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The Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government Mr. Chan Kwok-Ki (middle), Deputy Director of LOCPG Mr. Luo Yonggang (third right), Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government Dr. Christine Choi Yuk-lin (third left) and members of the HKUST leadership team, including Pro-Chancellor Dr. John Chan Cho-Chak (first right), Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (second right), Court Chairman Dr. the Honorable Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing (first left), and President Prof. Nancy Ip (second left) inaugura
The Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government Mr. Chan Kwok-Ki (middle), Deputy Director of LOCPG Mr. Luo Yonggang (third right), Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government Dr. Christine Choi Yuk-lin (third left) and members of the HKUST leadership team, including Pro-Chancellor Dr. John Chan Cho-Chak (first right), Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (second right), Court Chairman Dr. the Honorable Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing (first left), and President Prof. Nancy Ip (second left) inaugurate a series of commemorative initiatives for the HKUST 35th anniversary. 
HKUST Launches 35th Anniversary Celebrations
Prof. Sun Fei (right), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST and co-corresponding author of the study, and his PhD student Cui Duo (left), co-first author of the study.
Prof. Sun Fei (right), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST and co-corresponding author of the study, and his PhD student Cui Duo (left), co-first author of the study. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineers Develop CarGAP, a Vitamin B₁₂ and Light-Controlled Molecular Valve to Precisely Regulate Cell Communication
Led by HKUST, the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center has signed a MoU with SEU to establish a long-term strategic partnership. Witnessed by Mr. Li Zhongjun, Mayor of the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government (center, back row); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (left, back row); and Mr. Wu Xiaocheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of SEU (right, back row), the agreement was signed by Prof. Gao Yang, Director of HKSREC and the HKUST Center for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability, Co-Director
Led by HKUST, the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center has signed a MoU with SEU to establish a long-term strategic partnership. Witnessed by Mr. Li Zhongjun, Mayor of the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government (center, back row); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (left, back row); and Mr. Wu Xiaocheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of SEU (right, back row), the agreement was signed by Prof. Gao Yang, Director of HKSREC and the HKUST Center for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability, Co-Director of the Space Science and Technology Institute, and Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (left, front row), along with Mr. Wang Chen, Director of the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Office at SEU (right, front row). 
Partnership
HKUST-Led Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center Partners with Southeast University to Advance Deep Space Exploration
The appointment recognizes Prof. Gao Yang’s exceptional communication skills and significant technical contributions to space robotics.
The appointment recognizes Prof. Gao Yang’s exceptional communication skills and significant technical contributions to space robotics. 
Recognition, Women in Engineering
Prof. GAO Yang Appointed as IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s Inaugural Distinguished Lecturer in Space Robotics
A group photo of Mr. David Taji Farouki (third row, seventh left), President of the Jury of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Ms. Caroline Simonet, Director of International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (third row, sixth left), Ir. Andrew Young (third row, fifth left), Hong Kong’s official representative for Geneva Inventions Expo and the HKUST delegation led by Dr. Kim Shin-Cheul (third row, eighth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer) and Pro
A group photo of Mr. David Taji Farouki (third row, seventh left), President of the Jury of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Ms. Caroline Simonet, Director of International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (third row, sixth left), Ir. Andrew Young (third row, fifth left), Hong Kong’s official representative for Geneva Inventions Expo and the HKUST delegation led by Dr. Kim Shin-Cheul (third row, eighth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer) and Prof. Xiong Hui (third row, ninth left), Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer), HKUST (Guangzhou). 
Recognition
HKUST Wins Record-Breaking Accolades at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
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). 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Develops First AI Toolkit “GrainBot” to Automate Quantitative Microstructure Analysis
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). 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Achieves First Certified Breakthrough in Fully Solvent‑Free Perovskite Solar Cell Technology
Prof. Chen Guanghao (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and his research group members in the same department, postdoctoral fellow Dr. Guo Hongxiao (left) and PhD student Mr. Luo Yu (right).
Prof. Chen Guanghao (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and his research group members in the same department, postdoctoral fellow Dr. Guo Hongxiao (left) and PhD student Mr. Luo Yu (right). 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Develops Breakthrough High‑Efficiency, Low‑Cost Wastewater Treatment Technology
HKUST and Tsinghua University announced the launch of the “3+1+X” Joint Undergraduate-Postgraduate Training Program. Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, 2nd right); and Prof. Yang Bin, Tsinghua University Council Vice Chairperson (back row, 2nd left), the cooperation agreement was signed by Prof. Zhou Xiaofang, Head and Chair Professor of HKUST CSE (front row, right), and Prof. Yin Xia, Head of Tsinghua’s Department of Computer Science and Technology (front row, left). Also in attendance we
HKUST and Tsinghua University announced the launch of the “3+1+X” Joint Undergraduate-Postgraduate Training Program. Witnessed by HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (back row, 2nd right); and Prof. Yang Bin, Tsinghua University Council Vice Chairperson (back row, 2nd left), the cooperation agreement was signed by Prof. Zhou Xiaofang, Head and Chair Professor of HKUST CSE (front row, right), and Prof. Yin Xia, Head of Tsinghua’s Department of Computer Science and Technology (front row, left). Also in attendance were Prof. Cindy Li, Undergraduate Programs Coordinator of HKUST CSE (back row, 1st right); and Prof. Liu Huaping, Associate Head of Tsinghua’s Department of Computer Science and Technology (back row, 1st left). 
Partnership, Teaching & Learning
HKUST and Tsinghua University Launch Groundbreaking 3+1+X Joint Program for Computer Science Students
A group photo of Prof. Su Hui (right), the Climate Change and Extreme Weather Direction Lead of the State Key Laboratory of Climate Resilience for Coastal Cities, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Global STEM Professor at HKUST; Dr. Dai Kuai (left), Postdoctoral Fellow in the same department.
A group photo of Prof. Su Hui (right), the Climate Change and Extreme Weather Direction Lead of the State Key Laboratory of Climate Resilience for Coastal Cities, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Global STEM Professor at HKUST; Dr. Dai Kuai (left), Postdoctoral Fellow in the same department.  
Research & Innovation
HKUST’s AI Breakthrough Transforms Storm Forecasting, Enabling Earlier Life-Saving Warnings

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The Friday Get-Together hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) on March 13 attracted over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests for a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building.
The Friday Get-Together hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) on March 13 attracted over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests for a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building. 
Alumni Connection, Insight Exchange
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Hosted Friday Get-Together to Promote Academic-Industry Engagement
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Prof. Sun Fei (right), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST and co-corresponding author of the study, and his PhD student Cui Duo (left), co-first author of the study.
Prof. Sun Fei (right), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST and co-corresponding author of the study, and his PhD student Cui Duo (left), co-first author of the study. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineers Develop CarGAP, a Vitamin B₁₂ and Light-Controlled Molecular Valve to Precisely Regulate Cell Communication
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Feature Stories

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.  
Teaching & Learning, Alumni Connection, Women in Engineering
Prof. LU Mengqian Pioneers Research in East Asia Atmospheric Rivers
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Faculty Column
Co-Intelligence Education: Preparing Engineers for the AI–Robot Era
By Prof. WANG Yu-Hsing
Director, Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E2I)
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Why Join Bioengineering at HKUST’s Chemical and Biological Engineering Department?
By Prof. Terence WONG
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
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Building the Future of Low-Altitude Mobility: The Vision of the Low-Altitude Economy
By Prof. LI Mo
Director, Low Altitude Economy Research Center
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