The HKSAR Government announced the 2021 Honours List. Professor Li Yuguo, Chair Professor of Building Environment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Professor Zhang Tong of the Department of Civil Engineering were awarded the Medal of Honour (MH) in recognition of their contributions in fighting against COVID-19.
Professor Li Yuguo:
Professor Li is an expert in ventilation of indoor environments with a focus on environmental transmission of diseases, is awarded MH in recognition of his valuable contribution to leading his team to examine the potential airborne transmission pathways through tracer gas testing and assess the risk of virus infection during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Professor Zhang Tong:
Professor Zhang research is about waste water microbiology. He is awarded MH in recognition of his achievement in studying the use of sewage surveillance to track virus transmission for controlling the spread of virus during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Besides Professor Li and Professor Zhang, their research teams were awarded Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service for their outstanding contribution to the fight against COVID-19.
The awardees include:
Professor Zhang's research team:
Dr Deng Yu
Ms Ding Jiahui
Ms Fung Yinglin
Ms Li Shuxian
Ms Xu Xiaoqing
Ms Yang Yu
Ms Zhang Yulin
Ms Zheng Xiawan
Professor Li's research team:
Dr Wang Qun
Dr Xiao Shenglan
Dr Zhang Nan
Dr Zhao Pengcheng
Miss Chen Wenzhao
Mr Chan Pak-to, Jack
Miss Cheng Pan
Mr Dung Chung-hin
Mr Jia Wei
Mr Miao Te
Mr Wang Peihua
Miss Wang Zixuan
Mr Zhang Cheng
Congratulations to all the awardees!
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202107/01/P2021063000579.htm