Student Awards and Recognition
2025 - 2026 Year
Generative Artificial Intelligence Hackathon for Sustainable Development Goals
(September - November 2025)
Champions (Gold prize winners)
| Team | Thematic Track | Team Members | Social Issue / Idea |
| Team 1009 – NorthStar | Youth Empowerment and Inclusive Futures | Khilola Sapaeva (HKU, UG) | Voice-based GenAI role-play platform that lets students practice realistic job interviews and receive automated, targeted feedback |
| Xinqing Xu (HKU, UG) | |||
| Ko Sung Kit (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Ginni Vishal (HKBU, UG) | |||
| Pucheng LEI (CityUHK, PG) | |||
| Team 1001 – MigrAssist | Resilient and Adaptable Communities | Krish Paras Patel (HKU, UG) | Chatbot that helps migrant workers in Hong Kong understand their rights, stay updated on legal changes, and easily connect with related NGOs. |
| Pushti Shah (HKU, UG) | |||
| Krisha Sheth (HKU, UG) | |||
| Krish Gupta (HKU, UG) | |||
| Wong Cheuk Ki (HKU, UG) | |||
| Team 1061 – The Wizard of Biodiversity | Sustainable Design and Biodiversity | Wong Wing Ki (HKUST, UG) | GreenBean – “Interactive Website for Exploring Hong Kong’s Biodiversity optimised using HenAI models.” |
| Wong Jemson Jun Peng (HKUST, UG) | |||
| CHEUNG Chit Hei (CityUHK, UG) | |||
| Lee Tsz Ho (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Lai Chung Hang Proton (CityUHK, UG) | |||
| Team 1108 – Legendary Horizons | Artistic and Cultural Innovation | FENG Shiqi (HKUST, UG) | Intelligent Museum Companion |
| LU Yan (HKUST, UG) | |||
| YUEN Yui Tung (HKUST, UG) | |||
| WONG Chun Ka (HKUST, UG) |
Generative Artificial Intelligence Hackathon for Sustainable Development Goals
(September - November 2025)
First Runner-ups (Silver Prize Winners)
| Team | Thematic Track | Team Members | Social Issue / Idea |
| Team 1038 – Wonder Weavers | Youth Empowerment and Inclusive Futures | Xiao Chuhan (HKU, UG) | Novus Health – “For those healing their relationship with food: We are your wellness partner. Here to listen, share, track, and guide. Here to walk with you toward your novus self.” |
| MENG KERU (CityUHK, UG) | |||
| Li Wanqian (CityUHK, UG) | |||
| Sunjiawen (CityUHK, UG) | |||
| BAI JUNYI (HKU, UG) | |||
| Team 1113 – TechCare | Resilient and Adaptable Communities | Christina Grace Kolasanakoti (HKBU, UG) | Silentalk – “AI-Integrated Real-Time Sign Language Interpreter” |
| LIU Jue Shan (HKBU, UG) | |||
| HE Zhi Qiu (HKBU, UG) | |||
| PAK Yuet Wing (HKBU, UG)</td | |||
| ZHENG Yi Ming (HKBU, UG) | |||
| Team 1068 – III | Sustainable Design and Biodiversity | TAN Lizefeng (HKU, UG) | Scannana – “Sustainable Future Starts from your pantry!” |
| Dany Raihan (HKU, UG) | |||
| GONG Tong (CityUHK, PG) | |||
| Team 1051 – HMT Winter Fans Club | Artistic and Cultural Innovation | Cheng Hei Lam (CityUHK, UG) | CRAFTSCAPES HK (藝守) – “AI + AR e-commerce platform connecting sifus and the world” |
| Yuen Tin Yan (HKU, UG) | |||
| Lee Guan Bo Ambrose (HKU, UG) | |||
| Cheung Hei Yu Sabrina (HKU, UG) | |||
| Lo Shun Ting (HKU, PG) | |||
| Jessica Udemezue (HKBU, UG) |
Generative Artificial Intelligence Hackathon for Sustainable Development Goals
(September - November 2025)
Second Runner-ups (Bronze Prize Winners)
| Team | Thematic Track | Team Members | Social Issue / Idea |
| Team 1013 – Silver Guardian | Youth Empowerment and Inclusive Futures | Lu Haikong (HKU, UG) | Hearth – “Bridges communication gaps between Chinese high school teens and parents” |
| Wang Jiake (HKU, UG) | |||
| Wu Ka Lok (HKU, UG) | |||
| Lu Ho Tin (HKU, UG) | |||
