HON LIK: From inventor of the modern e cigarette to ambassador for the tobacco industry. When Was Vaping Invented Riot E Liquids Who Invented Vape Pens? The History & Evolution of Vaping RIF 1: Who Invented the E Cigarette? (HD) Hon Lik is credited with inventing the modern e cigarette. He invented it to help himself stop smoking cigarettes but is now a dual user, both smoking and vaping. : r wikipedia