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The research is co-authored by Prof. Guo Yike, Provost and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (right); Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Associate Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (left); and Zhang Yalan, a PhD student in Prof. Zhou’s research group (center).
The research is co-authored by Prof. Guo Yike, Provost and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (right); Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Associate Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (left); and Zhang Yalan, a PhD student in Prof. Zhou’s research group (center). 
Pioneering Data-Driven and Autonomous Research for Next-Generation Materials Design
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, 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, School of Business and Management. 
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership
HKUST hosted a training program for around 50 primary and secondary school principals from the Chinese Mainland in January 2026, sharing its best practices in STEM education, among other topics.
HKUST hosted a training program for around 50 primary and secondary school principals from the Chinese Mainland in January 2026, sharing its best practices in STEM education, among other topics. 
Empowering Educators with Innovative Strategies in STEM Education
Attracting Global Attention with 50,000+ Visits in First Month of Launch
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
Dr. Shen Xinyi (center) holds his certified all-vacuum-deposited perovskite solar cell with Prof. Lin Yen-Hung (left) and Dr. Fion Yeung (right).
Dr. Shen Xinyi (center) holds his certified all-vacuum-deposited perovskite solar cell with Prof. Lin Yen-Hung (left) and Dr. Fion Yeung (right). 
Four HKUST scholars have been named ACM Fellows. Pictured are (from left to right) Prof. Yi Ke, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Prof. Xiong Hui, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) and Chair Professor of the Thrust of Artificial Intelligence at HKUST (Guangzhou)
Four HKUST scholars have been named ACM Fellows. Pictured are (from left to right) Prof. Yi Ke, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, and Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Prof. Xiong Hui, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) and Chair Professor of the Thrust of Artificial Intelligence at HKUST (Guangzhou); and Prof. Jia Jiaya, Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Director of the Von Neumann Institute at HKUST. 
Frontiers of Co-Intelligence Education Forum Series Held its Grand Opening in February 2026
Prof. Yoonseob Kim (right), Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the study’s corresponding author, and his PhD student YIN Zhuoyu (left), the study’s first author, who is holding an electrochemical cell mold. They are pictured beside a battery cell cycler.
Prof. Yoonseob Kim (right), Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the study’s corresponding author, and his PhD student YIN Zhuoyu (left), the study’s first author, who is holding an electrochemical cell mold. They are pictured beside a battery cell cycler. 
Breakthrough Overcomes Technical Bottlenecks and Accelerates Green Energy Transition
Prof. George Yuan (left), Associate Dean of Engineering (Strategic Planning and Development) of HKUST, and Ms. Quinnie Gui (right), Director of Human Resources of IFLYTEK, signed the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the two organizations.
Prof. George Yuan (left), Associate Dean of Engineering (Strategic Planning and Development) of HKUST, and Ms. Quinnie Gui (right), Director of Human Resources of IFLYTEK, signed the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the two organizations.