Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute
Native name
  • Traditional Chinese: 應科院
  • Simplified: 应科院
  • Mandarin Pinyin: Yīng Kē Yuàn
  • Cantonese Jyutping: Jing3 Fo1 Jyun2
public research institute
Industry information and communication technology
Founded 2000
Founder Government of Hong Kong
Headquarters Hong Kong
Area served
  • Hong Kong
  • South China
Website www.astri.org

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute is a public research institute in Hong Kong[1]. It was established in 2000 by the Government of Hong Kong, as part of the development of Hong Kong Science Park. In 2018, Its purpose is to foster the development of high-technology industry in Hong Kong and in southern China, in five key areas, including financial technology, smart cities, next-generation communications networks, smart manufacturing and health technology.[2]:147 In its first ten years of activity, it facilitated more than 360 transfers of technology, and registered about 130 patents.[3]:118

ASTRI is currently the largest government-funded scientific research institute in Hong Kong. Its primary objective is to conduct forward-looking and applied scientific research, transfer technology to different industries, and nurture skilled research personnel. ASTRI plays an important role in the value chain of science and technology, and contacts various R&D resources in public organizations, private companies, and academic institutions. ASTRI registers as a private limited company in Hong Kong and is supervised by the Innovation and Technology Commission under the Innovation and Technology Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong.

Board of Directors

ASTRI is headed by the Chief Executive Officer and is governed by a board of directors from the business and academic worlds of Hong Kong and Hong Kong SAR government representatives. The Board of Directors has established three functional committees, namely the Finance and Administration Committee, the Science and Technology Committee and the Audit Committee to assist the Board of Directors in governing the Academy.

The current board members include:

Chairman: Mr. Wang Mingxin, Bronze Bauhinia Star, Justice of the Peace Directors: Ms. Chen Shanshan, Mr. Zheng Zhuorong, Professor Qian Dakang, Bronze Bauhinia Star, Professor of Peace, Professor Cheng Bozhong, Bronze Bauhinia Star, Mr. Qiu Dagen, Mr. Cai Chuqing, Mr. Tai Ping, Mr. Cai Shaozhou, Mr. Xia Yongquan, Bronze Bauhinia Star, Zhai Zhiqiang Mr., JP, Dr. Lin Xiaofeng, Engineer, Mr. Li Huiguang, Mr. Taiping, Mr. Liu Anting, Dr. Luo Guowei, Ms. Xiao Jieyun, Mr. Xie Diyang and Mr. Huang Pingda Officer: Mr. Chung Wing Hing, Permanent Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Ms. Choi Siu-yiu, Director of the Justice and Innovation and Technology Commission, JP [4].

Senior Executives

Chief Executive Officer : Mr. Zhou Xianben Chief Technology Officer: Dr. Yang Meiji Chief Executive Officer: Ms. Xu Yiting Chief Financial Officer: Ms. Rong Huiqi

Key Research Areas

ASTRI has 7 major scientific research areas, which are: Mixed signal system chip, financial technology, blockchain and big data analytics, intelligent manufacturing, next-generation communication networks, health technology, and smart city.

Joint Initiatives

ASTRI has established multiple R&D laboratories in response to collaboration with other agencies[5] or for specific objectives, including:

National ASIC System Engineering Technology Research Center Hong Kong Branch: Focusing on the research and development of microelectronics and integrated circuits and systems, conducting scientific research, engineering transformation and personnel training in the three directions of hybrid signal system chip, advanced digital system and package design jobs.

ASTRI Cyber Security Research and Training Centre: The first research and training centre in Hong Kong that can monitor and simulate cyber attacks everywhere. It was established by the ASTRI and the Hong Kong Police Force, with the goal of training for law enforcement and financial security personnel in financial institutions.

ASTRI Network Security Institute: Research and Development and Knowledge Sharing Institute for Network Security. ASTRI's R&D team conducts in-depth investigations of the latest cyber attacks and exchanges information through ASTRI's cybersecurity information sharing platform "ASLintel".

ASTRI-Hong Kong International Airport Intelligent Airport Joint R&D Center

HKMA - ASTRI Financial Technology Innovation Centre

Bank of China (Hong Kong) - ASTRI Joint Innovation Center for Finance and Technology

HSBC - ASTRI Joint Innovation Lab

References

  1. ↑ https://www.astri.org/.
  2. ↑ Henry Kressel (2007). Competing for the Future: How Digital Innovations are Changing the World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781139464208.
  3. ↑ John N. Hawkins, Ka Ho Mok (2015). Research, Development, and Innovation in Asia Pacific Higher Education. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9781137457097.
  4. ↑ https://www.astri.org/news-detail/astri-board-appoints-new-directors-2/.
  5. ↑ https://www.astri.org/tc/about/organisation/labs/.

Coordinates: 22°25′27″N 114°12′46″E / 22.424098°N 114.212697°E / 22.424098; 114.212697

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