GEST Student Awarded 2025 IET PES Outstanding Power and Energy Engineering Graduate Award

GEST Student Awarded 2025 IET PES Outstanding Power and Energy Engineering Graduate Award 

Mr Wong Tak Shun, a recent outstanding graduate from the BSc in Green Energy and Smart Technology (GEST) programme, has been selected for the 2025 IET PES Outstanding Power and Energy Engineering Graduate Award. This prestigious award, issued by the IET Hong Kong Power & Energy Section (PES), aims to recognize his outstanding academic achievements and strong potential to contribute to the power and energy industry. 

As part of the award, Mr Wong Tak Shun had the opportunity to join a three-day visit to the CLP Power Learning Institute (CLPPLI) in August, together with a group of outstanding students from the PolyU x Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) programme.

The three-day visit features technical lectures covering topics such as system control, generation, transmission and distribution. It also includes interactive experiences and guided visits to various training facilities, including the Overhead Line Training School, Cable Jointing Workshop, Electrical Fitting Workshop, and 400kV Extra-high Voltage Substation. The visit concluded with insightful sharing sessions from the System Operation Department and discussions on renewable energy and storage systems, as well as operational challenges related to distributed renewable energy. This event aims to give students a comprehensive understanding of the latest technologies and equipment used in modern power systems.

Students visited the 400kV Extra-high Voltage Substation, Cable Jointing Workshop and Electrical Fitting Workshop.

Mr Wong Tak Shun shared his insights and appreciation for the valuable learning experience.

The award was officially presented at the Annual Dinner organized by IET Hong Kong Power & Energy section on 5 September 2025 at Cordis Hotel, Mongkok. During the ceremony, Mr Wong Tak Shun gave a sharing on final year project and academic success, and expressed sincere gratitude to his supervisors for their invaluable guidance and support. 

Mr Wong Tak Shun receiving the certificate from IET Hong Kong Power & Energy Section (PES). 

Two faculty members from the Department of Physics, Dr Martin Ma, Programme Director of the BSc in Green Energy and Smart Technology, and Dr Nina Hu, Programme Director of the MSc in Green Technology (Energy) attended the event to celebrate this well-deserved honour.

Two faculty members from the Department of Physics – Dr Martin Ma (first from left), and Dr Nina Hu (first from right) attended the Annual Power Dinner 2025.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr Wong Tak Shun on this distinguished achievement and wish him every success in his future academic and professional pursuits!