Research

A photo of Prof. Chen Hao (right), Director of Collaboration Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation, and Assistant Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Prof. Liang Li (left), Director of Department of Pathology at Nanfang Hospital and Professor of School of Basic Medical Sciences at Southern Medical University.
A photo of Prof. Chen Hao (right), Director of Collaboration Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation, and Assistant Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Prof. Liang Li (left), Director of Department of Pathology at Nanfang Hospital and Professor of School of Basic Medical Sciences at Southern Medical University. 
HKUST AI System Delivers Comprehensive Cancer Diagnosis
SmartPath Intelligently Analyzes Complex Pathology Images to Support Diagnosis and Prognosis, Enabling Precise Personalized Treatment
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research team published a research paper titled “Reducing environmental burden of electroplating wastewater treatment by ternary cooperation of zero-valence iron, manganese, and graphitic biochar” in Communications Materials, a journal from Nature Portfolio, in March 2025. Co-authors include Dr. Xu Zibo (first author), Dr. Zhang Yuying, as well as collaborators from Imperial College London (UK), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China), University of Wuppertal (Germany), University of Califor
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research team published a research paper titled “Reducing environmental burden of electroplating wastewater treatment by ternary cooperation of zero-valence iron, manganese, and graphitic biochar” in Communications Materials, a journal from Nature Portfolio, in March 2025. Co-authors include Dr. Xu Zibo (first author), Dr. Zhang Yuying, as well as collaborators from Imperial College London (UK), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China), University of Wuppertal (Germany), University of California, Davis (US), and Korea University. 
Engineered Biochar as a Sustainable Solution
HKUST Engineering Researchers Pioneer Breakthrough to Clean Toxic Electroplating Wastewater with Reduced Carbon Footprint
A group photo at the plaque presentation ceremony with John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive (first row, middle), Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (first row, fourth left), Zhou Ji, Director of the LOCPG (first row, fourth right), Sun Dong, Secretary for HK Innovation, Technology and Industry (first row, third right), alongside directors of the 15 State Key Laboratories and the presidents of representative universities, including those from HKUST: President Prof. Nan
A group photo at the plaque presentation ceremony with John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive (first row, middle), Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (first row, fourth left), Zhou Ji, Director of the LOCPG (first row, fourth right), Sun Dong, Secretary for HK Innovation, Technology and Industry (first row, third right), alongside directors of the 15 State Key Laboratories and the presidents of representative universities, including those from HKUST: President Prof. Nancy Ip (second row, fifth right), Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, Director of SKLCRCC and CLP Holdings Professor of Sustainability (third row, third right), Prof. Kristiaan Neyts, Director of SKLDOE and Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering (third row, second right), and Prof. Fan Zhiyong, Co-Director of SKLDOE and Chair Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering (third row, first right). 
HKUST Thanks MOST for Vote of Confidence with Granting of Three State Key Labs
Dedicated to Promoting Research and Innovation in Neuroscience, Optoelectronics, and Climate Resilience of Coastal Cities
HKUST selects eight cutting-edge projects for the latest round of Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab program for testing on campus.
HKUST selects eight cutting-edge projects for the latest round of Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab program for testing on campus.  
Living the Change
Making HKUST’s Campus the Heart of Sustainability Breakthroughs
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 that Reshapes 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%
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