About HKSTAM

Hong Kong Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

Founded in 1996, HKSTAM promotes scholarship in mechanics and its applications, and supports collaboration within Hong Kong as well as links with the wider international mechanics community through the annual conference, distinguished seminars, joint symposia, and the circulation of society reports and updates.

HKSTAM serves a broad mechanics community, including work in:

  • solid mechanics
  • fluid mechanics
  • dynamics and vibration
  • continuum mechanics
  • computational and analytical methods
  • materials, structures, and related engineering applications

Executive committee (2025–2027)

President

Prof. Zhongqing Su

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Vice President

Prof. Yong Yang

City University of Hong Kong

Secretary

Prof. Hui Tang

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Treasurer

Prof. Changhong Linghu

City University of Hong Kong

Immediate Past President

Prof. Jun Yang

The University of Hong Kong

IUTAM Representative

Prof. Zhongqing Su

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Members-at-large

Prof. Cheong-Ki Chan

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Xian (Sherry) Chen

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Lin Fu

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Yi-Kuen Lee

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Zhigang Li

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Yuan Lin

The University of Hong Kong

Prof. Yang Lu

The University of Hong Kong

Prof. Yuan Ma

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Gang Wang

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Chih-Yung Wen

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Haimin Yao

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Shuhuai Yao

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Wenjing Ye

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Zhenyu Yin

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Rui Zhang

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Jidong Zhao

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Wan-Huan Zhou

University of Macau

Prof. Yanguang Zhou

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Institutional members

DepartmentInstitution
Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong
Department of Mechanical EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong
Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Department of Mechanical EngineeringThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Department of Civil EngineeringThe University of Hong Kong
Department of Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Hong Kong
Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Macau

Membership

HKSTAM welcomes researchers, engineers, and students whose work relates to theoretical or applied mechanics.

Categories of individual membership

  • Member — Qualified researchers and professionals working in the general fields of solid and fluid mechanics.
  • Student Member — Bona fide research students working in related fields.

To join as either Member or Student Member, you should seek nomination from two Members of the Society. The Secretary may be contacted for an updated list of current Members of the Society.

Annual fees

CategoryFee
MemberHK$ 200 / year, HK$ 500 / 3 years, HK$ 2,000 / life
Student MemberHK$ 50 / year
Institution MemberHK$ 1,000 / year

How to apply

Please send a cheque made payable to “Hong Kong Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics” or pay by FPS (ID: 110353752), together with the completed registration form (PDF), to the Secretary.