| Team 1053 – Beauties and the Beast | Resilient and Adaptable Communities | Albert Manzo Ho (HKU, UG) | Pill Pal – “Elderly first AI medication companion that turns confusing pill labels into clear steps” |
| Nielsen Daenuwy (HKU, UG) | |||
| Matthew Christopher Handojo (HKU, UG) | |||
| Vaylin Beatrice Theron (HKU, UG) | |||
| Wayne Davelyn Kosasih (HKU, UG) | |||
| Team 1114 – Algaerhythm | Sustainable Design and Biodiversity | Tanvi Suman (HKUST, UG) | Turning abundant biomass into the next generation of sustainable textiles |
| Samridhi Balaji (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Suaibu Noohu Muthu Asiya Mabrooka (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Team 1016 – Hello, World! | Artistic and Cultural Innovation | Tsui Chit Hei (HKU, UG) | AR app powered by GenAI that overlays cultural heritage on Hong Kong’s urban and hiking sites to combat cultural erosion, engaging tourists, youth, and educators through immersive storytelling and 3D reconstructions |
| Lu qiuyi (HKU, PG) | |||
| WuJiang (CityUHK, UG) | |||
| Hui Hong (HKU, UG) | |||
| Pang Sik Yuen (HKU, UG) |
2024 - 2025 Year
Student Learning Festival
(30 April 2025)
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Best Student Research | LIU Xinyao Xinny (MBBS Year 4), LIU Yao Si Teresa (BASc Year 4), WAI Lok Ching Stephanie (BASc Year 2) |
Generative Artificial Intelligence Hackathon for Sustainable Development Goals
(September - October 2024)
Champions (Gold prize winners)
| Team | Thematic Track | Team Members | Social Issue/ Idea |
| Team 138 – Everybaba | Good Life for an Ageing Population | Zhanbolat MUSLIM (CityU, UG) | Memory assistance application of essential personalised information for the elderly |
| Lau Hin Tung (HKU, UG) | |||
| Nobel Jaison (CityU, UG) | |||
| Team 123 – Harmony Hackers | Sustainable Food and Waste Systems | Lin-Wai-Ching (HKUST, UG) | App for supply and demand matching of near-expired food |
| Sze-Wang-Cheong (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Tsoi-Chun-Wong (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Cheung-Hau-Yin-Franklin (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Team 133 – CitySpot | Inclusive City for All | Tai Cheuk Yan (HKU, UG) | Intelligent citizen feedback platform for reporting infrastructure issues by simply taking a photo. |
| Chan Huen Ying (HKU, UG) | |||
| Hui Hong (HKU, UG) | |||
| Linjie Ren (HKU, PG) | |||
| Yang Jingbo (CityU, UG) | |||
| Liu Ruijia (HKBU, UG) |
Generative Artificial Intelligence Hackathon for Sustainable Development Goals
(September - October 2024)
First Runner-ups (Silver Prize Winners)
| Team | Thematic Track | Team Members | Social Issue/ Idea |
| Team 108 – ElderVerse | Good Life for an Ageing Population | Jia-Jun Chu (CityU, PG) | Using metaverse/VR technology to improve the quality of life for the elderly. |
| Yu-Chung Chan (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Pui-Wing Fong (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Rui-Shu Qin (HKU, PG) | |||
| Team 142 – Medicycle | Sustainable Food and Waste Systems | Kongsawangchai Areeya (HKU, UG) | Computer vision system for automating screening process of returned medication |
| Phurtivilai Patt (HKU, UG) | |||
| Suwanmanon Ruthakarn (HKU, UG) | |||
| Team 114 – JustTeach.ai | Inclusive City for All | Cheung Pok To Jason (HKUST) | High-quality educational resources to support for teachers and enhance student learning |
| Aruzhan Sarbiyeva (HKBU, PG) | |||
| Saya KURMANALINA (CityU, UG) | |||
| Adilkhan ORAKBAY (CityU, UG) | |||
| Shuhan Shen (HKU, UG) |
Generative Artificial Intelligence Hackathon for Sustainable Development Goals
(September - October 2024)
Second Runner-ups (Bronze Prize Winners)
