Chemical and Biological Engineering

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 startup 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, C
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 startup 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
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
Prof. Andrew Horner (second left) is named the winner of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award 2025 and Prof. Hnin Yin Yin Nyein (in absentia) is the Honorary Mention awardee. Cheung Man-Ching (first right), Lam Chak-Hin (second right) and Wong Cheuk-Hei (first left) are the Student Recognition Award winners.
Prof. Andrew Horner (second left) is named the winner of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award 2025 and Prof. Hnin Yin Yin Nyein (in absentia) is the Honorary Mention awardee. Cheung Man-Ching (first right), Lam Chak-Hin (second right) and Wong Cheuk-Hei (first left) are the Student Recognition Award winners. 
HKUST Common Core Awards 2025
Prof. Andrew HORNER Claimed Top Prize and Prof. Hnin Yin Yin NYEIN Won Honorable Mention
A research team led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (third left), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), along with Prof. Zhai Yuanliang (second right), Associate Professor of the Division of Life Science (LIFS) at HKUST, has developed the world’s first DNA-guided, RNA-targeting CRISPR–Cas system. The photo also includes key team members: Mr. Wu Xiaolong (second left), PhD student of CBE; Dr. Lam Wai-Hei (first right), postdoctoral fellow of LIFS; and Dr. Cao Yumeng (first left), po
A research team led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (third left), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), along with Prof. Zhai Yuanliang (second right), Associate Professor of the Division of Life Science (LIFS) at HKUST, has developed the world’s first DNA-guided, RNA-targeting CRISPR–Cas system. The photo also includes key team members: Mr. Wu Xiaolong (second left), PhD student of CBE; Dr. Lam Wai-Hei (first right), postdoctoral fellow of LIFS; and Dr. Cao Yumeng (first left), postdoctoral fellow of CBE. 
Holding Tremendous Potential for Clinical Applications
HKUST Researchers Flip the CRISPR Script to Develop World’s First DNA-Guided Gene Editing Tool for Precise Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Advancing Antiviral Therapies
Conceptual illustration showing how the “slow-release solvent” strategy repairs buried interfaces in perovskite thin films. This research was published in Nature Synthesis and featured as the journal’s cover article for the April 2026 issue (Volume 5, Issue 4).
Conceptual illustration showing how the “slow-release solvent” strategy repairs buried interfaces in perovskite thin films. This research was published in Nature Synthesis and featured as the journal’s cover article for the April 2026 issue (Volume 5, Issue 4). 
Leading to Perovskite Solar Cells with Higher Efficiency
HKUST Engineering Team Co-Pioneers a “Slow-Release Solvent” Strategy to Advance Large-Area Perovskite Photovoltaic Modules
Prof. Yoonseob Kim (right), Associate Professor, and Dr. Cheng Xiaolong (left), postdoctoral fellow, from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST.
Prof. Yoonseob Kim (right), Associate Professor, and Dr. Cheng Xiaolong (left), postdoctoral fellow, from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST. 
Driving a Greener Future
HKUST Engineering Develops Advanced Sustainable Energy Storage Technology for High-Performance and Safer Solid-State Lithium Batteries
Prof. Chen Shensheng (left) and PhD student Wu Zongpei (right) simulated the whole process of liquid-liquid phase separation from start to finish, revealing how mussels instantly glue themselves to rocks. Their research holds significant implications for developing instant biocompatible surgical glues and programmable smart materials.
Prof. Chen Shensheng (left) and PhD student Wu Zongpei (right) simulated the whole process of liquid-liquid phase separation from start to finish, revealing how mussels instantly glue themselves to rocks. Their research holds significant implications for developing instant biocompatible surgical glues and programmable smart materials. 
Providing Implications for Instant Biocompatible Surgical Glues
HKUST Engineering Uncovers Key Mechanism of Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation
Recognizing Exceptional Contributions to Bioelectronics
Prof. Hnin Yin Yin NYEIN Earned Micromachines Young Investigator Award
HKUST showcased the projects that received Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury at the 51st Geneva Inventions Expo. Group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng (center), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; Dr. Shin Cheul Kim (fifth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer); along with the award-winning team representatives, including (from fifth right to first right) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Mr. Larry Zhu, Dr. Daniel Chun, Mr. Tse Man-Hin, (fro
HKUST showcased the projects that received Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury at the 51st Geneva Inventions Expo. Group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng (center), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; Dr. Shin Cheul Kim (fifth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer); along with the award-winning team representatives, including (from fifth right to first right) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Mr. Larry Zhu, Dr. Daniel Chun, Mr. Tse Man-Hin, (from fourth left to first left) Prof. Zhu Guang, Prof. Lin Yen-Hung, Prof. Li Mo, and Dr. Steevanson Bayer. 
Harnessing Interdisciplinary Research Capabilities to Drive Global Impact
HKUST Innovations Shine at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
IC-PSC speakers, organizers, and participants explored the latest innovations in sustainable energy research.
IC-PSC speakers, organizers, and participants explored the latest innovations in sustainable energy research. 
Exploring Latest Innovations in Sustainable Energy Research
HKUST Hosts Interdisciplinary Global Conference on Advanced Solar Tech
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