Feature Stories

For former NASA researcher Prof. Su Hui, Civil and Environmental Engineering, a major goal of atmospheric scientists is to improve predictive accuracy and reduce uncertainty in weather and climate forecasting to enable wider society to better plan for climate change. Satellite data can be highly valuable in this endeavor.
For former NASA researcher Prof. Su Hui, Civil and Environmental Engineering, a major goal of atmospheric scientists is to improve predictive accuracy and reduce uncertainty in weather and climate forecasting to enable wider society to better plan for climate change. Satellite data can be highly valuable in this endeavor. 
University’s Satellites to Advance Weather and Climate Forecasting
Pictured with her parents, Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD student Sarah Feng Shuo (center) has been enamored with electronics since childhood and is now determined to pursue her passion for integrated circuit (IC) design.
Pictured with her parents, Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD student Sarah Feng Shuo (center) has been enamored with electronics since childhood and is now determined to pursue her passion for integrated circuit (IC) design. 
Geotechnical expert Prof. Zhang Limin: the profound personal impact of work related to the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan led to his pioneering role in the emerging science of multi-risk emergency management.
Geotechnical expert Prof. Zhang Limin: the profound personal impact of work related to the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan led to his pioneering role in the emerging science of multi-risk emergency management. 
City-Scale Digital Twin to Mitigate Landslides
Prof. Terence Wong, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, HKUST
Prof. Terence Wong, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, HKUST 
CHAMPion of Cancer Imaging
Kenny Oktavius (center), Jack Chen (right), and Adley Prawoto pioneered a sweat sensor that eliminates the need for invasive blood samples when testing for muscle fatigue.
Kenny Oktavius (center), Jack Chen (right), and Adley Prawoto pioneered a sweat sensor that eliminates the need for invasive blood samples when testing for muscle fatigue. 
Let’s Sweat the Details
Janice advises those following in her footsteps to be mentally ready for the challenges of life on a construction site.
Janice advises those following in her footsteps to be mentally ready for the challenges of life on a construction site. 
 Jason Ng Tai-long, a HKUST Engineering undergraduate and a member of The Hong Kong Triathlon National Squad, strives to excel in his career as a triathlete. (Photo: Austine Sports Photography)
Jason Ng Tai-long, a HKUST Engineering undergraduate and a member of The Hong Kong Triathlon National Squad, strives to excel in his career as a triathlete. (Photo: Austine Sports Photography) 
Engineering an ‘Ironman’
Prof. Pan Hui at HKUST(GZ): pioneer of virtual and augmented realities.
Prof. Pan Hui at HKUST(GZ): pioneer of virtual and augmented realities. 
Inspired by top scholars and industry experts, Binnie Yiu Wai-Keung developed an ensemble model for electricity load forecasting that is being used in the daily operations of CLP where he currently works as an Engineer.
Inspired by top scholars and industry experts, Binnie Yiu Wai-Keung developed an ensemble model for electricity load forecasting that is being used in the daily operations of CLP where he currently works as an Engineer.