Chemical and Biological Engineering

The International Electrochemistry Summit 2025, held as part of HKUST’s 35th anniversary celebrations, brought together over 40 distinguished speakers and more than 50 participants from across the global electrochemical research community to the HKUST campus on December 27-30, 2025.
The International Electrochemistry Summit 2025, held as part of HKUST’s 35th anniversary celebrations, brought together over 40 distinguished speakers and more than 50 participants from across the global electrochemical research community to the HKUST campus on December 27-30, 2025. 
A Premier Platform to Advance Scientific Discovery in Electrochemistry
Global Experts Convene at HKUST for International Electrochemistry Summit 2025
Newly elected HKAE Fellows Prof. Fan Zhiyong (second right) and Prof. Zhang Limin (second left), along with Ir Dr. Alex Chan Siu-Kun (first right), HKAE President, and Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing, Visiting Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and also HKAE Fellow.
Newly elected HKAE Fellows Prof. Fan Zhiyong (second right) and Prof. Zhang Limin (second left), along with Ir Dr. Alex Chan Siu-Kun (first right), HKAE President, and Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing, Visiting Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and also HKAE Fellow. 
Acknowledging Expertise and Commitment to Advancing Engineering
Prof. FAN Zhiyong and Prof. ZHANG Limin Elected 2025 Fellows of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering
Witnessed by Prof. Penger Tong (second right, back row), HKUST Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Research); Prof. George Yuan Jie (first right, back row), HKUST Associate Dean of Engineering (Strategic Planning and Development); Mr. Edmund Yeung Lui-Ming (second left, back row), Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Towngas; and Mr. Don Cheng Hill-Kwong (first left, back row), Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of Towngas, the MoU was signed by Prof. Shao Minhua (r
Witnessed by Prof. Penger Tong (second right, back row), HKUST Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Research); Prof. George Yuan Jie (first right, back row), HKUST Associate Dean of Engineering (Strategic Planning and Development); Mr. Edmund Yeung Lui-Ming (second left, back row), Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Towngas; and Mr. Don Cheng Hill-Kwong (first left, back row), Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of Towngas, the MoU was signed by Prof. Shao Minhua (right, front row), Director of Energy Institute, Head and Chair Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering of HKUST, and Mr. Zhou Jun (left, front row), Head of Technology Application Centre of Towngas, marking the official opening of a new chapter in industry-academia-research collaboration to advance the development of the hydrogen energy industry. 
Advancing Development of Hydrogen Energy Industry
HKUST and Towngas Jointly Establish Hong Kong’s First Hydrogen Energy Industry Innovation Platform
Prof. Yang Hai (second left), Prof. Shao Minhua (first left) and Prof. Chen Hao (second right) were presented the SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25 by Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right), Dean of Engineering.
Prof. Yang Hai (second left), Prof. Shao Minhua (first left) and Prof. Chen Hao (second right) were presented the SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25 by Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right), Dean of Engineering. 
Recognizing Outstanding Research Impact and Contributions
SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25
Twelve HKUST scholars were named in Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025, including six from the School of Engineering.
Twelve HKUST scholars were named in Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025, including six from the School of Engineering. 
Demonstrating Significant and Broad Influence in Research
Six HKUST Engineering Scholars Named Highly Cited Researchers 2025 by Clarivate
Prof. Hnin Yin Yin NYEIN Achieved ICANX Young Scientist Award
Prof. Yoonseob Kim
Prof. Yoonseob Kim 
Emerging Leadership in Advanced Polymer Materials
Prof. Yoonseob KIM’s Review Article Featured in Rising Stars Series 2025 of <i>Progress in Polymer Science</i>
Prof. Shen Yajing (left) and Prof. Wang Jiguang (right)
Prof. Shen Yajing (left) and Prof. Wang Jiguang (right) 
Outstanding Young Scientists Recognized
Prof. SHEN Yajing and Prof. WANG Jiguang Elected as Members of Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences
(From left) Chan Cho-Hon, Chau Tsz-Lam, Lee Sing-Chun, Li Ka-Yan, and Teng Zhaohan (Photo credit: HKIE)
(From left) Chan Cho-Hon, Chau Tsz-Lam, Lee Sing-Chun, Li Ka-Yan, and Teng Zhaohan (Photo credit: HKIE) 
Future Leaders Empowered
Four SENG Alumni and One Current Student Elected HKIE President’s Protégés 2025/26
From a curious child taking apart bicycles to an accomplished researcher helping paralyzed patients regain control of their environment, Prof. Wang Yiwen represents the best of what happens when natural talent meets purposeful determination and meaningful mentorship.
From a curious child taking apart bicycles to an accomplished researcher helping paralyzed patients regain control of their environment, Prof. Wang Yiwen represents the best of what happens when natural talent meets purposeful determination and meaningful mentorship. 
From Signal Processing to Neural Restoration
Neural Engineer Prof. WANG Yiwen Drives Impactful Brain-Machine Interface Research for the Disabled
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