Computer Science and Engineering

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, 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, 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. 
Highlighting HKUST’s Leadership in IoT Research and Innovation
HKUST and Tsinghua University announced the launch of the “3+1+X” Joint Undergraduate-Postgraduate Training Program. Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, 2nd right); and Prof. Yang Bin, Tsinghua University Council Vice Chairperson (back row, 2nd left), the cooperation agreement was signed by Prof. Zhou Xiaofang, Head and Chair Professor of HKUST CSE (front row, right), and Prof. Yin Xia, Head of Tsinghua’s Department of Computer Science and Technology (front row, left). Also in attendance we
HKUST and Tsinghua University announced the launch of the “3+1+X” Joint Undergraduate-Postgraduate Training Program. Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, 2nd right); and Prof. Yang Bin, Tsinghua University Council Vice Chairperson (back row, 2nd left), the cooperation agreement was signed by Prof. Zhou Xiaofang, Head and Chair Professor of HKUST CSE (front row, right), and Prof. Yin Xia, Head of Tsinghua’s Department of Computer Science and Technology (front row, left). Also in attendance were Prof. Cindy Li, Undergraduate Programs Coordinator of HKUST CSE (back row, 1st right); and Prof. Liu Huaping, Associate Head of Tsinghua’s Department of Computer Science and Technology (back row, 1st left). 
Prof. Jia Jiaya (center) received the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Award at the awards gala, which was held in Hong Kong on December 5, 2025.
Prof. Jia Jiaya (center) received the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Award at the awards gala, which was held in Hong Kong on December 5, 2025. 
Recognizing Deep Integration of AI Tech in Industry
Prof. Cao Jialun received the HKIS Young Scientist Award.
Prof. Cao Jialun received the HKIS Young Scientist Award. 
AeroRelief, a UAV-based emergency response system designed for time-critical missions, aims to deliver lifesaving medical supplies much faster than traditional means, especially in areas where ambulances take too long to arrive.
AeroRelief, a UAV-based emergency response system designed for time-critical missions, aims to deliver lifesaving medical supplies much faster than traditional means, especially in areas where ambulances take too long to arrive.