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The projects led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (left), Professor from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Prof. Zhang Qian (right), Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, have secured fundings from the RGC’s Strategic Topics Grant, marking the largest share among local universities.
The projects led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (left), Professor from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Prof. Zhang Qian (right), Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, have secured fundings from the RGC’s Strategic Topics Grant, marking the largest share among local universities. 
Tackling Aging Global Population
HKUST Secures Largest Share of RGC Strategic Topics Grant to Drive Innovation in Elderly Healthcare
PhD student Liu Yichen (second right) received the Second Place in the Student Paper Competition of the Radio Frequency Technology & Techniques Symposium in Boston, US in June 2026.
PhD student Liu Yichen (second right) received the Second Place in the Student Paper Competition of the Radio Frequency Technology & Techniques Symposium in Boston, US in June 2026. 
Excellence in Radio Frequency Technology
PhD student LIU Yichen Won in Student Paper Competition of IEEE RF Technology & Techniques Symposium
Organized by the Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, the Bright Future Cup 2026 attracted students from 24 high schools to showcase their engineering skills and teamwork in an exciting soccer robotics competition.
Organized by the Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, the Bright Future Cup 2026 attracted students from 24 high schools to showcase their engineering skills and teamwork in an exciting soccer robotics competition. 
Showcasing Design Thinking and Prototyping Prowess
High Schoolers Mastered Soccer Robotics at HKUST’s Bright Future Cup 2026
香港科技大學（科大）牽頭研製的全球首款輕小型、高分辨率、高精度二氧化碳（CO₂）與甲烷（CH₄）點源協同探測儀「天韻相機」（MUSICO）日前由香港首位載荷專家黎家盈博士及另外兩位航天員在軌組裝檢測，並成功安裝於中國「天宮」太空站外指定載荷掛點位置，正式投入運作。（模擬圖）
香港科技大學（科大）牽頭研製的全球首款輕小型、高分辨率、高精度二氧化碳（CO₂）與甲烷（CH₄）點源協同探測儀「天韻相機」（MUSICO）日前由香港首位載荷專家黎家盈博士及另外兩位航天員在軌組裝檢測，並成功安裝於中國「天宮」太空站外指定載荷掛點位置，正式投入運作。（模擬圖） 
HKUST‑Developed MUSICO Begins In‑Orbit Operations on the Tiangong Space Station (Chinese Version Only)
Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan is appointed Acting Head of the new Department of Materials, which was established within the School of Engineering on July 1, 2026.
Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan is appointed Acting Head of the new Department of Materials, which was established within the School of Engineering on July 1, 2026. 
Setting to be a Pioneer in AI-Integrated Materials Education
Department of Materials Established within HKUST School of Engineering from July 1
Computer Science Alumnus Max CHUI Crowned Hong Kong Champion of Amazon Web Services AI League
Bridging Generations and Building Connections
SENG Powers AI and STEAM Programs at Inaugural HKUST Pioneers Summer Camp
The research team is led by Prof. Chen Hao (second left), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with Prof. Terence Wong (second right), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with team members: CSE PhD students Ma Jiabo (first right) and Li Wenqiang (first left).
The research team is led by Prof. Chen Hao (second left), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with Prof. Terence Wong (second right), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with team members: CSE PhD students Ma Jiabo (first right) and Li Wenqiang (first left). 
Toward Faster and More Cost-Effective Pathology Diagnosis
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop GenAI Framework for Misalignment-Resistant Virtual Staining to Accelerate Histopathology Workflows
Qu Huangyi (second left), PhD student of HKUST(GZ), and Prof. Lu Yanglong (second right), Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, received the Best Paper Award at the ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, held at Penn State University, US in June 2026.
Qu Huangyi (second left), PhD student of HKUST(GZ), and Prof. Lu Yanglong (second right), Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, received the Best Paper Award at the ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, held at Penn State University, US in June 2026. 
Recognition at Top-Tier International Conference
Prof. LU Yanglong’s Team Received Best Paper Award at 2026 ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference
Building an AI literacy ecosystem: Students benefit most when learning opportunities are connected across different stages of education and supported by pathways for continued exploration.
Building an AI literacy ecosystem: Students benefit most when learning opportunities are connected across different stages of education and supported by pathways for continued exploration. 
Faculty Column
AI Literacy Beyond Tools: Preparing Lifelong Learners in the Age of AI
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