Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The research conducted by Prof. Zhou Yanguang (left), Dr. Xu Yixin (center), Dr. Xiang Xing (right), and all members of the Microscale Thermal Engineering Lab, bridges the gap between microscopic atomic dynamics and macroscopic ion transport, holding significant engineering value.
The research conducted by Prof. Zhou Yanguang (left), Dr. Xu Yixin (center), Dr. Xiang Xing (right), and all members of the Microscale Thermal Engineering Lab, bridges the gap between microscopic atomic dynamics and macroscopic ion transport, holding significant engineering value. 
Driving Next-Generation Thermoelectric Conversion for Cleaner Energy
HKUST Engineering Unveils Microscopic Mechanism of Fast Ion Transport in Superionic Crystals
Prof. Nancy Ip (center), HKUST President; together with Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting (second right), HKUST Vice‑President for Research and Development; pose for a group photo with three core members of the project: Prof. Su Hui (second left), Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST; Prof. Zhang Limin (first right), Chair Professor and Head of the same department; and Prof. Zhai Chengxing (first left), Associate Professor in the Division of Em
Prof. Nancy Ip (center), HKUST President; together with Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting (second right), HKUST Vice‑President for Research and Development; pose for a group photo with three core members of the project: Prof. Su Hui (second left), Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST; Prof. Zhang Limin (first right), Chair Professor and Head of the same department; and Prof. Zhai Chengxing (first left), Associate Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas. 
HKUST Led Project Marks Hong Kong’s First Scientific Payload on the National Space Station
World’s First Lightweight High Resolution High Precision CO₂ and CH₄ Point Source Detector “MUSICO” Arrives at Tiangong Space Station via Tianzhou-10
Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (first left), and Dr. LI Ning, Founder of the Li-Ning Brand and Chairman of the Li-Ning Group (first right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (second left), and Vice President and Chief Sports Officer of Li-Ning Group Mr. Hong Yuru (second right) unveil the plaque for the HKUST–Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies.
Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (first left), and Dr. LI Ning, Founder of the Li-Ning Brand and Chairman of the Li-Ning Group (first right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (second left), and Vice President and Chief Sports Officer of Li-Ning Group Mr. Hong Yuru (second right) unveil the plaque for the HKUST–Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies. 
Advancing Talent Development and Translational Research
HKUST Holds Plaque Unveiling Ceremony for the HKUST- Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies
Prof. Robin Ma
Prof. Robin Ma 
Elevating to New Horizons
Prof. Robin MA Elected a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Prof. Robin Ma (back row, first right), Dr. Stanley Leung (front row, first right) and seven Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students who joined the 14th IMechE Greater China Design Competition on April 15 at the HKUST Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall.
Prof. Robin Ma (back row, first right), Dr. Stanley Leung (front row, first right) and seven Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students who joined the 14th IMechE Greater China Design Competition on April 15 at the HKUST Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall. 
Showcasing Talent in Mechanical Design
MAE Students Named First Runner-Up at 14th IMechE Greater China Design Competition
The officiating guests include the Honourable Mrs. Regina Ip Lau Suk-Yee (third left), Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government; Dr. Stephen Wong Yuen-Shan (third right), Head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Wu Ji (second right), President of the Chinese Society of Space Research; Prof. Bernard Foing (second left), Executive Director of the COSPAR International Lunar Exploration Working Group and Chairman of the Lunar Explorers
The officiating guests include the Honourable Mrs. Regina Ip Lau Suk-Yee (third left), Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government; Dr. Stephen Wong Yuen-Shan (third right), Head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Wu Ji (second right), President of the Chinese Society of Space Research; Prof. Bernard Foing (second left), Executive Director of the COSPAR International Lunar Exploration Working Group and Chairman of the Lunar Explorers Society; Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai (first left), HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; and Prof. Gao Yang (first right), Director of HKSREC and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST.  
Uniting Beijing-Shanghai-Hong Kong Research Strengths to Launch Space Intelligence Innovation Hub
HKUST-Led HKSREC Hosts Space Intelligence Event
Prof. Hu Wenqi (right), his postgraduate student Chen Xi (left), and other research team members at HKUST develop the world’s first bio-inspired artificial cilia system, advancing breakthroughs in medical and microrobotics applications.
Prof. Hu Wenqi (right), his postgraduate student Chen Xi (left), and other research team members at HKUST develop the world’s first bio-inspired artificial cilia system, advancing breakthroughs in medical and microrobotics applications. 
Advancing Breakthroughs in Medical and Microrobotics Applications
HKUST Engineering Develops World’s First Bio-Inspired Artificial Cilia System
An AI-generated image illustrating the many facets of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE): HKUST’s MAE programs empower students to shape the future by integrating AI, extended reality, and real-world innovation across air mobility, robotics, sustainable energy, smart manufacturing, advanced materials, space technologies, and beyond.
An AI-generated image illustrating the many facets of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE): HKUST’s MAE programs empower students to shape the future by integrating AI, extended reality, and real-world innovation across air mobility, robotics, sustainable energy, smart manufacturing, advanced materials, space technologies, and beyond. 
Faculty Column
From Virtual Pre-Labs to Physical Judgment: Co-Intelligence in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Education
The Friday Get-Together hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) on March 13 attracted over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests for a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building.
The Friday Get-Together hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) on March 13 attracted over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests for a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building. 
An Evening of Insightful Talks and Vibrant Networking
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Hosted Friday Get-Together to Promote Academic-Industry Engagement
Led by HKUST, the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center has signed a MoU with SEU to establish a long-term strategic partnership. Witnessed by Mr. Li Zhongjun, Mayor of the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government (center, back row); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (left, back row); and Mr. Wu Xiaocheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of SEU (right, back row), the agreement was signed by Prof. Gao Yang, Director of HKSREC and the HKUST Center for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability, Co-Director
Led by HKUST, the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center has signed a MoU with SEU to establish a long-term strategic partnership. Witnessed by Mr. Li Zhongjun, Mayor of the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government (center, back row); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (left, back row); and Mr. Wu Xiaocheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of SEU (right, back row), the agreement was signed by Prof. Gao Yang, Director of HKSREC and the HKUST Center for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability, Co-Director of the Space Science and Technology Institute, and Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (left, front row), along with Mr. Wang Chen, Director of the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Office at SEU (right, front row). 
Supporting the National Goal of Becoming an Aerospace Powerhouse
HKUST-Led Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center Partners with Southeast University to Advance Deep Space Exploration
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