Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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. 
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
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
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. 
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. 
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). 
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