Prof. Wei-Hsin Liao was selected to receive the Adaptive Structures and Material Systems Award by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The Adaptive Structures and Material Systems Award recognises significant contributions to the sciences and technologies associated with adaptive structures and material systems. Professor Liao is the first Hong Kong recipient of this award. Professor Liao is an international expert in the area of mechanical engineering. Since 1997, he has been with the CUHK where he is currently the Chairman of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, and the Director of the Institute of Intelligent Design and Manufacturing. Striving for the innovative spirit, his research has led to publications of over 280 papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He has also held numerous granted patents and recognitions. Professor Liao said, “I am truly honoured to have received this award from ASME. This is a recognition of my research team and I am grateful to my colleagues who have been there to support me over the years. As a scholar, not only do I hope that I can invent new solutions with engineering research, but I can also offer insights and inspirations to the next generation of youngsters, making them a force for technological advancement.” |
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