Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The appointment recognizes Prof. Gao Yang’s exceptional communication skills and significant technical contributions to space robotics.
The appointment recognizes Prof. Gao Yang’s exceptional communication skills and significant technical contributions to space robotics. 
Mechanical Engineering PhD student Zhang Guangwu, supervised by Prof. Zheng Qiye, received a Poster Award at the Materials Research Meeting 2025, which was held in Yokohama, Japan last December.
Mechanical Engineering PhD student Zhang Guangwu, supervised by Prof. Zheng Qiye, received a Poster Award at the Materials Research Meeting 2025, which was held in Yokohama, Japan last December. 
Attracting Global Attention with 50,000+ Visits in First Month of Launch
A team led by Prof. Larry Li (left), Associate Head and Associate Professor, and PhD student Jungjin Park (right), from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, has developed an AI-enabled AR platform for immersive learning. This platform offers students virtual laboratory experiences, enabling them to grasp key concepts and theories in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
A team led by Prof. Larry Li (left), Associate Head and Associate Professor, and PhD student Jungjin Park (right), from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, has developed an AI-enabled AR platform for immersive learning. This platform offers students virtual laboratory experiences, enabling them to grasp key concepts and theories in mechanical and aerospace engineering. 
Immersive Learning Experience Helps Students Master Experimental Techniques
The research team members include Prof. Sun Qingping, Chair Professor and corresponding author (second right); Prof. Yao Shuhuai, Professor and co-corresponding author (second left); Prof. Zhou Guoan, Research Assistant Professor and first author (first right), and Mr. Li Zexi, PhD student and second author (first left), all from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST.
The research team members include Prof. Sun Qingping, Chair Professor and corresponding author (second right); Prof. Yao Shuhuai, Professor and co-corresponding author (second left); Prof. Zhou Guoan, Research Assistant Professor and first author (first right), and Mr. Li Zexi, PhD student and second author (first left), all from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST. 
Reshaping Freezing Industry with its Zero Emissions
Prof. Stephane Redonnet brings a wealth of background experience upon more than 25 years of conducting fundamental and applied research in aerospace whilst engaging in large-scale collaborative efforts with industry.
Prof. Stephane Redonnet brings a wealth of background experience upon more than 25 years of conducting fundamental and applied research in aerospace whilst engaging in large-scale collaborative efforts with industry. 
From South Pacific to East Asia, in Pursuit of Intellectual Stimulation
Prof. Zhang Fumin
Prof. Zhang Fumin 
Recognizing Exceptional Engineering Achievements
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
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.