Ng Chun-Man Professorship in Orthopaedic Bioengineering

Professor Kelvin Yeung is a distinguished scholar in orthopedic biomaterial research, focusing on the design of orthopedic biomaterials, antibacterial nanomaterials, 3D bioprinting, and musculoskeletal tissue engineering. He holds a bachelor’s degree in materials science, and both a master’s degree and PhD in orthopedic science from the then Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKU). His research is dedicated to bone-to-implant osseointegration, bone regeneration, and the development of antibacterial treatments.

Currently, Professor Yeung is a tenured full professor, chief of the research division, and departmental research and postgraduate advisor within the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, HKU. He also holds honorary appointment at the Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University. Widely recognized for his scholarly impact, he is listed among the Highly Cited Researchers (cross-field), Highly Ranked Scholar in Medicine by ScholarGPS (Global ranking: #7 in Biomaterial; #16 in Orthopaedic Surgery), and ranks among the Top 1% of scholars worldwide in biomaterials by Clarivate Analytics’ Essential Science Indicators (ESI). He has been listed among the World's Top 2% Scientists in Biomedical Engineering since 2014 and was ranked #1845 globally and #483 in China in materials science by Research.com in 2024.

Professor Yeung has an extensive publication record with over 300 peer-reviewed SCI journal articles and 46 filed patents. Throughout his career, he has secured over HK$92 million in research funding. A strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, he has trained many researchers, over 50% of whom are female, African, or Middle-Eastern. He has received more than 30 awards and delivered over 90 invited talks at prestigious conferences.

In addition to his research and teaching, Professor Yeung has held several executive positions. He is the Associate Editor of Bioactive Materials Journal, the current President and founding member of the Chinese Association for Biomaterials (CAB), Chair of Orthopaedic Biomaterials for the Society for Biomaterials (SFB) USA, and has served as past Secretary and Treasurer of CAB and past Vice-Chair of SFB Orthopaedic Biomaterials. He is also the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for the HKU Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) and Warden of Simon K. Y. Lee Hall, overseeing student education development.

Professor Yeung stated, “An orthopedic bioengineer ensures the structural integrity of bones to support daily activities, while an architect designs buildings to withstand forces like gravity, wind, and seismic activity. Both professions rely on a deep understanding of materials, structural principles, and design to create functional, durable, and responsive solutions, improving the quality of life by enhancing the human body's capability to heal and creating built environments that support human activity and well-being.”