Professor Yeung, Kelvin Wai Kwok 楊偉國
Professor Yeung, Kelvin Wai Kwok 楊偉國
| Year | Awarding Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers | MHKIE |
Professor Kelvin Yeung is a distinguished scholar in the field of orthopaedic biomaterial research, with a particular emphasis on the design of orthopaedic biomaterials, antibacterial nanomaterials, 3D bioprinting, and musculoskeletal tissue engineering. He earned his bachelor’s degree in materials science before advancing to attain both a master’s degree and a PhD in orthopaedic science from the University of Hong Kong’s Medical Faculty. Throughout his career, he has dedicated his research to critical areas such as bone-to-implant osseointegration, bone regeneration, and the development of antibacterial treatments.
Currently, Professor Yeung holds the Ng Chun-Man Professorship in Orthopaedic Bioengineering and serves as 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 (HKUMed), The University of Hong Kong. His academic stature is further amplified by honorary appointments as a honorary professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Zhongshan Hospital and as Principal Researcher at the Institute of Spinal Tumour at Fudan University. His scholarly impact is evident, with an impressive h-index of 80 according to Scopus, reflecting over 23,000 citations, while his Google Scholar metrics reveal an h-index of 90 with more than 27,000 citations and an i10-index of 267. Honourably, he has been identified as one of the Highly Cited Researchersfor 2023 and 2024 (cross-field), Highly Ranked Scholar 2022 (Prior Five Years) in the field of Medicine by ScholarGPS (Global ranking: #7 in Biomaterial; #16 in Orthopaedic Surgery), and he ranks among the Top 1% of scholars worldwide in biomaterials, as recognized by Clarivate Analytics’ Essential Science Indicators (ESI), and the World's Top 2% Scientists in standardized citation indicators (Biomedical Engineering) since 2014. In 2024, he was positioned at #1845 globally and #483 in China in the category of materials science by Research.com.
Beyond a robust publication record—including over 300 peer-reviewed SCI journal articles and 46 filed patents in various jurisdictions—Professor Yeung co-founded OrthoSmart Limited with two senior colleagues, effectively bridging the gap between research and clinical application. He also serves as a consultant for several publicly listed medical and biomaterials companies in Hong Kong.
Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Yeung has actively engaged in numerous local and regional competitions, garnering accolades such as the Young Scientist Award (2005), Young Engineer Award (2009), and Faculty Research Output Award (2019). As both principal investigator and co-principal investigator, he has successfully secured funding exceeding HK$92,100,000. A fervent advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, he has trained 7 postdoctoral researchers, 30 PhD students, 19 Master’s students, and 4 undergraduate students, with over 50% representing female, African, or Middle-Eastern backgrounds. His contributions to the scientific community are substantiated by more than 30 awards from various local and international competitions and conferences, alongside invitations to deliver over 90 plenary lectures, keynotes, and invited talks at prestigious conferences.
In addition to his research and teaching commitments, Professor Yeung plays an active role in several local and international academic organizations. He serves as Associate Editor for the *Bioactive Materials Journal* (impact factor: 18.0, ranking #1 out of 53 in materials science), is a founding member and current President of the Chinese Association for Biomaterials (CAB), and chairs the Orthopaedic Biomaterials section of the Society for Biomaterials (SFB) USA. He previously acted as Secretary and Treasurer of CAB and Vice-Chair of SFB Orthopaedic Biomaterials. Furthermore, he has been appointed as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) and Warden of HKU Simon K. Y. Lee Hall by the university, where he oversees initiatives aimed at enhancing student educational development.
References:
CNS Series
1. Yiming Xiang, Jiali Lu, Congyang Mao, Yizhou Zhu, Chaofeng Wang, Jun Wu, Xiangmei Liu*, Shuilin Wu*, Kenny Y. H. Kwan, Kenneth M. C. Cheung, Kelvin W. K. Yeung*. Ultrasound-triggered interfacial engineering-based microneedle for bacterial infection acne treatment. Science Advances, Vol. 9(10), pp.eadf0854, 8 March, 2023. (IF:14.136, top 4 out of 126 in the field)
2. Wei Qiao, Hui En Lau, Huizhi Xie, Vincent Kwok-Man Poon, Chris Chung-Sing Chan, Hin Chu, Shuofeng Yuan, Terrence Tsz-Tai Yuen, Kenn Ka-Heng Chik, Jessica Oi-Ling Tsang, Chris Chun-Yiu Chan, Jian-Piao Cai, Cuiting Luo, Kwok-Yong Yuen, Kenneth Man-Chee Cheung, Jasper Fuk-Woo Chan*, Kelvin Wai-Kwok Yeung*. SARS-CoV-2 infection induces inflammatory bone loss in golden Syrian hamsters. Nature Communications, Vol.13, Article number: 2539, May 2022. (IF:14.919, top 4 out of 73 in the field)
3. Wei Qiao, Dayu Pan, Yufeng Zheng, Shuilin Wu, Xuanyong Liu, Zhuofan Chen, Mei Wan, Shiqin Feng, Kenneth M.C. Cheung, Kelvin W.K. Yeung*, Xu Cao*. Divalent Metal Cations Stimulate Skeleton Interoception for New Bone Formation in Mouse Injury Models, Nature Communications, Vol.13, Article number: 535, January, 2022. (IF:14.919, top 4 out of 73 in the field)
4. Wei Qiao, Karen H.M. Wong, Jie Shen, Wenhao Wang, Jun Wu, Jinhua Li, Zhengjie Lin, Zetao Chen, Jukka P. Matinlinna, Yufeng Zheng, Shuilin Wu, Xuanyong Liu, Keng Po Lai, Zhuofan Chen*, Yun Wah Lam*, Kenneth M.C. Cheung, Kelvin W.K. Yeung*. TRPM7 kinase-mediated immunomodulation in macrophage plays a central role in magnesium ion-induced bone regeneration. Nature Communications, Vol.12, Article number: 2885, May 2021. (IF:14.919, top 4 out of 73 in the field)
5. Yizhou Zhu‚ Hang Liang, Xiangmei Liu*, Jun Wu, Cao Yang*, Tak Man Wong, Kenny Y. H. Kwan, Kenneth M. C. Cheung, Shuilin Wu, and Kelvin W. K. Yeung*. Regulation of macrophage polarization through surface topography design to facilitate implant-to-bone osteointegration. Science Advances, Vol. 7(14), pp.eabf6654, 2 April, 2021. (IF:14.136, top 4 out of 126 in the field)
Advanced Materials Series
6. Congyang Mao, Wanyu Jin, Yiming Xiang, Yizhou Zhu, Jun Wu, Xiangmei Liu, Shuilin Wu, Yufeng Zheng, Kenneth M.C. Cheung, Kelvin Wai Kwok Yeung*. Realising highly efficient sonodynamic bactericidal capability through the phonon–electron coupling effect using two-dimensional catalytic planar defects. Advanced Materials, (accepted), 12th December 2022. (IF:32.086, top 4 out of 165 in the field)
7. Congyang Mao, Wanyu Jin, Yiming Xiang, Yizhou Zhu, Jun Wu, Xiangmei Liu*, Shuilin Wu*, Yufeng Zheng*, Kenneth M.C. Cheung, Kelvin Wai Kwok Yeung*. Reversing Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli by Compromising Its BAM Biogenesis and Enzymatic Catalysis through Microwave Hyperthermia Therapy. Advanced Functional Materials, Article number 2202887 (early online), 29th April, 2022. (IF:18.808, top 9 out of 162 in the field)
8. Wenting Li#, Wei Qiao#, Xiao Liu, Dong Bian, Danni Shen, Yufeng Zheng*, Jun Wu, Kenny Y. H. Kwan, Tak Man Wong, Kenneth M. C. Cheung, Kelvin W. K. Yeung*. Biomimicking bone–implant interface facilitates the bio-adaption of a new degradable magnesium alloy to the bone tissue microenvironment. Advanced Science, Vol.8 (23), pp. 2102035, December 8, 2021. (IF:16.806, top 18 out of 335 in the field)
9. Wei Liu, Jinhua Li, Mengqi Cheng, Qiaojie Wang, Kelvin W. K. Yeung*, Paul K. Chu* and Xinquan Jiang*. Zinc-Modified Sulfonated Polyetheretherketone Surface with Immunomodulatory Function for Guiding Cell Fate and Bone Regeneration. Advanced Science, Vol.5(10), Article number 1800749, October 2018. (IF:16.806, top 18 out of 335 in the field)
10. Jinhua Li, Jin Wen, Bin Li, Wan Li, Wei Qiao, Jie Shen, Weihong Jin, Xinquan Jiang*, Kelvin W. K. Yeung*, and Paul K. Chu*. Valence State Manipulation of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on Titanium Surface for Modulating Cell Fate and Bone Formation. Advanced Science, Vol.5(2), Article number 1700678, February 2018. (IF:16.806, top 18 out of 335 in the field)
(*These authors equally shared corresponding authorship and # shared the 1st authorship)
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| Awardees | Award Date | Honours / Awards / Prizes | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-01 | Young Scientist Award: Hong Kong Institution of Science | Research Achievement | |
| 2013-05-01 | Best Oral Presentation Award: International Chinese Musculoskeletal Research Conference (ICMRC 2013) | Research Achievement | |
Zhao, Y | 2011-11-01 | Best Poster Paper Award: TACT 2011 International Thin Films Conference, Taiwan Association for Coatings and Thin Films Technology | Research Achievement |
| 2005-09-01 | Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Traveling Fellowship: Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association | Research Achievement | |
| 2002-11-01 | AO International Foundation Fellowship: AO Foundation | Research Achievement | |
| 2010-11-01 | Second Runner-up in the Best Young Engineers Competition: HKIE BME2010 - Biomedical Engineering Conference, Hong Kong. Title of the paper: The modulating action of silver nanoparticles in collagen deposition to produce scarless wound healing | Research Achievement | |
Lui, SC | 2008-10-23 | Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award - "Bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation": BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008 | Research Achievement |
| 2002-09-01 | Wong Ching Yee Medical Post-graduate Scholarships: The University of Hong Kong | Research Achievement | |
| 2010-11-01 | Orthopaedic Basic Science Award - The modulating action of silver nanoparticles in collagen deposition to produce scarless wound healing: 30th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 27-28, 2010 | Research Achievement | |
| 2010-04-01 | Certificate of Merit, Young Engineer Award: Hong Kong Institution of Engineers | Research Achievement | |
| 2010-11-27 | AOSpine Best Paper Award - "A randomized controlled trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic rod in comparison to convenetional titianium rod for scoliosis curve correction": 30th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 27-28, 2010 | Research Achievement | |
| 2010-11-01 | Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association AR Hodgson Award - A
randomized controlled trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic rod in comparison to conventional titanium rod for scoliosis curve correction: 30th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association | Research Achievement | |
| 2010-11-01 | Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association AOSpine Best Paper Award - A
randomized controlled trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic rod in comparison to conventional titanium rod for scoliosis curve correction: 30th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association | Research Achievement | |
| 2019-01-01 | Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award: Materials Today ISSN: 1369-7021 ; eISSN: 1873-4103 | Research Achievement | |
QIAO, Wei LAN, Xinmiao | 2018-07-01 | IADR Lion Dental Research Award - Salivary Research: IADR Salivary Research Group | Research Achievement |
KWAN, Karen Hoi Lam | 2012-12-01 | Orthopaedic Basic Science Award - Silver nanoparticles boost collagen maturation in Achilles tendon regeneration: 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012 | Research Achievement |
| 2010-11-03 | Top Prize in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition - "Development of a new biodegradable polycaprolactone-magnesium porous hybrid for tissue engineering mechanical, biological and chemical studies": BME 2010 Conference, Hong Kong, November 3-5, 2010 | Research Achievement | |
| 2010-11-27 | A.R. Hodgson Award - "A randomized controlled trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic rod in comparison to convenetional titianium rod for scoliosis curve correction": 30th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 27-28, 2010 | Research Achievement | |
| 2010-11-01 | Champion in the Best Young Engineers Competition: HKIE BME2010 - Biomedical Engineering Conference, Hong KongTitle of the paper: Development of a new biodegradable polycaprolactone-magnesium porous hybrid for tissue engineering: mechanical, biological and chemical studies | Research Achievement | |
| 2005-10-01 | Young Scientist Award - "Development of a Novel Spinal Implant for Progressive Scoliosis Correction": The Hong Kong Institute of Science, HK, Oct 2005 | Research Achievement | |
Leong, JCY | 2003-11-01 | Second-Prize Award - "A new super-elastic spinal implant for gradual scoliosis correction": The 8th National Challenge Cup Competition organized by Ministry of Science and Technology & Ministry of Education, 2003 | Research Achievement |
| 2019-07-01 | Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award (Temperature-responsive tungsten doped vanadium dioxide thin film starves bacteria to death): The University of Hong Kong | Research Achievement | |
Leong, JCY | 2003-11-01 | Best Paper Award for an Associate Fellow - "Invention of a new spinal implant for gradual scoliosis correction": 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, 8-9 November 2003 | Research Achievement |
