Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics

HKUST achieved notable results in the RGC’s Senior Research Fellow Scheme and Research Fellow Scheme for 2026/27 exercise. Prof. Shao Minhua (center), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been named RGC Senior Research Fellow; Prof. Liu Junwei (right), Associate Professor of the Department of Physics; and Prof. Liu Jia (left), Associate Professor, Department of Marketing and the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, have been named RGC
HKUST achieved notable results in the RGC’s Senior Research Fellow Scheme and Research Fellow Scheme for 2026/27 exercise. Prof. Shao Minhua (center), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been named RGC Senior Research Fellow; Prof. Liu Junwei (right), Associate Professor of the Department of Physics; and Prof. Liu Jia (left), Associate Professor, Department of Marketing and the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, have been named RGC Research Fellows. 
Prof. Fugee Tsung
Prof. Fugee Tsung 
Prof. Fugee Tsung pictured with a replica of the renowned Kangxi Emperor “Fu” (福) calligraphy. Meaning blessing and prosperity, the character “Fu” is also embedded in his Chinese name (宗福季)—a meaningful coincidence that bridges heritage and identity.
Prof. Fugee Tsung pictured with a replica of the renowned Kangxi Emperor “Fu” (福) calligraphy. Meaning blessing and prosperity, the character “Fu” is also embedded in his Chinese name (宗福季)—a meaningful coincidence that bridges heritage and identity. 
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (first left) presented the SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25 to Dr. Cecia Chan Ki (second right), Prof. Qiu Xuan (second left), and Prof. So Pui-San (first right).
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (first left) presented the SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25 to Dr. Cecia Chan Ki (second right), Prof. Qiu Xuan (second left), and Prof. So Pui-San (first right). 
Outstanding Educators Recognized
Strengthening Research Collaboration between France and Hong Kong
Co-organized by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, the 11th Annual International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC) International Summit cum Award Ceremony brought together global experts to share their insights on various topics to promote local and international exchanges in mathematics education.
Co-organized by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, the 11th Annual International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC) International Summit cum Award Ceremony brought together global experts to share their insights on various topics to promote local and international exchanges in mathematics education. 
Prof. Zhang Jiheng, Head and Professor of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, aspires to make an impact.
Prof. Zhang Jiheng, Head and Professor of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, aspires to make an impact. 
From Immersion in Perfection to Making Real-Life Impact
Prof. Fugee Tsung (second right) was conferred the prestigious George L. Smith International Award for Excellence in Promotion of Industrial Engineering by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) on June 2, 2025, at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo, held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Prof. Fugee Tsung (second right) was conferred the prestigious George L. Smith International Award for Excellence in Promotion of Industrial Engineering by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) on June 2, 2025, at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo, held in Atlanta, Georgia.