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Two research projects led by Prof. Chau Ying (second from left) are acclaimed at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. One team with Dr. Yu Yu (far right) works on advanced polymer-based therapeutics for chronic disease, while another team with Dr. Melody Chung (far left) and Dr. Laurence Lau (second from right) is developing an artificial cell.
Two research projects led by Prof. Chau Ying (second from left) are acclaimed at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. One team with Dr. Yu Yu (far right) works on advanced polymer-based therapeutics for chronic disease, while another team with Dr. Melody Chung (far left) and Dr. Laurence Lau (second from right) is developing an artificial cell. 
Award winner Dong Wei shared his rewarding research experiences and challenges with current research postgraduate students at the PhD Research Excellence Award ceremony on May 10.
Award winner Dong Wei shared his rewarding research experiences and challenges with current research postgraduate students at the PhD Research Excellence Award ceremony on May 10. 
The HKUST Robotics Team took home eight medals in their first participation in the RoboGames, an annual robot contest in California, US that draws contestants from all over the world. This is the first time for the team members to join an international competition face-to-face after the pandemic.
The HKUST Robotics Team took home eight medals in their first participation in the RoboGames, an annual robot contest in California, US that draws contestants from all over the world. This is the first time for the team members to join an international competition face-to-face after the pandemic. 
Prof. Zhang Limin (left) was presented with the Ralph B. Peck Award at the ASCE Geo-Congress in Los Angeles, California in March 2023. The award is among the top international accolades in the geotechnical engineering area.
Prof. Zhang Limin (left) was presented with the Ralph B. Peck Award at the ASCE Geo-Congress in Los Angeles, California in March 2023. The award is among the top international accolades in the geotechnical engineering area. 
The HKUST ROV Team won their 11th championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will compete in the international competition in the US this June.
The HKUST ROV Team won their 11th championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will compete in the international competition in the US this June. 
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government Prof. Sun Dong (front row, fifth right) with all the HKUST delegation members.
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government Prof. Sun Dong (front row, fifth right) with all the HKUST delegation members. 
Dr. Sean McMinn’s impression of “the future of Hong Kong students”, visualized with the use of the generative AI tool Midjourney.
Dr. Sean McMinn’s impression of “the future of Hong Kong students”, visualized with the use of the generative AI tool Midjourney. 
HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (front left) and HKSI Chief Executive Dr. Trisha Leahy (front right) signed the agreement under the witness of HKUST Acting President Prof. Guo Yike (back row, left) and HKSI Deputy Chief Executive Mr. Tony Choi (back row, right).
HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (front left) and HKSI Chief Executive Dr. Trisha Leahy (front right) signed the agreement under the witness of HKUST Acting President Prof. Guo Yike (back row, left) and HKSI Deputy Chief Executive Mr. Tony Choi (back row, right). 
Four cross-institutional multidisciplinary projects led by School of Engineering faculty were awarded a total of over HK$16.56 million under the Collaborative Research Fund 2022/23 of the Hong Kong Research Grants Council.
Four cross-institutional multidisciplinary projects led by School of Engineering faculty were awarded a total of over HK$16.56 million under the Collaborative Research Fund 2022/23 of the Hong Kong Research Grants Council. 
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Faculty, Alumni & Student Interview
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May
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo Sets Goal on Talent Recruitment
15 May 2023
Hong Kong Economic Journal
Prof. Hong K. Lo
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Nov
2 minutes with Samantha Kong
25 Nov 2022
[2 minutes with...] Ir. Samantha Kong, BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Class of 2014
Samantha Kong
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Nov
2 minutes with David Or
[2 minutes with...] David Or, BEng in Computer Science, Class of 2019
2 minutes with David Or
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Sep
2 minutes with Ng Ching-Yu
23 Sep 2022
[2 minutes with...] Ng Ching-Yu, BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2017
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
Jacky Tsay
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Prof. Xie Zhiyao (left) was presented a prestigious European Design and Automation Association Outstanding Dissertations Award 2023 at the Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference in Belgium last month. This is one of the two PhD dissertation awards he received recently.
Prof. Xie Zhiyao (left) was presented a prestigious European Design and Automation Association Outstanding Dissertations Award 2023 at the Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference in Belgium last month. This is one of the two PhD dissertation awards he received recently. 
The School of Engineering’s effort in building an inclusive digital world has been recognized with a Gold Award in the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2022-2023.
The School of Engineering’s effort in building an inclusive digital world has been recognized with a Gold Award in the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2022-2023. 
Electronic and Computer Engineering alumni Dr. Eddie Chong Wing-Cheung (front row, right) and Dr. Zhang Xu (back row, second right), both from Raysolve Technology, and their former PhD supervisor Prof. Kei May Lau (front row, left), together with other members of the company
Electronic and Computer Engineering alumni Dr. Eddie Chong Wing-Cheung (front row, right) and Dr. Zhang Xu (back row, second right), both from Raysolve Technology, and their former PhD supervisor Prof. Kei May Lau (front row, left), together with other members of the company 
Dajung Kim achieved one of her dreams by learning to fly small planes.
Dajung Kim achieved one of her dreams by learning to fly small planes. 
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