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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved exceptional results in the latest Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists list, with 244 and 205 scholars named to the Single-Year and Career-Long Impact lists respectively. This represents approximately 40% of the University’s substantiation-track faculty.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved exceptional results in the latest Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists list, with 244 and 205 scholars named to the Single-Year and Career-Long Impact lists respectively. This represents approximately 40% of the University’s substantiation-track faculty. 
20 HKUST Scholars Ranked Among Global Top 10 in Single-Year and Career-Long Impact Rankings
HKUST Sees Strong Growth in World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking
Prof. Shao Minhua received the Fellow medal of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) during the General Assembly at the 77th ISE Annual Meeting, which was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 6-11, 2026.
Prof. Shao Minhua received the Fellow medal of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) during the General Assembly at the 77th ISE Annual Meeting, which was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 6-11, 2026. 
Recognizing Significant Contributions to Fundamental Electrocatalysis
Prof. SHAO Minhua Named 2026 Fellow of the International Society of Electrochemistry
Representing diverse engineering disciplines and cultural backgrounds, the HKUST team comprised (from right) Selma Reblitz, Law Yuan, Yip Yee-Lam and Minche Lee.
Representing diverse engineering disciplines and cultural backgrounds, the HKUST team comprised (from right) Selma Reblitz, Law Yuan, Yip Yee-Lam and Minche Lee. 
Recognition for ROV Marine Monitoring and Exploration Project
Undergraduate Team Clinched Second Runner-Up in IET YPEC 2026 with Advanced Underwater ROV Innovation
The Intelligent Racing sub-team of the HKUST Robotics Team secured a total of eight awards at the 38th Asian Intelligence Robot Contest in Taiwan on June 6, 2026.
The Intelligent Racing sub-team of the HKUST Robotics Team secured a total of eight awards at the 38th Asian Intelligence Robot Contest in Taiwan on June 6, 2026. 
Winning 10 Awards in Taiwan and Huizhou
HKUST Intelligent Racing Team Earned Multiple Honors in Two Major Regional Competitions
Championing Efficient Publishing
Prof. Dan TSANG Recognized for Editorial Excellence in Sustainable Materials Journal
Prof. Qu Huamin (second left), PhD student and co-first author Shi Yuzhe (second right), and MPhil graduate Li Yanjia (first left), all from HKUST’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, together with Prof. Ruan Lecheng (first right) of Peking University, corresponding author of the paper.
Prof. Qu Huamin (second left), PhD student and co-first author Shi Yuzhe (second right), and MPhil graduate Li Yanjia (first left), all from HKUST’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, together with Prof. Ruan Lecheng (first right) of Peking University, corresponding author of the paper. 
A Historic First for Both HKUST and HKSAR
Prof. QU Huamin’s Team Secured IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering Best Paper Award
The Young Scientist Award at IPS-25 recognizes Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan’s outstanding scientific achievements and emerging leadership in photochemical energy science and advanced photovoltaics. The honor reflects the impact of his research and its potential to accelerate the development of next-generation solar technologies for a sustainable energy future.
The Young Scientist Award at IPS-25 recognizes Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan’s outstanding scientific achievements and emerging leadership in photochemical energy science and advanced photovoltaics. The honor reflects the impact of his research and its potential to accelerate the development of next-generation solar technologies for a sustainable energy future. 
Recognizing Contributions to Photochemical Energy Science
Prof. ZHOU Yuanyuan Received Young Scientist Award at IPS-25
Prof. Jack CHENG’s Team Won Four Awards at CIC AI Award 2026
Prof. Xie Zhiyao (center) received the ACM SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award 2026 at the Design Automation Conference 2026. He is the first recipient from a Hong Kong tertiary institution to receive this highly competitive award since it was first presented in 2000.
Prof. Xie Zhiyao (center) received the ACM SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award 2026 at the Design Automation Conference 2026. He is the first recipient from a Hong Kong tertiary institution to receive this highly competitive award since it was first presented in 2000. 
First for Hong Kong
Prof. XIE Zhiyao Gained ACM SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award 2026
Prof. Xie Yuan (fourth left) and his former PhD students and collaborators received the prestigious 2026 ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation at the 63rd Design Automation Conference, held in Long Beach, California, in July 2026.
Prof. Xie Yuan (fourth left) and his former PhD students and collaborators received the prestigious 2026 ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation at the 63rd Design Automation Conference, held in Long Beach, California, in July 2026. 
One of the Highest Honors in the EDA Field
Prof. XIE Yuan Won 2026 ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation
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