The Hong Kong Team of the 43rd International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) proudly brought home 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medals from Estonia. Students of the award-winning team were trainees of the Physics Enhancement Program under the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s (HKUST) Department of Physics.
HKUST is dedicated to nurturing elite talents who are passionate about science to advance the science and technology development of Hong Kong. Hong Kong contestants of the IPhO attended a focused training camp by HKUST for nearly one year having received Bachelor’s level training in theoretical knowledge and practical techniques of Physics includes topics on Optics and Mechanics.
The Physics Enhancement Program was led by faculty members of the Department of Physics including Prof Jason Yang Zhi-yu, Prof Michael Wong Kwok-yee and Dr Sun Ke. The leader of the Hong Kong Team was Prof Wong who accompanied the team to compete at the IPhO.
Prof Jason Yang Zhi-yu said, “The IPhO competition this year was fierce. We are delighted that our Hong Kong Team achieved excellent results by clinching 2 Gold 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medals after undergoing the Physics Enhancement Program at HKUST. We will uphold the mission of HKUST, to advance the social development of Hong Kong through teaching and research, and will continue to offer world-class education to train outstanding young talents.”
The Gold medalists are Secondary Six student Fung Tsz-chai (Po Leung Kuk Centenary Li Shiu Chung Memorial College) and Secondary Five student Lam Ho-tat (Pui Shing Catholic Secondary School). Lam was a Gold medalist and achieved fourth place in Asia amongst competitors in APhO 2012. The Silver medalists are Secondary Six student Chan Cheuk-lun (La Salle College) and Secondary Six student Lai Kwun-hang (Shatin Pui Ying College). Secondary Six student Lo Hei-chun (Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College) won Bronze medal.
The IPhO this year was held from July 15 to 24 in Estonia attracting 380 contestants from 88 participating countries/regions. The IPhO is an annual Physics competition organized for secondary school students. Each participating team consists of five student contestants who are tested on both theoretical and practical knowledge in Physics.
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