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(Left photo) Prof. Gary Chan (left), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Mr. Chan Hei (right), CEO of Alpha Vision Technology Limited, and Ms. Janet Fu (center), Manager of HKSTP Incubation & Acceleration Programs. (Right photo) Prof. Kenneth Leung (right), Assistant Professor of Engineering Education in CSE Department, and his students Lee Cheuk-Sum (second left), Marcus So Ho-Mang (first left) and Wong Ho-Leong (second right).
(Left photo) Prof. Gary Chan (left), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Mr. Chan Hei (right), CEO of Alpha Vision Technology Limited, and Ms. Janet Fu (center), Manager of HKSTP Incubation & Acceleration Programs. (Right photo) Prof. Kenneth Leung (right), Assistant Professor of Engineering Education in CSE Department, and his students Lee Cheuk-Sum (second left), Marcus So Ho-Mang (first left) and Wong Ho-Leong (second right). 
Recognizing Outstanding Local Innovations and Applications
The “HKUST-ExxonMobil iSTEAM Program 2024 – Smartbot Sports Day” drew around 150 students and teachers from 15 primary and secondary schools to experience and learn about STEAM, collaboration and leadership.
The “HKUST-ExxonMobil iSTEAM Program 2024 – Smartbot Sports Day” drew around 150 students and teachers from 15 primary and secondary schools to experience and learn about STEAM, collaboration and leadership. 
Prof. Charles Ng (center) received the R.M. Quigley Award at the Canadian Geotechnical Conference, which was held on September 15-18, 2024, in Montreal, Quebec.
Prof. Charles Ng (center) received the R.M. Quigley Award at the Canadian Geotechnical Conference, which was held on September 15-18, 2024, in Montreal, Quebec. 
Prof. Dan Tsang (left) and Prof. Wang Yiwen (right) were invited as Young Scientists to deliver talks at 2024 World Laureates Forum in Shanghai. Only eight Young Scientists were selected in the event.
Prof. Dan Tsang (left) and Prof. Wang Yiwen (right) were invited as Young Scientists to deliver talks at 2024 World Laureates Forum in Shanghai. Only eight Young Scientists were selected in the event. 
Assistant Professor Chen Hao (center) and PhD student Qiu Zelin (second right) from the School of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Zhao Yinghua (third left), Dr. Xie Zhuoyao (first right) and other members of the research team from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University.
Assistant Professor Chen Hao (center) and PhD student Qiu Zelin (second right) from the School of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Zhao Yinghua (third left), Dr. Xie Zhuoyao (first right) and other members of the research team from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University. 
Outstanding Educators Recognized
Prof. Ping K. Ko, HKUST Honorary Fellow and former Dean of Engineering, gave an insightful talk to School of Engineering faculty members on October 23, 2024.
Prof. Ping K. Ko, HKUST Honorary Fellow and former Dean of Engineering, gave an insightful talk to School of Engineering faculty members on October 23, 2024.  
Inspiration from a Visionary Leader
Prof. Khaled B. Letaief received the IEEE James Evans Avant Garde Award 2024 at the 100th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference in Washington, D.C., USA.
Prof. Khaled B. Letaief received the IEEE James Evans Avant Garde Award 2024 at the 100th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference in Washington, D.C., USA. 
Recognizing Outstanding Leadership and Contributions to Wireless Communications
HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike (second left, front) and new scholars who have joined HKUST in recent years, including Prof. Alicia Kyoung Jin AN, Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (first right, front); Prof. CHEN Fei, Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (second right, back); Prof. Janet HSIAO, Professor in the Division of Social Science (second left, back); Prof. TAN Ping, Professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (second right,
HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike (second left, front) and new scholars who have joined HKUST in recent years, including Prof. Alicia Kyoung Jin AN, Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (first right, front); Prof. CHEN Fei, Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (second right, back); Prof. Janet HSIAO, Professor in the Division of Social Science (second left, back); Prof. TAN Ping, Professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (second right, front); Prof. Julien de TROULLIOUD de LANVERSIN (first left, front), Assistant Professor in the Division of Public Policy; Prof. Tony CHO, Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting (first left, back); and Prof. WANG Lan, Assistant Professor in the Division of Life Science (first right, back).