Kristy Luk, a high school student at Hong Kong International School in Hong Kong, always strives to model solutions to pressing problems through her passion for mathematics, chemistry, and computer science.
Kristy has been recognized for her achievements. She is exceptionally talented in math and chemistry with accomplishments and highest honors from the International Math League, the Hong Kong Mathematics Kangaroo Contest, and the University of Waterloo’s Avogadro Exam. Additionally, she received the Design Award with her school’s robotics team at the 2022 Hong Kong Tech Challenge Game. She also received an internship offer at the University of Hong Kong’s Department of Chemistry, which allowed her to work on a project to develop hydrogel-based biomaterials for modulating biomolecular functions and cell behaviors.
Besides that, Kristy is a dedicated cellist and was invited to perform solo at Carnegie Hall, and won the first prize at the International Paris Grand Prize Virtuoso Competition, accompanied by an invitation to perform solo at the Salzburg Mozarteum, along with various classes at the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival for several years. She also serves as cello co-principal of her school orchestra and enjoys playing chamber music for charity concerts.
Kristy also dedicates her time to volunteering, including work with the Changing Young Lives Foundation, UNICEF, music performances for the elderly, and as a tutor at the Math & Science Center.
As a participant in the CCIR Academy, Kristy conducted a research project titled “Optimising COVID-19 Sewage Surveillance by Mixed Integer Linear Programming.” The research paper explores how mathematical modelling and optimisation can enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance of sewage surveillance systems used to track the spread of COVID-19.
In a recent episode of CCIR Academy Student Spotlights, Kristy shared valuable insights from her research journey and expressed gratitude for the support provided by her professor and the CCIR Academy throughout her research endeavours.
