Computer Science and Engineering

The HKUST-CalmCar Physical AI Innovation Center inauguration ceremony
The HKUST-CalmCar Physical AI Innovation Center inauguration ceremony 
Ushering in a New Era of Physical Intelligence
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. 
Jeanette (right) and Helen’s conversation inspired staff, students, and alumni to strengthen human connections, lead with empathy, and embrace a shared purpose.
Jeanette (right) and Helen’s conversation inspired staff, students, and alumni to strengthen human connections, lead with empathy, and embrace a shared purpose. 
Computer Science and Engineering PhD student Shi Yuzhe (center) and his supervisor Prof. Qu Huamin (right), Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics
Computer Science and Engineering PhD student Shi Yuzhe (center) and his supervisor Prof. Qu Huamin (right), Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics 
Over 80 participants attended the Research and Technology Forum cum Get-together Event 2026 hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on April 15.
Over 80 participants attended the Research and Technology Forum cum Get-together Event 2026 hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on April 15. 
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
The research is co-authored by Prof. Guo Yike, Provost and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (right); Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Associate Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (left); and Zhang Yalan, a PhD student in Prof. Zhou’s research group (center).
The research is co-authored by Prof. Guo Yike, Provost and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (right); Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Associate Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (left); and Zhang Yalan, a PhD student in Prof. Zhou’s research group (center). 
Pioneering Data-Driven and Autonomous Research for Next-Generation Materials Design
Guest speaker Ms. Jeanette Mao (center), CEO of HK Express Airways and HKUST alumna, received a souvenir from Prof. Tam Kar-Yan (right), HKUST Vice-President for Administration and Business, at the fireside chat, along with moderator Ms. Helen Chen (left), Head of External and Alumni Relations, HKUST School of Business and Management.
Guest speaker Ms. Jeanette Mao (center), CEO of HK Express Airways and HKUST alumna, received a souvenir from Prof. Tam Kar-Yan (right), HKUST Vice-President for Administration and Business, at the fireside chat, along with moderator Ms. Helen Chen (left), Head of External and Alumni Relations, HKUST School of Business and Management. 
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership
Four HKUST scholars have been named ACM Fellows. Pictured are (from left to right) Prof. Yi Ke, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Prof. Xiong Hui, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) and Chair Professor of the Thrust of Artificial Intelligence at HKUST (Guangzhou)
Four HKUST scholars have been named ACM Fellows. Pictured are (from left to right) Prof. Yi Ke, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Prof. Xiong Hui, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) and Chair Professor of the Thrust of Artificial Intelligence at HKUST (Guangzhou); and Prof. Jia Jiaya, Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Director of the Von Neumann Institute at HKUST.