| Team | Thematic Track | Team Members | Social Issue/ Idea |
| Team 160 – Helm | Good Life for an Ageing Population | Lu Yazhuo (HKU, PG) | App for Alzheimer patients and their caregivers |
| Liu Tianhang (HKU, UG) | |||
| Wu Yan Wing Lance (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Team 113 – Leo is the Best! | Sustainable Food and Waste Systems | Cheung Chun Wai (HKBU, UG) | Reducing retail food waste through optimised inventory management |
| Lee Faustina Siantori (HKBU, UG) | |||
| Chan Man Chun (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Chan Kwing Tung Jevons (HKU, UG) | |||
| Chan Yat Ching (HKU, UG) | |||
| Team 117 – The guardian | Inclusive City for All | Zhao Beiqi (HKU, PG) | Emotional support and protection for individuals with intellectual disabilities |
| Wong Kai Ching (HKU, UG) | |||
| Ron Yui Yip (HKUST, UG) | |||
| Wu Kwun To (HKU, UG) | |||
| WAN Zhiwen (CityU, UG) |
U21 RISE (Real Impact on Society and Environment)
(July 2025)
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Most Impact Award | Shiyang Chen, Yufei Wang, Yuhan Zhang, Wenbin Song and Christina W Y Dong with “Beyond the Pivot“ |
2023 - 2024 Year
Student Learning Festival
(24 April 2024)
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Best Student Work | Man Hay Briana Lau |
Generative AI for Social Good Competition
(September - October 2023)
Best Tips for Productive Collaborative Work Award
| Category | Team Number/ Team Name | Stream | Team Members/ Project Title |
| First Prize | Team 13 – SkillUp+ | Education and Lifelong Learning | Ka-Ying Lee, Wai-Chun Victor Chui, Shing-Chung Chow, Hing-Yi Sze, Xiuxuan Song, Hoi-Lam Cheung, Hoi-Ching Wu, Yi-Yeung Yau – SkillUp+ |
| Second Prize | Team 3 – MindMappers | Education and Lifelong Learning | Joonyoung Moon, Jihyeon Lee, XU Ka Po Calvin, Tsui Chit Hei, Chowdhury Aosaf Ershad, Ngan Nok Hang Alvin, Qiu Yifei, Jian Yin Shan, Chan Tsz Ching – AI solution converting educational materials for visually impaired students |
| Third Prize | Team 14 – GenEd | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Public health and Well-being | Leung Yau Yee, Wun Ally Lok Yin, Sin Chung Hang, Chan Wai Yiu, Pun King Fung, Lu Xiaoxu, Zhao Yuhe, Li Xiaoyong, Cheung Kam Man – Virtual teaching assistant aiding deaf students by facilitating speech comprehension |
| Third Prize | Team 17 – Changify | Social Inequality and Justice; Sustainable Development and Climate Action | Djoenaidi Damario Tanael, Nathalie Karina, Ari Delon David Winayu, Eliza Lesmana, Charaspreedalarp Warit – App supporting Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong |
| Third Prize | Team 19 – PsyPanion | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Public health and Well-being | LEUNG Kai Him Henry, Jiayi LI, Wang Zhenghao Holden, Zihan NI, Chan Yat Fu, Marzukh Akib Asjad, Antara Fairooz Hasan, CHEUNG Hoi Lun, Jiang Nan – Empowering ADHD Patients with a Portable Personal Mental Health Recorder |
Generative AI for Social Good Competition
(September - October 2023)
Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) and Common Core Prizes
| Category | Team Number/ Team Name | Stream | Team Members/ Project Title |
| Winner | Team 3 – MindMappers | Education and Lifelong Learning | Joonyoung Moon, Jihyeon Lee, XU Ka Po Calvin, Tsui Chit Hei, Chowdhury Aosaf Ershad, Ngan Nok Hang Alvin, Qiu Yifei, Jian Yin Shan, Chan Tsz Ching – AI solution converting educational materials for visually impaired students |
| Winner | Team 7 – Pai-de | Social Inequality and Justice; Sustainable Development and Climate Action | Xiang Shu Ting, Hu Yanglin, Chen Yuhan, Chung Ka Wah – AI app teaching Cantonese to English-speaking ethnic minorities |
