Prof Karl W K TSI

PhD University of Cambridge

Affiliated Faculty, Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
Chair Professor, Division of Life Science

Biography

Prof. Karl Tsim received his BSc and MPhil from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and PhD in Molecular Neurobiology from the University of Cambridge, UK. After his post-doctoral training at Stanford University, USA, he joined The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in 1992. Currently, he is a Chair Professor of Division of Life Science, and the Director of Center for Chinese Medicine R & D at the university. Prof. Tsim has developed molecular technique to determine the genetic and chemical properties of Chinese herbs. He has published over 300 scientific papers and serves as editors for many scientific journals internationally. His works on Chinese herbal medicine have been awarded twice for Research Excellence in Natural Sciences from Ministry of Education of China. He also serves as an advisor/consultant/member to various organizations, both nationally and internationally, in the standardization of Chinese herbs, which include WHO and HKSAR Government in Testing and Certification of Chinese herbs. He is an active entrepreneur and is a founding director of few companies. He also serves as Independent Non-executive Director of Lee’s Pharmaceutical Holding Ltd. (HK stock # 950).

Highlighted Publications

Please refer to https://facultyprofiles.hkust.edu.hk/profiles.php?profile=karl-wah-keung-tsim-botsim#researchinterest