Dr. Michael Yeung won the President's Award for Outstanding Performance in Research (Outstanding Early Career Research Award) 2025/26
Dr. Michael Yeung Kin-chung received the President's Award for Outstanding Performance in Research (Outstanding Early Career Research Award) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) in recognition of his research achievements in cognitive neuropsychology.
Dr. Yeung’s primary research focuses on cognitive neuropsychology, employing neuroimaging techniques to investigate executive control and prefrontal functions. His rigorous approach and research outcomes have earned him recognition within the academic community. He is also dedicated to translating fundamental discoveries into practical solutions, with a strong emphasis on clinical and societal applications. By integrating psychology and neuroscience, his work helps deepen our understanding of cognitive development and related neural mechanisms.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Yeung expressed his gratitude to EdUHK for its support, stating that he will continue to advance neuroscience research, knowledge transfer, and talent development to contribute further to academia and society. This award not only highly recognises his individual academic achievements but also highlights EdUHK's fruitful efforts in nurturing early-career scholars and promoting research excellence.