CUHK
Vice-Chancellor’s
Scholarship
awardee
Jarinyagon
CHANTAWANNAKUL
(right)
from
Thailand
receives
recognition
at
the
University’s
Scholarship
Presentation
Ceremony
2021/22,
exemplifying
CUHK’s
commitment
to
nurturing
international
talents.
The
significant
scholarship
recognises
her
outstanding
academic
achievements
and
potential
contributions
to
healthcare
innovation.
Choosing
Excellence
in
Healthcare
Innovation
Jarinyagon selected CUHK after recognising Hong Kong as one of Asia’s few locations offering specialised Biomedical Engineering programmes. The university’s comprehensive infrastructure, including dedicated libraries, laboratories, and teaching hospitals, along with its unique college system and generous hostel policy, proved decisive factors in her choice. Her academic excellence was recognised with the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, ensuring her financial stability throughout her studies.
Academic Achievement and Research Excellence
Her academic journey has been marked by notable achievements, including the Charles K. Kao Scholarship, which supported her research exchange at Stanford University’s Department of Otolaryngology. Most recently, she secured funding from the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation’s (HKSTP) Ideation programme to develop her final year project into a commercial product.
Biomedical
Engineering
student
Jarinyagon
CHANTAWANNAKUL
gains
hands-on
research
experience
during
her
summer
internship
at
Stanford
University’s
Department
of
Otolaryngology,
School
of
Medicine.
Mentorship
and
Faculty
Support
At CUHK, Jarinyagon has benefited from close mentorship by distinguished faculty members. Professor Scott Wu Yuan has served as her project supervisor, career mentor, and life adviser, while Professor Liting Duan’s guidance as academic adviser has helped ensure her continued success throughout the programme.
Global Exposure and Professional Development
Beyond classroom learning, Jarinyagon’s professional experience includes valuable internships at both Stanford University and a Hong Kong biotech company. Her first full-time paid position as an R&D intern in Hong Kong’s biotech sector provided crucial insights into industry operations and workplace dynamics in one of Asia’s primary business hubs.
Future Impact in Healthcare Innovation
Looking ahead, Jarinyagon aims to leverage her CUHK education to make meaningful contributions to healthcare through innovation. Her involvement with HKSTP’s Ideation programme exemplifies how CUHK prepares students to transform academic projects into practical healthcare solutions.
For Thai Students Considering CUHK
For prospective Thai students, Jarinyagon emphasises CUHK’s strong global reputation and generous scholarship opportunities as key attractions. The university’s diverse cultural environment provides invaluable opportunities for international students to expand their global perspectives while pursuing world-class education.
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