Fellow membership

Being among a handful of female fellows at ICE Hong Kong is one of the most significant recognitions in my career. I'm determined to inspire a new generation of young female students to pursue careers in engineering. I firmly believe that diversity is the key to unlock greater innovation within the industry and we should build a future where inclusivity and different perspectives drive progress."

Not only has being a Fellow of the ICE recognised my professional status and contributions in the industry, it has also enabled myself to further lead the betterment of the society and engineering profession, particularly the younger generations, through embracing innovation and technologies."

It can feel scary and intimidating taking on roles that others of your age, gender, race, or background haven't previously held. However, I was taught at a young age to feel the fear and do it anyway. The worst thing that can happen is that you get rejected, which in itself is a fantastic opportunity to learn and improve.

The industry is changing rapidly around us. Diversity of thought is essential to the future of our profession, so it's great to see that there are women and other underrepresented groups making an impact.

What a prestige to be a Fellow of the ICE which is a recognition of my knowledge, skills and experience.

It gives me a platform to work with other experienced professionals in addition to the valuable resources of the ICE. This is why the ICE membership is a must to any practicing civil engineer.

My passion to find solutions to challenges lead me to a career in civil engineering. Having enjoyed the work of design and construction in my early career as a professional civil engineer I spent the last 34 years in academia out of my passion to research on new ideas and pass the knowledge to the future engineers.

It is great to see that my knowledge, skills and experience were recognised by my peers and the ICE through the award of the ICE Fellowship. It gives me a platform to work with and learn from other experienced professionals who share common values and ambitions.

In addition to these benefits, my membership to the ICE gives me access to valuable resources, seminars and technical meetings that keep me up to date with the latest developments in the field worldwide.

In my view the membership to the ICE is a must have to any practicing civil engineer."

It feels really significant for me personally to have achieved Fellowship of the institution. I joined the civil engineering profession back in the ‘90s when there were no female role models, and I was one of a handful of female graduates. I have always felt the need to be technically excellent in my field to receive respect from my male colleagues.

Being a pioneer can be uncomfortable for myself and others. Challenging behaviours and expectations is never easy, particularly as I became more senior. I am passionate about creating equitable, more sustainable and resilient societies and I want to start by giving back to the engineering profession through supporting women in engineering, mentoring and through my Resilient Women Leaders programme."