HKU Bulletin April 2006 (Vol. 7 No. 2)

30 31 Dr Thomas Ng Shiu Tong Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering D r Ng is a qualified quantity surveyor and project manager, and his research has focused on using emerging management concepts, analytical approaches and computer and information technologies to improve the eff iciency of construct ion processes. He has received numerous local and international awards for the many papers he has written in this important area of research. Dr Ng takes the text of Proverbs 9:10 for his guide: ‘The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding’. He wishes to thank God for all the wonderful things He has done for himself and his family. Dr Ng is also indebted to his family, who have never complained about the time he has devoted to his research. tstng@hkucc.hku.hk http://www.hku.hk/civil/staff/ngtst.html Outstanding Young Researcher Award The Outstanding Young Researcher Award is given to researchers of promise who have attained excellence in their research performance within 10 years of receiving their PhD or equivalent. Dr Xue Hong Assistant Professor, Department of Law D r Xue started researching online legal issues ten years ago when the Internet was only just beginning to come into widespread use. Her series of papers published between 1996 and 1999 helped to lay the foundation of internet regulation in Mainland China. Her book Intellectual Property in the Network Age , published in 2000, has become a Chinese legal classic, and is highly regarded by both academics and practitioners. She has received many awards and honours for research and teaching, including the ‘PRC State Council’s Special Allowance’, and was singled out by the China Law Society as one of its ‘Ten Young Distinguished Jurists’. Dr Xue’s achievements have won her international respect, and she has just been elected to the Executive Committee of the International Association for Advancement of Teaching and Research of Intellectual Property. This is the most prestigious international organization for intellectual property law. Dr Xue says that she owes an immense intellectual debt to her dear colleagues at the University, who have encouraged and inspired her in her work. Dr Xue believes that two qualities are essential for progress in research. The first is dedication. The second is confidence. hongxue@hku.hk Outstanding Young Researcher Award