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Prof. Dan Tsang’s research team published a research paper titled “Reducing environmental burden of electroplating wastewater treatment by ternary cooperation of zero-valence iron, manganese, and graphitic biochar” in Communications Materials, a journal from Nature Portfolio, in March 2025. Co-authors include Dr. Xu Zibo (first author), Dr. Zhang Yuying, as well as collaborators from Imperial College London (UK), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China), University of Wuppertal (Germany), University of Califor
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research team published a research paper titled “Reducing environmental burden of electroplating wastewater treatment by ternary cooperation of zero-valence iron, manganese, and graphitic biochar” in Communications Materials, a journal from Nature Portfolio, in March 2025. Co-authors include Dr. Xu Zibo (first author), Dr. Zhang Yuying, as well as collaborators from Imperial College London (UK), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China), University of Wuppertal (Germany), University of California, Davis (US), and Korea University. 
Engineered Biochar as a Sustainable Solution
HKUST Engineering Researchers Pioneer Breakthrough to Clean Toxic Electroplating Wastewater with Reduced Carbon Footprint
A group photo at the plaque presentation ceremony with John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive (first row, middle), Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (first row, fourth left), Zhou Ji, Director of the LOCPG (first row, fourth right), Sun Dong, Secretary for HK Innovation, Technology and Industry (first row, third right), alongside directors of the 15 State Key Laboratories and the presidents of representative universities, including those from HKUST: President Prof. Nan
A group photo at the plaque presentation ceremony with John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive (first row, middle), Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (first row, fourth left), Zhou Ji, Director of the LOCPG (first row, fourth right), Sun Dong, Secretary for HK Innovation, Technology and Industry (first row, third right), alongside directors of the 15 State Key Laboratories and the presidents of representative universities, including those from HKUST: President Prof. Nancy Ip (second row, fifth right), Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, Director of SKLCRCC and CLP Holdings Professor of Sustainability (third row, third right), Prof. Kristiaan Neyts, Director of SKLDOE and Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering (third row, second right), and Prof. Fan Zhiyong, Co-Director of SKLDOE and Chair Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering (third row, first right). 
HKUST Thanks MOST for Vote of Confidence with Granting of Three State Key Labs
Dedicated to Promoting Research and Innovation in Neuroscience, Optoelectronics, and Climate Resilience of Coastal Cities
HKUST selects eight cutting-edge projects for the latest round of Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab program for testing on campus.
HKUST selects eight cutting-edge projects for the latest round of Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab program for testing on campus.  
Living the Change
Making HKUST’s Campus the Heart of Sustainability Breakthroughs
Noise nuisance poses a barrier to public acceptance of drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. HKUST’s Prof. Zhang Xin and Prof. Zhou Peng vow to change that.
Noise nuisance poses a barrier to public acceptance of drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. HKUST’s Prof. Zhang Xin and Prof. Zhou Peng vow to change that. 
Beyond the Buzz
Tuning Drone Tech for Quieter Skies and Safer Cities
HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder.
HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder. 
Pilot Run at HKUST Campus Clinic to Enhance Medical Consultation Efficiency
HKUST-Developed SmartCare Shifts Clinical Focus to Patient Care
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research was featured as the back cover of Advanced Science journal (Volume 12, Issue 21, June 2025).
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research was featured as the back cover of Advanced Science journal (Volume 12, Issue 21, June 2025).  
Powering a Circular Battery Economy with Low-Carbon Innovation

HKUST Engineering Researchers Pioneer Breakthroughs in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling to Enhance Critical Metal Recovery and Reduce Carbon Emissions
Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels.
Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels. 
Enhancing Efficiency, Resilience, and Adaptability of Solar Technologies
HKUST Partners with Top US and Swiss Universities to Propose Innovative Strategy that Reshapes Stability and Sustainability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Prof. Li Xiaomeng (center), Assistant Professor from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging & Analysis; Mr. Edmond Yau (right), Founder and CEO of Koln 3D; and Dr. Tse Lung-Fung (left), Orthopedics & Traumatology specialist and Medical Consultant to Koln 3D, discuss the applications of the new technology and future partnership opportunities.
Prof. Li Xiaomeng (center), Assistant Professor from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging & Analysis; Mr. Edmond Yau (right), Founder and CEO of Koln 3D; and Dr. Tse Lung-Fung (left), Orthopedics & Traumatology specialist and Medical Consultant to Koln 3D, discuss the applications of the new technology and future partnership opportunities. 
New Approach Revolutionizes Orthopedic Care: Safer Scans, Faster Results and Lower Cost
HKUST Develops AI Medical Imaging Technology that Cuts Radiation by 99%
A group photo of Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (first row, center), Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first row, second right) and PhD candidate Mr. Kumar Mallem (first row, second left) with members of their research team. In the photo, Dr. Prodanov holds three bottles with quantum rod materials while Mr. Mallem holds a green emitting QRLED sample.
A group photo of Prof. Abhishek K. Srivastava (first row, center), Dr. Maksym Prodanov (first row, second right) and PhD candidate Mr. Kumar Mallem (first row, second left) with members of their research team. In the photo, Dr. Prodanov holds three bottles with quantum rod materials while Mr. Mallem holds a green emitting QRLED sample.  
Breakthrough in Display Technology
HKUST’s Next-Gen QRLEDs Transform Smartphone & TVs with Ultra-Bright and Color-Rich Displays
A futuristic digital twin of Hong Kong’s booming low-altitude economy (generated by AI)
A futuristic digital twin of Hong Kong’s booming low-altitude economy (generated by AI) 
Navigating the Skies
HKUST’s Game-Changing Digital Twin
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