Chemical and Biological Engineering

Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels.
Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels. 
Enhancing Efficiency, Resilience, and Adaptability of Solar Technologies
HKUST Partners with Top US and Swiss Universities to Propose Innovative Strategy Reshaping Stability and Sustainability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Showcasing Breakthroughs in Materials Science
CBE Faculty Led Guest-Edited Special Issue of Advanced Materials to Celebrate 35 Years of Research Excellence
Prof. Shao Minhua’s fast-rising career in academia and industry has advanced high-performance, cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells and solid-state lithium batteries, driving green transportation.
Prof. Shao Minhua’s fast-rising career in academia and industry has advanced high-performance, cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells and solid-state lithium batteries, driving green transportation. 
On the Road to Net Zero
Creating an Environment Where the Sustainable Is Attainable
HKUST BEng graduate Cindy Tanaka is using her skills to build a career as Senior Consultant, Sustainability and Climate at leading international consultancy Deloitte.
HKUST BEng graduate Cindy Tanaka is using her skills to build a career as Senior Consultant, Sustainability and Climate at leading international consultancy Deloitte.  
Helping Build a Sustainable World
From Indonesia to Hong Kong, Young Engineer Finds Her Calling
Mr. Steven Ying (front row, center), Director of the Foundation for Amazing Potentials, Prof. Shao Minhua (front row, third right), Director of HKUST Energy Institute, and the inaugural recipients of the Steven Ying PhD Research Award Liu Guimei (front row, first right), PhD student of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Zhao Chen (front row, second right), PhD student of Ocean Science
Mr. Steven Ying (front row, center), Director of the Foundation for Amazing Potentials, Prof. Shao Minhua (front row, third right), Director of HKUST Energy Institute, and the inaugural recipients of the Steven Ying PhD Research Award Liu Guimei (front row, first right), PhD student of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Zhao Chen (front row, second right), PhD student of Ocean Science 
Recognizing Excellence in Sustainability and Environment Research
Steven Ying PhD Research Award Presentation Ceremony 2025
A group photo of Dr. Wu Mingxiang (third left) from Shenzhen People’s Hospital; Assistant Professor Chen Hao (third right), MPhil student Xin Yi (second left) and other team members from HKUST.
A group photo of Dr. Wu Mingxiang (third left) from Shenzhen People’s Hospital; Assistant Professor Chen Hao (third right), MPhil student Xin Yi (second left) and other team members from HKUST. 
Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Diagnosis
HKUST Launches Large AI Model “MOME” for Testing in Over 10 Hospitals
Chair Professor Fan Zhiyong (center) was honored with a Scientist Award at ICFM 2025, while postdoctoral fellow Dr. Ding Yucheng (left) and PhD student Cao Yang (right) received Graduate Student Awards.
Chair Professor Fan Zhiyong (center) was honored with a Scientist Award at ICFM 2025, while postdoctoral fellow Dr. Ding Yucheng (left) and PhD student Cao Yang (right) received Graduate Student Awards. 
Materials Science Innovators Recognized
Prof. FAN Zhiyong Earned Scientist Award at International Conference on Frontier Materials 2025
The lead corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (right) and co-first author Dr. Guo Pengfei (left) are showing a perovskite solar cell prototype made for a proof-of-concept demonstration of the novel laminate-structured interface.
The lead corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (right) and co-first author Dr. Guo Pengfei (left) are showing a perovskite solar cell prototype made for a proof-of-concept demonstration of the novel laminate-structured interface. 
Fundamentals-Oriented Device Innovation
Inspired by Laminate: HKUST and PolyU Researchers Synthesize a Laminate-Structured Material Interface to Improve Perovskite Solar Cells
The second “Industry Connects University” biannual forum and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Industry Engagement cum Alumni Day on March 28, 2025, drew nearly 100 industry partners, faculty members, alumni and students to meaningful exchanges and networking opportunities.
The second “Industry Connects University” biannual forum and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Industry Engagement cum Alumni Day on March 28, 2025, drew nearly 100 industry partners, faculty members, alumni and students to meaningful exchanges and networking opportunities. 
Exploring Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Environment
I-Connect-U Forum and CBE Industry Engagement cum Alumni Day Fostered Industry-Academia Connections
Prof. Frank Lam (center, left picture) and Dr. Khawar Sarfraz (center, right picture) received the Thetos Teaching Award Honorable Mention and Thetos Early Career Teaching Award Honorable Mention respectively from Provost Prof. Guo Yike (first right of both pictures) and Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) Prof. Jimmy Fung (first left of both pictures).
Prof. Frank Lam (center, left picture) and Dr. Khawar Sarfraz (center, right picture) received the Thetos Teaching Award Honorable Mention and Thetos Early Career Teaching Award Honorable Mention respectively from Provost Prof. Guo Yike (first right of both pictures) and Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) Prof. Jimmy Fung (first left of both pictures). 
Recognizing Contributions of Teaching-Track Faculty
Prof. Frank LAM and Dr. Khawar SARFRAZ Received Honorable Mentions of Thetos Distinguished Teaching Award 2024-25
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