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Prof. Fan Zhiyong (center), Chair Professor in the Departments of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, along with his team members, also co-authors of the paper: Research Assistant Professor Dr. Swapnadeep Poddar (second right), and PhD students Wang Kaichen (second left), Sun Xiaofei (third left), Ye Zilong (third right), Li Jianye (first left), and Shivam Kumar (first right).
Prof. Fan Zhiyong (center), Chair Professor in the Departments of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, along with his team members, also co-authors of the paper: Research Assistant Professor Dr. Swapnadeep Poddar (second right), and PhD students Wang Kaichen (second left), Sun Xiaofei (third left), Ye Zilong (third right), Li Jianye (first left), and Shivam Kumar (first right). 
Integrating Full-Color Wide-Angle Vision with Event-Driven Motion Detection
HKUST Engineering Develops High-Resolution Bionic Eye
The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Ackles Chen, Co-Founder of Unitree (left, front row), and Prof. Tim Cheng, Vice-President for Research and Development at HKUST (right, front row). The event was witnessed by Mr. Irving Chen, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Unitree (center, back row), alongside Prof. Wang Yu-Hsing, Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation at HKUST (1st left, back row), Prof. Shi Ling, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute at HKUST (2nd left, back row), Prof.
The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Ackles Chen, Co-Founder of Unitree (left, front row), and Prof. Tim Cheng, Vice-President for Research and Development at HKUST (right, front row). The event was witnessed by Mr. Irving Chen, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Unitree (center, back row), alongside Prof. Wang Yu-Hsing, Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation at HKUST (1st left, back row), Prof. Shi Ling, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute at HKUST (2nd left, back row), Prof. Zhou Xiaofang, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at HKUST (2nd right, back row), and Prof. Wang Shuai, Associate Professor of CSE at HKUST (1st right, back row). 
Foster Industry-Academia-Research collaboration
HKUST and Unitree Sign MoU to Advance Embodied AI and Robotics Collaboration
Led by Prof. Sun Qingping (second right), Chair Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST and corresponding author of the paper, the research team developed a low-cost, ultra-durable elastocaloric refrigerant structure. Team members include the paper’s first author, PhD student Su Changfeng (second left), as well as PhD students Li Yang (first right) and HU Jiyuan (first left), who contributed to the study.
Led by Prof. Sun Qingping (second right), Chair Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST and corresponding author of the paper, the research team developed a low-cost, ultra-durable elastocaloric refrigerant structure. Team members include the paper’s first author, PhD student Su Changfeng (second left), as well as PhD students Li Yang (first right) and HU Jiyuan (first left), who contributed to the study. 
Paving the Way for the Practical Deployment of Elastocaloric Cooling
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop Low-Cost Elastocaloric Refrigerant Structure with Over 100-Million-Cycle Fatigue Life
(From left) Prof. Antonio Facchetti, Dr. William M W Mong Professor of Nanotechnology of HKUST; Prof. John Kwong, Vice-President for Development of HKUST; Prof. Guo Yike, Provost of HKUST; Prof. Nancy Ip, President of HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting, Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST; Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering at HKUST; and Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Acting Head of MAT at HKUST, attends the Establishment Ceremony of MAT.
(From left) Prof. Antonio Facchetti, Dr. William M W Mong Professor of Nanotechnology of HKUST; Prof. John Kwong, Vice-President for Development of HKUST; Prof. Guo Yike, Provost of HKUST; Prof. Nancy Ip, President of HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting, Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST; Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering at HKUST; and Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Acting Head of MAT at HKUST, attends the Establishment Ceremony of MAT. 
Leveraging Three Research Pillars to Foster Interdisciplinary Innovation and Nurture Future Talent
HKUST Holds Establishment Ceremony for Department of Materials
Prof. Shao Minhua, Cheong Ying Chan Professor of Energy Engineering and Environment and Head and Chair Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, led the research team in developing a dynamic integrated interface engineering strategy for lithium metal batteries, helping to advance lighter, longer-lasting and safer batteries.
