Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Prof. Yang Jinglei’s research interfaces cross-disciplinary areas ranging from chemistry, materials engineering, manufacturing to mechanics.
Prof. Yang Jinglei’s research interfaces cross-disciplinary areas ranging from chemistry, materials engineering, manufacturing to mechanics. 
Cross-Disciplinary Contributions to Chemistry and Engineering
Prof. Ricky LEE Shi-Wei (middle), Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, demonstrates how the UVC LED disinfection closet works, along with Mr. LAM Kwok-Wai (left) and Mr. Martin MAK, Principal and Assistant Warden respectively of the Po Leung Kuk Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School.
Prof. Ricky LEE Shi-Wei (middle), Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, demonstrates how the UVC LED disinfection closet works, along with Mr. LAM Kwok-Wai (left) and Mr. Martin MAK, Principal and Assistant Warden respectively of the Po Leung Kuk Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School. 
Killing 99.99% of Bacteria & Viruses on Garment
Zhang Yunfei said building a supply chain can help lower the cost and enhance product quality, so it is important to find the first buyer of the new product.
Zhang Yunfei said building a supply chain can help lower the cost and enhance product quality, so it is important to find the first buyer of the new product. 
Lessons for Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs
Prof. Yang Jinglei uses carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite (in his hands) and versatile microcapsules (shown on display) to manufacture self-healing, fire-resistant, and impact-proof multifunctional structures, contributing to a lightweight and safer solution for aircraft and electric vehicles.
Prof. Yang Jinglei uses carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite (in his hands) and versatile microcapsules (shown on display) to manufacture self-healing, fire-resistant, and impact-proof multifunctional structures, contributing to a lightweight and safer solution for aircraft and electric vehicles. 
Contributions in Aerospace Engineering
Prof. Tim Cheng (top left), Dean of Engineering, introducing Dr. Zhang Yunfei (bottom) as the guest speaker and Prof. Jack Lau (top right) as the moderator in the third webinar of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Fireside Chat Series.
Prof. Tim Cheng (top left), Dean of Engineering, introducing Dr. Zhang Yunfei (bottom) as the guest speaker and Prof. Jack Lau (top right) as the moderator in the third webinar of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Fireside Chat Series.  
The Voyage of Entrepreneurship
Outstanding alumnae leaders Ir. Samantha Kong Wing-Man (left) and Melody Wong Yee-Ting
Outstanding alumnae leaders Ir. Samantha Kong Wing-Man (left) and Melody Wong Yee-Ting 
Prof. Francesco Ciucci
Prof. Francesco Ciucci 
Advancing Solid-State Materials Chemistry
Named 2020 Highly Cited Researchers, Prof. Zhao Tianshou (left) and Prof. Jang Kyo Kim were among the world’s most influential researchers who have been most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade.
Named 2020 Highly Cited Researchers, Prof. Zhao Tianshou (left) and Prof. Jang Kyo Kim were among the world’s most influential researchers who have been most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade. 
Prof. Zhao Tianshou with his research group
Prof. Zhao Tianshou with his research group 
Practical Cell Development of Li–S batteries
Prof. Chen Qing will conduct research on percolation dissolution and nanoporous metals for electrochemical energy storage with the award funding.
Prof. Chen Qing will conduct research on percolation dissolution and nanoporous metals for electrochemical energy storage with the award funding.