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(From left) Dr. Sean McMinn, Director of the Center for Education Innovation; Prof. Andrew Horner, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering; and Prof. Erwin Huang, Adjunct Professor of Integrative Systems and Design, introduced the Education and Generative AI Fund and some of the funded projects at a media briefing in early September.
(From left) Dr. Sean McMinn, Director of the Center for Education Innovation; Prof. Andrew Horner, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering; and Prof. Erwin Huang, Adjunct Professor of Integrative Systems and Design, introduced the Education and Generative AI Fund and some of the funded projects at a media briefing in early September. 
Harnessing GenAI for Active Learning
HKUST Education and Generative AI Fund Promotes Innovation in Undergraduate Curriculum Design
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Prof. Wang Zhe (left) and Prof. Yang Jiachuan (right), both from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, were awarded the prestigious Excellent Young Scientists Fund by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Prof. Wang Zhe (left) and Prof. Yang Jiachuan (right), both from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, were awarded the prestigious Excellent Young Scientists Fund by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. 
National Honors for Promising Civil Engineers
Prof. WANG Zhe and Prof. YANG Jiachuan Named Excellent Young Scientists by National Natural Science Foundation of China
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Co-founded by Prof. Li Zexiang (eleventh right) and Prof. Ko Ping-Keung (seventh right) in 1999, Googol Technology was successfully listed on the ChiNext Board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on August 15, 2023.
Co-founded by Prof. Li Zexiang (eleventh right) and Prof. Ko Ping-Keung (seventh right) in 1999, Googol Technology was successfully listed on the ChiNext Board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on August 15, 2023. 
Reaching a Milestone
Googol Technology Listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext Board
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Prof. Mohamed S. Ghidaoui (fourth right) was named one of the 17 inaugural Fellows worldwide – and the only one from Hong Kong – of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR). He was also elected as IAHR’s Vice-President for the 2023-2025 term and assumed the position on September 1.
Prof. Mohamed S. Ghidaoui (fourth right) was named one of the 17 inaugural Fellows worldwide – and the only one from Hong Kong – of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR). He was also elected as IAHR’s Vice-President for the 2023-2025 term and assumed the position on September 1. 
Double Global Recognition for Distinguished Leader
Prof. Mohamed S. GHIDAOUI Elected Inaugural Fellow and Vice-President of International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research
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Prof. Khaled B. Letaief has recently added one more prestigious title – Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering – to his long list of international honors in his distinguished career.
Prof. Khaled B. Letaief has recently added one more prestigious title – Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering – to his long list of international honors in his distinguished career. 
Lifetime Achievement Recognized
Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF Elected to Indian National Academy of Engineering
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(From left) Prof. Ben Chan Yui-Bun, Director of the School of Engineering’s Center for Engineering Education Innovation and Associate Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and students of the Engineering Team Design Experience common core course Xie Sze-Wing and Kwok Sze-Ling
(From left) Prof. Ben Chan Yui-Bun, Director of the School of Engineering’s Center for Engineering Education Innovation and Associate Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and students of the Engineering Team Design Experience common core course Xie Sze-Wing and Kwok Sze-Ling 
Championing Education Innovation
HKUST Students Co-Created 2050 University Campus in Metaverse
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HKUST bioengineering PhD gradates Dr. Lu Xiao (right) and Dr. Alan Rodriguez in their laboratory in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park
HKUST bioengineering PhD gradates Dr. Lu Xiao (right) and Dr. Alan Rodriguez in their laboratory in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park 
Fast Track to PAWsitive Health
Diagnosing Your Furry Friends in a Flash
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Two research projects led by Prof. Sun Qingping and Prof. Kevin Chen Jing respectively were among the only six selected projects in the first round of the Research Grants Council’s Strategic Topics Grant, a new scheme launched in 2022.
Two research projects led by Prof. Sun Qingping and Prof. Kevin Chen Jing respectively were among the only six selected projects in the first round of the Research Grants Council’s Strategic Topics Grant, a new scheme launched in 2022. 
Addressing Hong Kong’s Imminent Challenges
Two SENG-led Research Projects Awarded HK$58 Million in RGC Strategic Topics Grant 2023/24
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Head and Chair Professor Zhang Limin (third right) and Associate Professor Lu Mengqian (third left), both from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, faculty members from Business School and HKUST (Guangzhou) as well as a government representative attended the Research Grants Council’s media briefing on funding results.
