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HKUST engineering students Eugene Cheung Hon (fourth right) and Law Cheuk-Him (third left) as well as alumna Cindy Aiko Filbert Tanaka (sixth left) were presented a HKIE Scholarship at the HKIE Prize Presentation Ceremony cum New Members’ Reception.
HKUST engineering students Eugene Cheung Hon (fourth right) and Law Cheuk-Him (third left) as well as alumna Cindy Aiko Filbert Tanaka (sixth left) were presented a HKIE Scholarship at the HKIE Prize Presentation Ceremony cum New Members’ Reception. 
Recognizing Academic Achievements & Leadership
Prof. Wang Zhe (left) and Prof. Yang Jiachuan (right), both from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, were awarded the prestigious Excellent Young Scientists Fund by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Prof. Wang Zhe (left) and Prof. Yang Jiachuan (right), both from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, were awarded the prestigious Excellent Young Scientists Fund by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. 
Prof. Mohamed S. Ghidaoui (fourth right) was named one of the 17 inaugural Fellows worldwide – and the only one from Hong Kong – of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR). He was also elected as IAHR’s Vice-President for the 2023-2025 term and assumed the position on September 1.
Prof. Mohamed S. Ghidaoui (fourth right) was named one of the 17 inaugural Fellows worldwide – and the only one from Hong Kong – of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR). He was also elected as IAHR’s Vice-President for the 2023-2025 term and assumed the position on September 1. 
Prof. Khaled B. Letaief has recently added one more prestigious title – Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering – to his long list of international honors in his distinguished career.
Prof. Khaled B. Letaief has recently added one more prestigious title – Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering – to his long list of international honors in his distinguished career. 
HKUST, EdUHK, and ECNU launch tripartite alliance to drive research and development in the application of AI within education
HKUST, EdUHK, and ECNU launch tripartite alliance to drive research and development in the application of AI within education 
Fostering Cross-Institutional and Cross-Regional Collaboration
Kenny Oktavius (center), Jack Chen (right), and Adley Prawoto pioneered a sweat sensor that eliminates the need for invasive blood samples when testing for muscle fatigue.
Kenny Oktavius (center), Jack Chen (right), and Adley Prawoto pioneered a sweat sensor that eliminates the need for invasive blood samples when testing for muscle fatigue. 
Let’s Sweat the Details
HKUST and KF representatives sign an agreement to establish a joint lab for sustainable technologies.
HKUST and KF representatives sign an agreement to establish a joint lab for sustainable technologies. 
The “HKUST-FYBB#1” satellite is successfully launched. (Provided by Chang Guang)
The “HKUST-FYBB#1” satellite is successfully launched. (Provided by Chang Guang) 
Over 160 engineering alumni, faculty, and staff came together for the SENG alumni event on August 11, 2023.
Over 160 engineering alumni, faculty, and staff came together for the SENG alumni event on August 11, 2023. 
A Night of Memories and Connection
Prof. Wang Yang, HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement (front row, right), and Mr. Xuan Ming, Chairman and General Manager of Chang Guang (front row, left), sign the strategic cooperation agreement.
Prof. Wang Yang, HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement (front row, right), and Mr. Xuan Ming, Chairman and General Manager of Chang Guang (front row, left), sign the strategic cooperation agreement.