Research & Innovation

Research & Innovation

Prof. Zhao Tianshou (middle) and Prof. Chen Qing (first from left) and their research teams.
Prof. Zhao Tianshou (middle) and Prof. Chen Qing (first from left) and their research teams.  
Eco-friendly E-Fuel Recharges Electric Vehicles in Just a Few Minutes
Dr. Ervin Shu created a medical device, CryoChip, to help couples struggling with infertility by automating and standardizing the process of embryo vitrification.
Dr. Ervin Shu created a medical device, CryoChip, to help couples struggling with infertility by automating and standardizing the process of embryo vitrification. 
Prof. Tim CHENG, Dean of Engineering of HKUST (front left), and Ms. LAI Xin, ThunderChain’s Chief Engineer of Xunlei (front right), sign the collaborative agreement to establish HKUST-Xunlei Joint Laboratory on Blockchain Technology, witnessed by Prof. Nancy IP, Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST (back left), and Mr. CHEN Lei, Chief Executive Officer of Xunlei and Onething Technologies (back right)
Prof. Tim CHENG, Dean of Engineering of HKUST (front left), and Ms. LAI Xin, ThunderChain’s Chief Engineer of Xunlei (front right), sign the collaborative agreement to establish HKUST-Xunlei Joint Laboratory on Blockchain Technology, witnessed by Prof. Nancy IP, Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST (back left), and Mr. CHEN Lei, Chief Executive Officer of Xunlei and Onething Technologies (back right). 
New Industry-Institute Joint Lab to Develop Cutting-Edge Technology
Prof. Nancy IP (front left), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Mr. Henry MA (front right), Executive Vice-President and Chief Information Officer of WeBank sign the agreement.
Prof. Nancy IP (front left), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Mr. Henry MA (front right), Executive Vice-President and Chief Information Officer of WeBank sign the agreement.  
New “Banking Lab” Project to Promote Fintech and Knowledge Transfer
From left: Director of HKUST’s GREAT Smart Cities Center Prof. Lo Hong-Kam, Associate Vice-President for Knowledge Transfer and Dean of HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School Prof. Enboa Wu, Associate Vice-President for Research & Development Prof. Charles Ng, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Office and Acting Dean of Students Prof. King Chow, Head of HKUST’s Sustainability Unit Mr. Davis Bookhart, Vice-President for Research & Development Prof. Nancy Ip, President Prof. Wei Shyy, Acting Provost Prof. Po
From left: Director of HKUST’s GREAT Smart Cities Center Prof. Lo Hong-Kam, Associate Vice-President for Knowledge Transfer and Dean of HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School Prof. Enboa Wu, Associate Vice-President for Research & Development Prof. Charles Ng, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Office and Acting Dean of Students Prof. King Chow, Head of HKUST’s Sustainability Unit Mr. Davis Bookhart, Vice-President for Research & Development Prof. Nancy Ip, President Prof. Wei Shyy, Acting Provost Prof. Pong Ting-Chuen, Vice-President for Administration and Business Mr. Mark Hodgson, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. Sabrina Lin, Dean of Humanities and Social Science Prof. Kellee Tsai, Dean of Science Prof. Wang Yang, Dean of Engineering Prof. Tim Cheng and Dean of Business and Management Prof. Tam Kar-Yan officiate at the Sustainable Smart Campus Launch. 
HKUST Campus - Now a Testing Ground for Ideas to Address Everyday Issues
Prof. Charles W. W. Ng
Prof. Charles W. W. Ng 
Substantial Funding Supports Multi-pronged Visionary Measures
The new drum centrifuge for research into mountain and estuary hazard mitigation and environmental protection.
The new drum centrifuge for research into mountain and estuary hazard mitigation and environmental protection. 
Forming a World-Leading Centrifuge Cluster
Prof. WANG Jiguang (left) collaborates with Prof. JIANG Tao to bring their mutational mechanism research into clinical practice that helps find new therapeutic lead for deadly brain cancer patients.
Prof. WANG Jiguang (left) collaborates with Prof. JIANG Tao to bring their mutational mechanism research into clinical practice that helps find new therapeutic lead for deadly brain cancer patients. 
Findings Ignite Hope of Developing New Treatment for Lethal Condition
Prof. CHEN Guanghao (fourth left) and his research team received the Bronze Medal of Project Innovation Awards from Diane D’ARRAS (fourth right), President of International Water Association (IWA) at the IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition on September 17, 2018.
Prof. CHEN Guanghao (fourth left) and his research team received the Bronze Medal of Project Innovation Awards from Diane D’ARRAS (fourth right), President of International Water Association (IWA) at the IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition on September 17, 2018.  
Low-Energy Wastewater Treatment Technology Received Prestigious Honor