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Jeanette (right) and Helen’s conversation inspired staff, students, and alumni to strengthen human connections, lead with empathy, and embrace a shared purpose.
Jeanette (right) and Helen’s conversation inspired staff, students, and alumni to strengthen human connections, lead with empathy, and embrace a shared purpose. 
Thought Leadership
Alumna Jeanette Mao on Her Path to HK Express CEO
Over 80 participants attended the Research and Technology Forum cum Get-together Event 2026 hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on April 15.
Over 80 participants attended the Research and Technology Forum cum Get-together Event 2026 hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on April 15. 
Forging Connections with Industry and Alumni
Research and Technology Forum Highlights CSE Department’s Research and Industry Engagement
Dr. Khawar Sarfraz (center), Lecturer I in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), received the Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26 from Prof. Jimmy Fung (left), HKUST Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning). Also pictured is Prof. Yu Weichuan (right), Associate Head (PG Studies and Outreach) of the ECE Department.
Dr. Khawar Sarfraz (center), Lecturer I in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), received the Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26 from Prof. Jimmy Fung (left), HKUST Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning). Also pictured is Prof. Yu Weichuan (right), Associate Head (PG Studies and Outreach) of the ECE Department. 
Recognition for Two Years in a Row
Dr. Khawar SARFRAZ Received Thetos Early Career Distinguished Teaching Award 2025-26
The “Industry Connects University” (I-Connect-U) biannual forum and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering’s (ECE) Friday Get-Together on March 27 focused on the theme of “AIM for ‘AI for Medicine’”.
The “Industry Connects University” (I-Connect-U) biannual forum and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering’s (ECE) Friday Get-Together on March 27 focused on the theme of “AIM for ‘AI for Medicine’”. 
AIM for “AI for Medicine”
ECE Friday Get-Together and I-Connect-U Forum
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.
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
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Hosted Friday Get-Together to Promote Academic-Industry Engagement
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.
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. 
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership
HKUST Alumna Jeanette MAO Shared Leadership Journey in Woman CEO Fireside Chat
Adventurous and focused, Prof. Lu Mengqian enjoys exploring new research fields which give her a lot of space to wander. To her, the power of wandering is crucial for research discovery.
Adventurous and focused, Prof. Lu Mengqian enjoys exploring new research fields which give her a lot of space to wander. To her, the power of wandering is crucial for research discovery.  
Brave Explorer of Untapped Research and Champion of Perseverance
Prof. LU Mengqian Pioneers Research in East Asia Atmospheric Rivers
Opening Ceremony and Poon Choi Party Drew 300+ Alumni and Friends
HKUST Alumni Commons Officially Opened
Prof. Jia Jiaya (center) received the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Award at the awards gala, which was held in Hong Kong on December 5, 2025.
Prof. Jia Jiaya (center) received the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Award at the awards gala, which was held in Hong Kong on December 5, 2025. 
Recognizing Deep Integration of AI Tech in Industry
Prof. JIA Jiaya Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025
Dr. Jack Lau (seventh left), Mr. Terry Tsang (seventh right) and Mr. Frank Wang are the inaugural recipients of HKUST’s Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award. Also pictured are Mrs. Lau (sixth left), Mrs. Tsang (sixth right), Prof. Jimmy Fung (second left), Prof. Hong K. Lo (fifth left), award selection panel members Ir Dr. Andrew Chan (first right), Prof. Philip Chan (second right), Prof. Roland Chin (third right), Ir Prof. Lam Sai-Hung (fourth right) and Prof. Ping Ko (fifth right), as well as citation o
Dr. Jack Lau (seventh left), Mr. Terry Tsang (seventh right) and Mr. Frank Wang are the inaugural recipients of HKUST’s Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award. Also pictured are Mrs. Lau (sixth left), Mrs. Tsang (sixth right), Prof. Jimmy Fung (second left), Prof. Hong K. Lo (fifth left), award selection panel members Ir Dr. Andrew Chan (first right), Prof. Philip Chan (second right), Prof. Roland Chin (third right), Ir Prof. Lam Sai-Hung (fourth right) and Prof. Ping Ko (fifth right), as well as citation orators Prof. Zhang Limin (fourth left), Prof. Andrew Poon (first left), and Prof. Tsui Chi-Ying (third left). 
Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers
HKUST School of Engineering Launches Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award
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