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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. 
Two research projects led by Prof. Sun Qingping and Prof. Kevin Chen Jing respectively were among the only six selected projects in the first round of the Research Grants Council’s Strategic Topics Grant, a new scheme launched in 2022.
Two research projects led by Prof. Sun Qingping and Prof. Kevin Chen Jing respectively were among the only six selected projects in the first round of the Research Grants Council’s Strategic Topics Grant, a new scheme launched in 2022. 
(From right) HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. Wang Yang, Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering at HKUST Prof. Pascale Fung and Acting Head of Division of Public Policy at HKUST Prof. Naubahar Sharif are three of the speakers who give talk to the five-day World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (YGL) Education Module.
(From right) HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. Wang Yang, Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering at HKUST Prof. Pascale Fung and Acting Head of Division of Public Policy at HKUST Prof. Naubahar Sharif are three of the speakers who give talk to the five-day World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (YGL) Education Module.