HKUST ENGINEERING

Professors SUN Qingping and YAO Shuhuai’s research team has developed the world’s first kilowatt-scale elastocaloric cooling device, marking a significant breakthrough toward the commercial application of elastocaloric solid-state cooling technology.

Prof. ZHOU Yuanyuan’s research team has taken the lead in breaking through studies of the nanoscale properties of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

Prof. CHEN Guanghao’s research team has revealed a startling public health threat: About 17 million people are at risk of gastrointestinal problems due to excessive sulfate levels in groundwater.

Prof. SHEN Yajing’s research team has successfully developed the world’s smallest multifunctional biomedical robot, which is 60% smaller than current models.

Prof. KWOK Hoi-Sing’s research team has developed the world’s first-of-its-kind deep-ultraviolet (UVC) microLED display array for lithography machines.

Prof. YANG Zhengbao’s research team has developed a groundbreaking thermal-electric aerosol (TEA) printer that significantly accelerates piezoelectric biofilm manufacturing.

Prof. CHEN Hao’s research team has introduced a novel deep learning model which can assist with classifying 12 common types of knee abnormalities, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy.

Prof. CHEN Hao’s research team has unveiled four AI-driven models that are poised to transform the medical and healthcare fields.

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.

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.