SENG Launched Executive Training Program for Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.
The School of Engineering (SENG) of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted a highly successful two-week executive training program for 32 executives from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) between November 25 and December 4, 2024.
Offered in collaboration with HKUST(Guangzhou) and Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA), the COMAC-HKUST Executive Training Program focused on strengthening leadership skills, design thinking, strategic decision-making and understanding of global aviation trends and technologies. The program included interactive lectures and seminars led by academics and industry experts, lab visits, research project showcases, as well as site visits to HKUST(GZ) and the Hong Kong International Airport. The topics in the program covered artificial intelligence, data science, advanced materials, hydrogen energy, ESG, robotics and more. By providing a valuable platform for in-depth exchange, the program enabled COMAC’s executives to seize new opportunities and foster innovation in the future of global aviation development.
An opening ceremony of the program was held on November 25, where HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike, and Mr. SHEN Dali, General Manager’s Assistant at COMAC, addressed the audience. Following this, Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. LO gave an introduction to the program. Both Prof. Guo and Prof. Lo were speakers in the two-week training program. Overall, more than 20 faculty members and industry experts from HKUST, HKUST(GZ), The University of British Columbia, École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile, and Technical University of Munich shared their insights in the program. A closing ceremony was held on December 2, 2024, where Prof. Lo presented certificates to the COMAC executives.
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2021.
