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Faculty Champion:Nicholas Ooi

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Health is more than the absence of disease or infirmity. According to the WHO, health includes physical, psychological and social aspects. With the increase of older generation in Hong Kong, With the increase of the older generation in Hong Kong, the government is implementing new policies to improve healthcare and retirement services. To encourage collaboration between different generation from various age group, Nick founded the project, Think-Act-Contribute (TAC). The TAC team, led by Nicholas, has created a simple and funky dance move in order to help spread health awareness and health messages to the local community. His team not only dances, but they also help to encourage youth and elderly to get involved in the TAC project, which, in turn, helps to create an environment fostering intergenerational partnership.
*[Https://rfs1.healthbureau.gov.hk/images/events/HPS2015/Parallel Session 1a.pdf Conference Paper Presentation (Alliance of Healthy City): Using “Think, Act, Contribute”(TAC) as a unique way to promote healthy living in Tuen Mun District]
*[http://www.afhc2014.org.hk/database/video/1031/1400/1031-1400-15.pdf Conference Paper Presentation (Health Bureau, HKSAR): TAC as a unique way to promote healthy living in Tuen Mun District]
*[https://commons.ln.edu.hk/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1254&context=osl_conference Conference Paper: Intergenerational Partnership Community Projects: A case study in Hong Kong]
*[https://www.police.gov.hk/offbeat/995/sim/450.html (Chinese Article) https://www.police.gov.hk/offbeat/995/sim/450.html]
 
 
'''The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) -''' '''Special Interest Group of Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT)'''
 
Nicholas was a member of IEEE SIGHT from Mar 2019 till Dec 2019. The committee's responsibilities include strategic communications like managing newsletters and websites, and promoting and recruiting for SIGHT groups, ensuring they share best practices and connect globally. Additionally, the committee advocates for the SIGHT program, highlighting its successes and benefits to enhance volunteer participation and maintain the brand's relevance. The committee also manages professional marketing and branding services to keep the SIGHT brand vibrant and appealing.
==Achievements==
2020 uiguides, 2021 Cohort, 2022 uiguides, 2023 uiguides, 2024-cohort-mentor, 2025-cohort-mentor
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