University Advisory Board (UAB)

• The Consortium research agenda
• Solicitation and selection of faculty proposals
• Working effectively with the university community
• Representatives from Universities as members of UAB
  • Prof. Tim Cheng, Vice-President for Research & Development, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Prof. Richard Lester, Associate Provost, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Dean of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
  • Dean of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Executive Advisory Board (EAB)

• The Consortium research agenda
• Solicitation and selection of faculty proposals
• Working effectively with industry
• Each sponsoring company has one seat
• Two independent members in the start up phase
• They are:
  • Dr. York Liao, former Co-founder & Executive Director, Varitronix International Limited
  • Mr. Anthony Tan, former Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Science & Technology Park