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Prof. Tim CHENG, HKUST’s Dean of Engineering and Founding Director of the AI Chip Center for Emerging Smart Systems (ACCESS), explains the specialty of the AI chip developed by the Center.
Prof. Tim CHENG, HKUST’s Dean of Engineering and Founding Director of the AI Chip Center for Emerging Smart Systems (ACCESS), explains the specialty of the AI chip developed by the Center. 
Realize Ubiquitous AI Applications in Society
Asia’s first Transnational R&D Consortium on AI Chip Design Established
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Prof. Andrew Poon is among the early players of the now global silicon photonics community.
Prof. Andrew Poon is among the early players of the now global silicon photonics community.  
A Leader in Optics and Photonics
Prof. Andrew POON Named a 2022 Optica Fellow
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PhD student Usman Bin Shahid became the first student from a Hong Kong university to win in the Asia-Pacific Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.
PhD student Usman Bin Shahid became the first student from a Hong Kong university to win in the Asia-Pacific Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition. 
First Awardee from Hong Kong
Chemical and Biological Engineering PhD Student Won in 2021 Asia-Pacific Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
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Prof. Rhea Liem
Prof. Rhea Liem 
A Dedicated and Outstanding Teacher in Aerospace Engineering
The Power of Being Your True Self
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Prof. Charles Ng
Prof. Charles Ng 
Rising to Climate Challenges on Infrastructure, Slopes and Constructions
Prof. Charles NG Wins 2020 State Natural Science Award
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Prof. Ricky Lee is the first recipient from China since the prestigious ASME Avram Bar-Cohen Memorial Award (formerly the InterPACK Achievement Award) was first presented in 1999.
Prof. Ricky Lee is the first recipient from China since the prestigious ASME Avram Bar-Cohen Memorial Award (formerly the InterPACK Achievement Award) was first presented in 1999. 
First Awardee from China
Prof. Ricky LEE Received 2021 ASME Avram Bar-Cohen Memorial Award
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HKUST jumps five places in computer science to reach No.26 in the world.
HKUST jumps five places in computer science to reach No.26 in the world. 
Leading the Way
HKUST Engineering Ranks No.1 in Hong Kong for 11 Years
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At the award ceremony, Dr. Yin Ran shared his rewarding experience in the engineering research journey at HKUST with other postgraduate research students.
At the award ceremony, Dr. Yin Ran shared his rewarding experience in the engineering research journey at HKUST with other postgraduate research students. 
Recognizing PhD Research Excellence
Civil Engineering PhD Graduate Awarded for Advanced Water Treatment Research
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Prof. Khaled B. Letaief, a teacher-scholar with groundbreaking research findings.
Prof. Khaled B. Letaief, a teacher-scholar with groundbreaking research findings. 
A Visionary with Strong Execution Power
Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF Shares the Joy of His High-Achieving Career
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(From left) Prof. Albert Ip, HKUST Council member cum Independent Non-executive Director of New World Development Company Ltd.; Prof. Wei Shyy, HKUST President; Mr. Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing, HKUST Council Chairman; Dr. Adrian Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of New World Development Company Ltd., Executive Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. as well as Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of CTF Education Group, and Mrs. Jennifer Yu Cheng, Deputy Vice Chairwoman and Group President of CTF
(From left) Prof. Albert Ip, HKUST Council member cum Independent Non-executive Director of New World Development Company Ltd.; Prof. Wei Shyy, HKUST President; Mr. Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing, HKUST Council Chairman; Dr. Adrian Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of New World Development Company Ltd., Executive Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. as well as Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of CTF Education Group, and Mrs. Jennifer Yu Cheng, Deputy Vice Chairwoman and Group President of CTF Education Group, unveiled the commemorative plaque of the “Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute”. 
Dr. Adrian CHENG Officiates at the Naming Ceremony of the HKUST “Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute”
HKUST Receives HK$100 Million from Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation
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The Third HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony acknowledged the outstanding achievements of 36 faculty members, including 23 from the School of Engineering or who have a joint position in the School.
The Third HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony acknowledged the outstanding achievements of 36 faculty members, including 23 from the School of Engineering or who have a joint position in the School. 
Recognition from Home
Eminent Engineering Professors Recognized in HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony
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President Prof. Wei Shyy contributed an article to the World Economic Forum where he discusses the role of universities in creating a sustainable future.
President Prof. Wei SHYY contributed an article to the World Economic Forum where he discusses the role of universities in creating a sustainable future.President Prof. Wei Shyy contributed an article to the World Economic Forum where he discusses the role of universities in creating a sustainable future. 
Accelerating Discovery and Innovation
Universities can be 'Living Labs' for Sustainability
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A group photo of Mr. Donny Siu, Acting Director of Entrepreneurship Center (fifth left), Mr. Andrew Young (fourth left), Associate Director (Innovation) of the Sino Group, and the winners.
