Prof Stella Pang (Head of EE Department); Prof Henry Chung and Dr Alex Wong briefed to the media friends about the new major, its objectives and curriculum, promising career path of graduates, and the co-curricular opportunities during student studies. Ir Dr H L Yiu, Head of Reindustrialization, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation shared about the HK government’s staunch support in re-industrialization of Hong Kong; global, regional and local market in IC design and development; role of industry in support of the market; and the high demand of professional engineers in the microelectronics engineering discipline.

The major provides students sound knowledge of the fundamental principles involved in the design and fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs), and a comprehensive understanding of electronics and information technologies. The curriculum includes application specific IC (ASIC) design for novel applications, nanotechnologies for high-performance devices and microsystems, and new designs and materials for ICs.

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With the rising demand of new microelectronic technologies as needed in telecommunication, smart home, Internet of Things, biomedical equipment, etc, EE Department aspires to nurture innovative leading IC engineers for Hong Kong, China, and global market. A new major in Microelectronics Engineering will start its admission for 2022. A media briefing was held on 22 June 2022 to introduce the current related market trend, major curriculum and career path of these highly-sought-after microelectronics engineers.
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