Recognition

Prof. Kei May Lau, Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (second right), has received the prestigious 2026 Heinrich Welker Award in the semiconductor field. Prof. Lau attended the award presentation ceremony held in Kumamoto, Japan, on May 25.
Prof. Kei May Lau, Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (second right), has received the prestigious 2026 Heinrich Welker Award in the semiconductor field. Prof. Lau attended the award presentation ceremony held in Kumamoto, Japan, on May 25. 
First Awardee Based on Achievements Accomplished in Hong Kong/China
HKUST Scholar Receives Prestigious Heinrich Welker Award in Semiconductor
Prof. Shao Minhua was honored with the 2026 Energy Technology Division Research Award at the 249th Electrochemical Society Meeting, which was held in Seattle, Washington, US on May 24-28, 2026.
Prof. Shao Minhua was honored with the 2026 Energy Technology Division Research Award at the 249th Electrochemical Society Meeting, which was held in Seattle, Washington, US on May 24-28, 2026. 
First Awardee from a Chinese University Since 1992
Prof. SHAO Minhua Received Energy Technology Division Research Award of The Electrochemical Society
Prof. Zhang Limin, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, receives a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation.
Prof. Zhang Limin, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, receives a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation.  
Recognizing Contributions to National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Prof. ZHANG Limin Honored with Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation
Legacy Makers
SENG Honors Long-Serving Staff for 35 and 30 Years of Commitment
(Top row, from left) Prof. Dan Tsang, Prof. Yang Qiang, Prof. Zhao Tianshou, Prof. Wei Shyy, Prof. Ding Cunsheng, Prof. Charles Ng, and Prof. Khaled B. Letaief; (middle row, from left) Prof. Jia Jiaya, Prof. Xie Yuan, Prof. Yang Hai, Prof. Zhang Limin, Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing, Prof. Lionel Ni, and Prof. Yu Tongxi; (bottom row, from left) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Chen Ying-Ju, Prof. Xu Kun, Prof. Chen Lei, Prof. Tim Cheng, Prof. Guo Song, and Prof. Kevin Chen
(Top row, from left) Prof. Dan Tsang, Prof. Yang Qiang, Prof. Zhao Tianshou, Prof. Wei Shyy, Prof. Ding Cunsheng, Prof. Charles Ng, and Prof. Khaled B. Letaief; (middle row, from left) Prof. Jia Jiaya, Prof. Xie Yuan, Prof. Yang Hai, Prof. Zhang Limin, Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing, Prof. Lionel Ni, and Prof. Yu Tongxi; (bottom row, from left) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Chen Ying-Ju, Prof. Xu Kun, Prof. Chen Lei, Prof. Tim Cheng, Prof. Guo Song, and Prof. Kevin Chen 
Outstanding Academics Honored
Twenty-One Engineering Professors Ranked Top 100 in China by Research.com
Prof. ZHAO Jidong Received Springer Nature’s Editor of Distinction Award and <i>Acta Geotechnica</i> Best Paper Award
Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD student Ge Yuchu (center) at IEEE ISPSD 2026
Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD student Ge Yuchu (center) at IEEE ISPSD 2026 
Advancing Power Semiconductor Technology
PhD Student GE Yuchu Earned Best Poster Award at IEEE International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs
HKUST Team Led by Prof. Jack CHENG Recognized with HKIBIM Grand Award 2025
Prof. Andrew Horner (second left) is named the winner of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award 2025 and Prof. Hnin Yin Yin Nyein (in absentia) is the Honorary Mention awardee. Cheung Man-Ching (first right), Lam Chak-Hin (second right) and Wong Cheuk-Hei (first left) are the Student Recognition Award winners.
Prof. Andrew Horner (second left) is named the winner of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award 2025 and Prof. Hnin Yin Yin Nyein (in absentia) is the Honorary Mention awardee. Cheung Man-Ching (first right), Lam Chak-Hin (second right) and Wong Cheuk-Hei (first left) are the Student Recognition Award winners. 
HKUST Common Core Awards 2025
Prof. Andrew HORNER Claimed Top Prize and Prof. Hnin Yin Yin NYEIN Won Honorable Mention
Twenty award recipients from the School of Engineering were recognized along with their peers across the University at the Connect for Social Good Celebration 2026, which took place at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium on May 7.
Twenty award recipients from the School of Engineering were recognized along with their peers across the University at the Connect for Social Good Celebration 2026, which took place at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium on May 7.  
Honoring Impactful Contributions to Community
Engineering Students Recognized for Social Impact at HKUST Connect Celebration
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