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A group photo of the donor and donor representative: HKUST Council member and alumnus Mr. Terry Tsang (fourth right) and Mr. Kian Tat Tan (fourth left), Senior Director of APAC Corp and Enterprise Marketing at NVIDIA, with HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (third left), Council Vice-Chairperson Ms. Edith Shih (second left), President Prof. Nancy Ip (third right), HKUST Foundation Chairman Prof. Albert Ip (second right), Provost Prof. Guo Yike (first left), and Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (fir
A group photo of the donor and donor representative: HKUST Council member and alumnus Mr. Terry Tsang (fourth right) and Mr. Kian Tat Tan (fourth left), Senior Director of APAC Corp and Enterprise Marketing at NVIDIA, with HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (third left), Council Vice-Chairperson Ms. Edith Shih (second left), President Prof. Nancy Ip (third right), HKUST Foundation Chairman Prof. Albert Ip (second right), Provost Prof. Guo Yike (first left), and Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right) before the plaque and Dr. Jensen Huang’s jacket. 
Outreach & Community, Alumni Connection
HKUST Thanks Esteemed Alumni Jensen Huang and Terry Tsang for Generous Donation to Establish the Top Engineering Scholars Award
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.
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.  
Recognition
SKLCRCC Director Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai Honored with Three International Awards
Prof. Henry Lam (left), Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, is appointed Associate Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Studies). Prof. Dan Tsang (right), Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is appointed Executive Director for Undergraduate Recruitment and Student Development.
Prof. Henry Lam (left), Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, is appointed Associate Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Studies). Prof. Dan Tsang (right), Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is appointed Executive Director for Undergraduate Recruitment and Student Development. 
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HKUST Engineering Announced Two Leadership Appointments in Undergraduate Studies and Affairs
Prof. Woo Kam-Tim, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, transforms STEAM education by proving that with the right approach, students of all abilities can excel in science and technology.
Prof. Woo Kam-Tim, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, transforms STEAM education by proving that with the right approach, students of all abilities can excel in science and technology.  
Teaching & Learning, Alumni Connection, STEAM Education, Outreach & Community, Robotics
The Educator Who Demonstrated that Different Abilities Equal Better Science
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
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. Nancy Ip (second row, fifth right), Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, Director of SKLCRCC and CLP Holdings Professor of Sustainability (third row, third right), Prof. Kristiaan Neyts, Director of SKLDOE and Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering (third row, second right), and Prof. Fan Zhiyong, Co-Director of SKLDOE and Chair Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering (third row, first right). 
Research & Innovation
Dedicated to Promoting Research and Innovation in Neuroscience, Optoelectronics, and Climate Resilience of Coastal Cities
A group photo of Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (first row, center), Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first row, second right) and PhD candidate Mr. Kumar Mallem (first row, second left) with members of their research team. In the photo, Dr. Prodanov holds three bottles with quantum rod materials while Mr. Mallem holds a green emitting QRLED sample.
A group photo of Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (first row, center), Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first row, second right) and PhD candidate Mr. Kumar Mallem (first row, second left) with members of their research team. In the photo, Dr. Prodanov holds three bottles with quantum rod materials while Mr. Mallem holds a green emitting QRLED sample.  
Research & Innovation
HKUST’s Next-Gen QRLEDs Transform Smartphone & TVs with Ultra-Bright and Color-Rich Displays
Prof. Li Xiaomeng (center), Assistant Professor from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging & Analysis; Mr. Edmond Yau (right), Founder and CEO of Koln 3D; and Dr. Tse Lung-Fung (left), Orthopedics & Traumatology specialist and Medical Consultant to Koln 3D, discuss the applications of the new technology and future partnership opportunities.
Prof. Li Xiaomeng (center), Assistant Professor from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging & Analysis; Mr. Edmond Yau (right), Founder and CEO of Koln 3D; and Dr. Tse Lung-Fung (left), Orthopedics & Traumatology specialist and Medical Consultant to Koln 3D, discuss the applications of the new technology and future partnership opportunities. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Develops AI Medical Imaging Technology that Cuts Radiation by 99%
HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder.
HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST-Developed SmartCare Shifts Clinical Focus to Patient Care
Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels.
Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Partners with Top US and Swiss Universities to Propose Innovative Strategy that Reshapes Stability and Sustainability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (right in back row) and Vice-chairman of the 10th ALL-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and President of China Peaceful Development General Summit of Hong Kong Macao Taiwan Diaspora Dr. Lo Man-Tuen (left in back row), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (right in front row), and President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong and CHMT Chairman Dr. Lo Kam-Wing (left in front row) signed the MoU. This collab
Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (right in back row) and Vice-chairman of the 10th ALL-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and President of China Peaceful Development General Summit of Hong Kong Macao Taiwan Diaspora Dr. Lo Man-Tuen (left in back row), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (right in front row), and President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong and CHMT Chairman Dr. Lo Kam-Wing (left in front row) signed the MoU. This collaboration will foster research, education, and technological advances in new energy technology to promote sustainable development.  
Partnership, Greater Bay
HKUST and CHMT Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance National Green Energy Goals Through Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration

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Mr. Lo Chak-Yan (left), Assistant Research Engineering of HKUST Great Smart Cities Institute, and Mr. Nicholas Wong (right), Operations Data Studio Manager of MTR, were presented the Best Smart Mobility Award by Mr. Tony Wong (center), The Commissioner for Digital Policy, at the Awards Presentation Ceremony of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2025 in Shanghai on August 27, 2025.
Mr. Lo Chak-Yan (left), Assistant Research Engineering of HKUST Great Smart Cities Institute, and Mr. Nicholas Wong (right), Operations Data Studio Manager of MTR, were presented the Best Smart Mobility Award by Mr. Tony Wong (center), The Commissioner for Digital Policy, at the Awards Presentation Ceremony of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2025 in Shanghai on August 27, 2025. 
Recognition
Project of HKUST-MTR Joint Lab Claimed Best Smart Mobility Award at the Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2025
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Prof. Nancy Ip, HKUST President (front row, sixth right); Mr. David Ng, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Sino Group (front row, fifth right); and other guests, including Prof. Guo Yike, HKUST Provost (front row, fourth right); Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (front row, fifth left); Ir. John Kwong, HKUST Vice-President for Development (front row, third left) officiate at the opening of the award presentation ceremony.
Prof. Nancy Ip, HKUST President (front row, sixth right); Mr. David Ng, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Sino Group (front row, fifth right); and other guests, including Prof. Guo Yike, HKUST Provost (front row, fourth right); Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (front row, fifth left); Ir. John Kwong, HKUST Vice-President for Development (front row, third left) officiate at the opening of the award presentation ceremony. 
Entrepreneurship
The HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2025: Hong Kong Finale Concludes
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Prof. Woo Kam-Tim, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, transforms STEAM education by proving that with the right approach, students of all abilities can excel in science and technology.
Prof. Woo Kam-Tim, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, transforms STEAM education by proving that with the right approach, students of all abilities can excel in science and technology.  
Teaching & Learning, Alumni Connection, STEAM Education, Outreach & Community, Robotics
The Educator Who Demonstrated that Different Abilities Equal Better Science
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