Research

The HKUST research team, comprising Dr. Wang Cen (front row), Prof. Su Hui (middle row, left), Prof. Zhai Chengxing (middle row, right), Dr. Yu Shiwei (back row, right), Mo Huisi (back row, left) and Wang Yanjia (back row, center).
The HKUST research team, comprising Dr. Wang Cen (front row), Prof. Su Hui (middle row, left), Prof. Zhai Chengxing (middle row, right), Dr. Yu Shiwei (back row, right), Mo Huisi (back row, left) and Wang Yanjia (back row, center). 
Accelerated Arctic Collapse Forecast Post-2040 Without Emission Cuts
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
AeroRelief, a UAV-based emergency response system designed for time-critical missions, aims to deliver lifesaving medical supplies much faster than traditional means, especially in areas where ambulances take too long to arrive.
AeroRelief, a UAV-based emergency response system designed for time-critical missions, aims to deliver lifesaving medical supplies much faster than traditional means, especially in areas where ambulances take too long to arrive. 
Prof. Lu Mengqian (left) and Dr. Cheng Tat-Fan (right) from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST unraveled a key summertime atmospheric pattern that is undergoing dramatic changes due to climate change, promising to accelerate subseasonal precipitation extremes and shorten the window for disaster preparedness across the world.
Prof. Lu Mengqian (left) and Dr. Cheng Tat-Fan (right) from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST unraveled a key summertime atmospheric pattern that is undergoing dramatic changes due to climate change, promising to accelerate subseasonal precipitation extremes and shorten the window for disaster preparedness across the world. 
Groundbreaking Research Reveals Cascading Risks to Food, Water, and Energy Systems
The inauguration of SKL-CRCC is officiated by Prof. Nancy Ip, HKUST President (third right); Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (third left); Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai, HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, Director of SKL-CRCC and CLP Holdings Professor of Sustainability (second right); Prof. Wong Wing-Tak, PolyU Deputy President and Provost (second left); Prof. Li Xiangdong, PolyU Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment, Director of SKL-CRCC and Director of RICRI (first left); and
The inauguration of SKL-CRCC is officiated by Prof. Nancy Ip, HKUST President (third right); Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (third left); Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai, HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, Director of SKL-CRCC and CLP Holdings Professor of Sustainability (second right); Prof. Wong Wing-Tak, PolyU Deputy President and Provost (second left); Prof. Li Xiangdong, PolyU Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment, Director of SKL-CRCC and Director of RICRI (first left); and Prof. Yue Qingrui, Chairman of the Academic Committee of SKL-CRCC (first right). 
Gathering Global Experts for Symposium to Tackle Challenges of Climate Change
An HKUST research team led by Prof. Hu Wenqi (left third) and Prof. Xu Qin (third right) develops soft composites with non-reciprocal responses through shear-jamming transitions.
An HKUST research team led by Prof. Hu Wenqi (left third) and Prof. Xu Qin (third right) develops soft composites with non-reciprocal responses through shear-jamming transitions. 
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.” 
Prof. Yang Hai (second left), Prof. Shao Minhua (first left) and Prof. Chen Hao (second right) were presented the SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25 by Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right), Dean of Engineering.
Prof. Yang Hai (second left), Prof. Shao Minhua (first left) and Prof. Chen Hao (second right) were presented the SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25 by Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right), Dean of Engineering. 
Recognizing Outstanding Research Impact and Contributions
Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Yike Guo (second left) and Vice Chair of Strategic Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of JD.com Ms. Sandy Xu (center), the agreement was signed by HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (first left) and JD.com representatives (first and second right), for the establishment of “HKUST – JD.com Joint Laboratory”.
Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Yike Guo (second left) and Vice Chair of Strategic Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of JD.com Ms. Sandy Xu (center), the agreement was signed by HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (first left) and JD.com representatives (first and second right), for the establishment of “HKUST – JD.com Joint Laboratory”. 
Addressing Critical Technological Challenges in Smart Supply Chains