Head and Chair Professor Zhang Limin (third right) and Associate Professor Lu Mengqian (third left), both from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, faculty members from Business School and HKUST (Guangzhou) as well as a government representative attended the Research Grants Council’s media briefing on funding results. 
Highest-funded Theme-based Project of 2023/24
Project Led by Prof. ZHANG Limin Received HK$74 Million Funding under RGC Theme-based Research Scheme
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The HKUST Underwater Robot Competition was attended by a record number of 86 primary and secondary schools in 2023 and concluded with an award presentation ceremony on June 3.
The HKUST Underwater Robot Competition was attended by a record number of 86 primary and secondary schools in 2023 and concluded with an award presentation ceremony on June 3. 
Robotics for All
HKUST Underwater Robot Competition Promotes STEAM Education and Social Inclusion among 600 Students and Teachers
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Faculty, Alumni & Student Interview
18
Sep
2 Minutes with Shabnam Taghipour
18 September 2023
[2 minutes with...] Shabnam Taghipour, PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Class of 2024
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May
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo Sets Goal on Talent Recruitment
15 May 2023
Hong Kong Economic Journal
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Prof. Hong K. Lo
25
Nov
2 minutes with Samantha Kong
25 Nov 2022
[2 minutes with...] Ir. Samantha Kong, BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Class of 2014
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Samantha Kong
18
Nov
2 minutes with David Or
[2 minutes with...] David Or, BEng in Computer Science, Class of 2019
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2 minutes with David Or
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2 minutes with Ng Ching-Yu
23 Sep 2022
[2 minutes with...] Ng Ching-Yu, BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2017
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Ng Ching-Yu
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Aug
2 minutes with Jacky Tsay
5 Aug 2022
[2 minutes with...] Jacky Tsay, BEng in Electronic Engineering, Class of 2017
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Jacky Tsay
HKUST engineering students Eugene Cheung Hon (fourth right) and Law Cheuk-Him (third left) as well as alumna Cindy Aiko Filbert Tanaka (sixth left) were presented a HKIE Scholarship at the HKIE Prize Presentation Ceremony cum New Members’ Reception.
HKUST engineering students Eugene Cheung Hon (fourth right) and Law Cheuk-Him (third left) as well as alumna Cindy Aiko Filbert Tanaka (sixth left) were presented a HKIE Scholarship at the HKIE Prize Presentation Ceremony cum New Members’ Reception. 
Recognizing Academic Achievements & Leadership
HKIE Scholarships Awarded to Two Students and One Alumna
HKUST, EdUHK, and ECNU launch tripartite alliance to drive research and development in the application of AI within education
HKUST, EdUHK, and ECNU launch tripartite alliance to drive research and development in the application of AI within education 
Fostering Cross-Institutional and Cross-Regional Collaboration
HKUST, EdUHK and ECNU Launch Tripartite Alliance to Champion AI and Education Futures
Kenny Oktavius (center), Jack Chen (right), and Adley Prawoto pioneered a sweat sensor that eliminates the need for invasive blood samples when testing for muscle fatigue.
Kenny Oktavius (center), Jack Chen (right), and Adley Prawoto pioneered a sweat sensor that eliminates the need for invasive blood samples when testing for muscle fatigue. 
Let’s Sweat the Details
Where Sweat Sensing and Fitness Intersect
HKUST and KF representatives sign an agreement to establish a joint lab for sustainable technologies.
HKUST and KF representatives sign an agreement to establish a joint lab for sustainable technologies. 
Bridging Gap between Lab and Industry
HKUST and King’s Flair Establish Joint Laboratory to Strengthen Innovative Research on Sustainable Technologies
The “HKUST-FYBB#1” satellite is successfully launched. (Provided by Chang Guang)
The “HKUST-FYBB#1” satellite is successfully launched. (Provided by Chang Guang) 
HKUST Successfully Launches “HKUST-FYBB#1” Satellite Kick-starting Satellite Constellation Program
Over 160 engineering alumni, faculty, and staff came together for the SENG alumni event on August 11, 2023.
Over 160 engineering alumni, faculty, and staff came together for the SENG alumni event on August 11, 2023. 
A Night of Memories and Connection
SENG Graduates Reunite at Engineering Alumni Summer Mixer
The discoveries, inventions, collaborations and triumphs that have collectively been woven into the very fabric of SENG, an institution continuously attaining academic and research excellence in the realm of engineering