Aircraft and Aeronautical Engineering

Prof. Stephane Redonnet brings a wealth of background experience upon more than 25 years of conducting fundamental and applied research in aerospace whilst engaging in large-scale collaborative efforts with industry.
Prof. Stephane Redonnet brings a wealth of background experience upon more than 25 years of conducting fundamental and applied research in aerospace whilst engaging in large-scale collaborative efforts with industry. 
From South Pacific to East Asia, in Pursuit of Intellectual Stimulation
Prof. Stephane REDONNET Bridges Fundamental and Applied Research in Fluid Mechanics and Acoustics
An AI-generated image showing students exploring mechanical and aerospace components via extended reality technology.
An AI-generated image showing students exploring mechanical and aerospace components via extended reality technology. 
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Engineering Education Reimagined: Where Virtual and Physical Worlds Converge at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Driving its efforts in executive education, HKUST School of Engineering conducted a highly successful two-week executive training program for 32 COMAC executives from late November to early December 2024.
Driving its efforts in executive education, HKUST School of Engineering conducted a highly successful two-week executive training program for 32 COMAC executives from late November to early December 2024. 
Empowering Industry Leaders
SENG Launched Executive Training Program for Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.
HKUST Aero Team members at the BMFA Payload Challenges 2024 (from right to left): Prof. Larry Li (team supervisor), Mr. C K Leung (team pilot), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering undergraduates Leung Nok-Hei, Leung Yu-Hin, Keung Ho-Lam, Tsui Ho-Sum, Chu Lok-Hang, and Karine Lu Hoi-Lam.
HKUST Aero Team members at the BMFA Payload Challenges 2024 (from right to left): Prof. Larry Li (team supervisor), Mr. C K Leung (team pilot), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering undergraduates Leung Nok-Hei, Leung Yu-Hin, Keung Ho-Lam, Tsui Ho-Sum, Chu Lok-Hang, and Karine Lu Hoi-Lam. 
Claiming Top Spot in Quantity Challenge
HKUST Aero Team Triumphed in British Model Flying Association Payload Challenges 2024
An AI-generated image portraying a learner exploring an aircraft engine with extended reality technology.
An AI-generated image portraying a learner exploring an aircraft engine with extended reality technology. 
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Bridging Theory and Practice: The Evolution of Engineering Education at HKUST
Ranking 16th worldwide, the HKUST Aero Team is the highest scoring Asian team among 107 international teams at the 2024 AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition. This is also the best ever result achieved by the team since they first joined the competition in 2013.
Ranking 16th worldwide, the HKUST Aero Team is the highest scoring Asian team among 107 international teams at the 2024 AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition. This is also the best ever result achieved by the team since they first joined the competition in 2013. 
Leading in Asia
HKUST Aero Team Ranked First in Asia at 2024 AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition
Prof. Fu Lin’s project will advance the flow prediction technology in aerospace engineering, which is crucial in shortening the design process of aircraft.
Prof. Fu Lin’s project will advance the flow prediction technology in aerospace engineering, which is crucial in shortening the design process of aircraft. 
Advancing Flow Prediction Technology
Prof. FU Lin Received Early Career Award 2022/23 by Research Grants Council
Prof. Larry Li (left) and Prof. Yu Hongyu (right) have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Aeronautical Society, the world’s only professional body dedicated to the aerospace community.
Prof. Larry Li (left) and Prof. Yu Hongyu (right) have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Aeronautical Society, the world’s only professional body dedicated to the aerospace community. 
Outstanding Contributions in Aeronautics
Prof. YU Hongyu & Prof. Larry LI Elected as Fellows of Royal Aeronautical Society
Kelvin Leung
Kelvin Leung 
Research Excellence
MPhil Student Kelvin LEUNG Came First in 2021 AIAA Region VII/International Student Conference
Prof. Rhea Liem
Prof. Rhea Liem 
A Dedicated and Outstanding Teacher in Aerospace Engineering
The Power of Being Your True Self
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