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2026-08-31
Hosted by the State Key Laboratory of Displays and Opto-Electronics (SKLDOE), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the Young Leaders in Displays & PG Workshop 2026 (PGW 2026) welcomed academics from multiple universities and representatives from industry sponsors. The guest list comprised 24 academics and three sponsor representatives in the Opening Ceremony.
PGW 2026 was hosted by SKLDOE, HKUST as a platform for exchange among university academics, scholars and industry representatives. The event welcomed academics from multiple institutions and received support from industry sponsors, further strengthening links between academia and industry in displays and related fields.
In the Opening Ceremony, HKUST representatives included Conference Honorary Chair Prof. Hoi Sing Kwok, Head of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST Prof. Andrew Poon, Conference Chair Prof. Kristiaan Neyts, and Organizing Committee members Prof. Man Wong, Prof. Man Hoi Wong and Prof. Ken Tseng. Other participating academics joining the Opening Ceremony came from National Taiwan University, Sun Yat-sen University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Guangdong University of Technology, Shenzhen Technology University, Jilin University, Fuzhou University, Shenzhen University, Fudan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Southeast University.
From industry, sponsor representatives included Yu Zeng, Vice President of Sitan Technology and General Manager of Sitan Integration; Zhaoliang Fan of JCOPTIX; and Zhibo Sun of Fast Light Technology. SKLDOE, HKUST extends its appreciation to all participating academics and sponsors for their participation in and support for PGW 2026.
Participating Academics in Opening Ceremony # Name Institution 1 Prof. Hoi Sing Kwok The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 2 Prof. Andrew Poon The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 3 Prof. Kristiaan Neyts The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 4 Prof. Man Wong The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 5 Prof. Man Hoi Wong The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 6 Prof. Ken Tseng The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 7 Prof. Hoang Yan Lin National Taiwan University 8 Prof. Jun Chen Sun Yat-sen University 9 Prof. Bo-Ru Yang Sun Yat-sen University 10 Prof. Zong Qin Sun Yat-sen University 11 Prof. Baiquan Liu Sun Yat-sen University 12 Prof. Shaozhi Deng Sun Yat-sen University 13 Prof. Zhipeng Zhang Sun Yat-sen University 14 Prof. Sunbin Deng Huazhong University of Science and Technology 15 Prof. Wei Zhong Guangdong University of Technology 16 Prof. Yao Ni Guangdong University of Technology 17 Prof. Wei Chen Shenzhen Technology University 18 Prof. Haodong Tang Shenzhen Technology University 19 Prof. Chen Wang Jilin University 20 Prof. Enguo Chen Fuzhou University 21 Prof. Wanlong Zhang Shenzhen University 22 Prof. Qianpeng Zhang Fudan University 23 Prof. Daquan Zhang The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, School of Science and Engineering 24 Prof. Feng Feng Southeast University Sponsor Representatives in Opening Ceremony
# Name Organization / Title 1 Yu Zeng Vice President, Sitan Technology; General Manager, Sitan Integration 2 Zhaoliang Fan JCOPTIX 3 Zhibo Sun Fast Light Technology Organizer: State Key Laboratory of Displays and Opto-Electronics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Read more
PGW 2026 was hosted by SKLDOE, HKUST as a platform for exchange among university academics, scholars and industry representatives. The event welcomed academics from multiple institutions and received support from industry sponsors, further strengthening links between academia and industry in displays and related fields.
In the Opening Ceremony, HKUST representatives included Conference Honorary Chair Prof. Hoi Sing Kwok, Head of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST Prof. Andrew Poon, Conference Chair Prof. Kristiaan Neyts, and Organizing Committee members Prof. Man Wong, Prof. Man Hoi Wong and Prof. Ken Tseng. Other participating academics joining the Opening Ceremony came from National Taiwan University, Sun Yat-sen University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Guangdong University of Technology, Shenzhen Technology University, Jilin University, Fuzhou University, Shenzhen University, Fudan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Southeast University.
From industry, sponsor representatives included Yu Zeng, Vice President of Sitan Technology and General Manager of Sitan Integration; Zhaoliang Fan of JCOPTIX; and Zhibo Sun of Fast Light Technology. SKLDOE, HKUST extends its appreciation to all participating academics and sponsors for their participation in and support for PGW 2026.