| Winner | Team 14 – GenEd | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Public health and Well-being | Leung Yau Yee, Wun Ally Lok Yin, Sin Chung Hang, Chan Wai Yiu, Pun King Fung, Lu Xiaoxu, Zhao Yuhe, Li Xiaoyong, Cheung Kam Man – Virtual teaching assistant aiding deaf students by facilitating speech comprehension |
| Runner-up Finalists | Team 12 – Randomiser | Education and Lifelong Learning | Mau King Sum Ken, Chan Chin Ching, Leung Kwok Ching, Ng Hoi Yi, Ye Fung Wai, Wong Yu, Wong Yiu Wing – AI-powered platform revolutionising personalised education for transformative learning journeys |
| Runner-up Finalists | Team 17 – Changify | Social Inequality and Justice; Sustainable Development and Climate Action | Djoenaidi Damario Tanael, Nathalie Karina, Ari Delon David Winayu, Eliza Lesmana, Charaspreedalarp Warit – App supporting Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong |
| Runner-up Finalists | Team 19 – PsyPanion | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Public health and Well-being | LEUNG Kai Him Henry, Jiayi LI, Wang Zhenghao Holden, Zihan NI, Chan Yat Fu, Marzukh Akib Asjad, Antara Fairooz Hasan, CHEUNG Hoi Lun, Jiang Nan – Empowering ADHD Patients with a Portable Personal Mental Health Recorder |
U21 RISE (Real Impact on Society and Environment)
(July 2024)
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Most Collaborative Award | Yingqi Wang, Ran Ju, Xiaoran Luo and Jiayi Hu with “SAGA” |
2022 - 2023 Year
Student Learning Festival
(26 April 2023)
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Best Student Work | Gitanjali Anna Pies |
U21 RISE (Real Impact on Society and Environment)
(July 2023)
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Most Collaborative Award | Ky Nam Nguyen, Fanyin Yang and Zi Hao Lam with “LEAN Social – Virtual Work & Study Space for GenZ” |
2021 - 2022 Year
Interdisciplinary & Impact Student Showcase Awards
(11 October 2021)
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Winner in Critical Zones | Loo:fah by Winnie Heung and Jianing Yu |
| Winner in Shaping the Future | Future City by Yoonseo Choi, Hyeonwoo Jung, Taehyun Kim, Soyun Jeong, Hyunjoo (May) Kim |
| Winner in the Leadership for Sustaining Cities, Cultures, and the Earth | Blue Plate by Aastha Gaur, Ki Lung Choi, Ji Hyun Park, Sichen Yu |
| Winner in the Media Ecospheres | Effects of COVID-19 on Global Marketing by Khyati Gupta |
Global Climate Change Photography Contest
(18 - 24 October 2021)
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Winner | Jessie Ruan with “Way to Enjoy Sky View” |
| Winner | Naman Gulati with “The Burning World” |
| Finalist | Ging Sem Chin with “How Should I Cross?” |
2020 - 2021 Year
Common Core Virtual Case Competition
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Champion | Team 3 – SISU Vincci Wing Sze Chan Riley Hiu Lam Tsoi |
| 1st Runner-up | Team 4 – Technology A Day, Mental Illness Away Yun Jui Tu, Cheng An Chang, Li Hung Wang |
| 2nd Runner-up | Team 2 – Greenhorn Solutions Truston Jianheng Yu Abdul Khaleed Lok Tin Yu |
United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia "Preferred Futures" Contest
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| First Place (Global Prize) | “The Collective Future” by Asimudeen Sahabudeen |
AIESEC in HKU SDG Innovation Challenge
| Category | Students/ Projects |
| Winner in SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing | Group 3 – Jeong |
| Winner in SDG 4 Quality Education | Group 9 – No Girls Left Behind |
| Winner in SDG 10 Reduced Inequality | Group 11 – Paritas |