Group photo of the participants
Organized by the School of Business (“MSB”) of the Macau University of Science and Technology (“MUST”), the “Innovative Research: Good Examples and How to Induce Innovation” management forum was successfully held at N101 Hall of MUST on 26 March 2025. Being a part of MUST’s 25th anniversary celebrations, the forum invited Chair Professor T.C. Edwin Cheng, Dean of Faculty of Business of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Fung Yiu King – Wing Hang Bank Professor in Business Administration, Academician of International Academy for Systems and Cybernetic Sciences, Fellow of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences, was invited to be the distinguished speaker to discuss the practical paths of research and the transformation strategies.
Vice President and Professor of Practice of MUST Tong Ka Lok (right), presented the Honorary Professor Certificate to the distinguished speaker of the forum, Chair Professor T.C. Edwin Cheng (left).
Distinguished guests participating the forum included: Doctor Chan Sau San, President of Board of Directors of Macao SAR Government Monetary Authority of Macao; Professor Zhang Jiwang, Vice Chair of the University Management Board of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine; Professor Jin Zhijun, President of Institute of Energy of Peking University and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ms. Nacky Kuan, Executive Director of Macao Water; Professor of Practice Tong Ka Lok, Vice President of MUST; Doctor Samuel Huang, Dean of Faculty of Business of Macao Polytechnic University; Professor José C. Alves, Dean of Faculty of Business of City University of Macau; Professor Jenny Oliveros Lao Phillips, Dean of Faculty of Business and Law of University of Saint Joseph; Professor Wang Xin, Executive Dean of Faculty of Business Administration of Macau Millennium College; Professor Sheng Ni, Dean of MSB of MUST; Doctor Tian Yihui, Associate Dean of Faculty of Business of City University of Macau; Professor Felix Tung Sun Chan, Vice Dean of MSB of MUST, Professor Zhang Xiaoquan, Honorary Director of Macao Institute of Fin-Tech Innovation of MUST, and over 200 participants from mainland China, Macao universities, secondary schools, banks, institutions, teachers and students of MUST attended the forum.
Vice President and Professor of Practice of MUST Tong Ka Lok delivered welcome address and presented Professor T.C. Edwin Cheng with the MUST Honorary Professor Certificate in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of management. He stated that in the era of digital economy, innovation is the core driving force of national competitiveness and societal progress. From artificial intelligence reshaping industries to green technologies combating climate challenges, and from digital transformations in business models to interdisciplinary research that broadens horizons, innovation is always an indispensable key element in the development. Being a multi-disciplinary university with the largest number of students in Macao, MUST should stay at the forefront and continue to promote innovative research.
Chair Professor T.C. Edwin Cheng delivered an in-depth discussion on the topic.
Chair Professor Cheng delivered a speech on the “Innovation Chain from Academic Exploration to Industrial Application”, shared various topics related to economic and business development. His insights were presented from a multidimensional perspective, combining his experiences in academic research, higher education management, and top-tier journal editing. He first explained the essence of creativity and innovation; then systematically introduced practical tools to facilitate creative thinking; provide in-depth analysis of the key elements of promoting innovative development and how to effectively achieve the application transformation of research results.
Over the years, MUST has always upheld the university motto, to enhance cultural exchanges and promote collaborations between industries, academia and research. MSB also continues to cooperate with colleges and universities worldwide to build up a cross-regional academic exchange platform, facilitate cooperation with universities and enterprises in the Greater Bay Area, and strive to cultivate business and administrative management talents with an international perspective.
