Prof. Nancy Ip (center), President of HKUST; Ms. Mable Chan (5th left), Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Guo Yike (5th right), Provost of HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng (4th left), Vice-President for Research and Development, HKUST; Prof. Hong K. Lo (3rd left), Dean of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Xu Ruina (1st left), Dean, Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University; Prof. Martin Buist (2nd left), Deputy Dean (Education), College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore; Prof. Julien Epps (4th right), Dean of Engineering, The University of New South Wales; Prof. Young-Oh Kim (3rd right), Dean, College of Engineering, Seoul National University; Prof. Louis Ge (2nd right), Associate Dean, College of Engineering, NTU Taiwan University; and Prof. Tomonori Nagayama (1st right), Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo, officiate at the opening ceremony.
Exploring the Future of Engineering Education and Research in the AI Era
An Industry Engagement Event in the theme of “Health & Medicine” was successfully hosted by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering on May 15, 2026, drawing around 70 industry guests, faculty members, alumni and students for an evening of insightful exchange and community building.
An Evening of Insightful Exchange and Community Building
Prof. Yang Hai delivered a thought-provoking lecture titled “The Present and Future of Mobility: Shaping Transportation from Ground to Sky” on May 6, 2026.
Shaping a More Efficient, Equitable, and Sustainable Mobility Ecosystem
Jeanette (right) and Helen’s conversation inspired staff, students, and alumni to strengthen human connections, lead with empathy, and embrace a shared purpose.
The Friday Get-Together hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) on March 13 attracted over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests for a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building.
An Evening of Insightful Talks and Vibrant Networking
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.
Prof. Dan Tsang (left) and Prof. Wang Yiwen (right) were invited as Young Scientists to deliver talks at 2024 World Laureates Forum in Shanghai. Only eight Young Scientists were selected in the event.
Prof. Ping K. Ko, HKUST Honorary Fellow and former Dean of Engineering, gave an insightful talk to School of Engineering faculty members on October 23, 2024.
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (right) presented a tailor-made wooden plaque to Prof. Chia-Wei Woo (left) in appreciation of his insightful sharing. The plaque was made from preserved wood of the Acacia Confusa trees on campus that were cut down to make way for the construction of the new Innovation Building.
Guests officiate at the opening ceremony: (from left) Prof. CHEN Wen-Chang, Dean of Engineering of NTU; Prof. CHUA Kee-Chaing, Dean of Engineering of NUS; Prof. Tim CHENG, Dean of Engineering of HKUST; HKUST President Prof. Wei SHYY; Ms. Teresa CHENG Yeuk-Wah, Secretary for Justice; Prof. Sabrina LIN, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement of HKUST; Prof. Tatsuya OKUBO, Dean of Engineering of UTokyo; Prof. CHAR Kookheon, Dean of Engineering of SNU; and Prof. Mark HOFFMAN, Dean of Engineering of UNSW Sydney.
Female-Focused Workshop Showcasing Careers in Higher Education in Engineering
