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1 September 2026 – Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute Company Limited (MRDI) welcomes HKSAR Government’s re-appointment of Prof Philip Chan as MRDI’s Board Chairman from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. The HKSAR Government has also re-appointed eight serving members to MRDI’s Board of Directors and appointed three new members for a two-year term commencing 1 September 2026.
The newly appointed members are:
- Prof Chen Jing
Chair Professor of Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Dr Lu Xiao Feng, Anthony
Associate Dean, China Resources Research Institute of Life and Health
Associate Dean, China Resources Business School - Ms Annie Tsoi
Partner of Wilkinson & Grist
The re-appointed members are: (In alphabetical order of surname)
- Prof Chan Chi Hou
- Prof Chan Ching Ho, Philip, BBS
- Prof Cheng Kwang Ting
- Mr Choi Chor Ching, MH, JP
- Dr Chuang Tzu Hsiung, Steve, JP
- Mr Hui Chi Wai
- Prof Man Hau Chung
- Prof Tsang Hon Ki
- Prof Wong Ding Fat, Martin
Prof Ko Ping Keung, Ir Dr Leung Kwong Wai, and Prof Leung Siu Hong have retired from the MRDI’s Board of Directors after their terms expire.
Prof Philip Chan, Board Chairman of MRDI, gladly accepted the re-appointment. On behalf of the Board of Directors, he extends a warm welcome to the newly appointed members and expresses sincere appreciation to the retiring members for their invaluable support and contributions to MRDI.
The full list of MRDI’s Board of Directors is as follows:
Chairman
Prof Chan Ching Ho, Philip, BBS
Members (In alphabetical order of surname)
Prof Chan Chi Hou
Prof Chen Jing
Prof Cheng Kwang Ting
Mr Choi Chor Ching, MH, JP
Dr Chuang Tzu Hsiung, Steve, JP
Mr Hui Chi Wai
Dr Lu Xiao Feng, Anthony
Prof Man Hau Chung
Prof Tsang Hon Ki
Ms Annie Tsoi
Prof Wong Ding Fat, Martin
Official Members
Mr Kevin Choi, JP, Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry
Mr Lee Kwok Bun, Ivan, JP, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology
About Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute (MRDI)
In the 2023 Policy Address, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced a series of measures to promote Hong Kong’s I&T development, including the establishment of MRDI within 2024 to lead and promote collaboration among universities, research centers and industry. On 17 May 2024, the Finance Committee of Legislative Council approved the creation of a new commitment of $2,838.4 million under the Innovation and Technology Fund for the establishment and operation of MRDI. Two pilot lines of the MRDI will be set up at the Microelectronics Centre in the Yuen Long InnoPark.
MRDI is dedicated to researching and developing core technologies of third-generation semiconductors, with a focus on taking concrete actions in unleashing potential of “1 to N” transformation of R&D outcomes and industry development, thereby contributing to the development of Hong Kong as an international I&T centre.
MRDI initially focuses on supporting third-generation semiconductors, including Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride, which are applicable to new energy vehicles, as well as other industrial and consumer electronic products and renewable energy. The market potential for these technologies is enormous. The establishment of MRDI marks a new chapter in the development of microelectronics in Hong Kong and envisions becoming one of the leading institutions supporting microelectronics development in the Asia-Pacific region.
