Archives 2026

Overview

The PIE & PISM Career Sharing & Academic Advising Dinner was successfully held on 15 April 2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, bringing together academic staff, industry representatives, and students for an engaging evening of career sharing, academic advising, and professional networking.

The event provided a valuable platform for students to gain first-hand insights into different career pathways, workplace expectations, industry trends, and future development opportunities. Through direct interaction with guest speakers from diverse professional sectors, students were able to better understand the important connection between academic development and career planning.

Around 40 to 50 students participated in the dinner, creating a warm, open, and interactive atmosphere throughout the evening.

Date: 15 April 2026
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Opening Remarks

The dinner began with opening remarks delivered by distinguished academic leaders from the Department:

• Prof. Xiaowen Fu 符嘯文
  Chair Professor of Logistics Engineering and Head of Department
• Prof. Chak-yin Tang 鄧澤賢
  Professor and Associate Head

Their remarks highlighted the importance of academic guidance, career preparation, and continuous engagement between students, educators, and industry professionals.

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Industry Sharing and Guest Speakers

The event featured a lively exchange between students and invited guest speakers from a wide range of sectors, including e-commerce, artificial intelligence, supply quality management, healthcare, logistics, and business development.

The University extends sincere appreciation to the following speakers and guests for sharing their valuable experiences and professional insights:

• Mr. Wilson Ho
  Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong Ecommerce Association
• Dr. Jacky Ting
  Head of AI Innovation, AS Watson Group
• Mr. Tony Chan
  Senior Supplier Quality Manager, Mattel
• Ms. Joyce Keung
  Yan Chai Hospital
• Ms. Linda Choi
  Senior Manager, OOCL Logistics
• Mr. Linus Au
  L&Y Asia Pacific Ltd.

Through their sharing, students gained practical perspectives on career development, industry expectations, personal growth, and the skills required to succeed in today’s professional environment.

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Student Engagement and Academic Advising

One of the highlights of the dinner was the active participation of students during the sharing and discussion sessions. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas with speakers, and receive advice on academic planning and career preparation.

The dinner format encouraged informal yet meaningful conversations, allowing students to learn from real-world professional experiences while reflecting on their own future pathways.

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Special Thanks to the Organizers

The deparment extends special thanks to:

• Prof. Gary Tsui 崔智邦
  Associate Professor
• Ir Dr. Y.M. Tang 鄧育明
  Senior Lecturer

for organizing the event and for their continuous dedication to supporting students in exploring possible career paths, academic directions, and future development opportunities.

Their efforts made the dinner a successful and meaningful occasion for both students and guests.

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Photo Gallery

1. Opening Remarks

2. Guest Speaker Sharing

3. Dinner and Networking

Featured News Coverage

1) Bioengineer.org (Feb 16, 2026)
Bioengineer published a dedicated feature on how AI innovations like DeepSeek could revolutionize emotional and mental health support for Chinese youth—discussing stigma, access barriers, 24/7 availability, privacy concerns, and the importance of human oversight in AI-assisted care.
Link: https://bioengineer.org/how-ai-innovations-like-deepseek-are-revolutionizing-emotional-and-mental-health-support-for-chinese-youth/#google_vignette

2) RamaOnHealthcare (via Medical Xpress / Taylor & Francis) (Feb 15, 2026)
RamaOnHealthcare amplified a Medical Xpress/Taylor & Francis news piece summarizing the book’s core message: Chinese youth face a growing mental health crisis, and AI tools like DeepSeek may become an accessible “lifeline”—if implemented with care and responsibility.
Link: https://ramaonhealthcare.com/how-ai-tools-like-deepseek-are-transforming-emotional-and-mental-health-care-of-chinese-youth/

3) GeneOnline
GeneOnline also covered the book’s focus on how AI technologies like DeepSeek may help address rising mental health challenges among Chinese youth, extending the discussion to broader public-health relevance and the need for responsible deployment.
Link: https://www.geneonline.com/ai-technologies-like-deepseek-address-rising-mental-health-challenges-among-chinese-youth/

4) Medical Xpress
Medical Xpress published coverage highlighting the book’s themes: the “silent epidemic,” the role of AI-driven emotional support, and the balance between innovation and ethical safeguards.
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-ai-tools-deepseek-emotional-mental.html#google_vignette

5) EurekAlert
EurekAlert! has published an official news release (Taylor & Francis Group) covering our book DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth: Use Cases, Risks, and Broader Implications and the wider discussion around AI-driven emotional support for young people in China.
Link: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1115440

Learn More / Book Link

If you’d like to explore the book, view its table of contents, or share it with colleagues and students.
🛒 Available now from Routledge:
👉 Order the book here

🛒 Available now from Routledge (PRE-ORDER: Ships after Feb. 16, 2026):
👉 Order the book here

Whether you’re a mental health professional, policymaker, AI researcher, or public health advocate, this book is an essential read for understanding the complex nexus of technology and human care.

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