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Prof. Qu Huamin (second left), PhD student and co-first author Shi Yuzhe (second right), and MPhil graduate Li Yanjia (first left), all from HKUST’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, together with Prof. Ruan Lecheng (first right) of Peking University, corresponding author of the paper.
Prof. Qu Huamin (second left), PhD student and co-first author Shi Yuzhe (second right), and MPhil graduate Li Yanjia (first left), all from HKUST’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, together with Prof. Ruan Lecheng (first right) of Peking University, corresponding author of the paper. 
A Historic First for Both HKUST and HKSAR
Prof. QU Huamin’s Team Secured IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering Best Paper Award
The Young Scientist Award at IPS-25 recognizes Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan’s outstanding scientific achievements and emerging leadership in photochemical energy science and advanced photovoltaics. The honor reflects the impact of his research and its potential to accelerate the development of next-generation solar technologies for a sustainable energy future.
The Young Scientist Award at IPS-25 recognizes Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan’s outstanding scientific achievements and emerging leadership in photochemical energy science and advanced photovoltaics. The honor reflects the impact of his research and its potential to accelerate the development of next-generation solar technologies for a sustainable energy future. 
Recognizing Contributions to Photochemical Energy Science
Prof. ZHOU Yuanyuan Received Young Scientist Award at IPS-25
Prof. Jack CHENG’s Team Won Four Awards at CIC AI Award 2026
Mr. Steven Ying (second left), Director of the Foundation for Amazing Potentials; Liao Zebing (center), 2025/26 recipient of the Ying Family PhD Research Award and PhD student of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE); Prof. Shao Minhua (second right), Director of the HKUST Energy Institute; Prof. Andrew Poon (first left), Head and Professor of the ECE Department; and Prof. Abhishek Srivastava (first right), Associate Professor of the ECE Department and Zebing’s supervisor.
Mr. Steven Ying (second left), Director of the Foundation for Amazing Potentials; Liao Zebing (center), 2025/26 recipient of the Ying Family PhD Research Award and PhD student of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE); Prof. Shao Minhua (second right), Director of the HKUST Energy Institute; Prof. Andrew Poon (first left), Head and Professor of the ECE Department; and Prof. Abhishek Srivastava (first right), Associate Professor of the ECE Department and Zebing’s supervisor. 
Recognizing Excellence in Sustainability and Green Tech Research
The Ying Family PhD Research Award Presentation Ceremony 2026
Supervised by Prof. Luo Zhengtang (left), undergraduates Yubeen Chang (center) and Mikhail Kreshchenko (right) secured third prize in the International Invitational Competition on Smart Remote Chemical Engineering Experiments for University Students, hosted by Tianjin University in June 2026.
Supervised by Prof. Luo Zhengtang (left), undergraduates Yubeen Chang (center) and Mikhail Kreshchenko (right) secured third prize in the International Invitational Competition on Smart Remote Chemical Engineering Experiments for University Students, hosted by Tianjin University in June 2026. 
Gaining Exposure to Real-World Plant Operations
Undergraduate Team Earned Third Prize in International Smart Remote Chemical Engineering Experiments Competition
Prof. Xie Yuan (fourth left) and his former PhD students and collaborators received the prestigious 2026 ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation at the 63rd Design Automation Conference, held in Long Beach, California, in July 2026.
Prof. Xie Yuan (fourth left) and his former PhD students and collaborators received the prestigious 2026 ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation at the 63rd Design Automation Conference, held in Long Beach, California, in July 2026. 
One of the Highest Honors in the EDA Field
Prof. XIE Yuan Won 2026 ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation
Prof. Xie Zhiyao (center) received the ACM SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award 2026 at the Design Automation Conference 2026. He is the first recipient from a Hong Kong tertiary institution to receive this highly competitive award since it was first presented in 2000.
Prof. Xie Zhiyao (center) received the ACM SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award 2026 at the Design Automation Conference 2026. He is the first recipient from a Hong Kong tertiary institution to receive this highly competitive award since it was first presented in 2000. 
First for Hong Kong
Prof. XIE Zhiyao Gained ACM SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award 2026
As a newly elected Foreign Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences, Prof. Yu joins an elite international community of scientific leaders.
As a newly elected Foreign Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences, Prof. Yu joins an elite international community of scientific leaders. 
Global Academy Distinction
Prof. YU Tongxi Elected Foreign Fellow of European Academy of Sciences
The Honourable Mr. Mazin Hamad Mohamad Alhimali, Consul General of Saudi Arabia in Hong Kong & Macau (right), extended congratulations to Prof. Mohamed Salah Ghidaoui, Chinese Estates Professor of Engineering and Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST (left) on July 15, 2026, at the Royal Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Hong Kong.
The Honourable Mr. Mazin Hamad Mohamad Alhimali, Consul General of Saudi Arabia in Hong Kong & Macau (right), extended congratulations to Prof. Mohamed Salah Ghidaoui, Chinese Estates Professor of Engineering and Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST (left) on July 15, 2026, at the Royal Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Hong Kong. 
A World-Esteemed Honor in Water Engineering and Science
HKUST-Led International Research Team Wins Prestigious Creativity Prize at the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW)
Prof. Shao Minhua
Prof. Shao Minhua 
Recognition for Electrocatalytic Conversion of Carbon-based Small Molecules
Prof. SHAO Minhua Honored with Shanghai Natural Science Award (Second Class)
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