Chemical and Biological Engineering

A research team led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (center), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, has developed TEMPO, a thermodynamically programmed one-pot CRISPR platform for rapid, point-of-care nucleic acid testing. Mr. Wu Xiaolong (third right) and Ms. Li Yanan (first left), PhD students from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, are the co-first authors of this study.
A research team led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (center), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, has developed TEMPO, a thermodynamically programmed one-pot CRISPR platform for rapid, point-of-care nucleic acid testing. Mr. Wu Xiaolong (third right) and Ms. Li Yanan (first left), PhD students from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, are the co-first authors of this study. 
Offering a More Convenient Solution for Future Infectious Disease Surveillance and Genetic Screening
HKUST Engineering Develops “One-Pot” 30-Minute High-Sensitivity At-Home Testing
The Young Scientist Award at IPS-25 recognizes Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan’s outstanding scientific achievements and emerging leadership in photochemical energy science and advanced photovoltaics. The honor reflects the impact of his research and its potential to accelerate the development of next-generation solar technologies for a sustainable energy future.
The Young Scientist Award at IPS-25 recognizes Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan’s outstanding scientific achievements and emerging leadership in photochemical energy science and advanced photovoltaics. The honor reflects the impact of his research and its potential to accelerate the development of next-generation solar technologies for a sustainable energy future. 
Recognizing Contributions to Photochemical Energy Science
Prof. ZHOU Yuanyuan Received Young Scientist Award at IPS-25
Prof. Chen Hao (center), Assistant Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Director of the Collaborative Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation at HKUST, together with co-first authors Mr. HE Sunan (left) and Mr. NIE Yuxiang (right), both PhD students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in collaboration with an international team, have developed the novel medical AI framework GSCo.
Prof. Chen Hao (center), Assistant Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Director of the Collaborative Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation at HKUST, together with co-first authors Mr. HE Sunan (left) and Mr. NIE Yuxiang (right), both PhD students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in collaboration with an international team, have developed the novel medical AI framework GSCo. 
New GSCo Framework Significantly Improves Diagnostic Accuracy and Enables Low-Cost AI Model Development
HKUST Engineering Develops Novel AI Framework Enabling Efficient Collaboration between Generalist and Specialist Models for Disease Diagnosis
Prof. Shao Minhua
Prof. Shao Minhua 
Recognition for Electrocatalytic Conversion of Carbon-based Small Molecules
Prof. SHAO Minhua Honored with Shanghai Natural Science Award (Second Class)
HKUST achieved notable results in the RGC’s Senior Research Fellow Scheme and Research Fellow Scheme for 2026/27 exercise. Prof. Shao Minhua (center), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been named RGC Senior Research Fellow; Prof. Liu Junwei (right), Associate Professor of the Department of Physics; and Prof. Liu Jia (left), Associate Professor, Department of Marketing and the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, have been named RGC
HKUST achieved notable results in the RGC’s Senior Research Fellow Scheme and Research Fellow Scheme for 2026/27 exercise. Prof. Shao Minhua (center), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been named RGC Senior Research Fellow; Prof. Liu Junwei (right), Associate Professor of the Department of Physics; and Prof. Liu Jia (left), Associate Professor, Department of Marketing and the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, have been named RGC Research Fellows. 
Recognizing Pioneering Research in Electrosynthesis and GenAI
HKUST Scholars Honored as RGC Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellows for Outstanding Research Achievements
The projects led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (left), Professor from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Prof. Zhang Qian (right), Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, have secured fundings from the RGC’s Strategic Topics Grant, marking the largest share among local universities.
The projects led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (left), Professor from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Prof. Zhang Qian (right), Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, have secured fundings from the RGC’s Strategic Topics Grant, marking the largest share among local universities. 
Tackling Aging Global Population
HKUST Secures Largest Share of RGC Strategic Topics Grant to Drive Innovation in Elderly Healthcare
The research team is led by Prof. Chen Hao (second left), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with Prof. Terence Wong (second right), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with team members: CSE PhD students Ma Jiabo (first right) and Li Wenqiang (first left).
The research team is led by Prof. Chen Hao (second left), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with Prof. Terence Wong (second right), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with team members: CSE PhD students Ma Jiabo (first right) and Li Wenqiang (first left). 
Toward Faster and More Cost-Effective Pathology Diagnosis
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop GenAI Framework for Misalignment-Resistant Virtual Staining to Accelerate Histopathology Workflows
A research team led by Prof. Terence Wong Tsz-Wai (first left), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, together with his medtech start-up PhoMedics Limited, has developed Glanzir®, the world’s first AI-enabled, slide-free pathology imaging system. From second left to first right: Dr. Victor Tsang Tsz-Chun, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate, Co-Founder and Product Manager of PhoMedics; Dr. Ivy Wong Hei-Man, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate,
A research team led by Prof. Terence Wong Tsz-Wai (first left), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, together with his medtech start-up PhoMedics Limited, has developed Glanzir®, the world’s first AI-enabled, slide-free pathology imaging system. From second left to first right: Dr. Victor Tsang Tsz-Chun, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate, Co-Founder and Product Manager of PhoMedics; Dr. Ivy Wong Hei-Man, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate, Co-Founder and Chief Imaging Scientist of PhoMedics; and Ms. Lauren Tsui Wai-Kei, HKUST Bioengineering MPhil graduate, Co-Founder and Head of Operations of PhoMedics.  
Generates Histological Images in Just Three Minutes to Support Rapid Intraoperative Diagnosis
HKUST Develops World’s First AI Slide-Free Pathology Imaging System
Prof. Shao Minhua was honored with the 2026 Energy Technology Division Research Award at the 249th Electrochemical Society Meeting, which was held in Seattle, Washington, US on May 24-28, 2026.
Prof. Shao Minhua was honored with the 2026 Energy Technology Division Research Award at the 249th Electrochemical Society Meeting, which was held in Seattle, Washington, US on May 24-28, 2026. 
First Awardee from a Chinese University Since 1992
Prof. SHAO Minhua Received Energy Technology Division Research Award of The Electrochemical Society
An Industry Engagement Event in the theme of “Health & Medicine” was successfully hosted by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering on May 15, 2026, drawing around 70 industry guests, faculty members, alumni and students for an evening of insightful exchange and community building.
An Industry Engagement Event in the theme of “Health & Medicine” was successfully hosted by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering on May 15, 2026, drawing around 70 industry guests, faculty members, alumni and students for an evening of insightful exchange and community building. 
An Evening of Insightful Exchange and Community Building
CBE Department Hosted Industry Engagement Event in Health & Medicine and Celebrated Grand Opening of Food Technology Lab
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