Industry Engagement

HKUST and Deloitte China representatives at the MoU signing ceremony, including Prof. Zhou Xiaofang (third left), Otto Poon Professor of Engineering, and Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST; Allen Wong (third right), Hong Kong Business Managing Partner of Deloitte China; Dr. David Leung (second left), Head of the Smart System and Project Development Team at the Office of Knowledge Transfer at HKUST; Ryan Wu (second right), Deputy Managing Partner of Hong K
HKUST and Deloitte China representatives at the MoU signing ceremony, including Prof. Zhou Xiaofang (third left), Otto Poon Professor of Engineering, and Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST; Allen Wong (third right), Hong Kong Business Managing Partner of Deloitte China; Dr. David Leung (second left), Head of the Smart System and Project Development Team at the Office of Knowledge Transfer at HKUST; Ryan Wu (second right), Deputy Managing Partner of Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Services at Deloitte China; and Ivan Cheung (first right), Consulting Partner of Deloitte China. 
Synergizing Academic Excellence with Industry Expertise
HKUST and Deloitte China Announce AI Lab Collaboration to Strengthen AI Talent Development in Hong Kong
Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Yike Guo (second left) and Vice Chair of Strategic Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of JD.com Ms. Sandy Xu (center), the agreement was signed by HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (first left) and JD.com representatives (first and second right), for the establishment of “HKUST – JD.com Joint Laboratory”.
Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Yike Guo (second left) and Vice Chair of Strategic Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of JD.com Ms. Sandy Xu (center), the agreement was signed by HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (first left) and JD.com representatives (first and second right), for the establishment of “HKUST – JD.com Joint Laboratory”. 
Addressing Critical Technological Challenges in Smart Supply Chains
HKUST and JD.com Establish Joint Lab to Pioneer Smart Logistics and Health Management
Michael Leung boasts an extraordinary global career and credits his success to HKUST and a lifelong commitment to innovation and mentorship.
Michael Leung boasts an extraordinary global career and credits his success to HKUST and a lifelong commitment to innovation and mentorship. 
Building Success
A Civil Engineer’s Journey to Transform and Inspire Innovation
Witnessed by Prof. Harry Shum (back row, second left), Mr. Wang Chuanfu (back row, second right), HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, first left) and BYD Vice President Ms. Li Wei (back row, first right), Prof. Tim Cheng (front left) and Mr. Luo Zhongliang (front right) sign the agreement.
Witnessed by Prof. Harry Shum (back row, second left), Mr. Wang Chuanfu (back row, second right), HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, first left) and BYD Vice President Ms. Li Wei (back row, first right), Prof. Tim Cheng (front left) and Mr. Luo Zhongliang (front right) sign the agreement. 
Accelerating Innovation in Robotics and Smart Manufacturing
HKUST and BYD Establish Joint Laboratory to Pioneer Embodied Intelligence
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering brought together around 100 students, faculty, and alumni to its Friday Get-Together on April 25, 2025.
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering brought together around 100 students, faculty, and alumni to its Friday Get-Together on April 25, 2025. 
Sharing Entrepreneurial Insights and Inspiring Future Innovators
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Hosted Friday Get-together to Foster Connections
The second “Industry Connects University” biannual forum and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Industry Engagement cum Alumni Day on March 28, 2025, drew nearly 100 industry partners, faculty members, alumni and students to meaningful exchanges and networking opportunities.
The second “Industry Connects University” biannual forum and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Industry Engagement cum Alumni Day on March 28, 2025, drew nearly 100 industry partners, faculty members, alumni and students to meaningful exchanges and networking opportunities. 
Exploring Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Environment
I-Connect-U Forum and CBE Industry Engagement cum Alumni Day Fostered Industry-Academia Connections
Prof. Zhang Limin (front left), Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, and Mr. Yu Xiaodong (front right), Chief Executive Officer of TPRe, signed the MoU on behalf of the two parties. The ceremony was witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back left) and Mr. Zhao Feng (back right), Deputy General Manager of China Taiping.
Prof. Zhang Limin (front left), Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, and Mr. Yu Xiaodong (front right), Chief Executive Officer of TPRe, signed the MoU on behalf of the two parties. The ceremony was witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back left) and Mr. Zhao Feng (back right), Deputy General Manager of China Taiping. 
Transferring Technologies to Insurance Industry
HKUST and TPRe Sign MoU on Research and Business Collaborations
Driving its efforts in executive education, HKUST School of Engineering conducted a highly successful two-week executive training program for 32 COMAC executives from late November to early December 2024.
Driving its efforts in executive education, HKUST School of Engineering conducted a highly successful two-week executive training program for 32 COMAC executives from late November to early December 2024. 
Empowering Industry Leaders
SENG Launched Executive Training Program for Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.
Jacob Lo of the HKUST Great Smart Cities Institute (first right) and Ir. May Tso (third right) and Adrian Kwan (second right) of MTR represented the team to receive the Winner Award and Second Runner-up Award at the APICTA Awards 2024 in Brunei.
Jacob Lo of the HKUST Great Smart Cities Institute (first right) and Ir. May Tso (third right) and Adrian Kwan (second right) of MTR represented the team to receive the Winner Award and Second Runner-up Award at the APICTA Awards 2024 in Brunei. 
Celebrating Further Success
Project by HKUST-MTR Joint Research Laboratory Won Winner Award and Second Runner-Up Award at APICTA Awards 2024
Witnessed by Prof. Wang Yang (back left), HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, and Ms. Bao Yilin (back right), Board of Director of Guangdong Holdings Limited, Prof. Hong K. Lo (front left), HKUST Dean of Engineering, signs the agreement with Mr. Chen Zhiyu (front right), General Manager of Hong Kong Gathering Talents.
Witnessed by Prof. Wang Yang (back left), HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, and Ms. Bao Yilin (back right), Board of Director of Guangdong Holdings Limited, Prof. Hong K. Lo (front left), HKUST Dean of Engineering, signs the agreement with Mr. Chen Zhiyu (front right), General Manager of Hong Kong Gathering Talents. 
Building an Innovation and Talent Hub
HKUST Signs Cooperation Agreement with Hong Kong Gathering Talents Limited
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