13 Notable alumni of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Updated: June 23, 2026 EliteDegrees
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is ranked #412 in the world and #22 in China by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 13 notable alumni from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Xin Zhang
1994-1998 (aged 4)
professor
Xin Zhang is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Boston University.
2. Ben Chan
1975-. (aged 51)
politician
Chan Han-pan, also known as Ben Chan, is a member of Hong Kong Legislative Council (Election Committee constituency) since 2026. (Geographical constituency New Territories South West) and was a member of Tsuen Wan District Council (Yeung Uk Road). He is a member of Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, a pro-establishment party in Hong Kong. He is an...
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3. Henry T. Yang
1940-. (aged 86)
engineer
military flight engineer
Henry Tzu-Yow Yang is an American mechanical engineer who served as the 5th chancellor of the University of California, Santa Barbara from June 1994 to July 2025. With more than 31 years in office, he is the longest-serving chancellor in the history of the University of California. After leaving the chancellor's office, Yang continues to serve as distinguished professor of...
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4. Henry, Wong Pak Yu
1991-. (aged 35)
politician
Henry Wong Pak-yu is a Hong Kong politician and social activist. He is the spokesman of the local community group Tin Shui Wai New Force and also a member of the Information Technology subsector in the Election Committee. In 2019, he won in the District Council election and became a member the Yuen Long District Council for Tin Heng.
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5. Dolly Kikon
1975-. (aged 51)
anthropologist
Dolly Kikon is an Indigenous anthropologist and author from Nagaland, India. She is a Professor at the Department of Anthropology, University of California, Santa Cruz. She was previously Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Melbourne and a senior research advisor at the Australia India Institute, engaging in research and policy initiatives between India and Australia. She serves on...
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6. Chan Yuk Chi
1984-. (aged 42)
association football player
Chan Yuk Chi is a former Hong Kong professional footballer.
7. Lam Chun
1992-. (aged 34)
politician
Lam Chun is a Hong Kong social activist and former member of the Yuen Long District Council for Shui Wah. He is currently convenor of the Tin Shui Wai Connection.
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8. Myolie Wu
1979-. (aged 47)
singer
actor
film actor
Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress and singer. She is previously managed by Hong Kong TVB television station and Neway Star. In 2011, she won Best Actress for her role in Curse of the Royal Harem, Most Favourite TV Female Character for her role in Ghetto Justice and also "Extraordinary Elegant Actress" at the TVB Anniversary Awards 2011,...
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9. Koni Lui
1982-. (aged 44)
actor
beauty pageant contestant
model
Koni Lui Wai Yee is a Hongkonger actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who placed 2nd runner up at the Miss Hong Kong 2006 pageant. She represented Hong Kong at Miss International 2006 in Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China. She received two awards, Most Beautiful Smile and the Miss Friendship award. She won four Miss Friendship titles (2001, 2002, 2004,...
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10. Stark Chan
1989-. (aged 37)
inventor
Chan Yik Hei is a young entrepreneur in Hong Kong. He graduated from CCC Tam Lee Lai Fun Memorial Secondary School and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Besides, he is also active on editing Chinese Wikipedia.
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11. Tinglong Dai
2004-2006 (aged 2)
academic
Tinglong Dai is the Bernard T. Ferrari Professor of Business and Professor of Operations Management and Business Analytics at the Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University, with expertise in the areas of healthcare analytics, global supply chains, the interfaces between marketing and operations, and human–AI interaction. Dai's research primarily examines the health care ecosystem using analytics approaches, with a focus...
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12. Starry Lee
1974-. (aged 52)
politician
Starry Lee Wai-king SBS JP is a Hong Kong politician who is the 4th and current President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong since 2026.
13. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
1978-. (aged 48)
businessperson
politician
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is a Thai businessman and former politician who served as the leader of the Future Forward Party from 2018 to 2020. From 2002 to 2018, he was the vice president of the Thai Summit Group, Thailand's largest auto parts manufacturer.
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