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Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (first left), and Dr. LI Ning, Founder of the Li-Ning Brand and Chairman of the Li-Ning Group (first right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (second left), and Vice President and Chief Sports Officer of Li-Ning Group Mr. Hong Yuru (second right) unveil the plaque for the HKUST–Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies.
Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (first left), and Dr. LI Ning, Founder of the Li-Ning Brand and Chairman of the Li-Ning Group (first right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (second left), and Vice President and Chief Sports Officer of Li-Ning Group Mr. Hong Yuru (second right) unveil the plaque for the HKUST–Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies. 
Partnership
HKUST Holds Plaque Unveiling Ceremony for the HKUST- Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies
A research team led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (third left), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), along with Prof. Zhai Yuanliang (second right), Associate Professor of the Division of Life Science (LIFS) at HKUST, has developed the world’s first DNA-guided, RNA-targeting CRISPR–Cas system. The photo also includes key team members: Mr. Wu Xiaolong (second left), PhD student of CBE; Dr. Lam Wai-Hei (first right), postdoctoral fellow of LIFS; and Dr. Cao Yumeng (first left), po
A research team led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (third left), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), along with Prof. Zhai Yuanliang (second right), Associate Professor of the Division of Life Science (LIFS) at HKUST, has developed the world’s first DNA-guided, RNA-targeting CRISPR–Cas system. The photo also includes key team members: Mr. Wu Xiaolong (second left), PhD student of CBE; Dr. Lam Wai-Hei (first right), postdoctoral fellow of LIFS; and Dr. Cao Yumeng (first left), postdoctoral fellow of CBE. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Researchers Flip the CRISPR Script to Develop World’s First DNA-Guided Gene Editing Tool for Precise Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Advancing Antiviral Therapies
This year’s event attracts over 600 university presidents, policymakers, and industry titans from 25 countries and regions.
This year’s event attracts over 600 university presidents, policymakers, and industry titans from 25 countries and regions. 
Partnership, Insight Exchange
HKUST and Times Higher Education Co-Host Asia Universities Summit 2026
Conceptual illustration showing how the “slow-release solvent” strategy repairs buried interfaces in perovskite thin films. This research was published in Nature Synthesis and featured as the journal’s cover article for the April 2026 issue (Volume 5, Issue 4).
Conceptual illustration showing how the “slow-release solvent” strategy repairs buried interfaces in perovskite thin films. This research was published in Nature Synthesis and featured as the journal’s cover article for the April 2026 issue (Volume 5, Issue 4). 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Team Co-Pioneers a “Slow-Release Solvent” Strategy to Advance Large-Area Perovskite Photovoltaic Modules
Prof. Li Xiaomeng (left), Assistant Professor from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging and Analysis at HKUST, together with her student Li Yi, a PhD candidate from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, develop the novel AI pathology system PRET.
Prof. Li Xiaomeng (left), Assistant Professor from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of Center for Medical Imaging and Analysis at HKUST, together with her student Li Yi, a PhD candidate from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, develop the novel AI pathology system PRET. 
Research & Innovation, Women in Engineering
HKUST Engineering Develops Novel AI Pathology System for Accurate Multi-Cancer Diagnosis Without Additional Model Training
Among the seven HKUST projects selected in the third round of the RAISe+ Scheme, five are led by School of Engineering faculty members and graduates.
Among the seven HKUST projects selected in the third round of the RAISe+ Scheme, five are led by School of Engineering faculty members and graduates. 
Research & Innovation
School of Engineering Achieved Outstanding Results in Third Round of RAISe+ Scheme
The cross-disciplinary research team includes co-corresponding authors Prof. Qu Jianan (right, back row) and Prof. Julie L. Semmelhack (right, front row), together with co-first authors Mr. Yan Gewei (left, back row) and Dr. Tian Guangnan (right, front row).
The cross-disciplinary research team includes co-corresponding authors Prof. Qu Jianan (right, back row) and Prof. Julie L. Semmelhack (right, front row), together with co-first authors Mr. Yan Gewei (left, back row) and Dr. Tian Guangnan (right, front row). 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Team Unveils Innovative Technology for Precise Reading and Control of Brain Circuits to Advance Brain Disease Research
Prof. Yoonseob Kim (right), Associate Professor, and Dr. Cheng Xiaolong (left), postdoctoral fellow, from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST.
Prof. Yoonseob Kim (right), Associate Professor, and Dr. Cheng Xiaolong (left), postdoctoral fellow, from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST. 
Research & Innovation, Sustainability
HKUST Engineering Develops Advanced Sustainable Energy Storage Technology for High-Performance and Safer Solid-State Lithium Batteries
Prof. Hu Wenqi (right), his postgraduate student Chen Xi (left), and other research team members at HKUST develop the world’s first bio-inspired artificial cilia system, advancing breakthroughs in medical and microrobotics applications.
Prof. Hu Wenqi (right), his postgraduate student Chen Xi (left), and other research team members at HKUST develop the world’s first bio-inspired artificial cilia system, advancing breakthroughs in medical and microrobotics applications. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Develops World’s First Bio-Inspired Artificial Cilia System
Prof. Chen Shensheng (left) and PhD student Wu Zongpei (right) simulated the whole process of liquid-liquid phase separation from start to finish, revealing how mussels instantly glue themselves to rocks. Their research holds significant implications for developing instant biocompatible surgical glues and programmable smart materials.
Prof. Chen Shensheng (left) and PhD student Wu Zongpei (right) simulated the whole process of liquid-liquid phase separation from start to finish, revealing how mussels instantly glue themselves to rocks. Their research holds significant implications for developing instant biocompatible surgical glues and programmable smart materials. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Uncovers Key Mechanism of Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation

Press Releases

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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Feature Stories

Jeanette (right) and Helen’s conversation inspired staff, students, and alumni to strengthen human connections, lead with empathy, and embrace a shared purpose.
Jeanette (right) and Helen’s conversation inspired staff, students, and alumni to strengthen human connections, lead with empathy, and embrace a shared purpose. 
Insight Exchange, Women in Engineering, Alumni Connection
Alumna Jeanette Mao on Her Path to HK Express CEO
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Faculty Column
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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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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