Powering Innovation with Green Technology: A Dialogue with Industry Experts

Mr Jude Chow is the Founder and CEO of AEL (International Holdings) Limited. Early in his career in Australia, he gained extensive experience in large-scale construction, airport engineering, and environmental engineering projects. He later assumed a regional leadership role at a German technology firm, overseeing projects across 13 Asia-Pacific countries.

Since joining AEL, Mr Chow has spearheaded the company’s sustainable growth through product innovation and expansion into new international markets, including countries along the Belt and Road Initiative. He is currently collaborating with partners, local research institutes, and universities to develop waste-to-energy solutions tailored for the Asian market.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr Chow is committed to giving back to the community. He actively participates in voluntary initiatives and serves as a mentor at the City University of Hong Kong’s School of Energy and Environment. He also plays a key role in promoting sustainability by representing the industry in dialogues with government bodies and international counterparts.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Mr Chow aims to promote and advocate sustainable practices among Hong Kong’s SMEs by encouraging the adoption of circular economy principles. His goal is to help businesses reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and incorporate sustainability into their business model.

Dr Kin Ho is currently Head of Research and Development at AEL (International Holdings) Limited. Prior to joining AEL Intl, Dr Ho has worked for various research institute where he developed a first-ever and novel food waste pretreatment solution, Food TranSmarter, to liquify food waste into slurry. He obtained the PhD degree in Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong. With more than 10 years of experiences in research and development, Kin now leads the team in developing products and solutions on food waste recycling.

Dennis Kwan is the co-founder and CEO of QBS, a leading IoT company and venture builder based in Hong Kong. He has over 15 years of experience in IT, especially IoT, product and project management. He was also the CTO of Cafe X Technologies, a joint venture company that operates robotic cafes with sensor technologies and cloud-based systems.

Mr. Kwan is passionate about researching and developing IoT solutions for smart buildings, greentech, foodtech, and smart city applications. He has led and implemented large-scale projects in Hong Kong such as WEEE, Zero Carbon Park, etc. He has also won numerous awards for his innovation and excellence in Internet of Things.

Mr. Kwan holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Information System from the University in UK, where he graduated with first-class honours and received several prizes and scholarships. He is also an executive committee member of the HKRTIA (Hong Kong Retail Technology Industry Association) as well as member of Housing Lab.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

• Empowering our IoT technology to help achieve sustainability goals, such as reducing energy consumption, water usage, carbon emissions, and material waste.
• Smart buildings: optimize lighting, heating, cooling, and ventilation based on occupancy and environmental conditions.
• Smart waste management – tracking, recycling

Prof. Alexis Lau is the Head and Chair Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability, Chair Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Institute for the Environment at HKUST. His research specializes in Air Quality, Health Exposure, Weather and Climate. He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Group of the WHO Panel on the development of a Global Platform on Air Quality and Health.

Ms. Ng has over 28 years of experience in the integrated environmental services industry, with a seasoned background in waste management and recycling in Hong Kong.

She is the Vice Chairman at Environmental Industries Council of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, and the founding member of Sustainable Procurement Charter of Green Council.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

Enhancing the Local Recycling Industry Chain, Revitalizing the Local Circular Economy.