and the future it holds.
During the panel discussion, Ms Manzoor shares her research on 3D dental materials under the supervision of Dr James Tsoi, Associate Professor in DMS.