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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. 
One Shot, Three Cures
HKUST Researchers Developed a Method to Customize Materials to Treat Three Chronic Conditions
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A group photo of distinguished guests and HKUST senior management
A group photo of distinguished guests and HKUST senior management 
First University in Hong Kong to Invest in Entrepreneurship
HKUST Unicorn Day: Where Ideas Meet Action
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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. 
PhD Research Excellence
Computer Science and Engineering PhD Candidate Awarded for Innovative Solutions to Differential Privacy and Security of Database Systems
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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. 
Robotics on a Roll
HKUST Won Eight Medals in RoboGames 2023 – One of the World’s Largest Robot Competitions
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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. 
Prestigious Accolade Honoring Geotechnical Forerunner
Prof. ZHANG Limin Named 2023 Winner of ASCE Ralph B. Peck Award
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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. 
Heading for Global Contest
HKUST Robotics Team Named Champion in Hong Kong Regional Contest of MATE International ROV Competition for 11 Years
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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. 
Shining in International Arena
HKUST Sweeps 20 Awards at 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
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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. 
Embracing Technological Revolution
Generative AI for Generation AI
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Prof. Pan Hui at HKUST(GZ): pioneer of virtual and augmented realities.
Prof. Pan Hui at HKUST(GZ): pioneer of virtual and augmented realities. 
Getting Real About the Metaverse
Tackling Technical and Societal Issues of Extended Reality Through MetaHKUST
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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). 
Promoting Innovation in Sports Science
HKUST and HKSI Establish Joint Center for Sports Science and Technology to Strengthen Collaboration
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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. 
Funding to Drive Multidisciplinary Studies
Four Professors Awarded Grants in RGC Collaborative Research Fund 2022/23
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Faculty, Alumni & Student Interview
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Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo Sets Goal on Talent Recruitment
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Prof. Hong K. Lo
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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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2 minutes with David Or
[2 minutes with...] David Or, BEng in Computer Science, Class of 2019
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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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2 minutes with Jacky Tsay
5 Aug 2022
[2 minutes with...] Jacky Tsay, BEng in Electronic Engineering, Class of 2017
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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. 
Advancing Machine Learning for Hardware Design
Prof. XIE Zhiyao Won Two Outstanding PhD Dissertation Awards in Electronic Design Automation
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. 
Contributing to a Digitally-Inclusive Society
School of Engineering Website Received Gold Award in 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 
Enabling Next-Generation AR Applications
Micro-LED Micro-Display Developed by Alumni Won I-Zone Innovation Award at International Conference on Display Technology
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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WISE Girls Fly High
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