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Renowned Hong Kong engineer Dr Joseph Chow Ming-Kuen dies at 77 after cancer battle
Described as ‘wonderful and gentle soul’, illustrious HKU alumnus sorely missed by peers and subordinates
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Renowned engineer Dr Joseph Chow Ming-Kuen, who once proposed building flats above one of the world’s busiest container terminals as a long-term solution to Hong Kong’s housing shortage, has died. He was 77.
In an email to graduates, Professor Christopher Chao, dean of engineering at the University of Hong Kong, said the school’s distinguished alumnus died on Saturday.
Chow is survived by his wife, former Executive Council and Legislative Council member Selina Chow Liang Shuk-yee, and their two daughters. He was known to have battled cancer recently, but the cause of death was unclear on Sunday.
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“Dr Chow ... passionately and selflessly dedicated himself to his alma mater and Hong Kong,” the email read. “His wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts and he will be sorely missed.”
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A civil and structural engineer by profession, Chow also held several public offices. He was chairman of the Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) and a member of the Housing Authority and Hospital Authority.
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