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Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress Goes to IAS Senior Fellow Prof. ZHAO Tianshou


IAS Senior Fellow Prof. Zhao Tianshou, Cheong Ying Chan Professor of Engineering and Environment and Chair Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, was one of two scientists to receive the Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress from the Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation, in recognition of his contributions to the development of energy-efficient technologies, clean, renewable energy storage devices, and innovative e-fuel storage system, all of which have had a positive impact on the environment.

The Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation, which bestows prizes on outstanding Chinese scientists who have made great achievements in science and technology, was founded through donations from the charitable foundations of HO Sin Hang, LEUNG Kau Kui, HO Tim, and LEE Quo Wei.