Professor Lee Chun Sing, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Chemistry, has received The President’s Award 2020 for his exemplary contributions to research and professional education, that helped the University achieve local and global distinctions.

Scientists from the College of Science have been listed as the “Highly Cited Researchers” by Clarivate Analytics for 2020 in respective categories of Chemistry, Cross-Field, Engineering and Materials Science.

Professor Nora Tam, Chair Professor of Department of Chemistry, has been conferred the title of Emeritus Professor upon her retirement on 1 July 2020 in recognition of her distinguished contributions to education, research and professional services during her service at the University.

Dr Yun Wah Lam, Associate Professor of the Department of Chemistry, was recognized by the Innovative CityU-Learning Awards 2020, for his proposal “ZOOMing into a scientific discussion: learning to ask, not to answer.”

Dr Chun Kit Kwok, Assistant Professor from the Department of Chemistry, has received the “Croucher Innovation Awards” presented by the Croucher Foundation for his research on RNA (ribonucleic acid).

According to the Nature Index 2019, CityU has accomplished good results in the chemistry aspect, being ranked 53rd in China