Participating Academics in Opening Ceremony # Name Institution 1 Prof. Hoi Sing Kwok The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 2 Prof. Andrew Poon The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 3 Prof. Kristiaan Neyts The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 4 Prof. Man Wong The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 5 Prof. Man Hoi Wong The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 6 Prof. Ken Tseng The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 7 Prof. Hoang Yan Lin National Taiwan University 8 Prof. Jun Chen Sun Yat-sen University 9 Prof. Bo-Ru Yang Sun Yat-sen University 10 Prof. Zong Qin Sun Yat-sen University 11 Prof. Baiquan Liu Sun Yat-sen University 12 Prof. Shaozhi Deng Sun Yat-sen University 13 Prof. Zhipeng Zhang Sun Yat-sen University 14 Prof. Sunbin Deng Huazhong University of Science and Technology 15 Prof. Wei Zhong Guangdong University of Technology 16 Prof. Yao Ni Guangdong University of Technology 17 Prof. Wei Chen Shenzhen Technology University 18 Prof. Haodong Tang Shenzhen Technology University 19 Prof. Chen Wang Jilin University 20 Prof. Enguo Chen Fuzhou University 21 Prof. Wanlong Zhang Shenzhen University 22 Prof. Qianpeng Zhang Fudan University 23 Prof. Daquan Zhang The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, School of Science and Engineering 24 Prof. Feng Feng Southeast University Sponsor Representatives in Opening Ceremony
# Name Organization / Title 1 Yu Zeng Vice President, Sitan Technology; General Manager, Sitan Integration 2 Zhaoliang Fan JCOPTIX 3 Zhibo Sun Fast Light Technology Organizer: State Key Laboratory of Displays and Opto-Electronics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Read more
2026-03-08
3 月 8 日，南京市市長李忠軍、東南大學黨委書記鄔小撐一行到訪 SKL，校董事會主席沈向洋教授陪同，SKL 聯合實驗室聯合主任范智勇教授熱情接待並全程講解，雙方圍繞 SKL 發展建設、科研創新及成果轉化等方面展開深入交流。
李忠軍市長一行先後了解了 SKL 的發展歷史、歷任科學家的科研貢獻，詳細調研實驗室現階段科研布局、核心研究方向及技術攻關進展，並重點詢問科研成果轉化落地的實際情況。調研過程中，來訪嘉賓對 SKL 在科研領域取得的成果及產學研融合發展模式給予認可，通過實地走訪與交流，形成了對香港科技大學的全面且基本的認識。
范智勇教授表示，SKL 始終聚焦前沿科研領域，持續推動成果轉化與產業對接，未來期待與南京、東南大學等各方加強交流合作，搭建產學研協同創新橋梁，助力科研成果走出實驗室、服務產業發展。 Read more
李忠軍市長一行先後了解了 SKL 的發展歷史、歷任科學家的科研貢獻，詳細調研實驗室現階段科研布局、核心研究方向及技術攻關進展，並重點詢問科研成果轉化落地的實際情況。調研過程中，來訪嘉賓對 SKL 在科研領域取得的成果及產學研融合發展模式給予認可，通過實地走訪與交流，形成了對香港科技大學的全面且基本的認識。
范智勇教授表示，SKL 始終聚焦前沿科研領域，持續推動成果轉化與產業對接，未來期待與南京、東南大學等各方加強交流合作，搭建產學研協同創新橋梁，助力科研成果走出實驗室、服務產業發展。 Read more
2025-11-26
Co-Director of The State Key Laboratory of Displays & Opto-Electronics, Prof. Zhiyong FAN, was elected a 2025 Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE), formerly known as the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES). The announcement was made at the 32nd HKAE annual general meeting on 8 September , 2025, and the induction ceremony was held on 24 November, 2025. All elected fellows are all recognized for their outstanding expertise and remarkable contributions to the field of engineering.
Prof. FAN is currently Chair Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Co-Director of The State Key Laboratory of Displays & Opto-Electronics. Prof. FAN also currently serves as Director of Center on Smart Sensors and Environmental Technologies (CSSET) at HKUST, Associate Director of Materials Characterization & Preparation Facility at HKUST and Member of Energy Institute at HKUST.
Prof. Fan's research focuses on rational design and fabrication of nanostructures, basic understanding of their physical and chemical properties and the utilization of these materials for electronic/optoelectronic device applications. These devices include solar cells, photodetectors, light-emitting diodes and various type of sensors. Highly interdisciplinary in nature, his research involves electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, chemistry, and physics. He has made exceptional achievements in academic research in terms of journal publications, research grants, postgraduate student supervision, and entrepreneurship. Till date, he has published close to 210 peer reviewed papers with citations ~23,000, H-index 90, and is a highly cited author of Clarivate Analytics. He also has ~30 Chinese and US patents and two startups commercializing sensor technologies.
Established in 1994, HKAE is a prestigious organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the field of engineering in Hong Kong. It aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in engineering, contributing to the advancement of society and the development of Hong Kong and the nation. It comprises a distinguished group of Fellows from various disciplines, recognized as leaders in their profession, with remarkable achievements in engineering sciences and applications Read more
Prof. FAN is currently Chair Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Co-Director of The State Key Laboratory of Displays & Opto-Electronics. Prof. FAN also currently serves as Director of Center on Smart Sensors and Environmental Technologies (CSSET) at HKUST, Associate Director of Materials Characterization & Preparation Facility at HKUST and Member of Energy Institute at HKUST.
Prof. Fan's research focuses on rational design and fabrication of nanostructures, basic understanding of their physical and chemical properties and the utilization of these materials for electronic/optoelectronic device applications. These devices include solar cells, photodetectors, light-emitting diodes and various type of sensors. Highly interdisciplinary in nature, his research involves electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, chemistry, and physics. He has made exceptional achievements in academic research in terms of journal publications, research grants, postgraduate student supervision, and entrepreneurship. Till date, he has published close to 210 peer reviewed papers with citations ~23,000, H-index 90, and is a highly cited author of Clarivate Analytics. He also has ~30 Chinese and US patents and two startups commercializing sensor technologies.
Established in 1994, HKAE is a prestigious organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the field of engineering in Hong Kong. It aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in engineering, contributing to the advancement of society and the development of Hong Kong and the nation. It comprises a distinguished group of Fellows from various disciplines, recognized as leaders in their profession, with remarkable achievements in engineering sciences and applications Read more
