Recognition

Prof. Andrew Horner (second left) is named the winner of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award 2025 and Prof. Hnin Yin Yin Nyein (in absentia) is the Honorary Mention awardee. Cheung Man-Ching (first right), Lam Chak-Hin (second right) and Wong Cheuk-Hei (first left) are the Student Recognition Award winners.
Prof. Andrew Horner (second left) is named the winner of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award 2025 and Prof. Hnin Yin Yin Nyein (in absentia) is the Honorary Mention awardee. Cheung Man-Ching (first right), Lam Chak-Hin (second right) and Wong Cheuk-Hei (first left) are the Student Recognition Award winners. 
HKUST Common Core Awards 2025
Prof. Andrew HORNER Claimed Top Prize and Prof. Hnin Yin Yin NYEIN Won Honorable Mention
Twenty award recipients from the School of Engineering were recognized along with their peers across the University at the Connect for Social Good Celebration 2026, which took place at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium on May 7.
Twenty award recipients from the School of Engineering were recognized along with their peers across the University at the Connect for Social Good Celebration 2026, which took place at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium on May 7.  
Honoring Impactful Contributions to Community
Engineering Students Recognized for Social Impact at HKUST Connect Celebration
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in Canada this June.
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in Canada this June. 
Entering the Global Arena
HKUST Remotely Operated Vehicle Team Clinched Their 14th Championship in Hong Kong Regional Contest of MATE International ROV Competition
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
Ma Yibo (right) received a Best Student Presentation Award at the 29th Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.
Ma Yibo (right) received a Best Student Presentation Award at the 29th Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. 
Recognizing Excellence in Academic Presentation
Civil Engineering PhD Student MA Yibo Won Best Presentation Award at Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Conference
Computer Science and Engineering PhD student Shi Yuzhe (center) and his supervisor Prof. Qu Huamin (right), Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics
Computer Science and Engineering PhD student Shi Yuzhe (center) and his supervisor Prof. Qu Huamin (right), Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics 
Promising Researcher Secured Esteemed Grant
Computer Science and Engineering PhD Student SHI Yuzhe Awarded NSFC Young Student Basic Research Program Grant
Prof. Abhishek Srivastava was cited “for sustained leadership in optical materials innovation, pioneering advances in ferroelectric liquid crystals, LC alignment technologies, and quantum rod performance for visual display systems.”
Prof. Abhishek Srivastava was cited “for sustained leadership in optical materials innovation, pioneering advances in ferroelectric liquid crystals, LC alignment technologies, and quantum rod performance for visual display systems.” 
Recognizing Sustained Leadership in Optical Materials Innovation
Prof. Abhishek SRIVASTAVA Elevated to Fellow of the Society for Information Display
Prof. Xie Yuan
Prof. Xie Yuan 
Gaining National Recognition in Prestigious Award
Prof. XIE Yuan Received First Class Prize of Chinese Institute of Electronics’ Science and Technology Award (Natural Science Category)
Dr. Khawar Sarfraz (center), Lecturer I in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), received the Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26 from Prof. Jimmy Fung (left), HKUST Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning). Also pictured is Prof. Yu Weichuan (right), Associate Head (PG Studies and Outreach) of the ECE Department.
Dr. Khawar Sarfraz (center), Lecturer I in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), received the Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26 from Prof. Jimmy Fung (left), HKUST Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning). Also pictured is Prof. Yu Weichuan (right), Associate Head (PG Studies and Outreach) of the ECE Department. 
Recognition for Two Years in a Row
Dr. Khawar SARFRAZ Received Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26
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