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Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan is appointed Acting Head of the new Department of Materials, which was established within the School of Engineering on July 1, 2026.
Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan is appointed Acting Head of the new Department of Materials, which was established within the School of Engineering on July 1, 2026. 
Setting to be a Pioneer in AI-Integrated Materials Education
Department of Materials Established within HKUST School of Engineering from July 1
Computer Science Alumnus Max CHUI Crowned Hong Kong Champion of Amazon Web Services AI League
The research team is led by Prof. Chen Hao (second left), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with Prof. Terence Wong (second right), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with team members: CSE PhD students Ma Jiabo (first right) and Li Wenqiang (first left).
The research team is led by Prof. Chen Hao (second left), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with Prof. Terence Wong (second right), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with team members: CSE PhD students Ma Jiabo (first right) and Li Wenqiang (first left). 
Toward Faster and More Cost-Effective Pathology Diagnosis
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop GenAI Framework for Misalignment-Resistant Virtual Staining to Accelerate Histopathology Workflows
Qu Huangyi (second left), PhD student of HKUST(GZ), and Prof. Lu Yanglong (second right), Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, received the Best Paper Award at the ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, held at Penn State University, US in June 2026.
Qu Huangyi (second left), PhD student of HKUST(GZ), and Prof. Lu Yanglong (second right), Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, received the Best Paper Award at the ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, held at Penn State University, US in June 2026. 
Recognition at Top-Tier International Conference
Prof. LU Yanglong’s Team Received Best Paper Award at 2026 ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference
Building an AI literacy ecosystem: Students benefit most when learning opportunities are connected across different stages of education and supported by pathways for continued exploration.
Building an AI literacy ecosystem: Students benefit most when learning opportunities are connected across different stages of education and supported by pathways for continued exploration. 
Faculty Column
AI Literacy Beyond Tools: Preparing Lifelong Learners in the Age of AI
Prof. Fugee Tsung
Prof. Fugee Tsung 
International Leadership in Industrial Engineering
Prof. Fugee TSUNG Elected Regional Vice President (Asia) of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors.
The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors. 
Developing the Next Generation of Semiconductor Leaders
HKUST Hosted Finals of IEEE 2026 International Youth IC Challenge (China) and Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum
HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners.
HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners. 
Collaboration in Support of the National “AI+ Initiative”
HKUST Establishes Robotics Industrial Alliance to Advance Industry-Academia-Research
A research team led by Prof. Terence Wong Tsz-Wai (first left), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, together with his medtech start-up PhoMedics Limited, has developed Glanzir®, the world’s first AI-enabled, slide-free pathology imaging system. From second left to first right: Dr. Victor Tsang Tsz-Chun, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate, Co-Founder and Product Manager of PhoMedics; Dr. Ivy Wong Hei-Man, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate,
A research team led by Prof. Terence Wong Tsz-Wai (first left), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, together with his medtech start-up PhoMedics Limited, has developed Glanzir®, the world’s first AI-enabled, slide-free pathology imaging system. From second left to first right: Dr. Victor Tsang Tsz-Chun, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate, Co-Founder and Product Manager of PhoMedics; Dr. Ivy Wong Hei-Man, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate, Co-Founder and Chief Imaging Scientist of PhoMedics; and Ms. Lauren Tsui Wai-Kei, HKUST Bioengineering MPhil graduate, Co-Founder and Head of Operations of PhoMedics.  
Generates Histological Images in Just Three Minutes to Support Rapid Intraoperative Diagnosis
HKUST Develops World’s First AI Slide-Free Pathology Imaging System
The HKUST GREAT Smart Cities Institute hosted the flagship “Future Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum” on June 1, 2026, as part of the University’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The event reinforced Hong Kong’s commitment to advancing smart city innovation through collaboration among academia, government, and industry.
The HKUST GREAT Smart Cities Institute hosted the flagship “Future Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum” on June 1, 2026, as part of the University’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The event reinforced Hong Kong’s commitment to advancing smart city innovation through collaboration among academia, government, and industry. 
Future Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum
HKUST Unites Global Experts and Government Leaders to Define the Future of Urban Living
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