Recognition

Strengthening Research Collaboration between France and Hong Kong
Prof. ZHAO Jidong
Prof. ZHAO Jidong 
Global Recognition for HKUST’s Computational Geomechanics Leader
Eminent Materials Scientist Named to Prestigious Endowed Professorship
Prof. Larry Li (left), a finalist of 2026 UGC Teaching Award, and Prof. Chen Yong (right), Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, at the award presentation ceremony on September 29, 2026.
Prof. Larry Li (left), a finalist of 2026 UGC Teaching Award, and Prof. Chen Yong (right), Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, at the award presentation ceremony on September 29, 2026. 
Recognizing Outstanding Pedagogical Innovation, Dedication, and Impact
Dr. Lung Cheuk-Wai (left), Civil Engineering PhD graduate of HKUST and first author of one of the winning papers, received the HKIE International Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/Researchers for his work conducted during his studies at HKUST.  The award was presented by Ir Prof. Frank Chan (right), HKIE President for Session 2026/2027, at the HKIE Annual Presidential Address and Dinner on September 11, 2026.
Dr. Lung Cheuk-Wai (left), Civil Engineering PhD graduate of HKUST and first author of one of the winning papers, received the HKIE International Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/Researchers for his work conducted during his studies at HKUST. The award was presented by Ir Prof. Frank Chan (right), HKIE President for Session 2026/2027, at the HKIE Annual Presidential Address and Dinner on September 11, 2026. 
Prof. Shao Minhua received the Fellow medal of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) during the General Assembly at the 77th ISE Annual Meeting, which was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 6-11, 2026.
Prof. Shao Minhua received the Fellow medal of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) during the General Assembly at the 77th ISE Annual Meeting, which was held in Sydney, Australia, on September 6-11, 2026. 
Recognizing Significant Contributions to Fundamental Electrocatalysis