Prof. Matthew Lui
Supervisor of awardees in Chemistry
When asked for advice to prospective students interested in pursuing a research degree in Chemistry, Prof. Lui emphasised the importance of a strong foundation in chemistry, awareness of social and environmental issues, favourable personal characters like curiosity, keen observation and passion. As scientific research is often conducted collaboratively, candidates should also possess strong teamwork skills and align their research interests with those of potential supervisors.
Prof. Lui further advises that before preparing a research proposal, students should identify their research topics and connect with potential supervisors as early as possible to ensure a good match and more effective supervision. Conducting a thorough literature review and desktop research is essential to ensure the originality of the proposal and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the research field and current trends. This approach helps students to work on novel and unique topics, avoid overlap with existing research, and maximise their research impact
Dr. Jason Polley
Supervisor of awardees in English Language and Literature
Money. That was always my key concern as a student. But the HKPFS takes care of this—and then some. My present HKPFS student, a native of St Petersburg, Russia, does not have to dwell overmuch on what was my key concern as a student—and still even as a professor. During his 2.5-year tenure as a PhD student and then candidate at HKBU, this student has attended two or more conferences annually, in places as far-flung as Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, and the US, thus affording him, along with confreres and –soeurs from world-class institutions, opportunities to publish in topnotch journals. These activities and opportunities are the heart of academe.
Prof. Clara Ho
Supervisor of awardee in History
It is a real pleasure to work with my current HKPFS student, as she is highly-motivated to take up challenges, and is tireless in exploring great opportunities to present and publish her works. In the past two years, she delivered more than ten presentations and published a few articles. She brings in fresh perspectives and mixes well with other graduate students on campus, as well as those in our sister institutions. I look forward to her graduation with flying colour on time, after she returns from an overseas attachment in UCSD in the coming year.