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Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2024)

Letter of Commendation

Awardee(s) Remarks

Mr SUNG Chi-ho, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr LEE Chun-fung, Radar Specialist Mechanic

The team was commended for their contributions in restoring the temperature detection equipment at Ngong Ping Station during the cold surge affecting Hong Kong. They trekked uphill under challenging cold and windy weather conditions, and swiftly restored the equipment, showcasing their technical competence and dedication. Their efforts ensured that the Observatory could maintain timely temperature reporting from the station.

Mr CHAN Ying-wa, Senior Scientific Officer
Dr LAU Tsz-ki, Scientific Officer
Miss TAM Wing-sze, Scientific Officer
Mr LEE Ho-yin, Senior Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr MA Wai-sing, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr LEUNG Chi-man, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr CHAN Chi-wai, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr TANG Tsz-wing Edwin, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr KWONG Ching-kan Keith, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Miss HUNG Lai-mei, Scientific Assistant
Ms LAI Sau-king, Scientific Assistant
Mr WAN Kai-tin Leon, Scientific Assistant
Miss SIN Wai-fun, Analyst Programmer
Mr NG Kwan-ho, Analyst Programmer

The team was commended for their exceptional effort in the Tai Mo Shan Weather Radar replacement project. They demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination, overcoming the challenges posed by the tight schedule and harsh outdoor work environment. With their effective communication skills, technical competence and excellent problem-solving ability, they ensured smooth teamwork, resolved various technical issues for successful completion of the project.

Mr YIP Kai-hou, Scientific Officer
Mr CHEN Yung, Chief Scientific Assistant

The team was commended for their outstanding performance and leadership in the temporary relocation of the Central Forecasting Office. Their exceptional coordination and communication skills facilitated the smooth execution of the relocation, ensuring the uninterrupted daily operations of the Observatory while completing the task in the shortest possible time. Their contributions have greatly enhanced the efficiency of the department.

Mr YEUNG Hon-yin, Senior Scientific Officer
Dr TAM Hiu-ching, Scientific Officer

The team was commended for their dedication during the deployment of the new Flood Risk Assessment System (FRAS). They exhibited excellent leadership, foresight and unyielding effort, from conducting pioneering research on the system to the successful trial deployment for government users.  Since its launch, FRAS has received government-wide recognitions, which have highly promoted the image of the Hong Kong Observatory.

Mr YEUNG Hon-yin, Senior Scientific Officer
Mr CHOY Chun-wing, Ag. Senior Scientific Officer
Dr LAM Hok-yin, Ag. Senior Scientific Officer
Mr HE Yuheng, Ag. Senior Scientific Officer
Mr TSOI Tze-shun, Ag. Senior Scientific Officer
Dr TAM Hiu-ching, Scientific Officer
Miss LEUNG Lai-lai, Scientific Officer
Miss LEUNG Yan-yu Christy, Scientific Officer

The team was commended for their whole-hearted efforts in multiple regional and international collaboration tasks. Their exceptional performance in planning, resources mobilisation, coordination, and execution of these tasks was truly commendable.  Despite tight schedules and complex formalities, their outstanding coordination ensured the smooth commencement of the events.  Their efforts have greatly enhanced the image of the department.

Mr FUNG Kin-wah, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr LEE Chun-fung, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr LAM Chi-hon, Scientific Assistant
Mr NG Koon-hang, Analyst Programmer
Mr KONG Wai, Analyst Programmer I

The team was commended for their significant contributions in the development and rollout of the revamped Aerodrome Meteorological Observing System (AMOS). With their professionalism, the new AMOS was successfully rolled out ahead of the flight check for the Centre Runway, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for end users.

Ms TSE Shuk-mei, Senior Scientific Officer
Miss LEE Fung-ying, Scientific Officer
Mr WU Cheuk-kuen, Scientific Officer
Mr CHENG Tsz-lo, Chief Experimental Officer
Mr WONG Tak-kan, Senior Experimental Officer
Dr CHENG Chung-choi, Senior Experimental Officer
Mr IP Chi-wing, Senior Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr MAK Man-fai, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr IP Nga-ching, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr WONG Wai-cheong, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr WO Chung-fat, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr KOO Wai-ip, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr FUNG Yiu-chung, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr CHENG Yat-leung, Senior Scientific Assistant
Mr YIP Choi-hung, Senior Scientific Assistant
Mr LAM Chi-hon, Scientific Assistant
Mr CHAN Kwong-hei, Analyst Programmer
Mr KONG Wai, Analyst Programmer I
Mr YU Siu-man, Technical Staff
Mr CHAN Wing-chuen, Assistant Clerical Officer
Mr CHANG Ah-choi, Motor Driver
Mr WONG King-kai King, Motor Driver
Mr SIU Man-wah, Motor Driver

The team was commended for their exceptional efforts in the airport's three-runway system project. They successfully overcame numerous challenges, performed outstandingly in installing and maintaining runway instruments and establishing a new airport meteorological office. Their contributions have greatly enhanced the efficiency of the department.

