Computer Science and Engineering

HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder.
HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder. 
Pilot Run at HKUST Campus Clinic to Enhance Medical Consultation Efficiency
A total of five HKUST students were awarded the prestigious Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025, including engineering students Zhang Hau-King (center), Matthew Tsang Xian-Jun (third right), and Leung Ka-Chun.
A total of five HKUST students were awarded the prestigious Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025, including engineering students Zhang Hau-King (center), Matthew Tsang Xian-Jun (third right), and Leung Ka-Chun. 
Empowering Future Leaders to Drive Social Change
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
Award winner Dr. Ma Pingchuan shared his research journeys – including both challenges and triumphs – with current research postgraduate students at the PhD Research Excellence Award Ceremony on June 2, 2025.
Award winner Dr. Ma Pingchuan shared his research journeys – including both challenges and triumphs – with current research postgraduate students at the PhD Research Excellence Award Ceremony on June 2, 2025. 
Novel Framework CipherSteal Exposes Critical Vulnerabilities in TEEs
Prof. Wang Wei’s co-authored paper, titled “SpInfer: Leveraging Low-Level Sparsity for Efficient Large Language Model Inference on GPUs”, is one of the only two Best Papers recognized at ACM EuroSys 2025 from around 700 entries.
Prof. Wang Wei’s co-authored paper, titled “SpInfer: Leveraging Low-Level Sparsity for Efficient Large Language Model Inference on GPUs”, is one of the only two Best Papers recognized at ACM EuroSys 2025 from around 700 entries. 
Making Large Language Models More Efficient for Real-World Deployment
Combining the best of both worlds, the Computer Engineering Program (CPEG) at HKUST is a dynamic fusion of computer science and electronics.
Combining the best of both worlds, the Computer Engineering Program (CPEG) at HKUST is a dynamic fusion of computer science and electronics. 
HKUST establishes the Von Neumann Institute (VNI) today. Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of HKSAR (fourth right); Dr. Pál Kertész, Consul General of Hungary in Hong Kong (third right); Ms. Clara Chan Ka-Chai, Chief Executive Officer of HKIC (second left); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (third left); Prof. Nancy Ip, HKUST President (second right); and Prof. Guo Yike, HKUST Provost (first right), together with Director of VNI Prof. Jia Jiaya (first left) and Vonnex, an AI robot developed by Prof.
HKUST establishes the Von Neumann Institute (VNI) today. Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of HKSAR (fourth right); Dr. Pál Kertész, Consul General of Hungary in Hong Kong (third right); Ms. Clara Chan Ka-Chai, Chief Executive Officer of HKIC (second left); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (third left); Prof. Nancy Ip, HKUST President (second right); and Prof. Guo Yike, HKUST Provost (first right), together with Director of VNI Prof. Jia Jiaya (first left) and Vonnex, an AI robot developed by Prof. Jia’s research team, officiate the plaque unveiling session. 
Aligning with HKSAR’s Core Industry Strategy
Prof. Gary Chan Shueng-Han (center), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and his team members Dr. Lai Ki-Kit (left), Manager of Innovation and Product Development, and Jerry Lin Zhongming (right), Assistant IT Manager, in front of the huge LED walls that display university entrances’ bus queue status and occupancy of selected study space on campus – one of the research innovations they developed and being newly featured at the Engineering Commons.
Prof. Gary Chan Shueng-Han (center), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and his team members Dr. Lai Ki-Kit (left), Manager of Innovation and Product Development, and Jerry Lin Zhongming (right), Assistant IT Manager, in front of the huge LED walls that display university entrances’ bus queue status and occupancy of selected study space on campus – one of the research innovations they developed and being newly featured at the Engineering Commons. 
Pioneer of People Sensing Leads Research to Create Social Value