Professor Kam-tim WOO

Recipient of 2015 UGC Teaching Award

Affiliation at the time of the award
Associate Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Award Citation
Professor Woo Kam-tim has introduced many changes in the way engineering is taught, including encouraging students to take the maximum responsibility for their own learning, working on real world problems, having a concern for "soft" interpersonal skills and social responsibility and taking an inclusive attitude to less able students. Central to all of this is his wish for students to discover a passion for their work. His courses are rated highly by students, and his work has led to the establishment of the Centre for Global and Community Engagement at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Professor Woo's award will enable him to support outreach work for schools, in which groups of school students will explore underwater robotics.

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