Three scholars from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been awarded the 4th BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize (STIP).

Professor Lu Yi-Chun, Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, is one of the awardees. Each awardee receives HK$2 million in prize money in recognition of their outstanding contributions to cutting-edge research and technology translation.

Professor Sham Mai-har, CUHK Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), said: “Three CUHK professors have received this prestigious honour, which is truly inspiring. This year’s competition was intense, yet CUHK scholars secured three out of five awards across the fields of ‘Life and Health’, ‘New Materials and New Energy’, and ‘Artificial Intelligence and Robotics’. Their success highlights the University’s leading strength across diverse cutting-edge research fields and its strong alignment with the national ‘15th Five-Year Plan’ for research and development. CUHK remains committed to translating scientific achievements into tangible societal benefits, and we look forward to seeing the three professors continue to leverage Hong Kong’s unique role of connecting the Greater Bay Area with the world and injecting strong momentum into the city’s development as an international innovation and technology centre.”

Professor Lu Yi-Chun: Breakthroughs in Aqueous Battery Technology for New Materials and New Energy
Professor Lu Yi-Chun’s pioneering contributions in aqueous flow batteries include the development of molecular catalysts and charge-reinforced ion-selective membranes, enabling the commercialisation of sulfur-based flow batteries. Her work addresses bottlenecks in safety and cost for large-scale energy storage, accelerating the global transition to green energy. Professor Lu Yi-Chun is also the founder and Chief Scientist of Luquos Energy.

About the BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize
The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize (STIP), established by the Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation (HKATI) and sponsored by the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, is a non-governmental, merit-based award. The Prize aims to reward outstanding scientists and research teams who have made significant contributions to scientific and technological innovation, as well as the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in Hong Kong. The award is divided into five fields: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Life and Health, Advanced Manufacturing, Fintech, and New Materials and New Energy. The STIP will be awarded to five individuals or groups per year, with one awardee in each field. Each awardee, either individual or group, will receive a prize of HK$2 million and a trophy. The full list of STIP winners is available here.

Professor Lu Yi-Chun

CUHK Press Release: Three CUHK scholars win 4th BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize