Dr. Aftab AMIN, a lecturer in the Division of Life Science (LIFS), who obtained his PhD in Life Science at HKUST, has been awarded the prestigious Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award, 2024-25.
The Thetos Distinguished Teaching Award, established by the Thetos Foundation, is the first award at the University dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of teaching-track faculty. It honors their excellence in teaching and supports their initiatives for teaching advancement and personal development.
The Selection Committee, convened by Prof. Jimmy FUNG, the Associate Provost for Teaching & Learning, undertook the challenging task of reviewing the portfolios of a distinguished group of candidates before making final recommendations to Prof. Yike GUO, the Provost.
These awards acknowledge the exceptional dedication, innovative teaching methods, and significant contributions of faculty members to the educational mission of the University.