Mr CHAU Hak-ming, Radar Specialist Mechanic

The colleague was commended for his remarkable contribution to the in-house development of the radioactivity sounding instrument after the sole supplier ceased manufacturing the equipment necessary for routine upper-air radiation measurement. He demonstrated exceptional technical competency and initiative throughout the process. Furthermore, the newly developed instrument had significantly reduced the operational expenditures. His contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department.


Letter of Appreciation

Awardee(s) Remarks

Mr TANG Wai-ho, Scientific Officer
Mr LEUNG Chi-man, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr TANG Tsz-wing, Edwin, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Miss HUNG Lai-mei, Scientific Assistant
Ms LAI Sau-king, Scientific Assistant
Mr WAN Kai-tin Leon, Scientific Assistant
Mr NG Pan, Analyst Programmer
Miss SIN Wai-fun, Analyst Programmer
Mr NG Kwan-ho, Analyst Programmer
Mr CHUNG Tsz-hong, Analyst Programmer
Mr LEUNG Ho-shun, Lawrence, Sr. Information Technology Officer
Mr TSUI Pak-chun, Timmy, Sr. Information Technology Officer

The team was praised for their efforts during the installation and migration of radar/satellite data archive system. They demonstrated unwavering commitment and diligence throughout the process, ensuring a seamless transition without any disruption to services. Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department.

Miss LEE Fung-ying, Scientific Officer
Mr KOO Wai-ip, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr WONG Wing, Executive Officer II

The team was praised for their enthusiasm for serving the public and empathy displayed when handling a public enquiry. Despite the lack of precedent for such a request, they responded swiftly and followed-up actively. Their actions embodied the core value of HKO, which is to serve with heart, and were highly appreciated.

 

Dr CHONG Sze-ning, Scientific Officer
Mr LAO Wing-kwan, Scientific Officer
Dr LO Ka-wai, Scientific Officer
Mr LEE Man-chun, Experimental Officer
Mr WONG Sze-wa, Experimental Officer
Ms TSANG Shuk-han, Scientific Assistant
Ms SHUM Yik-lam, Joey, Scientific Officer
Mr FUNG Yiu-wing, Scientific Assistant
Mr HUNG Kin-yung, Scientific Assistant
Mr LEUNG Kiu-yee, Scientific Assistant
Mr LEUNG Tom, Scientific Assistant
Mr LIU Chun-sang, Scientific Assistant
Miss TSOI Tsz-ching, Scientific Assistant
Miss YANG Cheuk-kiu, Scientific Assistant
Mr CHU Sai-chung, Analyst Programmer II
Mr LO Yin-fung, Experimental Officer
Ms LAI Wai-fong, Scientific Assistant
Mr MA Lap-yin, Johnny, Scientific Assistant
Mr CHAN Hon-man, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr CHAU Hak-ming, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr CHENG Leung-on, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr LI On-di, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr SIU Yiu-nam, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr YUEN Chun-pong Alexander, Senior Experimental Officer
Mr CHAN Ho-wai, Experimental Officer
Mr LI Siu-chun, Scientific Assistant
Miss WONG Wai-yan, Analyst Programmer II
Mr LEE Ho-yin, Senior Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr LEUNG Chi-man, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr TANG Tsz-wing, Edwin, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Miss HUNG Lai-mei, Scientific Assistant
Ms LAI Sau-king, Scientific Assistant
Mr WAN Kai-tin Leon, Scientific Assistant
Mr YAU Yun-wah, Assistant Clerical Officer
Mr KOO Wai-po, Workman II
Mr LUK Man-leung, Workman II
Mr AU Kwok-wai, Workman II
Ms SHUM Lai-ping, Workman II

The team was praised for their efforts in the coordination and execution of temporarily relocation of the Central Forecasting Office (CFO). Their dedicated work attitude ensured the uninterrupted daily operations of the Observatory, completing the task in the shortest possible timeframe. Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department.

