Professor and Inaugural Director of the new School of Biomedical Engineering

We invite applications for the position of Professor and Inaugural Director of the new School of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Hong Kong. We are seeking a distinguished scholar with a strong commitment to research, teaching, knowledge exchange, and community engagement. This is a prestigious leadership position in which the successful candidate will shape the development of the School into a world-class center for research and education in biomedical engineering. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be of a stature equivalent to a Full Professor with tenure, with an inspiring vision of the grand challenges in the field. The most highly qualified candidates may be considered for appointment with the Chair Professor title.

The University

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong (“HKU”) has attained international pre-eminence as a prestigious research-led comprehensive university, comprising more than 39,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and more than 13,000 academic, teaching and research, and administrative staff. HKU upholds the highest international standards of excellence in its research pursuits, scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to the community; and HKU is consistently ranked amongst the world’s top universities: 17 th under QS World University Rankings 2025, and 2 nd under QS Asia University Rankings 2025; and Times Higher Education 2023 ranked HKU as the world’s most international university. More information at https://hku.hk/ .

School of Biomedical Engineering

The School of Biomedical Engineering (“SBME”) is a new endeavour of the University. It is a joint project of the Faculties of Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry and Science, and aspires to be a global nexus for interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, clinical sciences and biomedical sciences. It aims to transform healthcare practice by advancing the frontier in medical instrumentation, biomaterials, diagnostic and therapeutic devices, robotics, AI-augmentation, and other groundbreaking technologies. It is committed to developing innovative and high-quality academic programmes at all levels, suitable for nurturing the next generation of biomedical engineering professionals.

The Role

The Inaugural Director Of SBME Is Expected To

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the School, ensuring that it aligns with the academic missions of HKU and the participating Faculties.
• Ensure the development of and adherence to the highest international standards in teaching and research.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration for developing biomedical engineering innovations that translate into major changes in clinical practice.
• Recruit world-class talents in biomedical engineering and build and mentor a critical mass of top researchers across all levels.
• Secure public and private research funds and drive the commercialization of research through techno-entrepreneurship and spin-off companies.
• Enhance global connections and align with international standards in the biomedical engineering field.

Qualifications And Qualities

Qualified candidates should possess the following:

• PhD and/or MD degree in Biomedical Engineering, or in STEM-related fields.
• Distinguished record of academic achievements and international recognition in research, scholarship and teaching.
• Proven record of visionary leadership and broad high-level administrative experience, preferably in a prominent research enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive innovation in research and teaching.
• Strong international network and experience in securing research funding with a successful track record in institutional fundraising and enhancing international visibility.
• Commitment to and track record in advancing health and well-being through innovative biomedical engineering solutions.