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Seminar Series I: How to Write a Strong CV and Application Letter with AI Tools

Date: 24 February 2026
Speaker: Ir Prof. Alan Lam, Adjunct Professor, EE; Founder, Sengital Limited

In the first seminar series, Prof. Lam shared practical strategies for crafting compelling CVs and application letters tailored to specific job opportunities, leveraging modern AI tools. He emphasised the importance of a well-structured CV and a persuasive application letter in effectively presenting one’s strengths to potential employers.

With extensive experience as a successful entrepreneur and a leader in Hong Kong’s innovation and technology sector, Prof. Lam offered students valuable insights into what employers look for in potential candidates.

Seminar Series II: Ace the Job Interview

Date: 6 March 2026
Speaker: Ms Pinky Chan, Career Advisor, Career and Leadership Centre (CLC), Student Development Services

The second seminar, co-hosted with CLC, focused on helping students navigate job interviews with confidence. Ms Chan covered essential topics such as creating a positive first impression, common interview questions, best practices for pre- and post-interview preparation, tips for virtual interviews, and overcoming psychological barriers. Students learned how to structure their responses using the S.T.A.R. framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and gained practical advice on body language, professional attire, and effective communication.

Seminar Series III: Student Readiness & Career Reality Check in the AI Era: Navigating the AI Era – From Classroom to Career

Date: 9 March 2026
Speaker: Mr Lewis Fung, Managing Director, SenseTime Hong Kong & Macau

The third seminar provided students with a forward-looking view on how artificial intelligence is transforming careers and industries. Mr Fung shared real-world insights on the swift shift from AI as a simple tool to multimodal systems combining language, vision, audio, and actions. He clarified why AI alters tasks rather than entire jobs, emphasising the increasing importance of human judgment, communication, and the ability to convert AI outputs into tangible deliverables.

Students gained a clear understanding of why employers now prioritize proof-of-skill—such as portfolios, projects, and AI-native workflow competence—over traditional credentials. Mr Fung’s experienced insights in AI strategy, cloud computing, and digital transformation inspired students to embrace innovation and prepare for the next wave of engineering careers.

The seminar series was well-received by students, who appreciated the opportunity to learn from distinguished industry leaders and gain practical career skills. The Department extends its sincere thanks to Prof. Lam, Ms Chan and Mr Fung for their valuable contributions, and we wish all students aspiring to take an internship or soon to graduate from CityUHK could secure a role they genuinely desire and cultivate a fulfilling, long‑term professional career.

The sessions successfully attracted over 160 student counts. By joining the sessions, students got more thorough understanding about the features and curriculums, learning opportunities, career prospects of graduates, comparison of majors, etc. of the four majors being presented by our Year 1 and Major Programme Leaders – Prof Ehsan Nekouei (Year 1), Prof L M Po (CDE), Prof Andy Chan (ELEL), Prof Andrew Leung (INFE), and Prof Arindam Basu (MEE).

Highlights from the event included:

Keynote Presentations from thought leaders in EV battery recycling and repurposing.
Engaging Panel Discussions on regulatory frameworks, best practices, and market dynamics driving the industry.
Networking Opportunities that facilitated valuable connections among professionals dedicated to enhancing sustainability in EV battery management.

Special thanks to our esteemed speakers:

• Mr. Horace Wan from Dah Chong Hong (Motor Service Centre) Limited
• Ms. Shirley Kwok from Envision Greenwise Holdings Limited
• Dr. Shengbo Lu from Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited
• Ms. Lanzco Cheng from Siemens Limited Hong Kong

Special thanks to Mr. David Lai from the Environmental Protection Department, HKSAR, for his invaluable contributions during the panel discussion.

EE is dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for electric vehicle battery management!

Stay tuned for more updates and insights from future events!

 
Opening Remarks by Prof. Zhangyang Dong, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Insights from Mr. Horace Wan of Dah Chong Hong (Motor Service Centre) Limited on the topic: Transforming Motor Aftersales.

Presentation by Ms. Shirley Kwok from Envision Greenwise Holdings Limited discussing: From Local Circularity to Global Markets—Harnessing the Potential of Retired EV Batteries in Hong Kong.

Sharing done by Dr. Shengbo Lu from Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited on: Regenerating Direct Cathode Material from Industrial Black Mass.

Contribution from Ms. Lanzco Cheng of Siemens Limited Hong Kong on: Maximizing the Value of Retired EV Batteries through Diagnosis, Second-Life Use, and Recycling.

Panel Discussion moderated by Prof. Henry Chung, featuring the esteemed speakers and Mr. David Lai, Principal Environmental Protection Officer from the Environmental Protection Department, HKSAR, focusing on retirement pathways for retired EV batteries.

Expression of gratitude to Mr. David Lai for his inspiring presentation.

This 7-month programme teaches high school students essential knowledge and skills related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), generative AI (Gen AI), and cybersecurity. It also seeks to empower them with coding, engineering, and mathematics skills, as well as critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. These soft and hands-on skills will enable them to develop applications that can solve current and future world problems.

Intake: 50 students (Secondary 1-5, HKAGE member)
Programme Delivery Period: May 2026 - Nov 2026

Please find more details of the programme HERE.

 

It was truly rewarding to see visitors inspired and impressed by the innovative projects created by our talented professors and students. We look forward to seeing them again on campus studying our majors in September 2026.

It was a joy to see nearly 400 bright and enthusiastic students gathering on campus, ready to embark on their academic and research journeys. Throughout the orientation, students engaged in a series of dynamic and informative sessions designed to introduce them to the Department’s vibrant community, comprehensive programmes, student learning resources, and promising career paths after graduation.

We extend our heartfelt welcome to all new EE students and look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Wishing them all a fulfilling, inspiring, and successful journey ahead with Electrical Engineering!

Welcome aboard!

The event commenced with an inspirational talk and programme information session by Prof. Alex Wong and Prof. Katie Chan. They provided an overview of our programme, highlighting the successes of our EE graduates and the growth of the EE sector in the recent job market. Subsequently, the students were divided into groups. They were given a demonstration of robots by our RoboCon team, and a sharing session by our graduate. Parallel sessions of group interviews were also arranged. 

During the event, all students expressed their enthusiasm for studying EE and their admiration for the latest technologies and their applications.

The following faculty participated in this event:
Prof. CHAN Katie K H, Prof. WONG Alex M H, Prof. BASU Arindam, Prof. CHAN Andy H P, Prof. CHAN Nelson S C, Prof. CHEN Guanrong, Prof. CHUNG Henry S H, Prof. HUI Ron S Y, Prof. LEUNG K W, Prof. NEKOUEI Ehsan, Prof. PO L M, Prof. SONG Qun, Prof. SUN Yanni, Prof. SUNG Albert C W, Prof. TAN Chaoliang, Prof. YU Alex Xianghao, Prof. YUEN Kelvin S Y, Prof. ZHU Yue.