Recognition

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
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
Prof. Dan Tsang (center, front row), corresponding author of the paper, and Dr. Xu Zibo (second right, front row), first author of the paper, and other team members in Prof. Tsang’s research group.
Prof. Dan Tsang (center, front row), corresponding author of the paper, and Dr. Xu Zibo (second right, front row), first author of the paper, and other team members in Prof. Tsang’s research group. 
Significant Study on Soil Carbon Stability Recognized
Prof. Dan TSANG Won Outstanding Paper Award of <i>Eco-Environment & Health</i>
Civil Engineering PhD student Yang Chanyi (center) and his supervisor Prof. Zhao Jidong (right), Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the HKUST Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics
Civil Engineering PhD student Yang Chanyi (center) and his supervisor Prof. Zhao Jidong (right), Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the HKUST Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics 
Emerging Scholar Secured Prestigious Grant
Civil Engineering PhD Student YANG Changyi Awarded NSFC Young Student Basic Research Program Grant
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. 
Engaging with Broader Robotics Community Through Lectures
Prof. GAO Yang Appointed as IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s Inaugural Distinguished Lecturer in 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. 
Shining on Global Stage
Mechanical Engineering PhD Student ZHANG Guangwu Received Poster Award at Materials Research Meeting 2025
Highlighting HKUST’s Leadership in IoT Research and Innovation
Prof. LI Bo Selected as Editor-in-Chief of <i>IEEE Internet of Things Journal</i>
Demonstrating HKUST’s Strength in Cybersecurity
HKUST Firebird Cybersecurity Competition Team Won Championship in 5th Pengcheng Cup (Hong Kong and Macau District)
Prof. Yeung King-Lun (front row, center), Prof. Joseph Kwan (front row, right), Prof. Han Wei (front row, left) and team members won the top honor – Gold Award – of the 2024 Hong Kong Green Innovations Awards.
Prof. Yeung King-Lun (front row, center), Prof. Joseph Kwan (front row, right), Prof. Han Wei (front row, left) and team members won the top honor – Gold Award – of the 2024 Hong Kong Green Innovations Awards. 
Research Excellence and Real-World Impact in Sustainable Urban Drainage Management
Prof. YEUNG King-Lun Won Top Honor at 2024 Hong Kong Green Innovations Awards with Groundbreaking Multifunctional Odor Control Hydrogel
Prof. Jia Jiaya (center) received the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Award at the awards gala, which was held in Hong Kong on December 5, 2025.
Prof. Jia Jiaya (center) received the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Award at the awards gala, which was held in Hong Kong on December 5, 2025. 
Recognizing Deep Integration of AI Tech in Industry
Prof. JIA Jiaya Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025
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