Professor Ron Hui Shu Yuen
許樹源敎授
Class of 1979 - Pioneer in Electronics Engineering
1979屆畢業 — 電子工程科硏大匠
Ron Hui graduated from St. Paul’s College in 1979. As an electronics engineer, Hui is best known for making progress in the field of wireless power transmission. His work led to Qi, the world’s first wireless power standard, which is widely used in smartphones today. Another area of Hui’s research is in LED systems, where he is improving their longevity to make them the most efficient and environmentally-friendly lighting option available today. His older brother, David, is also an old Pauline.
Hui is a former chair professor at the University of Hong Kong and the City University of Hong Kong, and is currently a chair professor at Imperial College London and a professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Among other fellowships, Hui is a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Royal Academy of Engineers. A prolific researcher, Hui has authored/co-authored over 500 papers and has over 120 widely adopted patents to his name.
Practicability and sustainability are a constant focus in Hui’s research: although wireless charging is not new, Hui allowed free positioning of devices while keeping them safe to use. As mentioned earlier, improving LED efficacy is another example.
Hui considers ideas and creativity to be the bedrock of scientific innovation and laments the city’s lack of investment and aversion to risk. To Hui, researchers should be allowed more room to explore concepts instead of being constrained by short-term targets.
Click here for an interview with Hui, specially prepared as part of this exhibition.