The Team
(in alphabetical order by lastname)Â

Dr. Shengjie Chen
Co-Vice President
(Field & Environment)
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Strong academic background in molecular biotechnology, multi-omics analysis and crop field trial management; capable of cross-disciplinary R&D coordination covering crop biological products and smart agriculture technologies
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Focused on plant-environment interaction and crop stress tolerance/grain quality improvement, with multiple publications in top plant science journals. Currently lead the R&D of biofertilizer, seed coating and AIoT smart agriculture solutions to improve crop stress resistance and field productivity

Mr. Cyrus Lam
Chief Administrative Officer
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Over 20 years of leadership experience in corporate governance, organisational development, government liaison, and stakeholder engagement across the higher education, philanthropy, and innovation ecosystems
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Former Chief Operating Officer of an InnoHK‑funded research centre incorporated by The University of Hong Kong, with prior senior directorship roles across multiple strategic offices at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Sunny Lam
Chief Operating Officer
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Over 20 Years of Global FMCG Management: Extensive management and business development experience spanning the distributor side in a Hong Kong-listed company and the principal (brand) side in European- and US-based multinational corporations
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Columnist: Served as a columnist for a local financial newspaper for several years, providing in-depth insights and analysis in the fields of FMCG, retail, and technology
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Management Education: Holds an MBA from the University of Northern Iowa, USA

Dr. Christina Leung
Co-Vice President
(Food & Nutrition)
Vice President of Business Development
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Strategic Business Consultant advising food manufacturers and biotech enterprises on product innovation, quality systems, and technology development
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Over 20 years of experience as a scientific leader translating biomedical and nutrition research into commercial realities
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Driving strategic partnerships, securing funding, and aligning academic, industry, and government stakeholders
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Ph.D. and advanced nutrition science credentials with deep translational expertise across food, health, and agrotech sectors

Ms. Cecilia Yau
Operations Director
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Extensive experience managing education, research, and community partnership initiatives across academic, industry, and public sectors
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Combines a strong life sciences foundation with expertise in education and project management, holding a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences and a Master's Degree in Education
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Passionate about translating scientific knowledge into impactful programs, strategic partnerships, and real-world applications
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Committed to fostering collaborations that drive sustainable impact in health, education, and biotechnology

Dr. Vincent Yung
Co-Vice President
(Molecular Breeding)
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Key areas of expertise or specialization: Soybean molecular research
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Relevant experience, achievements, or research interests: Over 10 years of soybean research experiences, with interests in stress resilience, gene regulation, and epigenetics
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Published > 30 SCIE articles, including 23 in Q1 journals such as Trends in Plant Science, Plant Physiology, Plant, Cell & Environment, and The Plant Journal
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Recognized with faculty-level research output and top-viewed paper awards from a leading journal publisher