Over six years into her career, Daphne has not only demonstrated engineering excellence but has also fostered a culture of collaboration and connection in the industry.
As a Senior Engineer in our Hong Kong & Mainland China Building Services team, Daphne’s influence goes beyond technical achievements. Her passionate pursuit of sustainability is grounded in a desire to bring a positive impact for the community. Through her technical expertise and innovative approach to building systems design, she empowers clients and projects in achieving substantial reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions across both new builds and retrofit works. Daphne’s impact resonates in her recent pioneering achievement of delivering Hong Kong’s first chiller system powered by zero-carbon electricity, setting a bold benchmark for a greener tomorrow.
Beyond her technical contributions, Daphne is deeply involved in the wider engineering community, consistently championing collaboration and progress in the profession. Through her roles, including co-chair of ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter Technology Transfer Committee, committee member of both the HKIE President’s Protégé Club and the Building Services Division, and ACEHK Young Members Committee, she nurtures an environment where collaboration and encouragement drive the industry forward, and strengthen bonds within the engineering community.
Driven by a vision to foster a vibrant, inclusive engineering community, Daphne is committed to nurturing future talent. She frequently engages with university students and young professionals to share her experiences and insights. Through institutional programmes, she inspires the next generation of professionals to shape the future with creativity and courage.
Daphne has also been recognised at the IET Hong Kong Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards 2024, where she received a Merit Award. Her achievements are a testament to her ingenuity, leadership, and unwavering determination to positively shape our world.
