Faculty & Research

Faculty and Research
Faculty and Research
Faculty
The research philosophies of our faculty members from diverse backgrounds
“The sustainability big picture is certainly really, really big. But I just try to do what I can and what I’m good at. If I can contribute a little bit, then I’m proud of this.” - Prof. SHAO Minhua
“The sustainability big picture is certainly really, really big. But I just try to do what I can and what I’m good at. If I can contribute a little bit, then I’m proud of this.” - Prof. SHAO Minhua
“As an educator in Hong Kong, I wish to give back to this city. I aspire to apply my expertise in the local environment to establish the city as an AI hub and a global leader in supply chains.” – Prof. ZHANG Jiheng
“As an educator in Hong Kong, I wish to give back to this city. I aspire to apply my expertise in the local environment to establish the city as an AI hub and a global leader in supply chains.” – Prof. ZHANG Jiheng
“The joy of doing research is that you have the freedom to decide what problems to solve and how you can contribute to society.”
“The joy of doing research is that you have the freedom to decide what problems to solve and how you can contribute to society.” - Prof. Irene LO
“As biomedical scientists, it is simply amazing that what we design and implement could be a game changer in a healthcare system, saving human lives.”
“As biomedical scientists, it is simply amazing that what we design and implement could be a game changer in a healthcare system, saving human lives.” - Prof. Terence WONG
“I hope more women will consider engineering as a career to change the status quo and to say, ‘I can do it too’.” Prof. Angela WU
“I hope more women will consider engineering as a career to change the status quo and to say, ‘I can do it too.’ ” - Prof. Angela WU
"While 5G connects things now, 6G will represent a revolutionary leap and create a huge impact on the transformation of wireless and vertical industries by connecting intelligence and supporting the ubiquitous AI in the next decade."
“While 5G connects things now, 6G will represent a revolutionary leap and create a huge impact on the transformation of wireless and vertical industries by connecting intelligence and supporting the ubiquitous AI in the next decade.” - Prof. Khaled BEN LETAIEF
“Our transition to a robotics-aided world has been so gradual but seamless that we may soon forget what life was even like before automation.” Prof. LI Zexiang
“Our transition to a robotics-aided world has been so gradual but seamless that we may soon forget what life was even like before automation.” - Prof. LI Zexiang
"AI is like a fast-running car. Data is like engine oil. Once the engine oil is refined into gas, we can propel this car to accomplish meaningful missions." Prof. YANG Qiang
“AI is like a fast-running car. Data is like engine oil. Once the engine oil is refined into gas, we can propel this car to accomplish meaningful missions.” - Prof. YANG Qiang
"We are naturally very excited about setting a world record. This is the first step in our research on capturing and analyzing giant photographs and videos." Prof. Pedro SANDER
“We are naturally very excited about setting a world record. This is the first step in our research on capturing and analyzing giant photographs and videos.” - Prof. Pedro SANDER
"When I Skype with my grandchildren on my cellphone, I enjoy seeing their most beautiful faces - on an OLED screen." Prof. TANG Ching-Wan, inventor of OLED
“When I Skype with my grandchildren on my cellphone, I enjoy seeing their most beautiful faces - on an OLED screen.” - Prof. TANG Ching-Wan, inventor of OLED
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Awards
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Engineering
#1 in Hong Kong for 14 consecutive years
Number 33 globally and number 1 in Hong Kong for 14 consecutive years for Engineering and Technology in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject in 2025
Strategic Research Areas
Strategic research areas are essentially where the amalgamation of knowledge, know-how and insights of different engineering disciplines takes place. The ultimate goal for such cross-disciplinary exchanges is to venture into the unknown, tackle the seemingly impossible, create many more “firsts” and invent out-of-the-box solutions. By virtue of these interactions, we can also expect a continuous emergence of new engineering domains in the future, and any collaboration between them may in turn push back the frontiers even further. A wonderful cycle of invention and reinvention, is therefore made possible via research work that strategically combines the wisdom of different engineering disciplines.
Advanced Materials
Advanced Materials
Aging and Healthcare
Aging & Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Autonomous Systems and Robotics
Autonomous Systems & Robotics
Communications
Communications
Data Science
Data Science
Energy and Sustainability
Energy & Sustainability
Microelectronics
Microelectronics
Smart Cities
Smart Cities
Space Science & Technology
Space Science & Technology
Research Support
Facilities that have been sustaining and fortifying our research activities
Research Infrastructure
Research Infrastructure
SENG’s research infrastructure has served as an indispensable supporter and facilitator of interdisciplinary research projects that aim at making endless discoveries.
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When our research efforts and insights translate into important inventions, discoveries and initiatives
Partnership
Prof. Hong K. Lo (second right), HKUST Dean of Engineering, and Prof. Zhao Dongyuan (second left), Dean of Xianghui Institute and College of Smart Materials and Future Energy at Fudan University, signed the memorandum of understanding at the opening ceremony of the 1st Xianghui International Frontiers Forum, under the witness of Prof. Tim Cheng (first right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Prof. Wang Yuanyuan, Vice President of Fudan University.
HKUST and Fudan Elevate Strategic Collaboration to Build Global Hub for New Engineering Innovation
Partnership
A group photo of the HKUST delegates, including President Prof. Nancy Ip (front left), Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (back row, fifth left), Associate Provost (Institutional Data and Research) Dr. Alison Lloyd (back row, third left), and Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong Lo (back row, fourth right), with the senior management of KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), including President Prof. Anders Söderholm (front right), Vice President for International Relations Prof. Stefa
HKUST Deepens Sweden Ties, Positioning Hong Kong as a Strategic Nexus for Sino-Swedish Innovation
Recognition
Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai (second left) and his team received the Telford Gold Medal (picture on right) by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in London. With over 180 years of history, this prestigious award recognizes the most outstanding civil engineering publication of the past year.
SKLCRCC Director Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai Honored with Three International Awards
Recognition
Dr. XU Chen Named in 2025 Forbes China Best CEOs List
Research & Innovation
A group photo at the plaque presentation ceremony with John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive (first row, middle), Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (first row, fourth left), Zhou Ji, Director of the LOCPG (first row, fourth right), Sun Dong, Secretary for HK Innovation, Technology and Industry (first row, third right), alongside directors of the 15 State Key Laboratories and the presidents of representative universities, including those from HKUST: President Prof. Nan
Dedicated to Promoting Research and Innovation in Neuroscience, Optoelectronics, and Climate Resilience of Coastal Cities
Recognition
Prof. Charles NG Received “2025 Telford Gold Medal – First Overall” by the Institution of Civil Engineers
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