Recognition

Prof. Abhishek Srivastava was cited “for sustained leadership in optical materials innovation, pioneering advances in ferroelectric liquid crystals, LC alignment technologies, and quantum rod performance for visual display systems.”
Prof. Abhishek Srivastava was cited “for sustained leadership in optical materials innovation, pioneering advances in ferroelectric liquid crystals, LC alignment technologies, and quantum rod performance for visual display systems.” 
Recognizing Sustained Leadership in Optical Materials Innovation
Prof. Abhishek SRIVASTAVA Elevated to Fellow of the Society for Information Display
Dr. Khawar Sarfraz (center), Lecturer I in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), received the Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26 from Prof. Jimmy Fung (left), HKUST Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning). Also pictured is Prof. Yu Weichuan (right), Associate Head (PG Studies and Outreach) of the ECE Department.
Dr. Khawar Sarfraz (center), Lecturer I in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), received the Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26 from Prof. Jimmy Fung (left), HKUST Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning). Also pictured is Prof. Yu Weichuan (right), Associate Head (PG Studies and Outreach) of the ECE Department. 
Recognition for Two Years in a Row
Dr. Khawar SARFRAZ Received Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26
Prof. Dan Tsang (center, front row), corresponding author of the paper, and Dr. Xu Zibo (second right, front row), first author of the paper, and other team members in Prof. Tsang’s research group.
Prof. Dan Tsang (center, front row), corresponding author of the paper, and Dr. Xu Zibo (second right, front row), first author of the paper, and other team members in Prof. Tsang’s research group. 
Significant Study on Soil Carbon Stability Recognized
Prof. Dan TSANG Won Outstanding Paper Award of <i>Eco-Environment & Health</i>
HKUST showcased the projects that received Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury at the 51st Geneva Inventions Expo. Group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng (center), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; Dr. Shin Cheul Kim (fifth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer); along with the award-winning team representatives, including (from fifth right to first right) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Mr. Larry Zhu, Dr. Daniel Chun, Mr. Tse Man-Hin, (fro
HKUST showcased the projects that received Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury at the 51st Geneva Inventions Expo. Group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng (center), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; Dr. Shin Cheul Kim (fifth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer); along with the award-winning team representatives, including (from fifth right to first right) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Mr. Larry Zhu, Dr. Daniel Chun, Mr. Tse Man-Hin, (from fourth left to first left) Prof. Zhu Guang, Prof. Lin Yen-Hung, Prof. Li Mo, and Dr. Steevanson Bayer. 
Harnessing Interdisciplinary Research Capabilities to Drive Global Impact
HKUST Innovations Shine at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
Civil Engineering PhD student Yang Chanyi (center) and his supervisor Prof. Zhao Jidong (right), Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the HKUST Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics
Civil Engineering PhD student Yang Chanyi (center) and his supervisor Prof. Zhao Jidong (right), Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the HKUST Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics 
Emerging Scholar Secured Prestigious Grant
Civil Engineering PhD Student YANG Changyi Awarded NSFC Young Student Basic Research Program Grant
A group photo of Prof. Charles Ng (second right) with BGA Chair Ir Chaido Doulala‑Rigby (third right) and previous Rankine Lecturers, including Dr. Brian Simpson (first right), 32nd Rankine Lecturer; Prof. Lord Robert Mair (first left), 46th Rankine Lecturer; and Prof. Antonio Gens (second left), 47th Rankine Lecturer.
A group photo of Prof. Charles Ng (second right) with BGA Chair Ir Chaido Doulala‑Rigby (third right) and previous Rankine Lecturers, including Dr. Brian Simpson (first right), 32nd Rankine Lecturer; Prof. Lord Robert Mair (first left), 46th Rankine Lecturer; and Prof. Antonio Gens (second left), 47th Rankine Lecturer. 
First Chinese Scholar to Receive the Prestigious Honor in International Geotechnical Engineering
Prof. Charles NG Named Rankine Lecturer by British Geotechnical Association
The appointment recognizes Prof. Gao Yang’s exceptional communication skills and significant technical contributions to space robotics.
The appointment recognizes Prof. Gao Yang’s exceptional communication skills and significant technical contributions to space robotics. 
Engaging with Broader Robotics Community Through Lectures
Prof. GAO Yang Appointed as IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s Inaugural Distinguished Lecturer in Space Robotics
A group photo of Mr. David Taji Farouki (third row, seventh left), President of the Jury of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Ms. Caroline Simonet, Director of International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (third row, sixth left), Ir. Andrew Young (third row, fifth left), Hong Kong’s official representative for Geneva Inventions Expo and the HKUST delegation led by Dr. Kim Shin-Cheul (third row, eighth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer) and Pro
A group photo of Mr. David Taji Farouki (third row, seventh left), President of the Jury of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Ms. Caroline Simonet, Director of International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (third row, sixth left), Ir. Andrew Young (third row, fifth left), Hong Kong’s official representative for Geneva Inventions Expo and the HKUST delegation led by Dr. Kim Shin-Cheul (third row, eighth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer) and Prof. Xiong Hui (third row, ninth left), Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer), HKUST (Guangzhou). 
Leading Hong Kong Institutions in Awards and Showcasing the Exceptional Power of “AI + X” Interdisciplinary Innovation
HKUST Wins Record-Breaking Accolades at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
Four HKUST scholars have been named ACM Fellows. Pictured are (from left to right) Prof. Yi Ke, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Prof. Xiong Hui, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) and Chair Professor of the Thrust of Artificial Intelligence at HKUST (Guangzhou)
Four HKUST scholars have been named ACM Fellows. Pictured are (from left to right) Prof. Yi Ke, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Prof. Xiong Hui, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) and Chair Professor of the Thrust of Artificial Intelligence at HKUST (Guangzhou); and Prof. Jia Jiaya, Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Director of the Von Neumann Institute at HKUST. 
Leading the Way in Computer Science
Four HKUST Scholars Elected as ACM Fellows 2025 for Outstanding Research Achievements in Computer Science
A team led by Prof. Larry Li (left), Associate Head and Associate Professor, and PhD student Jungjin Park (right), from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, has developed an AI-enabled AR platform for immersive learning. This platform offers students virtual laboratory experiences, enabling them to grasp key concepts and theories in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
A team led by Prof. Larry Li (left), Associate Head and Associate Professor, and PhD student Jungjin Park (right), from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, has developed an AI-enabled AR platform for immersive learning. This platform offers students virtual laboratory experiences, enabling them to grasp key concepts and theories in mechanical and aerospace engineering. 
Immersive Learning Experience Helps Students Master Experimental Techniques
HKUST Engineering Team Wins Silver at QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025
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