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The Civil and Environmental Engineering research team comprised Chair Professor Chen Guanghao (center) and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Zhang Zi (left), both corresponding authors, and PhD student Xiao Chengyu (right), the first author.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering research team comprised Chair Professor Chen Guanghao (center) and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Zhang Zi (left), both corresponding authors, and PhD student Xiao Chengyu (right), the first author. 
Advancing Water Quality Assessment
HKUST Engineering School Introduces World’s First High-Resolution Global Groundwater Sulfate Distribution Map, Uncovering Public Health Risks
HKUST leads the development of the world’s first lightweight, high-resolution high-precision carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) synergistic observatory payload. The research project is co-led by Prof. Su Hui (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST, and Prof. Zhang Limin (left), Chair Professor and Head of the Department. Prof. Zhai Chengxing (right), the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas, is the mission system engin
HKUST leads the development of the world’s first lightweight, high-resolution high-precision carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) synergistic observatory payload. The research project is co-led by Prof. Su Hui (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST, and Prof. Zhang Limin (left), Chair Professor and Head of the Department. Prof. Zhai Chengxing (right), the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas, is the mission system engineer.  
Becoming the First Hong Kong Payload for China’s Tiangong Space Station to Combat Climate Change
HKUST Pioneers World’s High-Precision CO2 and Methane Synergistic Observatory Payload
Researchers from the School of Engineering of HKUST develop the world’s smallest multifunctional biomedical robot which has a slim profile of just 0.95 mm.
Researchers from the School of Engineering of HKUST develop the world’s smallest multifunctional biomedical robot which has a slim profile of just 0.95 mm.  
Advancing Diagnosis and Treatment
HKUST Engineering Develops World’s Smallest Multifunctional Biomedical Robot for Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment
Explore STEAM at HKUST: Join Open House on January 18 (Saturday)
HKUST announces the establishment of its Low Altitude Economy Research Center (LAERC). A group photo of Prof. Tim CHENG, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (third left), Prof. Hong K. LO, Dean of Engineering (third right), Prof. LI Mo, Director of LAERC (second left) and the Center’s members Prof. ZHANG Fumin, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (second right), Prof. Jack CHENG, Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (first left), and Prof. Z
HKUST announces the establishment of its Low Altitude Economy Research Center (LAERC). A group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (third left), Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering (third right), Prof. Li Mo, Director of LAERC (second left) and the Center’s members Prof. Zhang Fumin, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (second right), Prof. Jack Cheng, Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (first left), and Prof. Zhou Peng, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (first right). 
Integrating AI, Engineering, and Business to Lead Innovative Applications
HKUST Launches Low Altitude Economy Research Center
The UGC delegation, led by UGC Chairman Mr. Tim Lui (fifth left, first row), visits HKUST on January 9, 2025 to learn more about the University’s latest research and innovation endeavours. The guests are warmly received by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (fifth right, first row), senior management, and school deans.
The UGC delegation, led by UGC Chairman Mr. Tim Lui (fifth left, first row), visits HKUST on January 9, 2025 to learn more about the University’s latest research and innovation endeavours. The guests are warmly received by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (fifth right, first row), senior management, and school deans.  
Showcasing Leadership in Academic and Research Excellence
HKUST Welcomes University Grants Committee Delegation
The research team is under the supervision of Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing (center), Founding Director of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies at HKUST. Core member Dr. Feng Feng (left), a postdoctoral research fellow at HKUST’s Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), serves as the first author. The team also includes ECE postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Liu Yibo (right).
The research team is under the supervision of Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing (center), Founding Director of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies at HKUST. Core member Dr. Feng Feng (left), a postdoctoral research fellow at HKUST’s Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), serves as the first author. The team also includes ECE postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Liu Yibo (right). 
Revolution in the Semiconductor Industry
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop World’s First Deep-UV MicroLED Display Chips for Maskless Photolithography
Prof. Yang Zhengbao (second left), Associate Professor at HKUST’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with the three co-first authors of the study: HKUST postdoctoral fellow Dr. Li Xuemu (second right, holding a roll of printed glycine films), CityU PhD graduate Dr. Zhang Zhuomin (first right), and CityU PhD Student Zheng Yi (first left, with a glycine patch in his hands).
Prof. Yang Zhengbao (second left), Associate Professor at HKUST’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with the three co-first authors of the study: HKUST postdoctoral fellow Dr. Li Xuemu (second right, holding a roll of printed glycine films), CityU PhD graduate Dr. Zhang Zhuomin (first right), and CityU PhD Student Zheng Yi (first left, with a glycine patch in his hands). 
Milestone in Bioelectronics Manufacturing
HKUST Engineering Researchers Introduce Thermal-Electric Aerosol Printer to Make Piezoelectric Biofilms at Unprecedented Speed
HKUST is appointed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to spearhead an international collaboration project for the Chang’E 8 mission. Key research project personnel from HKUST include Prof. YU Hongyu (3rd left), Prof. SUN Qingping (2nd left), Prof. SHI Ling (2nd right), and Prof. DUAN Molong (1st right).
HKUST is appointed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to spearhead an international collaboration project for the Chang’E 8 mission. Key research project personnel from HKUST include Prof. YU Hongyu (3rd left), Prof. SUN Qingping (2nd left), Prof. SHI Ling (2nd right), and Prof. DUAN Molong (1st right). 
Space Robotics
HKUST Leads Chang’E 8 International Cooperation Project to Develop the Multi-Functional Lunar Surface Robot with Mobile Charging Station
The HKUST-MTR Joint Research Laboratory’s digital twin project received multiple awards at the “Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024”, including the “Smart Mobility (Smart Transport) Gold Award”, “Best Use of AI Award”, “Smart Mobility Grand Award”, and the highest honor, the “Award of the Year”.
The HKUST-MTR Joint Research Laboratory’s digital twin project received multiple awards at the “Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024”, including the “Smart Mobility (Smart Transport) Gold Award”, “Best Use of AI Award”, “Smart Mobility Grand Award”, and the highest honor, the “Award of the Year”. 
Driving Hong Kong to be a Hub of Smart Mobility
Joint Research by MTR and HKUST Promoting Smart Traffic Management through AI and Big Data Receives Multiple Awards at Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024
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