Good news comes one after another. Following her recent honour award for the Silver Bauhinia Star, Professor Vivian Wing-Wah YAM, Dean of Science (Interim) and Philip Wong Wilson Wong Professor in Chemistry and Energy, recently received another accolade, the InnoStars Award from Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF), in recognition of her dedications to cutting-edge research that fosters the frontiers of chemistry.

In the citation, Professor Yam was honoured for “her dedication and hard work in Inorganic Chemistry and Photochemistry”. She pioneered the development of new classes of luminescent metal complexes that are applied to OLED display, a cheaper and more energy-efficient alternative to traditional lighting and display technology, thereby alleviating global warming and climate change. Besides, she has carried on teaching and disseminating knowledge not only to promote the importance of science to the general public, but also to convey the message that Hong Kong is an excellent place for basic science research and to build the city’s reputation on the international stage.

Established in 2018, the InnoStars Award aims to recognise Hong Kong leaders who innovate to excellence in science and technology, business model, social innovation, or culture and creativity by pushing beyond traditional boundaries and bringing innovative products and services to the Mainland and overseas. The Award inspires creativity and innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, fosters economic diversification, and showcases Hong Kong people’s innovative talent. The judging panel received a record high of more than 120 nominations this year, and nine winners were selected after two rounds of rigorous evaluation.