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Corresponding authors: Prof. Qu Jianan (first right) from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), and Prof. Liu Kai (second left) from the Division of Life Science (LIFS); co-first authors: ECE PhD graduate Dr. Wu Wanjie (second right), ECE PhD student He Yingzhu (center), and LIFS PhD student Chen Yujun (first left)
HKUST Researchers Reveal Microglia’s Crucial Role in Preventing Axonal Degeneration Following Spinal Cord Injury
A cross-disciplinary team led by Prof. QU Jianan (Electronic and Computer Engineering) and Prof. LIU Kai (Life Science) has uncovered a neuroprotective mechanism in spinal cord injury, shedding new light on therapeutic approaches to potentially benefit millions of patients worldwide.
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(From left) Prof. Yang Zhengbao, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, with his research team members Dr. Hong Ying, Dr. Liu Shiyuan, and Yang Xiaodan
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop Innovative Method to Simplify Manufacturing Process of Cellular Ceramic
Prof. YANG Zhengbao’s research team has developed an innovative method that overcomes the limitations of traditional additive manufacturing (3D printing), significantly simplifying and accelerating the production of geometrically complex cellular ceramics.
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Prof. Zhang Xiangru discovers an effective and rapidly degradable disinfectant. Using the instrument known as “ultra-performance liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (UPLC/ESI-tqMS)”, he successfully detects the degradation products of 2,6-DCQ and determines the degradation pathway of 2,6-DCQ in seawater.
HKUST Engineering Researchers Discover an Effective and Environment-Friendly Disinfectant
Prof. ZHANG Xiangru’s research team has discovered a promising alternative known as 2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone (2,6-DCQ), which works more effectively in combating certain common bacteria, fungi and viruses, and can be rapidly degraded and detoxified in receiving waters.
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Prof. Shen Yajing (left) and co-first author Dr. Yang Xiong (right) with the magnetic actuation platform for microswimmer control in front.
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop Groundbreaking Platform for One-Step Production of Sperm-Like Micro-Robots to Enhance Precise Drug Delivery
The research team led by Prof. SHEN Yajing and Dr. YANG Xiong has developed an innovative magnetic actuation platform that enables the one-step formation of sperm-like “micro-robots”, demonstrating excellent motility and efficient performance in precise drug delivery.
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Prof. Sun Qingping (front row, fourth left), Prof. Yao Shuhuai (front row, third left), both Professors of Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), MAE Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr. Zhou Guoan (front row, second left), MAE PhD student Li Zexi (front row, first left), and other members of the research team with their elastocaloric air conditioner.
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Cooling Device with Record-Breaking Efficiency
The research team led by Prof. SUN Qingping and Prof. YAO Shuhuai has developed a multi-material cascading elastocaloric cooling device made of nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys and broke the world record in its cooling performance.
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Photoluminescence of flexible full-color Fi-LEDs: I ♥ HKUST pattern (left) and “night scene” of Victoria Harbor showing color transition (right), built by mounting batches of fibers.
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop Full-Color Fiber LEDs Based on Perovskite Quantum Wires
Prof. FAN Zhiyong’s research team has developed full-color fiber light-emitting diodes utilizing perovskite quantum wires (PeQWs), paving the way for innovative wearable lighting and display devices.
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Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (right) and Dr. Duan Tianwei (left) holding their newly developed perovskite solar cell.
Enhancing Perovskite Solar Cells Durability with First-of-Its-Kind Chiral-Structured “Springy” Interface
Prof. ZHOU Yuanyuan has constructed an unprecedented chiral-structured interface in perovskite solar cells, which enhances the reliability and power conversion efficiency of this fast-advancing solar technology and accelerates its commercialization.
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HKUST Engineering Develops Groundbreaking Artificial Compound Eye to Revolutionize Robotic Vision at Lower Cost but Higher Sensitivity
Groundbreaking Artificial Compound Eye that Revolutionizes Robotic Vision at Lower Cost but Higher Sensitivity
Prof. FAN Zhiyong’s research team has developed a novel artificial compound eye system that is not only more cost-effective, but demonstrates a sensitivity at least twice that of existing market products in small areas.
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HKUST Engineering Researchers Crack the Code to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Durability
Prof. LIN Yen-Hung Cracks the Code to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Durability
His research team has developed a molecular treatment that significantly enhances the efficiency and durability of perovskite solar cells. Their breakthrough will potentially accelerate the large-scale production of this clean energy.
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Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan shows a perovskite solar cell.
Discovery of a “Secret” Hidden Structure that Paves New Way of Making More Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
Prof. ZHOU Yuanyuan revealed the existence of surface concavities on individual crystal grains – which are the fundamental blocks – of perovskite thin films, and unravel their significant effects on the film properties and reliability.
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