| Term Period | Position | Professional Societies |
|---|---|---|
| 01/2015-now | Journal Reviewer | ACS Advanced Materials and Interfaces |
| 01/2015-now | Journal Reviewer | Scientific Reports by NPG |
| 10/2013-now | Grant Reviewer | Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale |
| 09/2011-now | Associate Member | La Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SICOT) |
| 01/2008-now | Journal Reviewer | Medical Engineering & Physics |
| 01/2013-now | Journal Reviewer | Advances by Royal Society of Chemistry |
| 01/2012-now | Journal Reviewer | Journal of the Royal Society Interface |
| 01/2006-now | Journal Reviewer | Materials Science and Engineering A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing |
| 01/2010-now | Journal Reviewer | Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research |
| 04/2008-now | Active Member | Society For Biomaterials, USA |
| 01/2010-now | Journal Reviewer | Materials |
| 01/2009-now | Journal Reviewer | Recent Patents on Biomedical Engineering |
| 01/2006-now | Journal Reviewer | Surface Coating Technology |
| 01/2012-now | Journal Reviewer | Biomaterials Science by Royal Society of Chemistry |
| 01/2013-now | Journal Reviewer | Intermetallics |
| 11/2000-now | Associate Member | Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association |
| 08/2010-now | Member | AO Trauma Group, AO Foundation International |
| 01/2011-now | Grant Reviewer | AO Foundation |
| 01/2007-now | Journal Reviewer | Acta Biomaterialia |
| 01/2011-now | Journal Reviewer | Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids |
| 01/2011-now | Journal Reviewer | Bone and Joint Research |
| 01/2012-now | Journal Reviewer | European Cells & Materials |
| 01/2012-now | Journal Reviewer | Tissue Engineering A |
| 11/2000-now | Member | Chinese Committee for Biomaterials |
| 01/2007-now | Journal Reviewer | Diamond and Related Materials |
| 01/2006-now | Journal Reviewer | Journal of Biomedical Materials Research |
| 09/2006-08/2007 | Member | The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), USA |
| 01/2006-12/2012 | Associate Member | Orthopaedics Research Society |
| 12/2012-now | Active Member | Orthopaedics Research Society |
| 01/2012-12/2012 | Grant Reviewer | Austrian Science Fund |
| 10/2012-now | Committee Member | Biomaterial Surface Engineering Committee, Surface Engineering Institution, Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society |
| 11/2000-now | Member | International Chinese Hard Tissue Society |
| 01/2006-now | Journal Reviewer | Thin Solid Film |
| 01/2008-now | Journal Reviewer | Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
| 01/2011-now | Journal Reviewer | Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine |
| 09/2006-08/2007 | Member | American Society for Metals (ASM), USA |
| 01/2010-12/2011 | Journal Reviewer | Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British) |
| 04/2011-now | Honorary Treasurer | Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Biomedical Division |
| 04/2013-03/2014 | International Representative (Asia Pacific) | Society for Biomaterials USA (Orthopaedic Biomaterials SIG) |
| 09/2004-now | Member | AO Spine, AO Foundation International |
| 04/2009-now | Corporate Member | Hong Kong Institution of Engineers |
| 01/2013-now | Journal Reviewer | Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces |
| 5/4/2017 | Co-Chair | CAB Day, Chinese Association for Biomaterials, USA |
| 04/2015 - 04/2017 | Vice-Chair | Orthopaedic Biomaterials Special Interest Group, Society for Biomaterials, USA |
| 11/2014 - 11/2017 | Fellow Member | Chinese Orthopaedic Regenerative Medicine Society, Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, China |
| 06/2015 - 05/2019 | 委员 | 中国生物材料学会生物材料先进制造分会 |
| 06/2015 - 06/2018 | 常务委员 | 中国生物材料学会医用金属材料分会 |
| 20-24/08/2017 | Co-Chair | Biomaterials Science & Translational Medicine Symposium, 254th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, USA |
| 09/2015 - 08/2018 | 委员 | 中国生物材料学会青年委员会 |
| 09/2015 - now | Members at-Large | Chinese Association for Biomaterials |
| 09/2015 - now | Program Co-Chair | Chinese Association for Biomaterials |
| 05/2017 - 06/2019 | 委员 | 中国医疗保健国际交流促进会肿瘤外科与功能性外科分会医学生物材料学组 |
| 07/2015 - 06/2019 | 委员 | 中国生物材料学会再生医学材料分会 |
| 04/2016 - 04/2019 | 委员 | SICOT中国部数字骨科学会委员 |
| 07/2018 - now | Journal Reviewer | Trends in Biotechnology |
| 03/2018 - 03/2021 | 委员 | 中华医学会骨科学分会第十一届委员会青年委员会骨再生医学学组 |
| 05/2018 | 创始理事 | 中国骨质疏松防治联盟 |
| 04/2019 - 04/2021 | Treasurer (elect) | Chinese Association for Biomaterials |
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