A group photo of Mr. Donny Siu, Acting Director of Entrepreneurship Center (fifth left), Mr. Andrew Young (fourth left), Associate Director (Innovation) of the Sino Group, and the winners. 
Promoting Social Entrepreneurship
HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2021 Spotlights Creative Solutions to Solve Societal Issues
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The MoU signing between HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. WANG Yang (front right) and HKSTP CEO Mr. Albert WONG (front left) is witnessed by guest of honors (back row second left) Mrs. Carrie LAM Cheng Yuet-Ngor, Chief Executive of HKSAR, Prof. Lionel NI, President (Designate) of the new HKUST Guangzhou campus (back row first right), and others.
The MoU signing between HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. WANG Yang (front right) and HKSTP CEO Mr. Albert WONG (front left) is witnessed by guest of honors (back row second left) Mrs. Carrie LAM Cheng Yuet-Ngor, Chief Executive of HKSAR, Prof. Lionel NI, President (Designate) of the new HKUST Guangzhou campus (back row first right), and others. 
Creating a Thriving Cross-border Eco-system
HKUST Signs MoU with HKSTP to Spark I&T Growth Opportunities in GBA
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Prof. Ben Chan Yui-Bun, Director of the Center for Engineering Education Innovation, immersed in HKUST’s specially designed mixed reality classroom, which offers many novel ways to teach and learn online and on-site and is a first for Hong Kong.
Prof. Ben Chan Yui-Bun, Director of the Center for Engineering Education Innovation, immersed in HKUST’s specially designed mixed reality classroom, which offers many novel ways to teach and learn online and on-site and is a first for Hong Kong. 
Tomorrow’s Education Today
The Mixed Reality Future of Teaching and Learning
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Faculty & Student Interview
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Sep
Marco Lewis CLARK
20 Sep 2021
信報 – 「天地對話」男司儀郭風乘 讀航天工程恨做太空人
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Marco Lewis CLARK
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Jun
Prof. CHEN Guanghao
9 Jun 2021
信報 – 科大污水處理學者陳光浩 花20年研究減污水處理成本
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Prof. CHEN Guanghao
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May
Prof. ZHANG Xin
26 May 2021
信報 – 科大首位航天工程學專家 張欣致力未來噪音標準研究
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Prof. ZHANG Xin
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May
Prof. Kei May LAU
12 May 2021
信報 – 科大工程學院講座教授劉紀美 笑談男性主導學科突圍心得
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Prof. Kei May LAU
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Apr
Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF
28 Apr 2021
信報 – 突尼西亞無線通訊專家 李德富科大開荒2G教到6G
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Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF
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Apr
Prof. Tim CHENG
14 Apr 2021
信報 – 科大工學院院長鄭光廷：得天下英才而教育之，三樂也
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Prof. Tim CHENG
The fabricated high-performance III-V photodetector on a monolithic InP/SOI platform for application in silicon photonics
The fabricated high-performance III-V photodetector on a monolithic InP/SOI platform for application in silicon photonics 
Driving High-Speed Data Communications
HKUST Scientists Demonstrated High-Performance Photodetectors (PDs) Grown on SOI for Silicon Photonics
Chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC) Mr. Carlson Tong (right) presents the 2021 UGC Teaching Award for Early Career Faculty Members to Prof. Rhea Liem.
Chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC) Mr. Carlson Tong (right) presents the 2021 UGC Teaching Award for Early Career Faculty Members to Prof. Rhea Liem. 
Treating Students as Partners
Prof. Rhea LIEM Wins UGC Teaching Award 2021
Prof. King CHOW, Acting Dean of Students at HKUST (Right) and Mr. George CHEN, Director of Public Policy for Greater China, Mongolia, and Central Asia at Facebook kick-start the “Level Up Digital Talent Program” at the launching ceremony.
Prof. King CHOW, Acting Dean of Students at HKUST (Right) and Mr. George CHEN, Director of Public Policy for Greater China, Mongolia, and Central Asia at Facebook kick-start the “Level Up Digital Talent Program” at the launching ceremony. 
Thriving in Digital Era
HKUST Partners with Facebook to Empower Next Generation of Digital Talents
Prof. Man Wong was honored with the 2021 Slottow-Owaki Prize for his outstanding contributions to the education of graduate and undergraduate students in display electronics.
Prof. Man Wong was honored with the 2021 Slottow-Owaki Prize for his outstanding contributions to the education of graduate and undergraduate students in display electronics. 
A Dedicated Educator in Display Electronics
Prof. Man WONG Awarded 2021 Slottow-Owaki Prize
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