Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

HKUST leads the development of the world’s first lightweight, high-resolution high-precision carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) synergistic observatory payload. The research project is co-led by Prof. Su Hui (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST, and Prof. Zhang Limin (left), Chair Professor and Head of the Department. Prof. Zhai Chengxing (right), the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas, is the mission system engin
HKUST leads the development of the world’s first lightweight, high-resolution high-precision carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) synergistic observatory payload. The research project is co-led by Prof. Su Hui (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST, and Prof. Zhang Limin (left), Chair Professor and Head of the Department. Prof. Zhai Chengxing (right), the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas, is the mission system engineer.  
Becoming the First Hong Kong Payload for China’s Tiangong Space Station to Combat Climate Change
HKUST Pioneers World’s High-Precision CO2 and Methane Synergistic Observatory Payload
HKUST announces the establishment of its Low Altitude Economy Research Center (LAERC). A group photo of Prof. Tim CHENG, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (third left), Prof. Hong K. LO, Dean of Engineering (third right), Prof. LI Mo, Director of LAERC (second left) and the Center’s members Prof. ZHANG Fumin, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (second right), Prof. Jack CHENG, Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (first left), and Prof. Z
HKUST announces the establishment of its Low Altitude Economy Research Center (LAERC). A group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (third left), Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering (third right), Prof. Li Mo, Director of LAERC (second left) and the Center’s members Prof. Zhang Fumin, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (second right), Prof. Jack Cheng, Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (first left), and Prof. Zhou Peng, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (first right). 
Integrating AI, Engineering, and Business to Lead Innovative Applications
HKUST Launches Low Altitude Economy Research Center
Promoting Research Collaboration with Mainland
Five SENG Academics Secured HK$10.6 Million in Two NSFC/RGC Research Schemes
Driving its efforts in executive education, HKUST School of Engineering conducted a highly successful two-week executive training program for 32 COMAC executives from late November to early December 2024.
Driving its efforts in executive education, HKUST School of Engineering conducted a highly successful two-week executive training program for 32 COMAC executives from late November to early December 2024. 
Empowering Industry Leaders
SENG Launched Executive Training Program for Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.
Prof. Yang Zhengbao (second left), Associate Professor at HKUST’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with the three co-first authors of the study: HKUST postdoctoral fellow Dr. Li Xuemu (second right, holding a roll of printed glycine films), CityU PhD graduate Dr. Zhang Zhuomin (first right), and CityU PhD Student Zheng Yi (first left, with a glycine patch in his hands).
Prof. Yang Zhengbao (second left), Associate Professor at HKUST’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with the three co-first authors of the study: HKUST postdoctoral fellow Dr. Li Xuemu (second right, holding a roll of printed glycine films), CityU PhD graduate Dr. Zhang Zhuomin (first right), and CityU PhD Student Zheng Yi (first left, with a glycine patch in his hands). 
Milestone in Bioelectronics Manufacturing
HKUST Engineering Researchers Introduce Thermal-Electric Aerosol Printer to Make Piezoelectric Biofilms at Unprecedented Speed
HKUST is appointed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to spearhead an international collaboration project for the Chang’E 8 mission. Key research project personnel from HKUST include Prof. YU Hongyu (3rd left), Prof. SUN Qingping (2nd left), Prof. SHI Ling (2nd right), and Prof. DUAN Molong (1st right).
HKUST is appointed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to spearhead an international collaboration project for the Chang’E 8 mission. Key research project personnel from HKUST include Prof. YU Hongyu (3rd left), Prof. SUN Qingping (2nd left), Prof. SHI Ling (2nd right), and Prof. DUAN Molong (1st right). 
Space Robotics
HKUST Leads Chang’E 8 International Cooperation Project to Develop the Multi-Functional Lunar Surface Robot with Mobile Charging Station
Outstanding Educators Recognized
SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2023-24
(From left) Prof. Yang Zhengbao, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, with his research team members Dr. Hong Ying, Dr. Liu Shiyuan, and Yang Xiaodan
(From left) Prof. Yang Zhengbao, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, with his research team members Dr. Hong Ying, Dr. Liu Shiyuan, and Yang Xiaodan  
Bioinspired Innovation
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop Innovative Method to Simplify Manufacturing Process of Cellular Ceramic
(From left) Prof. Duan Molong, MPhil student Ye Pengfei, and PhD student Wang Sichen, all from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
(From left) Prof. Duan Molong, MPhil student Ye Pengfei, and PhD student Wang Sichen, all from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 
Driving Innovation in Intelligent Precision Assembly
Engineering Postgraduates Won First Prize in China College Students Mechanical Engineering Innovation and Creativity Competition
Prof. Sun Qingping (front row, fourth left), Prof. Yao Shuhuai (front row, third left), both Professors of Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), MAE Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr. Zhou Guoan (front row, second left), MAE PhD student Li Zexi (front row, first left), and other members of the research team with their elastocaloric air conditioner.
Prof. Sun Qingping (front row, fourth left), Prof. Yao Shuhuai (front row, third left), both Professors of Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), MAE Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr. Zhou Guoan (front row, second left), MAE PhD student Li Zexi (front row, first left), and other members of the research team with their elastocaloric air conditioner.  
Setting to Transform Industries and Combat Climate Change
HKUST Engineering Researchers Developed Eco-Friendly Cooling Device with Record-Breaking Efficiency
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