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A group photo of Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (first row, center), Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first row, second right) and PhD candidate Mr. Kumar Mallem (first row, second left) with members of their research team. In the photo, Dr. Prodanov holds three bottles with quantum rod materials while Mr. Mallem holds a green emitting QRLED sample.
A group photo of Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (first row, center), Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first row, second right) and PhD candidate Mr. Kumar Mallem (first row, second left) with members of their research team. In the photo, Dr. Prodanov holds three bottles with quantum rod materials while Mr. Mallem holds a green emitting QRLED sample.  
Breakthrough in Display Technology
HKUST’s Next-Gen QRLEDs Transform Smartphones & TVs with Ultra-Bright and Color-Rich Displays
Distinguished Leader Recognized
Prof. Ricky LEE Awarded Prestigious 2026 IEEE Rao R. Tummala Electronics Packaging Award for Outstanding Contributions to Electronic Packaging
(HKUST researchers, from left) Prof. Zhang Xiangru, Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Bu Guojun, Head and Chair Professor of Division of Life Science; Prof. Jimmy Fung Chi-Hung, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning), Chair Professor of Department of Mathematics and Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Yu Jianzhen, Head of Department of Chemistry and Chair Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Wang Jiannong, Head and Chair Professor of D
(HKUST researchers, from left) Prof. Zhang Xiangru, Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Bu Guojun, Head and Chair Professor of Division of Life Science; Prof. Jimmy Fung Chi-Hung, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning), Chair Professor of Department of Mathematics and Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Yu Jianzhen, Head of Department of Chemistry and Chair Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Wang Jiannong, Head and Chair Professor of Department of Physics; Prof. Adrian Po Hoi-Chun, Assistant Professor of Department of Physics; and Prof. Xie Yuan, Chair Professor of Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, present their respective research projects in RGC’s media briefing. 
Securing Over HK$279 Million Across Three Flagship RGC Funding Schemes
HKUST Researchers Dominate RGC Funding Awards with Record-Breaking Success
Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai
Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai 
University Leadership
HKUST Appoints Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai as Vice-President for Institutional Advancement
A group photo of HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (fifth left, front row) and President Prof. Nancy Ip (fourth left, front row) with the delegation led by Tsinghua’s Party Secretary Prof. Qiu Yong (fifth right, front row), Tsinghua Council Deputy Chairman Prof. Yang Bin (fourth right, front row), and other senior management members from both universities, before the signing ceremony.
A group photo of HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (fifth left, front row) and President Prof. Nancy Ip (fourth left, front row) with the delegation led by Tsinghua’s Party Secretary Prof. Qiu Yong (fifth right, front row), Tsinghua Council Deputy Chairman Prof. Yang Bin (fourth right, front row), and other senior management members from both universities, before the signing ceremony. 
Launch of Integrated Master-PhD Program in ECE and Joint Research Fund
HKUST and Tsinghua Sign Three Agreements to Deepen Collaboration on Research and Education
Witnessed by Prof. Harry Shum (back row, second left), Mr. Wang Chuanfu (back row, second right), HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, first left) and BYD Vice President Ms. Li Wei (back row, first right), Prof. Tim Cheng (front left) and Mr. Luo Zhongliang (front right) sign the agreement.
Witnessed by Prof. Harry Shum (back row, second left), Mr. Wang Chuanfu (back row, second right), HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, first left) and BYD Vice President Ms. Li Wei (back row, first right), Prof. Tim Cheng (front left) and Mr. Luo Zhongliang (front right) sign the agreement. 
Accelerating Innovation in Robotics and Smart Manufacturing
HKUST and BYD Establish Joint Laboratory to Pioneer Embodied Intelligence
HKSAR Secretary for Environment and Ecology Mr. Tse Chin-Wan (third left), Ir Dr. Otto Poon (third right), HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (second left), Provost Prof. Guo Yike (second right), Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (first left), and CCRS Director Prof. Lu Mengqian (first right) officiate the inauguration ceremony for the HKUST Otto Poon Center for Climate Resilience and Sustainability.
HKSAR Secretary for Environment and Ecology Mr. Tse Chin-Wan (third left), Ir Dr. Otto Poon (third right), HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (second left), Provost Prof. Guo Yike (second right), Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (first left), and CCRS Director Prof. Lu Mengqian (first right) officiate the inauguration ceremony for the HKUST Otto Poon Center for Climate Resilience and Sustainability. 
Pioneering Interdisciplinary Innovation to Combat Global Climate Challenges
HKUST Unveils Otto Poon Center for Climate Resilience and Sustainability
HKUST has shone in the second round RAISe+ Scheme launched by Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), securing grants for seven teams – the highest number among local institutions.
HKUST has shone in the second round RAISe+ Scheme launched by Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), securing grants for seven teams – the highest number among local institutions.  
Accelerating Market Access for Innovative Products
Seven HKUST Projects Secure Funding in RAISe+ Second Round
Latest research led by Prof. Lu Mengqian (left) and Dr. Cheng Tat-Fan (right) from HKUST’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering reveals that as the climate warms, the increase in fast-propagating MJO events will heighten the risk of “subseasonal precipitation whiplashes,” – sudden swings between extremely dry and wet weather – as early as 2028.
Latest research led by Prof. Lu Mengqian (left) and Dr. Cheng Tat-Fan (right) from HKUST’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering reveals that as the climate warms, the increase in fast-propagating MJO events will heighten the risk of “subseasonal precipitation whiplashes,” – sudden swings between extremely dry and wet weather – as early as 2028. 
Paving the Way for Improved Subseasonal Forecasts
HKUST Study Warns of Accelerating Climate Threat: “Precipitation Whiplashes” Could Strike as Early as 2028
HKUST Provost Prof. Yike Guo has been named “Leader of the Year 2024” in the Education/Professional/Technology and Innovation category from Sing Tao News Corporation. (Photo courtesy: Sing Tao)
HKUST Provost Prof. Yike Guo has been named “Leader of the Year 2024” in the Education/Professional/Technology and Innovation category from Sing Tao News Corporation. (Photo courtesy: Sing Tao) 
For Transformative Contributions to Education and Technological Innovation
HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike Named “Leader of the Year 2024”
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