 | Chester GUO |
| ‘During my first two years at HKU, I assisted with research on ants and butterflies. After joining the Global Change and Tropical Conservation Lab, I completed my SRF on spiders and have been working as a student Research Assistant on a light pollution project in the lab. Through these three research experiences, my understanding of ecology and biodiversity has deepened, bringing me one step closer to my dream of becoming a researcher. To complement my hands-on research, I also attended a series of master tutorials by the Grand Masters, from which I acquired fascinating transdisciplinary knowledge and valuable research methods. I hope one day I can devote myself to ecology research and help protect the beautiful yet delicate natural world.’ |
 | Dorothy TSANG |
| ‘During my Summer Research Fellowship, I explored how probiotic therapy can fight liver cancer by studying its effects in mouse models. It was incredible to contribute to developing cutting-edge treatments. Later, as part of my Overseas Research Fellowship in Denmark, I worked on engineering aquaporin—a special protein that transports water—to recycle organic waste from sewage. We experimented with mutations to see if it could transport amino acids and carbohydrates, potentially turning it into a revolutionary waste-recycling tool. These hands-on experiences sparked my passion for research—I love designing experiments and uncovering new insights. They’ve also cemented my dream of pursuing a career in the lab, where I can keep discovering and innovating.’ |
 | Eason LOO |
| ‘My Summer Research Fellowship topic involved inorganic compound synthesis, characterisation and spectrometry. Working in a professional lab has provided me with insights into the chemistry career. One of the most interesting parts of this SRF is going to the medical campus, Queen Mary Hospital, and watching my mentors use an electron microscope to take photos of the nanostructures of the products. Not only did I learn practical laboratory skills in my first year, but I also observed and practised the process of producing research papers, which will be crucial for my future career.’ |
 | Jerry NG |
| 'HKU Science is the only Faculty offering an intensive major programme in Ecology & Biodiversity in Hong Kong, and this is why I am here! I am eager to learn directly from the grand masters and masters — a precious opportunity exclusive to students of this Science Master Class programme, so that I can further enrich my knowledge and develop my practical skills in Ecology and Biodiversity. I hope this programme can equip me to conduct research about habitat studies of succulent plants in Mexico, South Africa and Madagascar in the future.' |