The Faculty of Innovation Engineering (FIE) at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) continues to promote interdisciplinary integration and innovation in engineering science and technology. By actively building high-level academic exchange platforms, the FIE seeks to enhance faculty members’ and students’ understanding of cutting-edge research developments and industry application trends. To foster an open, diverse, and forward-looking academic environment and to cultivate future leaders in science and engineering with cross-disciplinary perspectives and innovative capabilities, the FIE has specially organized the Distinguished Lecture Series, inviting renowned scholars from around the world to share their research achievements, teaching experiences, and practical applications. The fifth lecture of this series was successfully held on the afternoon of May 7, 2026, at the MUST LIU’s Innovation and Technology Center.
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This lecture specially invited Ir Alice Chow, President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), to deliver a keynote speech entitled “Future-Ready Engineering: Bold with Care” President Chow is currently a member of the Arup Group Trust Board, an Arup Fellow and Director. With over three decades of professional experience spanning engineering design, project management, and strategic leadership, she is also the first female president since the establishment of the HKIE. She enjoys a high reputation in the international engineering community and is widely respected across the industry.
In her presentation, President Chow drew upon her own career development and experience in large-scale engineering projects to elaborate on the balance between “embracing innovation” and “advancing with stability” in engineering decision-making. She pointed out that in the face of rapidly changing technological environments, climate change, and evolving societal needs, engineers must not only possess forward-looking vision and the courage to innovate, but also base their work on professional judgment, risk management, and ethical responsibility, ensuring that innovative outcomes can serve society safely and sustainably in the long term.
Lecture delivered by President Chow
During the lecture, President Chow also shared practical cases from her work in interdisciplinary team collaboration, sustainable development, urban resilience, and humanitarian engineering, illustrating how the engineering profession can respond to global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues beyond technology itself. She further introduced the collaborative role of the HKIE in promoting communication among the industry, government, and the public, as well as the initiatives she has led during her presidency under the theme “Together we RISE” to advance the engineering profession and nurture young engineers.
Interactive dialogue between President Chow and faculty members and students
This lecture provided valuable opportunities for exchange and learning for faculty members and students of the Faculty of Innovation Engineering. It not only broadened their understanding of future engineering development trends but also deepened their appreciation of engineers’ social responsibilities and professional values. At the conclusion of the lecture, Dean Sun Qiao of the Faculty of Innovation Engineering remarked that the FIE will continue to organize high-level academic and professional exchange activities, promote engineering innovation, and cultivate future engineering talent with global competitiveness and a strong sense of social responsibility.