Dr TAM Hiu-ching, Scientific Officer
Ms SHUM Yik-lam, Joey, Scientific Officer
Mr LAU Chi-yung, Chief Scientific Assistant
Mr KONG Lik-wa, Scientific Assistant
Mr YAN King-lun, System Analyst
Miss CHAN Hei-man, UI / UX Designer

The team was praised for their exceptional professionalism in deploying the new version of Severe Weather Information Centre (SWIC). Through meticulous planning and preparation, they ensured the timely launch of the SWIC 3.0 website. Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department.

Dr CHONG Sze-ning, Scientific Officer
Dr LO Ka-wai, Scientific Officer
Mr LEUNG Ka-fai, Experimental Officer
Ms LAI Ka-yan, Research Officer
Mr LO Kai-man, System Analyst
Mr CHAU Chi-ming, Analyst Programmer II
Mr CHU Sai-chung, Analyst Programmer II
Mr SO Chi-fung, Analyst Programmer II
Mr TSANG Tim-lung, Analyst Programmer

The team was praised for their hard work during the deployment of the new Flood Risk Assessment System (FRAS). Their timely support in the deployment of the system showcased a high level of professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility. Since its launch, FRAS has received government-wide recognitions, which have promoted the image of the Hong Kong Observatory.

Dr NG Yin-lam, Scientific Officer
Mr LAM Ming-chun, Scientific Officer

The team was praised for their strong team spirit and professionalism in supporting the regional and international collaboration tasks. Despite the tight schedules and complex formalities, their effective support had resulted in the smooth commencement of the events.  Their efforts have enhanced the image of the department.

Mr HE Yuheng, Ag. Senior Scientific Officer
Miss LEUNG Yan-yu, Christy, Scientific Officer
Dr NG Yin-lam, Scientific Officer
Mr LAU Stephen Po-wing, Scientific Officer
Dr CHENG Chung-choi, Senior Experimental Officer
Mr LAU Yuk-yeung, Experimental Officer
Mr SO Ka-wai, Experimental Officer
Mr LEUNG Ka-fai, Experimental Officer

The team was praised for serving as mentors under the weather forecasting mentorship scheme, fostering knowledge transfer and experience sharing in weather forecasting. Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department.

Mr YUEN Chun-pong Alexander, Senior Experimental Officer
Mr CHAN Ho-wai, Experimental Officer
Mr LO Chin-ming, Senior Scientific Assistant
Mr LI Siu-chun, Scientific Assistant
Mr CHEU Hing-chuen, Project Manager
Mr CHENG Cheuk-man, Analyst Programmer
Mr LEUNG Ho-shun, Lawrence, Sr. Information Technology Officer
Mr TSUI Pak-chun, Timmy, Sr. Information Technology Officer

The team was praised for their outstanding performance in migrating the Observatory’s IT services to the Government Data Centre Complex (GDCC).  Throughout the process, they demonstrated exceptional management capabilities and effective communication skills, ensuring that there was no interruption in Observatory’s service delivery.  Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department.

Dr LAW Hiu-fai, Scientific Officer
Dr LAI Sin-ki, Kate, Scientific Officer
Mr WU Man-to, Analyst Programmer
Mr PAN Loi-yi, Analyst Programmer
Mr LI Chun-man, Analyst Programmer
Mr TANG Sze-chai, Research Officer

The team was praised for their exceptional management capabilities and effective communication skills in the installation of new high-performance computers. They successfully ensured that the project was completed on schedule. Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department.

Mr LEE Ho-yin, Senior Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr KWONG Ching-kan, Keith, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr LEUNG Chi-man, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr MA Wai-sing, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr CHAN Chi-wai, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr TANG Tsz-wing, Edwin, Radar Specialist Mechanic

The team was praised for their contributions in diagnosing the damages found in the Tai Mo Shan weather radar (TMSWR) and swiftly repairing the affected parts. They demonstrated excellent teamwork and coordination throughout the repair process, enabling the TMSWR to be quickly restored. Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department.

Mr LAI Chung-wai, Radar Specialist Mechanic
Mr SUNG Chi-ho, Radar Specialist Mechanic

The team was praised for their efforts in repairing the malfunctioned dropsonde system. They demonstrated outstanding responsiveness and efficiency during the emergency repair process, ensuring the scheduled dropsonde operation for monitoring the tropical cyclone “Trami” on the following day was conducted smoothly Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department.