Prof. Shao Minhua, Cheong Ying Chan Professor of Energy Engineering and Environment and Head and Chair Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, led the research team in developing a dynamic integrated interface engineering strategy for lithium metal batteries, helping to advance lighter, longer-lasting and safer batteries. 
Enhancing Energy Density and Extending Cycle Life
HKUST Engineering Develops Dynamic Integrated Interface Engineering for Lithium Metal Batteries
Prof. Shen Yajing (third right), Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and members of his research team, including Dr. Tang Yifeng (third left), Yin Tianci (second right), Dr. Li Gen (second left), Ling Zhengrong (first right), and Wang Hexiang (first left), showcase the Embodied Sensorimotor Robotic Arm (EmArm) developed by the team.
Prof. Shen Yajing (third right), Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and members of his research team, including Dr. Tang Yifeng (third left), Yin Tianci (second right), Dr. Li Gen (second left), Ling Zhengrong (first right), and Wang Hexiang (first left), showcase the Embodied Sensorimotor Robotic Arm (EmArm) developed by the team. 
Simulating Human Tactile Perception to Advance Embodied AI
HKUST Engineering Develops Embodied Robotic Arm “EmArm” with Human-Like Touch Sensing
A group photo of Prof. Sun Dong (front row, fifth left), Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government; Ms. Edith Shih (front row, fourth left), HKUST Council Vice-Chairperson; Prof. Tim Cheng (front row, third right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; and HKUST senior management alongside distinguished guests.
A group photo of Prof. Sun Dong (front row, fifth left), Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government; Ms. Edith Shih (front row, fourth left), HKUST Council Vice-Chairperson; Prof. Tim Cheng (front row, third right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; and HKUST senior management alongside distinguished guests. 
Hong Kong’s First University Fund Dedicated to Reinvesting Commercialization Returns into New Research Ventures
HKUST Launches HK$100 Million RAISe+ Project Fund to Accelerate Research Commercialization
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved exceptional results in the latest Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists list, with 244 and 205 scholars named to the Single-Year and Career-Long Impact lists respectively. This represents approximately 40% of the University’s substantiation-track faculty.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved exceptional results in the latest Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists list, with 244 and 205 scholars named to the Single-Year and Career-Long Impact lists respectively. This represents approximately 40% of the University’s substantiation-track faculty. 
20 HKUST Scholars Ranked Among Global Top 10 in Single-Year and Career-Long Impact Rankings
HKUST Sees Strong Growth in World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking
Prof. Shang Chii (right), Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, and Dr. Gabriela Scheibel Cassol (left), postdoctoral fellow in the same department and HKUST PhD graduate in Environmental Engineering, developed a sustainable integrated seawater-to-hydrogen system.
Prof. Shang Chii (right), Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, and Dr. Gabriela Scheibel Cassol (left), postdoctoral fellow in the same department and HKUST PhD graduate in Environmental Engineering, developed a sustainable integrated seawater-to-hydrogen system. 
Converting Electrolyzer Waste Heat into a Water-Purification Resource to Advance Green Hydrogen Development
HKUST Engineering Develops Self-Sustaining Seawater-to-Hydrogen System
A research team led by Prof. Chen Guohua (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, alongside Research Assistant Professor Dr. Liu Qiang (left) and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Liu Yutong (right) from the same department, has developed an innovative cartilage-inspired polymer nanocoating that effectively suppresses degradation and wear of battery cathode materials at the source.
A research team led by Prof. Chen Guohua (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, alongside Research Assistant Professor Dr. Liu Qiang (left) and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Liu Yutong (right) from the same department, has developed an innovative cartilage-inspired polymer nanocoating that effectively suppresses degradation and wear of battery cathode materials at the source. 
Future of Energy Storage
HKUST Engineering Develops Novel Cartilage-Inspired Polymer Nanocoating to Substantially Extend Battery Lifespan
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