Research Committee
Terms of Reference
1. To develop and present to the Senate policy recommendations that:
(a) deal with the initiation, conduct, administration, and evaluation of research activities throughout
the University;
the University;
(b) deal with the involvement of students and staff in research and service activities;
(c) other matters as may be required by the Senate.
2. To review and, if appropriate, amend policies and operational procedures regarding the funding and
conduct of research at the University.
conduct of research at the University.
3. To submit to the Chair of the Senate no later than the 31 July each year a written report covering
the activities of the committee during the previous academic year (1 July to 30 June).
the activities of the committee during the previous academic year (1 July to 30 June).
Powers
1. To co-opt such additional voting members as may be required but not exceeding one-third of formal
Committee membership.
Committee membership.
2. To form any working groups as considered necessary.
Membership
Chair: Nominated by the Provost and appointed by the Chair of the Senate
- Professor Ross MURCH 穆樂思教授
Member and Secretary: Director of Research Office, ex-officio
- Professor CHAN Che-Ting 陳子亭教授
Members:
(a) One representative, selected by rotation from among Deans of Schools and Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Professor Cameron CAMPBELL, Humanities & Social Science
(b) One Department/Division Head from each School and Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies, excluding the School/Academy of the serving Dean, to be nominated through election by the Department/Division Heads of the relevant Schools/ Academy
- Professor Kun XU 徐昆教授, Science
- Professor Andrew POON Wing-On 潘永安教授, Engineering
- Professor Steven B. MILES, Humanities & Social Science
- Professor Alexis LAU Kai-Hon 劉啟漢教授, Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
(c) Two members of the Senate who are not Deans or Department/Division Heads
- Professor YANG Sen 楊森教授, Science
- Professor SHAO Minhua 邵敏華教授, Engineering
(d) Co-opted Members
- Professor Utpal BHATTACHARYA, Business & Management
- Professor Cameron D. CAMPBELL, Humanities & Social Science
Term: Two years, renewable
Information as of 26 February 2024
