Professor Ruxu Du is an internationally-renowned scholar in mechanical engineering. His research and inventions have powered the development of several key technologies in this field, especially in metal forming and precision engineering. He has published over 400 papers as well as over 100 patents. He supervised more than 130 graduate students and research associates, many of whom are now leaders in their institutions and/or companies. He also helped to establish two mid-size companies contributing directly to the economic growth in the field. Professor Du is a Fellow of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Fellow of the America Society of Mechanical Engineers, a recipient of Chinese 1000 People Project, and Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers.