Electronic and Computer Engineering

Prof. Andrew Poon (left), Head and Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST, and PhD student Niu Yue (right) at the Photonic Device Laboratory.
Prof. Andrew Poon (left), Head and Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST, and PhD student Niu Yue (right) at the Photonic Device Laboratory. 
Advancing Applications in Programmable Photonics, Biosensing, and Lab-On-Chip Technologies
A group photo of five HKUST scholars who are leading the international “Hong Kong Operation Robot” project. From left to right: Prof. Walter Wang Zhe, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Duan Molong, Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Prof. Shi Ling, a Professor in both the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Prof. Gao Yang, Professor of the Dep
A group photo of five HKUST scholars who are leading the international “Hong Kong Operation Robot” project. From left to right: Prof. Walter Wang Zhe, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Duan Molong, Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Prof. Shi Ling, a Professor in both the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Prof. Gao Yang, Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Prof. Sun Qingping, Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. 
Contributing to National Chang’E-8 Lunar Exploration and Advancing Hong Kong’s Aerospace Science and Technology
The IEEE Hong Kong 6G Wireless Summit on September 11-12, 2025, brought together nearly 300 prominent academics, industry leaders, government representatives, and practitioners from the global wireless communications community.
The IEEE Hong Kong 6G Wireless Summit on September 11-12, 2025, brought together nearly 300 prominent academics, industry leaders, government representatives, and practitioners from the global wireless communications community. 
An Idea Exchange on the Future of Wireless Technology
Prof. Guo Yike, Provost and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST, has been elected as an International Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Prof. Guo stated, “I am deeply honored to be elected as an International Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and sincerely thanks for this recognition.”
Prof. Guo Yike, Provost and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST, has been elected as an International Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Prof. Guo stated, “I am deeply honored to be elected as an International Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and sincerely thanks for this recognition.” 
Twelve HKUST scholars were named in Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025, including six from the School of Engineering.
Twelve HKUST scholars were named in Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025, including six from the School of Engineering. 
Demonstrating Significant and Broad Influence in Research
Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, has recently received the Pioneering Achievement Award 2025 from the ACM SIGDA.
Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, has recently received the Pioneering Achievement Award 2025 from the ACM SIGDA. 
Outstanding Contributions that Reshaped Global Semiconductor Design and Testing
Prof. Xie Yuan (center) received a 2025 CCF Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation (CCF) from Prof. Sun Ninghui (left), CCF President, and Prof. Li Xiaoming (right), Chairman of CCF Awarding Committee, at the award presentation ceremony in Harbin on October 24, 2025.
Prof. Xie Yuan (center) received a 2025 CCF Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation (CCF) from Prof. Sun Ninghui (left), CCF President, and Prof. Li Xiaoming (right), Chairman of CCF Awarding Committee, at the award presentation ceremony in Harbin on October 24, 2025. 
Recognizing Distinguished Contribution in Integrated Circuit Chip Design
A research team led by Prof. Qu Jianan, Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, HKUST, has introduced a groundbreaking technique that can capture high-resolution images of the awake mice brain in a near non-invasive manner. The advancement promises deeper insights into human brain function in both healthy and diseased conditions.
A research team led by Prof. Qu Jianan, Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, HKUST, has introduced a groundbreaking technique that can capture high-resolution images of the awake mice brain in a near non-invasive manner. The advancement promises deeper insights into human brain function in both healthy and diseased conditions. 
Group photo of the research team: Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (second right), corresponding author of the study; Liao Zebing (center), PhD student and first author of the study; as well as co-authors including postdoctoral fellow Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first right), PhD students Mallem Kumar (second left) and Song Jianxin (first left). Mr Liao holds a red emitting QR-LED sample.
Group photo of the research team: Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (second right), corresponding author of the study; Liao Zebing (center), PhD student and first author of the study; as well as co-authors including postdoctoral fellow Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first right), PhD students Mallem Kumar (second left) and Song Jianxin (first left). Mr Liao holds a red emitting QR-LED sample.