e-Bulletin April 2025

Remembering Professor Chit-ming Wong
A Tribute to His Academic Legacy

It is with a heavy heart to announce the recent passing of Dr Chit-ming Wong, a respected member of our academic community and a dedicated scholar in the field of public health, and former Associate Professor of our School.

Dr Wong was an esteemed alumnus of HKU. His academic career at the University started in 1982 and spanned several decades. Dr Wong served in the erstwhile Department of Community Medicine as an Assistant Professor since 1993, and as an Associate Professor since 2003 until he retired from our School in 2015. He continued to serve the School as an Honorary Associate Professor post-retirement until 2018.

Throughout his tenure, Dr Wong led numerous impactful research projects, delving into critical areas such as the effects of air pollution on public health, influenza, and environmental health. Notably, he coordinated multi-city studies across Asia, including projects on air pollution and disease burden, which have had a lasting impact on public health policy and practice. His dedication to understanding and addressing these pressing public health issues has made significant contribution to the field.

With a total of 100 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals and a distinguished record of research excellence, Dr Wong’s legacy as a scholar and mentor will continue to inspire generations of public health practitioners and researchers.

We honour the outstanding achievements and exceptional life of Dr Wong. His significant contributions to public health and research have had a lasting international impact. As a valued member of the HKU family, Dr Wong’s work in public health research and education will continue to inspire and benefit our academic community for years to come.

The School extends our heartfelt condolences to his family and all those who have been touched by his remarkable life.

Professor Chit-ming Wong