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Prof. Hong K. Lo (second right), HKUST Dean of Engineering, and Prof. Zhao Dongyuan (second left), Dean of Xianghui Institute and College of Smart Materials and Future Energy at Fudan University, signed the memorandum of understanding at the opening ceremony of the 1st Xianghui International Frontiers Forum, under the witness of Prof. Tim Cheng (first right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Prof. Wang Yuanyuan, Vice President of Fudan University.
Prof. Hong K. Lo (second right), HKUST Dean of Engineering, and Prof. Zhao Dongyuan (second left), Dean of Xianghui Institute and College of Smart Materials and Future Energy at Fudan University, signed the memorandum of understanding at the opening ceremony of the 1st Xianghui International Frontiers Forum, under the witness of Prof. Tim Cheng (first right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Prof. Wang Yuanyuan, Vice President of Fudan University.  
Inaugural Xianghui International Frontiers Forum kicks off in Hong Kong
HKUST and Fudan Elevate Strategic Collaboration to Build Global Hub for New Engineering Innovation
A group photo of the HKUST delegates, including President Prof. Nancy Ip (front left), Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (back row, fifth left), Associate Provost (Institutional Data and Research) Dr. Alison Lloyd (back row, third left), and Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong Lo (back row, fourth right), with the senior management of KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), including President Prof. Anders Söderholm (front right), Vice President for International Relations Prof. Stefa
A group photo of the HKUST delegates, including President Prof. Nancy Ip (front left), Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (back row, fifth left), Associate Provost (Institutional Data and Research) Dr. Alison Lloyd (back row, third left), and Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong Lo (back row, fourth right), with the senior management of KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), including President Prof. Anders Söderholm (front right), Vice President for International Relations Prof. Stefan Östlund (back row, fourth left), and Vice President for Research Prof. Annika Borgenstam (back row, fifth right), after the two parties sign an MoU. 
Advancing Collaborative Research, Talent Development, and Innovation
HKUST Deepens Sweden Ties, Positioning Hong Kong as a Strategic Nexus for Sino-Swedish Innovation
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. 
A Legacy of Commitment
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.  
For Pioneering Contributions to Geotechnical Engineering
SKLCRCC Director Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai Honored with Three International Awards
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). 
HKUST Thanks MOST for Vote of Confidence with Granting of Three State Key Labs
Dedicated to Promoting Research and Innovation in Neuroscience, Optoelectronics, and Climate Resilience of Coastal Cities
HKUST selects eight cutting-edge projects for the latest round of Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab program for testing on campus.
HKUST selects eight cutting-edge projects for the latest round of Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab program for testing on campus.  
Living the Change
Making HKUST’s Campus the Heart of Sustainability Breakthroughs
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.  
Bridging Laboratory Breakthroughs with Commercial Deployment
HKUST and CHMT Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance National Green Energy Goals Through Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration
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. 
Pilot Run at HKUST Campus Clinic to Enhance Medical Consultation Efficiency
HKUST-Developed SmartCare Shifts Clinical Focus to Patient Care
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research was featured as the back cover of Advanced Science journal (Volume 12, Issue 21, June 2025).
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research was featured as the back cover of Advanced Science journal (Volume 12, Issue 21, June 2025).  
Powering a Circular Battery Economy with Low-Carbon Innovation

HKUST Engineering Researchers Pioneer Breakthroughs in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling to Enhance Critical Metal Recovery and Reduce Carbon Emissions
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. 
Enhancing Efficiency, Resilience, and Adaptability of Solar Technologies
HKUST Partners with Top US and Swiss Universities to Propose Innovative Strategy that Reshapes Stability and Sustainability of Perovskite Solar Cells
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