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(From left) Prof. Joseph Kwan, Adjunct Professor of HKUST Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR) and Chairman of Board of Directors of Haven of Hope Christian Service (HOHCS); Prof. Yeung King-Lun, Professor at HKUST’s Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering and ENVR; Dr. David Chung, Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology; and Mr. Hamilton Hung, Chief Marketing Officer of Chiaphua Industries Limited, holding different formulas of MOC hydrogel and AMGel (light blue bottle).
Bringing an End to Drainage Odor
HKUST Develops New Multifunctional Hydrogel for Odor and Microbial Control in Hong Kong’s Drainage and Flushing Systems
HKUST President Prof. Wei Shyy was bestowed with the distinction of Officer in the National Order of the Legion of Honour by Mr. Alexandre Giorgini, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau on behalf of the President of the French Republic.
HKUST President Prof. Wei Shyy was bestowed with the distinction of Officer in the National Order of the Legion of Honour by Mr. Alexandre Giorgini, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau on behalf of the President of the French Republic.  
Highest Distinction Bestowed by French Republic
HKUST President Prof. Wei SHYY Honored by French Government
(From left) Prof. Yeung King-Lun, Director of HKUST-CIL Joint Laboratory of Innovative Environmental Health Technologies (HKUST-CIL Lab); Mr. Hamilton Hung, Chief Marketing Officer of Chiaphua Industries Limited; Prof. Joseph Kwan and Prof. Han Wei, Associate Directors of HKUST-CIL Lab; and a research team member have improved the formula of the antimicrobial coating MAP-1, launched at the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, pushing the coating’s durability from three months to five years.
(From left) Prof. Yeung King-Lun, Director of HKUST-CIL Joint Laboratory of Innovative Environmental Health Technologies (HKUST-CIL Lab); Mr. Hamilton Hung, Chief Marketing Officer of Chiaphua Industries Limited; Prof. Joseph Kwan and Prof. Han Wei, Associate Directors of HKUST-CIL Lab; and a research team member have improved the formula of the antimicrobial coating MAP-1, launched at the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, pushing the coating’s durability from three months to five years. 
Fighting COVID-19
HKUST Develops New Smart Antimicrobial Coating with Long-Term Protection Against Omicron
Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST’s Dean of Engineering and Founding Director of the AI Chip Center for Emerging Smart Systems (ACCESS), explains the specialty of the AI chip developed by the Center.
Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST’s Dean of Engineering and Founding Director of the AI Chip Center for Emerging Smart Systems (ACCESS), explains the specialty of the AI chip developed by the Center. 
Realize Ubiquitous AI Applications in Society
HKUST Establishes Asia’s First Transnational R&D Consortium on AI Chip Design
Shaw Auditorium at HKUST (Photo credit: Henning Larsen Architects)
Shaw Auditorium at HKUST (Photo credit: Henning Larsen Architects) 
New Landmark that Draws Arts and Tech Together
Opening of HKUST’s Shaw Auditorium to Promote Diversity through Arts and Culture
Prof. Charles Ng
Prof. Charles Ng 
Rising to Climate Challenges on Infrastructure, Slopes and Constructions
Prof. Charles NG Wins 2020 State Natural Science Award
At the ceremony: (from left) HKUST Council Chairman Mr. Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing, the five honorary fellows Mr. Raymond Chan, Mrs. Yvette Fung Yeh, Ms. Margaret Lee, Dr. Daryl Ng, Prof. Yu Tongxi and HKUST President Prof. Wei Shyy.
At the ceremony: (from left) HKUST Council Chairman Mr. Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing, the five honorary fellows Mr. Raymond Chan, Mrs. Yvette Fung Yeh, Ms. Margaret Lee, Dr. Daryl Ng, Prof. Yu Tongxi and HKUST President Prof. Wei Shyy. 
Renowned Leaders
HKUST Confers Honorary Fellowships on Five Distinguished Individuals
Chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC) Mr. Carlson Tong (right) presents the 2021 UGC Teaching Award for Early Career Faculty Members to Prof. Rhea Liem.
Chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC) Mr. Carlson Tong (right) presents the 2021 UGC Teaching Award for Early Career Faculty Members to Prof. Rhea Liem. 
Treating Students as Partners
Prof. Rhea LIEM Wins UGC Teaching Award 2021
Prof. King Chow, Acting Dean of Students at HKUST (right), and Mr. George Chen, Director of Public Policy for Greater China, Mongolia, and Central Asia at Facebook, kick-start the “Level Up Digital Talent Program” at the launching ceremony.
Prof. King Chow, Acting Dean of Students at HKUST (right), and Mr. George Chen, Director of Public Policy for Greater China, Mongolia, and Central Asia at Facebook, kick-start the “Level Up Digital Talent Program” at the launching ceremony. 
Thriving in Digital Era
HKUST Partners with Facebook to Empower Next Generation of Digital Talents
Prof. Tim CHENG
Prof. Tim CHENG 
University Leadership
HKUST Announces Appointment of Prof. Tim CHENG as Vice-President for Research and Development
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