Prof. Antonio FACCHETTI Appointed as Dr William M W Mong Professor of Nanotechnology
Internationally renowned materials scientist Prof. Antonio FACCHETTI joined HKUST as Chair Professor of the Department of Materials (MAT) on October 1, 2026, and was appointed Dr William M W Mong Professor of Nanotechnology under the HKUST Named Professorships Program with effect from the same date.
Supported by donations from individuals and organizations, the HKUST Named Professorship program bestows a distinguished honor upon esteemed faculty members. This recognition celebrates their significant achievements and bolsters the University’s ability to attract leading academics globally, thereby strengthening HKUST’s commitment to academic and research excellence. Prof. Facchetti joins 11 other existing named professors in the School of Engineering, bringing the School’s total to 12.
Prof. Facchetti is an internationally renowned materials scientist and chemist whose research spans organic and hybrid (semi)conductors, functional materials, printed electronics, and emerging energy and optoelectronic technologies. His pioneering contributions to molecular and materials design have helped advance the development of high-performance organic electronic materials and devices. He is an elected Member of the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE), and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the European Academy of Sciences (EAS), the Materials Research Society (MRS), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and the Kavli Foundation.
Prof. Facchetti brings extensive experience bridging fundamental materials science, molecular engineering, device technologies, and industrial translation. His interdisciplinary expertise will further strengthen the MAT Department’s research capabilities in advanced functional materials and emerging technologies, while creating new opportunities for collaboration across HKUST and with international academic and industrial partners.