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Prof. Kei May Lau, Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (second right), has received the prestigious 2026 Heinrich Welker Award in the semiconductor field. Prof. Lau attended the award presentation ceremony held in Kumamoto, Japan, on May 25.
Prof. Kei May Lau, Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (second right), has received the prestigious 2026 Heinrich Welker Award in the semiconductor field. Prof. Lau attended the award presentation ceremony held in Kumamoto, Japan, on May 25. 
First Awardee Based on Achievements Accomplished in Hong Kong/China
Prof. Shao Minhua was honored with the 2026 Energy Technology Division Research Award at the 249th Electrochemical Society Meeting, which was held in Seattle, Washington, US on May 24-28, 2026.
Prof. Shao Minhua was honored with the 2026 Energy Technology Division Research Award at the 249th Electrochemical Society Meeting, which was held in Seattle, Washington, US on May 24-28, 2026. 
Prof. Zhang Limin, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, receives a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation.
Prof. Zhang Limin, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, receives a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation.  
Recognizing Contributions to National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Prof. Charles Ng (first row, third right), HKUST’s Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; Prof. Chen Yong (second row, fifth right), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE); Prof. Yang Zhengbao (first row, first right), General Chair of ICAST 2026 and Associate Professor of MAE; Prof. Yang Jinglei (first row, first left), Professor of MAE; and ICAST plenary speakers Prof. Wang Kon-Well from the University of Michigan (first row, second left) and Prof.
Prof. Charles Ng (first row, third right), HKUST’s Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; Prof. Chen Yong (second row, fifth right), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE); Prof. Yang Zhengbao (first row, first right), General Chair of ICAST 2026 and Associate Professor of MAE; Prof. Yang Jinglei (first row, first left), Professor of MAE; and ICAST plenary speakers Prof. Wang Kon-Well from the University of Michigan (first row, second left) and Prof. Leng Jinsong from the Harbin Institute of Technology (first row, center). 
Exploring a Broad Range of Topics in Smart/Adaptive Structures
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance.
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance. 
Pooling Scientific Strengths from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to Drive Space Manufacturing and Debris-Mitigation Innovation
The HKUST-CalmCar Physical AI Innovation Center inauguration ceremony
The HKUST-CalmCar Physical AI Innovation Center inauguration ceremony 
Ushering in a New Era of Physical Intelligence
The Champion team
The Champion team 
Applying Electronics Technologies to Improve Quality of Life
Distinguished guests learn about the latest HKUST inventions.
Distinguished guests learn about the latest HKUST inventions. 
Advancing Research Commercialization and Building a Vibrant I&T Ecosystem
(Top row, from left) Prof. Dan Tsang, Prof. Yang Qiang, Prof. Zhao Tianshou, Prof. Wei Shyy, Prof. Ding Cunsheng, Prof. Charles Ng, and Prof. Khaled B. Letaief; (middle row, from left) Prof. Jia Jiaya, Prof. Xie Yuan, Prof. Yang Hai, Prof. Zhang Limin, Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing, Prof. Lionel Ni, and Prof. Yu Tongxi; (bottom row, from left) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Chen Ying-Ju, Prof. Xu Kun, Prof. Chen Lei, Prof. Tim Cheng, Prof. Guo Song, and Prof. Kevin Chen
(Top row, from left) Prof. Dan Tsang, Prof. Yang Qiang, Prof. Zhao Tianshou, Prof. Wei Shyy, Prof. Ding Cunsheng, Prof. Charles Ng, and Prof. Khaled B. Letaief; (middle row, from left) Prof. Jia Jiaya, Prof. Xie Yuan, Prof. Yang Hai, Prof. Zhang Limin, Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing, Prof. Lionel Ni, and Prof. Yu Tongxi; (bottom row, from left) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Chen Ying-Ju, Prof. Xu Kun, Prof. Chen Lei, Prof. Tim Cheng, Prof. Guo Song, and Prof. Kevin Chen