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Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (right in back row) and Vice-chairman of the 10th ALL-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and President of China Peaceful Development General Summit of Hong Kong Macao Taiwan Diaspora Dr. Lo Man-Tuen (left in back row), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (right in front row), and President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong and CHMT Chairman Dr. Lo Kam-Wing (left in front row) signed the MoU. This collab
Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (right in back row) and Vice-chairman of the 10th ALL-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and President of China Peaceful Development General Summit of Hong Kong Macao Taiwan Diaspora Dr. Lo Man-Tuen (left in back row), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (right in front row), and President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong and CHMT Chairman Dr. Lo Kam-Wing (left in front row) signed the MoU. This collaboration will foster research, education, and technological advances in new energy technology to promote sustainable development.  
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HKUST and CHMT Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance National Green Energy Goals Through Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration
HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder.
HKUST researchers develop SmartCare, an AI platform that redefines patient journeys from triage to treatment. A pilot study has been launched in its on-campus clinic. The project is led by (from left) Prof. Samuel Yu Chung-Toi, Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Office at HKUST, Prof. Chen Hao from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Justin Cheng, SmartCare’s CEO and Co-founder. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST-Developed SmartCare Shifts Clinical Focus to Patient Care
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research was featured as the back cover of Advanced Science journal (Volume 12, Issue 21, June 2025).
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research was featured as the back cover of Advanced Science journal (Volume 12, Issue 21, June 2025).  
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HKUST Engineering Researchers Pioneer Breakthroughs in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling to Enhance Critical Metal Recovery and Reduce Carbon Emissions
Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels.
Corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left), holding a crystal model of perovskite, and first author Dr. Duan Tianwei (right) standing in front of solar panels. 
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HKUST Partners with Top US and Swiss Universities to Propose Innovative Strategy that Reshapes Stability and Sustainability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Prof. Zhang Jiheng, Head and Professor of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, aspires to make an impact.
Prof. Zhang Jiheng, Head and Professor of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics, aspires to make an impact. 
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Prof. ZHANG Jiheng Commits to Development of Hong Kong’s Smart Hub
Prof. Shao Minhua’s fast-rising career in academia and industry has advanced high-performance, cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells and solid-state lithium batteries, driving green transportation.
Prof. Shao Minhua’s fast-rising career in academia and industry has advanced high-performance, cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells and solid-state lithium batteries, driving green transportation. 
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Creating an Environment Where the Sustainable Is Attainable
Prof. Yang Hai (right), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, and his PhD student Lu Hongliang (left) from the Intelligent Transportation Thrust at HKUST(GZ), draw inspiration from neuroscience, human cognitive processes, and ethics to enable self-driving cars to “think” like human drivers.
Prof. Yang Hai (right), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, and his PhD student Lu Hongliang (left) from the Intelligent Transportation Thrust at HKUST(GZ), draw inspiration from neuroscience, human cognitive processes, and ethics to enable self-driving cars to “think” like human drivers. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering School Introduces Human-Like Driving Technology for Autonomous Vehicles, Reducing Overall Traffic Risk by 26.3%
A group photo of Dr. Wu Mingxiang (third left) from Shenzhen People’s Hospital; Assistant Professor Chen Hao (third right), MPhil student Xin Yi (second left) and other team members from HKUST.
A group photo of Dr. Wu Mingxiang (third left) from Shenzhen People’s Hospital; Assistant Professor Chen Hao (third right), MPhil student Xin Yi (second left) and other team members from HKUST. 
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HKUST Launches Large AI Model “MOME” for Testing in Over 10 Hospitals
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HKUST Engineering Hosted First Alumni Reunion at HKUST(GZ)

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A group photo at the plaque presentation ceremony with John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive (first row, middle), Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (first row, fourth left), Zhou Ji, Director of the LOCPG (first row, fourth right), Sun Dong, Secretary for HK Innovation, Technology and Industry (first row, third right), alongside directors of the 15 State Key Laboratories and the presidents of representative universities, including those from HKUST: President Prof. Nan
A group photo at the plaque presentation ceremony with John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive (first row, middle), Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (first row, fourth left), Zhou Ji, Director of the LOCPG (first row, fourth right), Sun Dong, Secretary for HK Innovation, Technology and Industry (first row, third right), alongside directors of the 15 State Key Laboratories and the presidents of representative universities, including those from HKUST: President Prof. Nancy Ip (second row, fifth right), Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, Director of SKLCRCC and CLP Holdings Professor of Sustainability (third row, third right), Prof. Kristiaan Neyts, Director of SKLDOE and Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering (third row, second right), and Prof. Fan Zhiyong, Co-Director of SKLDOE and Chair Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering (third row, first right). 
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Prof. Woo Kam-Tim, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, transforms STEAM education by proving that with the right approach, students of all abilities can excel in science and technology.
Prof. Woo Kam-Tim, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, transforms STEAM education by proving that with the right approach, students of all abilities can excel in science and technology.  
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The Educator Who Demonstrated that Different Abilities Equal Better Science
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