Computer Science and Engineering

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. 
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. 
HKUST recently held a naming ceremony for the Tsang Chiu Sang Tower and Lam Po Yu Tower. The event was officiated by Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (third left), President Prof. Nancy Ip (third right), Council Vice-Chairperson Ms. Edith Shih (first left), donor and Council member Mr. Terry Tsang (second left), donor Mr. Terence Tsang (second right), and donors’ sister Ms. Tsang Chui-Lin (first right).
HKUST recently held a naming ceremony for the Tsang Chiu Sang Tower and Lam Po Yu Tower. The event was officiated by Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (third left), President Prof. Nancy Ip (third right), Council Vice-Chairperson Ms. Edith Shih (first left), donor and Council member Mr. Terry Tsang (second left), donor Mr. Terence Tsang (second right), and donors’ sister Ms. Tsang Chui-Lin (first right).