Professor Rhea Patricia LIEM

Recipient of 2021 UGC Teaching Award

Category
Early Career Faculty Members

Affiliation at the time of the award
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Award Citation
As a successful 'woman in Engineering', Professor Liem is a well-deserved award recipient for her contributions to teaching excellence and innovation, curriculum design, as well as her commitment and dedication to both her students and to her field. Since joining the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology a few years ago, Professor Liem has made a significant contribution to, and impact on, her Department and the wider School. A key strength of Professor Liem is her passionate engagement with learners, whether that is her students, or those she comes into contact with through her other societal contributions. She is also a creative and energetic teacher, whose passionate style of teaching attracts and fascinates her students whilst simultaneously fosters understanding of key concepts. She brings a genuine and infectious passion for her subject area, combined with real empathy and understanding for her students, which combine into a highly effective and motivating pedagogical approach.

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