With formal education in Electrical Engineering, Dr. Lam had also obtained Postgraduate Diploma in Computing, Master of Business Administration in Technology Management, and Doctor of Technology from world class universities. Dr. Lam is active in publications and had presented 11 papers at several major international conferences. He was also a Certified Project Management Trainer on PMI courses.
Dr. Lam is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia, Fellow of the Hong Kong Quality Management Association, Member of the Hong Kong Computer Society and Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineer. He had served as member of the Professional Assessment Committee of Hong Kong Institute of Engineers and in other key positions in professional societies.