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Innovative catalytic mechanism for selective biomass oxidation: The schematic illustrates the in-situ generation of surface-bound hydroxyl radicals on low-valence copper (Cu⁰/Cu⁺) sites, enabling highly selective carbonyl oxidation using only ambient air and water. This green catalytic pathway eliminates the need for traditional oxidants and represents a significant advancement in sustainable biomass conversion.
Innovative catalytic mechanism for selective biomass oxidation: The schematic illustrates the in-situ generation of surface-bound hydroxyl radicals on low-valence copper (Cu⁰/Cu⁺) sites, enabling highly selective carbonyl oxidation using only ambient air and water. This green catalytic pathway eliminates the need for traditional oxidants and represents a significant advancement in sustainable biomass conversion. 
Transforming Biomass into High-Value Chemicals with Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability
HKUST Researchers Pioneer Breakthroughs in Catalytic Biomass Valorization to Advance Green Chemistry and Sustainable Engineering
Prof. Abhishek Srivastava (front row, third right) and Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD students Cheng Ming (front row, first right), Kumar Mallem (front row, second right), Chen Zhaoyi (front row, second left), and Cheng Yuechu (front row, third left)
Prof. Abhishek Srivastava (front row, third right) and Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD students Cheng Ming (front row, first right), Kumar Mallem (front row, second right), Chen Zhaoyi (front row, second left), and Cheng Yuechu (front row, third left) 
Achieving the Highest Number of Awards Among Universities Worldwide
Electronic and Computer Engineering Team Garnered Four Awards at SID Display Week 2025
Experiencing the Impact of Engineering and Technology
Secondary 6 Students Introduced to Multifaceted Field of Engineering on Engineering Exploration Day 2025
(Top row, from left) Benny Kok, Dr. Pablo Morales Navarrete, Jeff Hu; (bottom row, from left) Alex Lam, Turzo Bose, Ricky Chan, Peter Yau
Changemakers Who Are Transforming Their Industries
Seven SENG Members Selected in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 List
Prof. Zhao Jidong (center) and Dr. Amiya Prakash Das (right) from HKUST, together with Dr. Thomas Sweijen (left) from Utrecht University, have developed a groundbreaking computational model to study the movement of granular materials such as soils, sands and powders.
Prof. Zhao Jidong (center) and Dr. Amiya Prakash Das (right) from HKUST, together with Dr. Thomas Sweijen (left) from Utrecht University, have developed a groundbreaking computational model to study the movement of granular materials such as soils, sands and powders. 
Innovation in Geohazard Mitigation and Precision Pharmaceutics
HKUST Researchers Develop New Model for Accurate Landslide Prediction with Applications in Sustainable Agriculture, Energy, Healthcare, and Beyond
Advancing Carbon Neutrality and Green Construction
Prof. Dan TSANG Elected Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering brought together around 100 students, faculty, and alumni to its Friday Get-Together on April 25, 2025.
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering brought together around 100 students, faculty, and alumni to its Friday Get-Together on April 25, 2025. 
Sharing Entrepreneurial Insights and Inspiring Future Innovators
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Hosted Friday Get-together to Foster Connections
Soft-spoken Nick Chin put into practice skills acquired at HKUST, where he obtained three degrees: PhD in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management, MSc in Telecommunications, and BEng in Electronic Engineering.
Soft-spoken Nick Chin put into practice skills acquired at HKUST, where he obtained three degrees: PhD in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management, MSc in Telecommunications, and BEng in Electronic Engineering. 
Groundbreaking Effort
Engineer Who Made Hong Kong Home Is Innovating Healthcare Technology
HKUST establishes the Von Neumann Institute (VNI) today. Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of HKSAR (fourth right); Dr. Pál Kertész, Consul General of Hungary in Hong Kong (third right); Ms. Clara Chan Ka-Chai, Chief Executive Officer of HKIC (second left); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (third left); Prof. Nancy Ip, HKUST President (second right); and Prof. Guo Yike, HKUST Provost (first right), together with Director of VNI Prof. Jia Jiaya (first left) and Vonnex, an AI robot developed by Prof.
HKUST establishes the Von Neumann Institute (VNI) today. Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of HKSAR (fourth right); Dr. Pál Kertész, Consul General of Hungary in Hong Kong (third right); Ms. Clara Chan Ka-Chai, Chief Executive Officer of HKIC (second left); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (third left); Prof. Nancy Ip, HKUST President (second right); and Prof. Guo Yike, HKUST Provost (first right), together with Director of VNI Prof. Jia Jiaya (first left) and Vonnex, an AI robot developed by Prof. Jia’s research team, officiate the plaque unveiling session. 
Aligning with HKSAR’s Core Industry Strategy
HKUST Establishes Von Neumann Institute to Spearhead AI Innovation
Prof. Fugee Tsung (left) received the 2025 Shewhart Medal from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) – the Nobel Prize in the field of quality – at the ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement, held in the United States on May 4, 2025. He is among the very few Chinese scholars who have received this prestigious honor since it was first presented in 1948.
Prof. Fugee Tsung (left) received the 2025 Shewhart Medal from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) – the Nobel Prize in the field of quality – at the ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement, held in the United States on May 4, 2025. He is among the very few Chinese scholars who have received this prestigious honor since it was first presented in 1948. 
Recognition for Pioneering Advanced Statistical Process Control
HKUST’s Prof. Fugee TSUNG Awarded Prestigious 2025 Shewhart Medal, the “Nobel Prize of Quality Control”
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