Press Releases
![Prof. Lionel Ni Prof. Lionel Ni](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/2020-05/30989-42093_0n_3.jpg?itok=mm1LrBee)
![Deputy Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services Ir. Eric Pang (second row, left) and HKUST’s Dean of Engineering Prof. Tim Cheng (second row, right) join a group photo with CLP Power Academy Vice Chancellor Mr. Paul Poon (first row, middle), HKUST’s Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Nancy Ip (first row, right), and Head of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde Prof. Campbell Booth (first row, left). Deputy Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services Ir. Eric Pang (second row, left) and HKUST’s Dean of Engineering Prof. Tim Cheng (second row, right) join a group photo with CLP Power Academy Vice Chancellor Mr. Paul Poon (first row, middle), HKUST’s Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Nancy Ip (first row, right), and Head of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde Prof. Campbell Booth (first row, left).](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/2019-09/CLP%20Power%20Signs%20Partnership_Thumbnail.jpg?itok=IvUQ4zJy)
New Engineering Program Set to Nurture Innovation in Power Industry
![Prof. Tim Cheng, Dean of Engineering (center), Prof. Tim Woo, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement (left), and Prof. Ben Chan, Associate Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation (right). Prof. Tim Cheng, Dean of Engineering (center), Prof. Tim Woo, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement (left), and Prof. Ben Chan, Associate Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation (right).](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/2019-09/1543907159_pb_590x394.jpg?itok=ZVmTdbR1)
Curricular Move Set to Nurture Multidisciplinary Problem-Solvers in Engineering
![Prof. WANG Jiguang (left) collaborates with Prof. JIANG Tao to bring their mutational mechanism research into clinical practice that helps find new therapeutic lead for deadly brain cancer patients. Prof. WANG Jiguang (left) collaborates with Prof. JIANG Tao to bring their mutational mechanism research into clinical practice that helps find new therapeutic lead for deadly brain cancer patients.](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/2019-09/1543919247_pb_590x394.jpg?itok=mMDL9jVz)
Findings Ignite Hope of Developing New Treatment for Lethal Condition
![HKUST Council Chairman Mr. Andrew LIAO Cheung-Sing (middle) and Council Vice-chairman Prof. John CHAI Yat-Chiu witness Prof. Wei SHYY (right)’s installation as HKUST’s new president. HKUST Council Chairman Mr. Andrew LIAO Cheung-Sing (middle) and Council Vice-chairman Prof. John CHAI Yat-Chiu witness Prof. Wei SHYY (right)’s installation as HKUST’s new president.](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/news/2718/1542617940_pb.jpg?itok=-dCZFgsA)
New Era for HKUST Under Stewardship of Fourth President
![Dr. Chung delivered a speech at the 10th anniversary of the HKUST’s Planning Committee as its Chairman in 1996. Dr. Chung delivered a speech at the 10th anniversary of the HKUST’s Planning Committee as its Chairman in 1996.](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/2019-09/1542615442_pb_590x394.jpg?itok=EJy562HD)
Commemorating Foresight to Nurture Science and Technology Talent in HK
![HKUST President Prof. Wei SHYY (second left) and Vice President of Country Garden & President of Guangdong Bright Dream Robotics Mr. SHEN Gang (second right), sign the donation agreement. HKUST President Prof. Wei SHYY (second left) and Vice President of Country Garden & President of Guangdong Bright Dream Robotics Mr. SHEN Gang (second right), sign the donation agreement.](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/2019-09/1539685426_pb_590x394.jpg?itok=bLYlB-XN)
Substantial Donation Set to Bolster Research and Education Endeavors
![Guests officiate at the opening ceremony: (from left) Prof. CHEN Wen-Chang, Dean of Engineering of NTU; Prof. CHUA Kee-Chaing, Dean of Engineering of NUS; Prof. Tim CHENG, Dean of Engineering of HKUST; HKUST President Prof. Wei SHYY; Ms. Teresa CHENG Yeuk-Wah, Secretary for Justice; Prof. Sabrina LIN, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement of HKUST; Prof. Tatsuya OKUBO, Dean of Engineering of UTokyo; Prof. CHAR Kookheon, Dean of Engineering of SNU; and Prof. Mark HOFFMAN, Dean of Engineering of UNSW Sydney. Guests officiate at the opening ceremony: (from left) Prof. CHEN Wen-Chang, Dean of Engineering of NTU; Prof. CHUA Kee-Chaing, Dean of Engineering of NUS; Prof. Tim CHENG, Dean of Engineering of HKUST; HKUST President Prof. Wei SHYY; Ms. Teresa CHENG Yeuk-Wah, Secretary for Justice; Prof. Sabrina LIN, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement of HKUST; Prof. Tatsuya OKUBO, Dean of Engineering of UTokyo; Prof. CHAR Kookheon, Dean of Engineering of SNU; and Prof. Mark HOFFMAN, Dean of Engineering of UNSW S](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/news/2723/1538739665_pb.jpg?itok=xWK-2q-P)
Female-Focused Workshop Showcasing Careers in Higher Education in Engineering
![Prof. Wilfred Ng (left), Associate Director of Computer Engineering Program, and Prof. Leung Shing-Yu, Associate Dean of Science, introduce the features and career prospects of the Data Science and Technology (DSCT) Program – jointly launched by the School of Engineering and the School of Science. Prof. Wilfred Ng (left), Associate Director of Computer Engineering Program, and Prof. Leung Shing-Yu, Associate Dean of Science, introduce the features and career prospects of the Data Science and Technology (DSCT) Program – jointly launched by the School of Engineering and the School of Science.](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/2021-07/c.jpg?itok=DFznXm3D)
Nurturing Interdisciplinary and Pragmatic Talents
![Prof Wei Shyy, President of HKUST (left), and Prof Pascale Fung, Founding Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, unveil the plaque for CAiRE. Prof Wei Shyy, President of HKUST (left), and Prof Pascale Fung, Founding Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, unveil the plaque for CAiRE.](/sites/default/files/styles/295x165/public/2019-09/%287%291537776090_pb_590x394.jpg?itok=QkGTR1Yt)
First Among Local Universities to Set Up All-Around AI-Focused Research Center