Acadia mourns Dr. Ming Guat Lau
Acadia is mourning the loss of Dr. Ming Guat Lau, who passed on May 19, 2025 at the age of 80.
After earning his PhD at Oxford University, Dr. Lau joined the Acadia community in 1983 where he taught in the school of engineering until his retirement in the late 1990s. During his time at Acadia Dr. Lau inspired countless students, who affectionately called him 鈥淗eavy Ming.鈥� His legacy at Acadia lived on beyond his own teaching; Dr. Lau鈥檚 son also attended the Acadia School of Engineering.
His impact on Acadia and its community will be remembered fondly. To read more about Dr. Lau鈥檚 life and legacy, and share your condolences with the community. Donations in his name can be made to .