Group Photo at Symposium
At the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to China, the Symposium on Materials Science and Industry-University-Research Collaborations, with the Centre for Science and Technology Exchange and Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CSTCP) serving as the advisory unit, was successfully held by MUST on January 15th, 2025, at the N101 Hall on campus. As one of the 25th anniversary celebration series of MUST, this Symposium attracted more than 200 guests.
Guests attended the Symposium include:
Mr CHAN Chou Weng, Acting Deputy Director of The Economic and Technological Development Bureau; Mr ZHANG Guan Yu, Assistant Director of Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao S.A.R.; Mr CHEANG Kun Wai, Member of Administrative Committee, Science and Technology Development Fund; Mr JI Xianzheng, Secretary-General of Permanent Secretariat of Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao); Ms XIE Ying, Deputy Secretary-General of Permanent Secretariat of Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) ; Ms Márcia Cordeiro Guerreiro, Representative of Portugal of Permanent Secretariat of Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao); Mr SAM Hio Tong, Division Head of Division of Quality Assurance, Education and Youth Development Bureau; Ms CHOU Man In, Senior Technician of Technology Industry Promotion Division, The Economic and Technological Development Bureau; Prof. Elvira Fortunato, Former Minister for Scientist Technology and Higher Education from The Portuguese Government; Prof. Rodrigo Martins, President of European Academy of Sciences, Member of the Portuguese Engineering Academy and of Academia Europaea; Ms Patrícia Ribeiro, Director of Instituto Português do Oriente; Dr. Liu Chak Wan, Chancellor of MUST; Chair Professor Joseph Hun-wei LEE, Vice Chancellor and President of MUST; Prof. Aliana Man Wai LEONG, Associate Vice President of MUST; Chair Professor LEE Shuit Tong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Head of Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Professor CHI Li Feng, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor of Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Chair Professor HE Yao, Director of Macao Translational Medicine Center; Professor TANG Jian Xin, Executive Head of Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Professor LI Jian Qing, Assistant Director of School of Computer Science and Engineering; Professor LIAO Liang Sheng, Professor of Department of Materials Science and Engineering; and nearly 200 faculty members and students also participated in the symposium .
President Joseph Hun-wei LEE made a speech
President Joseph Hun-wei LEE reviewed the growth of the MUST since its establishment in 2000. He stated that MUST has become the largest and the most comprehensive university in Macau, under the joint efforts of the faculty and students. MUST has been ranking among the top 300 world universities by Times Higher Education for five consecutive years. President LEE emphasized that MUST adheres to the motto "Dedication to practical studies, Enhancement of knowledge, Ability and Quality," consistently upholds the mission of "promoting cultural exchange, cultivating intellectual growth, driving economic development, and advancing social progresses", and actively expanding multi-disciplinary cutting-edge research fields. He particularly mentioned that this seminar is organized to promote interdisciplinary research in materials science, particularly in electronics and optoelectronics, with the aim of bridging the gap between Macau and the world's research institutions and industries. President LEE emphasized that innovation has become the DNA of MUST, the university will continue to focus on global technological trends, promote international collaborations, and make greater contributions to Macau's technological innovation and economic transitions in the future.
Mr CHEANG Kun Wai made a speech
Mr CHEANG Kun Wai, Member of Administrative Committee, Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) gave a high evaluation of the Symposium. He noted that this event coincides with the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to China and the 25th anniversary of MUST, making it particularly meaningful. He reviewed the efforts made by the FDCT since its establishment in promoting research development in Macau. He pointed out that Macau has already established a solid research foundation in areas such as microelectronics and smart city Internet of Things (IoT), benefited from the continuous financial support and research platforms provided by the FDCT. Mr CHEANG Kun Wai emphasized that fundamental research should not only drives the advances of scientific knowledge, but also needs to realize technological transfer, and to apply innovative results into the market and create economic benefits. He specifically mentioned that with the rapid development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong innovation and technology corridor, Macau becomes even more prominent with its dual open pathways. The FDCT will continue to support high-level research, promote international collaborations, and assist Macau to achieve new glories in materials science and other disciplines.
Chair Professor LEE Shuit Tong made a speech
Chair Professor LEE Shuit Tong gave a detailed introduction to the development and achievements of the Macau Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE). He stated that as an important research platform of MUST, MIMSE has been dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in materials science since its establishment and has become a crucial bridge connecting Macau and the international research communities. The institute focuses on areas such as electronic materials, optoelectronic materials, novel energy materials, and advanced functional materials, actively exploring interdisciplinary integration, providing innovative solutions towards global challenges in energy, environment, and health. Professor LEE emphasized that MIMSE shows outstanding performance in various international research collaborations, not only attracts renowned scholars from around the world for collaborative efforts, but also successfully undertakes multiple national and regional research projects. Professor LEE noted that this event not only serves as a platform for academic and industrial exchange but also opens opportunities to deepen the integration of industry, university, and research. He expected that this Symposium will foster intellectual sparks among experts from different fields, inspire innovative ideas, and further expand opportunities for collaborations.
This Symposium was hosted by Chair Professor LEE Shuit Tong, with a total of three keynote speeches and two special topics. Speakers include Professor Elvira Fortunato, Professor Rodrigo Martins, Professor CHI Li Feng, Professor LIAO Liang Sheng and Chair Professor HE Yao. Presented talks including “Sustainable Advanced Materials: The Case of Green Graphene”, “Emerging Technologies for a Sustainable Electronic industry”, “On-Surface Chemistry: Towards Precise Synthesis”, “Near-Infrared II Electroluminescence from Organic and Quantum Dot Materials”, and “Long-Term Fluorescence Imaging Analysis and Targeted Detection of Eye Disease”, all involved cutting-edge research topics, presented in an accessible and insightful manner, and provided fruitful insights.
Group Photo: (left top: Professor Elvira Fortunato, right top: Professor Rodrigo Martins, left middle: Professor CHI Li Feng, right middle: Professor LIAO Liang Sheng, bottom: Chair Professor HE Yao)
At the closing ceremony, Chair Professor LEE Shuit Tong concluded that this Symposium fully demonstrated Macau’s innovative capabilities in materials science, building an important platform for international industry-university-research collaboration. He expects that all parties will continue to deepen the collaboration in the future, promote scientific research to benefit society, and to assist Macau to become the international technological innovation highland. The Symposium was ended with warm applause, all attendees expressed high praise for the professionalism and organization of the event.
