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The projects led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (left), Professor from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Prof. Zhang Qian (right), Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, have secured fundings from the RGC’s Strategic Topics Grant, marking the largest share among local universities.
The projects led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (left), Professor from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Prof. Zhang Qian (right), Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, have secured fundings from the RGC’s Strategic Topics Grant, marking the largest share among local universities. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Secures Largest Share of RGC Strategic Topics Grant to Drive Innovation in Elderly Healthcare
The research team is led by Prof. Chen Hao (second left), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with Prof. Terence Wong (second right), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with team members: CSE PhD students Ma Jiabo (first right) and Li Wenqiang (first left).
The research team is led by Prof. Chen Hao (second left), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with Prof. Terence Wong (second right), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, along with team members: CSE PhD students Ma Jiabo (first right) and Li Wenqiang (first left). 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop GenAI Framework for Misalignment-Resistant Virtual Staining to Accelerate Histopathology Workflows
HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners.
HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners. 
Partnership, Robotics, Insight Exchange
HKUST Establishes Robotics Industrial Alliance to Advance Industry-Academia-Research
A research team led by Prof. Terence Wong Tsz-Wai (first left), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, together with his medtech start-up PhoMedics Limited, has developed Glanzir®, the world’s first AI-enabled, slide-free pathology imaging system. From second left to first right: Dr. Victor Tsang Tsz-Chun, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate, Co-Founder and Product Manager of PhoMedics; Dr. Ivy Wong Hei-Man, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate,
A research team led by Prof. Terence Wong Tsz-Wai (first left), Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, together with his medtech start-up PhoMedics Limited, has developed Glanzir®, the world’s first AI-enabled, slide-free pathology imaging system. From second left to first right: Dr. Victor Tsang Tsz-Chun, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate, Co-Founder and Product Manager of PhoMedics; Dr. Ivy Wong Hei-Man, HKUST Bioengineering PhD graduate, Co-Founder and Chief Imaging Scientist of PhoMedics; and Ms. Lauren Tsui Wai-Kei, HKUST Bioengineering MPhil graduate, Co-Founder and Head of Operations of PhoMedics.  
Research & Innovation
HKUST Develops World’s First AI Slide-Free Pathology Imaging System
Prof. Zhang Limin, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, receives a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation.
Prof. Zhang Limin, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, receives a Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation.  
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Prof. ZHANG Limin Honored with Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance.
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Secures Support from Stellar Rise for In-Orbit Bio-Inspired Robotic Project
The HKUST-CalmCar Physical AI Innovation Center inauguration ceremony
The HKUST-CalmCar Physical AI Innovation Center inauguration ceremony 
Partnership
HKUST and CalmCar Establish Physical AI Innovation Center
Distinguished guests learn about the latest HKUST inventions.
Distinguished guests learn about the latest HKUST inventions. 
Research & Innovation, Entrepreneurship
HKUST Unicorn Day Brings Together Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leaders
Prof. Nancy Ip (center), HKUST President; together with Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting (second right), HKUST Vice‑President for Research and Development; pose for a group photo with three core members of the project: Prof. Su Hui (second left), Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST; Prof. Zhang Limin (first right), Chair Professor and Head of the same department; and Prof. Zhai Chengxing (first left), Associate Professor in the Division of Em
Prof. Nancy Ip (center), HKUST President; together with Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting (second right), HKUST Vice‑President for Research and Development; pose for a group photo with three core members of the project: Prof. Su Hui (second left), Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST; Prof. Zhang Limin (first right), Chair Professor and Head of the same department; and Prof. Zhai Chengxing (first left), Associate Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas. 
Research & Innovation
World’s First Lightweight High Resolution High Precision CO₂ and CH₄ Point Source Detector “MUSICO” Arrives at Tiangong Space Station via Tianzhou-10

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Building an AI literacy ecosystem: Students benefit most when learning opportunities are connected across different stages of education and supported by pathways for continued exploration.
Building an AI literacy ecosystem: Students benefit most when learning opportunities are connected across different stages of education and supported by pathways for continued exploration. 
Insight Exchange, Teaching & Learning
AI Literacy Beyond Tools: Preparing Lifelong Learners in the Age of AI
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Prof. Lin Yen-Hung, Assistant Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (center), Dr. Fion Yeung Sze-Yan, Senior Manager at the State Key Laboratory of Displays and Opto-Electronics (left), Dr. Li Fengzhu, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (right), and other research team members published “Interface-mediated crystallization enables PEDOT:PSS-free all-perovskite tandems with 29.1% efficiency and enhanced durabilit
Prof. Lin Yen-Hung, Assistant Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (center), Dr. Fion Yeung Sze-Yan, Senior Manager at the State Key Laboratory of Displays and Opto-Electronics (left), Dr. Li Fengzhu, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (right), and other research team members published “Interface-mediated crystallization enables PEDOT:PSS-free all-perovskite tandems with 29.1% efficiency and enhanced durability” in Joule. 
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HKUST Engineering Improves Solar Cell Performance and Durability Through Molecular Interface Engineering
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The Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory, or MUSICO for short, will be installed on the Tiangong Space Station. It is the world’s first lightweight, high-resolution, high-precision synergistic observatory for carbon dioxide and methane emission point sources.
The Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory, or MUSICO for short, will be installed on the Tiangong Space Station. It is the world’s first lightweight, high-resolution, high-precision synergistic observatory for carbon dioxide and methane emission point sources. 
Research & Innovation, Women in Engineering
HKUST Pioneers World-Leading Space Observatory for High-Resolution Greenhouse Gas Monitoring
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Faculty Column
AI Literacy Beyond Tools: Preparing Lifelong Learners in the Age of AI
By Prof. Kenneth LEUNG
Associate Professor of Engineering Education, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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Prof. Kenneth LEUNG
The Integration of AI in STEAM Education: Enhancing Learning and Creativity
By Prof. Tim WOO
Founding Director, Center for Global & Community Engagement (GCE)
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Prof. Tim Woo
Ctrl+Alt+Del: Rebooting Education for the AI Age
By Prof. Ben CHAN Yui-Bun
HKUST Associate Dean of Students; and Associate Director of the Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E2I)
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From Virtual Pre-Labs to Physical Judgment: Co-Intelligence in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Education
By Prof. Larry LI
Associate Head and Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Prof. Larry Li
Co-Intelligence Education: Preparing Engineers for the AI–Robot Era
By Prof. WANG Yu-Hsing
Director, Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E2I)
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Why Join Bioengineering at HKUST’s Chemical and Biological Engineering Department?
By Prof. Terence WONG
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
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Building the Future of Low-Altitude Mobility: The Vision of the Low-Altitude Economy
By Prof. LI Mo
Director, Low Altitude Economy Research Center
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