【Cubic Zine Issue 27】A Hongkonger’s Polar Adventure — Intergenerational Venture on Green Treasures Microalgae Expert Prof. Ho Kin Chung Wins Double on Environment & Business
In this world of climate risks, an environmental scientist devotes his 40-plus years of research experience into a sustainable eco-industry — a biotechnology that turns microalgae into “carbon-absorbing” amulets. Prof. Ho Kin Chung is the founder and director of Polar Research Institute of Hong Kong. He has visited the polar regions for 20 times, founded a business at the age of 60, and spent several millions of dollars to set up Hong Kong’s first Arctic science hub. Let’s hear his amazing stories, and see how he thinks about carbon finance in this world of money.
Together for green synergy
Prof Ho has had a hard time working in innovation and technology in Hong Kong. He entered the business world as a scholar, and had to adapt to the commercial concept of making money. “The difficulty in raising funds and market development is beyond imagination. Compare to the stability of a teaching staff, I’m really inexperienced in business. Sometimes I ask myself why have I started all these? Fortunately, I find anchor in pursuing my goal!”
【Cubic Zine Issue 26】Fearless with Challenges — Speech Therapist Kathy Lee’s Key to Communication Resonates with Communities
Pre-school children’s incorrect pronunciation is commonly regarded as immature development. The elderly’s difficulty in chewing
Mutual assistance and cooperation, embracing a mindset of mutual benefit
A professor with a medical background starting a social enterprise is undoubtedly a new challenge.
【Cubic Zine Issue 25】From Sports Science to Social Entrepreneurship : Raymond Sum Advocates Positive Life with Physical Literacy
Prof Raymond Sum, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) and Associate Professor of Department of Sports Science
The Key to Happy Life — Self-awareness of Physical Literacy
According to the Active Healthy Kids Hong Kong2018 report card , only 30% of children in
【Cubic Zine Issue 24】Bridging Business World and Social Enterprise Simon Ngai Dives into the Blue Ocean to Bring Life Changing Services for Grassroots
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the
【Cubic Zine Issue 23】“Stay Motivated!”Pioneer of medicinal herb DNA authentication Pang Chui Shaw shares insights in teaching, research and entrepreneurship
Life goes swiftly on its way — Prof PC Shaw has been with CUHK for
【Cubic Zine Issue 22】Co-creating authenticity — connecting architecture and rural villages: Thomas Chung’s down-to-earth architectural experiment
“There’s a kind of authenticity in the land that compels me to research on and
【Cubic Zine Issue 21】Click Into VR Place — PC game enthusiast Morris Jong stays ahead of the game in educational VR and Outdoor Museum
Prof Jong Siu-yung Morris is the Director of Centre for Learning Sciences and Technologies, CUHK.
【Cubic Zine Issue 20】From Speech Recognition Scholar to Cantonese and Communication Specialist: Tan Lee navigates across research disciplines
“Some people speak without communicating.” Tan Lee is a Professor in the Department of Electronic
【Cubic Zine Issue 19】“What’s so special about corals in Hong Kong? They are simply tough!” — Apple Chui believes we will conserve only what we love
“I was one of those girls who since very young yearns to be a marine
【Cubic Zine Issue 18】CU Architecture X Gerontology — Co-create Happy Ageing Lab
“The difference between ‘Building’ and ‘Architecture’ lies in the human touch of the latter,” chuckles
【Cubic Zine Issue 17】Escape prompts empathy: Felix Sze advocates mental well-being for the deaf
“I would say that these experiences make me mentally stronger with greater empathy for others.
【Cubic Zine Issue 16】Preserving community stories: Prof Anthony Fung shares vistas of Shek O and his years of “Over Flowers”
The book Fashioning the Male Professors co-written by Prof Anthony Fung, Dr Louis Ho, Dr Chow Yiu-fai
【Cubic Zine Issue 15】A monthly dose of art: Prof Winton Au advocates performing arts via social entrepreneurship
“I wasn’t this outgoing a decade ago – now I’m even younger than before!” Prof
【Cubic Zine Issue 13】En voyage to mental wellness: Prof Fiona Ho and students champion low-barrier services
“Why would you see a doctor when you’ve caught the flu, but not when your
【Cubic Zine Issue 14】“Cultural differences stand for fun!” Innovation 101 with social entrepreneurship pundit Dr Elsie Tsui
“It’s increasingly evident that the social impact created by social-minded corporates can be as powerful
