Research & Innovation

HKUST announces the establishment of its Low Altitude Economy Research Center (LAERC). A group photo of Prof. Tim CHENG, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (third left), Prof. Hong K. LO, Dean of Engineering (third right), Prof. LI Mo, Director of LAERC (second left) and the Center’s members Prof. ZHANG Fumin, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (second right), Prof. Jack CHENG, Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (first left), and Prof. Z
HKUST announces the establishment of its Low Altitude Economy Research Center (LAERC). A group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (third left), Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering (third right), Prof. Li Mo, Director of LAERC (second left) and the Center’s members Prof. Zhang Fumin, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (second right), Prof. Jack Cheng, Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (first left), and Prof. Zhou Peng, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (first right). 
Integrating AI, Engineering, and Business to Lead Innovative Applications
The UGC delegation, led by UGC Chairman Mr. Tim Lui (fifth left, first row), visits HKUST on January 9, 2025 to learn more about the University’s latest research and innovation endeavours. The guests are warmly received by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (fifth right, first row), senior management, and school deans.
The UGC delegation, led by UGC Chairman Mr. Tim Lui (fifth left, first row), visits HKUST on January 9, 2025 to learn more about the University’s latest research and innovation endeavours. The guests are warmly received by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (fifth right, first row), senior management, and school deans.  
Showcasing Leadership in Academic and Research Excellence
The research team is under the supervision of Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing (center), Founding Director of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies at HKUST. Core member Dr. Feng Feng (left), a postdoctoral research fellow at HKUST’s Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), serves as the first author. The team also includes ECE postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Liu Yibo (right).
The research team is under the supervision of Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing (center), Founding Director of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies at HKUST. Core member Dr. Feng Feng (left), a postdoctoral research fellow at HKUST’s Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), serves as the first author. The team also includes ECE postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Liu Yibo (right). 
Prof. Yang Zhengbao (second left), Associate Professor at HKUST’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with the three co-first authors of the study: HKUST postdoctoral fellow Dr. Li Xuemu (second right, holding a roll of printed glycine films), CityU PhD graduate Dr. Zhang Zhuomin (first right), and CityU PhD Student Zheng Yi (first left, with a glycine patch in his hands).
Prof. Yang Zhengbao (second left), Associate Professor at HKUST’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with the three co-first authors of the study: HKUST postdoctoral fellow Dr. Li Xuemu (second right, holding a roll of printed glycine films), CityU PhD graduate Dr. Zhang Zhuomin (first right), and CityU PhD Student Zheng Yi (first left, with a glycine patch in his hands). 
HKUST is appointed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to spearhead an international collaboration project for the Chang’E 8 mission. Key research project personnel from HKUST include Prof. YU Hongyu (3rd left), Prof. SUN Qingping (2nd left), Prof. SHI Ling (2nd right), and Prof. DUAN Molong (1st right).
HKUST is appointed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to spearhead an international collaboration project for the Chang’E 8 mission. Key research project personnel from HKUST include Prof. YU Hongyu (3rd left), Prof. SUN Qingping (2nd left), Prof. SHI Ling (2nd right), and Prof. DUAN Molong (1st right). 
Assistant Professor Chen Hao (center) and PhD student Qiu Zelin (second right) from the School of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Zhao Yinghua (third left), Dr. Xie Zhuoyao (first right) and other members of the research team from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University.
Assistant Professor Chen Hao (center) and PhD student Qiu Zelin (second right) from the School of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Zhao Yinghua (third left), Dr. Xie Zhuoyao (first right) and other members of the research team from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University. 
HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (left), and Prof. Chen Hao (right), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (left), and Prof. Chen Hao (right), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.  
Diagnosing and Prognosing Up to 30 Types of Cancers and Diseases
Prof. Alicia An Kyoungjin
Prof. Alicia An Kyoungjin 
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, center) and his research team members
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, center) and his research team members