Aspiring Young Engineers and Scientists Showcasing Their Inventions at SFU

23 Nov 2025
Saint Francis University (SFU) successfully concluded the 2-day Young Engineers Conference 2025 today (23 November 2025), an international event that brought together talented secondary school students in Hong Kong to showcase their innovative research and engineering projects. Under the theme "Future Explorers," the two-day conference provided a unique platform for aspiring young engineers and scientists to present their ideas to peers, industry experts, and academics.

The Opening Ceremony featured an android robot with A.I. interface that captivated the audience and set a futuristic tone for the event. The conference was supported by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Hong Kong Section, the IEEE Consumer Technology Society, and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society. These partnerships underscored the event's international scope and scientific credibility.

Addressing the Opening Ceremony, Prof Chak Chung Ray CHEUNG, Chairman of the IEEE Hong Kong Section, said "The YEC (Young Engineers Conference) event is only the beginning, … with the emergence of A.I. technology, your (young engineers') research ideas and academic journeys could impact the global research community." Prof CHAN Hing Hung Anthony, Dean of the Yam Pak Charitable Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences at SFU, welcomed the participants and emphasised the University's commitment to promoting A.I. literacy among SFU students in the preparation for the upcoming "digital age". Mr Paul HODGSON, IEEE Director of Oceanway and Chairman of the IEEE Hong Kong Consumer Technology Society & Oceanic Engineering Society Joint Chapter, praised the students' creativity and their initiatives to better the local society and called them "the future of global engineering".

Following the ceremony, students shared insights into their projects. Among the highlights were "Underwater Robots for Mineral Sample Collection" by Skyler K.S. SIU and Andrew LIN of the Independent Schools Foundation Academy, "Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG)" by Lucas Wong of Canadian International School Hong Kong, and "Simple CubeSat Framework" by Tony PANG and Alex CHEUNG from Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School.

The conference attracted more than 200 attendees, including educators, professionals, and members of the public. All accepted student projects will be published in the official conference proceedings and made publicly accessible on ResearchGate, providing lasting academic recognition
Mr Paul HODGSON, IEEE Director of Oceanway and Chairman of the IEEE Hong Kong Consumer Technology Society & Oceanic Engineering Society Joint Chapter Prof CHAN Hing Hung Anthony, Dean of the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Saint Francis University. An android robot with A.I. interface that captivated the audience and set a futuristic tone for the event. Talented secondary school students in Hong Kong showcase their innovative research and engineering projects. The conference attracted more than 200 attendees, including educators, professionals, and members of the public. A group photo at the Young Engineers Conference 2025. Lucas Wong from Canadian International School Hong Kong introduces his QRNG system to fellow participants and guests.
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