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The organizers and speakers (from left) – (4th) Prof Michael Wang, Director of the HKUST Robotics Institute; (5th) Dr David Chung Wai-keung, Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology, HKSAR Government; (6th) Prof Wei Shyy, Executive Vice-President & Provost, HKUST; (8th) Prof Nancy Ip, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies, HKUST; and (9th) Prof Tim Cheng, Dean of Engineering, HKUST.
The organizers and speakers (from left) – (4th) Prof Michael Wang, Director of the HKUST Robotics Institute; (5th) Dr David Chung Wai-keung, Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology, HKSAR Government; (6th) Prof Wei Shyy, Executive Vice-President & Provost, HKUST; (8th) Prof Nancy Ip, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies, HKUST; and (9th) Prof Tim Cheng, Dean of Engineering, HKUST. 
Invention of City's First Autonomous Car – Saves Manpower & Enhances Safety
Four leading faculty members of the School of Engineering were recognized with prestigious named professorships at HKUST’s fourth inauguration ceremony for such honors today. They were among a group of 15 outstanding academics across the University to receive named professorships.
Four leading faculty members of the School of Engineering were recognized with prestigious named professorships at HKUST’s fourth inauguration ceremony for such honors today. They were among a group of 15 outstanding academics across the University to receive named professorships. 
A Testament to Donors’ Strong Support for HKUST’s Research Endeavors
Prof Pascale Fung (1st from right, 3rd row from front) HKUST’s representative in Partnership on AI to Benefit People and Society, joined a 2-day forum in Berlin on October 23-24 to exchange with global experts on issues including AI safety, security, AI and labor and AI’s social and societal influences. (Photo credit: Yann LeCun and Eric Horvitz)
Prof Pascale Fung (1st from right, 3rd row from front) HKUST’s representative in Partnership on AI to Benefit People and Society, joined a 2-day forum in Berlin on October 23-24 to exchange with global experts on issues including AI safety, security, AI and labor and AI’s social and societal influences. (Photo credit: Yann LeCun and Eric Horvitz) 
Ensuring Safety, Security & Privacy of AI in Asia
Urvil Sheth and the MemoTV he developed with his teammates in the Design Thinking course.
Urvil Sheth and the MemoTV he developed with his teammates in the Design Thinking course. 
“MemoTV” to Help Elderly Revive Their Old Memories
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Academic Excellence Recognized
Prof Charles W W Ng and Prof Clarence Edward Choi (middle and 2nd from right) received the Prix R M Quigley Award (Honorable Mention) in Ottawa, Canada on October 2, 2017.
Prof Charles W W Ng and Prof Clarence Edward Choi (middle and 2nd from right) received the Prix R M Quigley Award (Honorable Mention) in Ottawa, Canada on October 2, 2017. 
Significant Contribution to Advancement of Geotechnical Field
Twenty-three Master of Science students from HKUST School of Engineering were awarded 2017-18 Ford-Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Conservation and Environmental Research Grants programme.
Twenty-three Master of Science students from HKUST School of Engineering were awarded 2017-18 Ford-Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Conservation and Environmental Research Grants programme. 
23 MSc in Engineering Students Awarded Grants to Focus Research on HK’s Environmental Conservation, Transportation Optimization and Sustainability
Prof Richard So (2nd from right) and his PhD students (from left) Shutao Chen, Jun Hui and Tingyi Wang received a souvenir from Ms Vivian Wong, Chairlady of the Hong Kong Parents Association for the Hearing Impaired.
Prof Richard So (2nd from right) and his PhD students (from left) Shutao Chen, Jun Hui and Tingyi Wang received a souvenir from Ms Vivian Wong, Chairlady of the Hong Kong Parents Association for the Hearing Impaired. 
Professor Pascale Fung
AI Pioneer Celebrated for Significant Contribution