Research

Noise nuisance poses a barrier to public acceptance of drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. HKUST’s Prof. Zhang Xin and Prof. Zhou Peng vow to change that.
Noise nuisance poses a barrier to public acceptance of drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. HKUST’s Prof. Zhang Xin and Prof. Zhou Peng vow to change that. 
Beyond the Buzz
Tuning Drone Tech for Quieter Skies and Safer Cities
HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder.
HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder. 
Pilot Run at HKUST Campus Clinic to Enhance Medical Consultation Efficiency
HKUST-Developed SmartCare Shifts Clinical Focus to Patient Care
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research was featured as the back cover of Advanced Science journal (Volume 12, Issue 21, June 2025).
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research was featured as the back cover of Advanced Science journal (Volume 12, Issue 21, June 2025).  
Powering a Circular Battery Economy with Low-Carbon Innovation

HKUST Engineering Researchers Pioneer Breakthroughs in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling to Enhance Critical Metal Recovery and Reduce Carbon Emissions
Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels.
Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels. 
Enhancing Efficiency, Resilience, and Adaptability of Solar Technologies
HKUST Partners with Top US and Swiss Universities to Propose Innovative Strategy Reshaping Stability and Sustainability of Perovskite Solar Cells
在香港科技大學（科大）進行的「第二屆『一帶一路』空間科學應用國際培訓班」，今日舉辦開幕活動，來自國內外的航天科技專家和學員聚首一堂。
在香港科技大學（科大）進行的「第二屆『一帶一路』空間科學應用國際培訓班」，今日舉辦開幕活動，來自國內外的航天科技專家和學員聚首一堂。 
HKUST Partners with CAS Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization to Host Hong Kong’s First Belt and Road Space Technology Training Workshop (Chinese Version only)
Prof. Li Xiaomeng (center), Assistant Professor from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging & Analysis; Mr. Edmond Yau (right), Founder and CEO of Koln 3D; and Dr. Tse Lung-Fung (left), Orthopedics & Traumatology specialist and Medical Consultant to Koln 3D, discuss the applications of the new technology and future partnership opportunities.
Prof. Li Xiaomeng (center), Assistant Professor from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging & Analysis; Mr. Edmond Yau (right), Founder and CEO of Koln 3D; and Dr. Tse Lung-Fung (left), Orthopedics & Traumatology specialist and Medical Consultant to Koln 3D, discuss the applications of the new technology and future partnership opportunities. 
New Approach Revolutionizes Orthopedic Care: Safer Scans, Faster Results and Lower Cost
HKUST Develops AI Medical Imaging Technology that Cuts Radiation by 99%
A group photo of Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (first row, center), Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first row, second right) and PhD candidate Mr. Kumar Mallem (first row, second left) with members of their research team. In the photo, Dr. Prodanov holds three bottles with quantum rod materials while Mr. Mallem holds a green emitting QRLED sample.
A group photo of Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (first row, center), Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first row, second right) and PhD candidate Mr. Kumar Mallem (first row, second left) with members of their research team. In the photo, Dr. Prodanov holds three bottles with quantum rod materials while Mr. Mallem holds a green emitting QRLED sample.  
Breakthrough in Display Technology
HKUST’s Next-Gen QRLEDs Transform Smartphone & TVs with Ultra-Bright and Color-Rich Displays
VEH2025 brought together 239 scholars from 18 countries and regions, including Albania, Algeria, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, as well as Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
VEH2025 brought together 239 scholars from 18 countries and regions, including Albania, Algeria, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, as well as Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. 
Exploring the Future of Vibration and Energy Harvesting Technologies
Global Experts Converge at HKUST for VEH 2025
(HKUST researchers, from left) Prof. Zhang Xiangru, Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Bu Guojun, Head and Chair Professor of Division of Life Science; Prof. Jimmy Fung Chi-Hung, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning), Chair Professor of Department of Mathematics and Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Yu Jianzhen, Head of Department of Chemistry and Chair Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Wang Jiannong, Head and Chair Professor of D
(HKUST researchers, from left) Prof. Zhang Xiangru, Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Bu Guojun, Head and Chair Professor of Division of Life Science; Prof. Jimmy Fung Chi-Hung, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning), Chair Professor of Department of Mathematics and Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Yu Jianzhen, Head of Department of Chemistry and Chair Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Wang Jiannong, Head and Chair Professor of Department of Physics; Prof. Adrian Po Hoi-Chun, Assistant Professor of Department of Physics; and Prof. Xie Yuan, Chair Professor of Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, present their respective research projects in RGC’s media briefing. 
Securing Over HK$279 Million Across Three Flagship RGC Funding Schemes
HKUST Researchers Dominate RGC Funding Awards with Record-Breaking Success
HKSAR Secretary for Environment and Ecology Mr. Tse Chin-Wan (third left), Ir Dr. Otto Poon (third right), HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (second left), Provost Prof. Guo Yike (second right), Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (first left), and CCRS Director Prof. Lu Mengqian (first right) officiate the inauguration ceremony for the HKUST Otto Poon Center for Climate Resilience and Sustainability.
HKSAR Secretary for Environment and Ecology Mr. Tse Chin-Wan (third left), Ir Dr. Otto Poon (third right), HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (second left), Provost Prof. Guo Yike (second right), Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (first left), and CCRS Director Prof. Lu Mengqian (first right) officiate the inauguration ceremony for the HKUST Otto Poon Center for Climate Resilience and Sustainability. 
Pioneering Interdisciplinary Innovation to Combat Global Climate Challenges
HKUST Unveils Otto Poon Center for Climate Resilience and Sustainability
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