Feature Stories

Soft-spoken Nick Chin put into practice skills acquired at HKUST, where he obtained three degrees: PhD in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management, MSc in Telecommunications, and BEng in Electronic Engineering.
Soft-spoken Nick Chin put into practice skills acquired at HKUST, where he obtained three degrees: PhD in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management, MSc in Telecommunications, and BEng in Electronic Engineering. 
Prof. Gary Chan Shueng-Han (center), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and his team members Dr. Lai Ki-Kit (left), Manager of Innovation and Product Development, and Jerry Lin Zhongming (right), Assistant IT Manager, in front of the huge LED walls that display university entrances’ bus queue status and occupancy of selected study space on campus – one of the research innovations they developed and being newly featured at the Engineering Commons.
Prof. Gary Chan Shueng-Han (center), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and his team members Dr. Lai Ki-Kit (left), Manager of Innovation and Product Development, and Jerry Lin Zhongming (right), Assistant IT Manager, in front of the huge LED walls that display university entrances’ bus queue status and occupancy of selected study space on campus – one of the research innovations they developed and being newly featured at the Engineering Commons. 
Pioneer of People Sensing Leads Research to Create Social Value
From pioneering research in microelectronics to fostering a vibrant start-up culture, Prof. Ko Ping-Keung’s unwavering commitment to education and technology transfer continues to inspire future generations.
From pioneering research in microelectronics to fostering a vibrant start-up culture, Prof. Ko Ping-Keung’s unwavering commitment to education and technology transfer continues to inspire future generations. 
Prof. Philip Chan: A visionary leader and founding member of HKUST School of Engineering, whose journey from Silicon Valley to Hong Kong shaped a world-class institution and inspired generations of engineers.
Prof. Philip Chan: A visionary leader and founding member of HKUST School of Engineering, whose journey from Silicon Valley to Hong Kong shaped a world-class institution and inspired generations of engineers. 
Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan is grateful for HKUST’s swift support for new faculty, allowing him to pursue academic excellence in diverse directions.
Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan is grateful for HKUST’s swift support for new faculty, allowing him to pursue academic excellence in diverse directions. 
Popularizing Use of Sustainable Energy for Daily Life
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, center) and his research team members
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, center) and his research team members 
Dedicated to enhancing equity in transportation resources, Prof. Jian Sisi believes such equity is crucial for ensuring access to essential areas such as healthcare, education and business activities.
Dedicated to enhancing equity in transportation resources, Prof. Jian Sisi believes such equity is crucial for ensuring access to essential areas such as healthcare, education and business activities. 
The HKUST Sail and Shine Program, co-organized by HKUST Connect and HKYSUA, offers students the exceptional opportunity of boarding a yacht to experience sailing and learn how to plan social service activities.
The HKUST Sail and Shine Program, co-organized by HKUST Connect and HKYSUA, offers students the exceptional opportunity of boarding a yacht to experience sailing and learn how to plan social service activities. 
Experience Sailing and Develop Lifelong Skills
Prof. Kenneth Leung Wai-Ting is a three-time recipient of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award, winning the Award in 2021 and 2023, and Honorary Mention in 2019.
Prof. Kenneth Leung Wai-Ting is a three-time recipient of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award, winning the Award in 2021 and 2023, and Honorary Mention in 2019. 
“What You See is What You Get”
Dr. Melody Chung Jin-Teng, currently postdoctoral researcher at HKUST and co-founder of Allegrow Biotech Ltd.
Dr. Melody Chung Jin-Teng, currently postdoctoral researcher at HKUST and co-founder of Allegrow Biotech Ltd. 
Making Positive Impact on Disease Treatment