Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute

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Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)
Native name
香港應用科技研究院
Typepublic research institute
Industryinformation and communication technology
Founded2000
FounderGovernment of Hong Kong
Headquarters
Hong Kong
Area served
  • Hong Kong
  • South China
Websitewww.astri.org

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI) was established by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in 2000 as an R&D centre for information and communications technologies.[1] The Institute states its objective as 'enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness in technology-based industries through applied research'.[2]

ASTRI focuses on applied research by pursuing R&D projects in partnership with public sector bodies or private sector businesses. Over the years, it has built a portfolio of intellectual properties while developing applications for the various industries and sectors. Since, 2000, ASTRI has completed over 500 research projects and been granted around 900 patents in the US, Mainland China and other territories.[3] It has transferred over 750 technologies to the industries.

ASTRI focuses on five areas of applications: smart city, financial technologies, intelligent manufacturing, digital health, and Application Specific Integrated Circuits through ASTRI's role as the Hong Kong branch of the Chinese National Engineering Research Centre (CNERC).[4]

Over 600 people currently work for ASTRI based in its facility in Hong Kong Science Park.[5]

Board of directors[]

ASTRI is headed by the Chief Executive Officer and is governed by a board of directors from the business and academic worlds of Hong Kong and Hong Kong SAR government representatives. The Board of Directors has established three functional committees, namely the Finance and Administration Committee, the Science and Technology Committee and the Audit Committee to assist the Board of Directors in governing the Academy.[6]

The current Chairman of the board is Ir Sunny Lee Wai-kwong, JP. The Permanent Secretary for Innovation and Technology and the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology represent the Hong Kong Government in the Board.

Senior executives[]

  • Acting Co-CEO cum Chief Technology Officer: Dr Lucas Hui[7]
  • Acting Co-CEO cum Chief Operating Officer: Dr Martin Szeto[7]
  • Chief Financial Officer: Ms Cammy Yung[7]
  • Chief Administration Officer: Mr Aaron Ho[7]

Key research areas[]

ASTRI's core R&D competence in various areas is organized under five Technology Divisions, namely Artificial Intelligence & Big Data; Communications; Cybersecurity, Cryptography & Trusted Technologies; Integrated Circuits & Systems; and Internet of Things & Sensors.[8]

Joint initiatives[]

ASTRI has established multiple joint R&D laboratories to collaborate with other businesses and institutions. Its major joint initiatives include:

Hong Kong branch of the Chinese National Engineering Research Centre (CNERC) for Application Specific Integrated Circuits

ASTRI Cyber Range in partnership with Hong Kong Police Force[9]

ASTRI Cybersecurity Lab in partnership with Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Hong Kong Institute of Bankers[10]

ASTRI-Hong Kong International Airport Smart Airport Joint R&D Center[11]

HKMA-ASTRI FinTech Innovation Hub[12]

Bank of China (Hong Kong) - ASTRI Joint Innovation Center for Finance and Technology[13]

HSBC - ASTRI Joint Innovation Lab[14]

ICBC - ASTRI Joint Innovation Lab[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "ITC > Research & Development Centres". www.itc.gov.hk. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  2. ^ "About ASTRI". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  3. ^ "Patents". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  4. ^ "National Engineering Research Centre for Application Specific Integrated Circuit System (Hong Kong Branch)". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  5. ^ "Company Directory - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited | HKSTP". www.hkstp.org. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  6. ^ "Board of Directors". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Senior Management". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  8. ^ "Technology Divisions". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  9. ^ "ASTRI Collaborates with Industries to Promote the Development on Fintech and Cybersecurity". www.itc.gov.hk. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  10. ^ "Launch of Cybersecurity Fortification Initiative by HKMA at Cyber Security Summit 2016". www.info.gov.hk. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  11. ^ "ASTRI and Airport Authority Set Up Joint Research and Development Centre To Help Transform Hong Kong International Airport into Smart Airport". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  12. ^ "HKMA-ASTRI Fintech Innovation Hub". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  13. ^ "Bank of China, Astri launch FinTech Collaboration Centre". www.telecompaper.com. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  14. ^ "HSBC launches new R&D lab for fintech in Hong Kong". South China Morning Post. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
  15. ^ "ICBC (Asia)-ASTRI FinTech Innovation Laboratory Promotes the Development of FinTech in Hong Kong". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. Retrieved 2019-05-21.


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