Faculty & Student Story

Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, center) and his research team members
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, center) and his research team members 
Dedicated to enhancing equity in transportation resources, Prof. Jian Sisi believes such equity is crucial for ensuring access to essential areas such as healthcare, education and business activities.
Dedicated to enhancing equity in transportation resources, Prof. Jian Sisi believes such equity is crucial for ensuring access to essential areas such as healthcare, education and business activities. 
The HKUST Sail and Shine Program, co-organized by HKUST Connect and HKYSUA, offers students the exceptional opportunity of boarding a yacht to experience sailing and learn how to plan social service activities.
The HKUST Sail and Shine Program, co-organized by HKUST Connect and HKYSUA, offers students the exceptional opportunity of boarding a yacht to experience sailing and learn how to plan social service activities. 
Experience Sailing and Develop Lifelong Skills
Prof. Kenneth Leung Wai-Ting is a three-time recipient of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award, winning the Award in 2021 and 2023, and Honorary Mention in 2019.
Prof. Kenneth Leung Wai-Ting is a three-time recipient of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award, winning the Award in 2021 and 2023, and Honorary Mention in 2019. 
“What You See is What You Get”
Prof. Tim Woo, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, fosters service learning, inclusion and STEAM education via robot competitions.
Prof. Tim Woo, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, fosters service learning, inclusion and STEAM education via robot competitions. 
Inspiring Engineering Students to Serve Societal Needs
For former NASA researcher Prof. Su Hui, Civil and Environmental Engineering, a major goal of atmospheric scientists is to improve predictive accuracy and reduce uncertainty in weather and climate forecasting to enable wider society to better plan for climate change. Satellite data can be highly valuable in this endeavor.
For former NASA researcher Prof. Su Hui, Civil and Environmental Engineering, a major goal of atmospheric scientists is to improve predictive accuracy and reduce uncertainty in weather and climate forecasting to enable wider society to better plan for climate change. Satellite data can be highly valuable in this endeavor. 
University’s Satellites to Advance Weather and Climate Forecasting
Prof. Yang Yansong’s research contributes to the commercialization of 5G RF filters.
Prof. Yang Yansong’s research contributes to the commercialization of 5G RF filters. 
Pictured with her parents, Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD student Sarah Feng Shuo (center) has been enamored with electronics since childhood and is now determined to pursue her passion for integrated circuit (IC) design.
Pictured with her parents, Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD student Sarah Feng Shuo (center) has been enamored with electronics since childhood and is now determined to pursue her passion for integrated circuit (IC) design. 
Geotechnical expert Prof. Zhang Limin: the profound personal impact of work related to the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan led to his pioneering role in the emerging science of multi-risk emergency management.
Geotechnical expert Prof. Zhang Limin: the profound personal impact of work related to the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan led to his pioneering role in the emerging science of multi-risk emergency management. 
City-Scale Digital Twin to Mitigate Landslides
Prof. Terence Wong, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, HKUST
Prof. Terence Wong, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, HKUST 
CHAMPion of Cancer Imaging