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HKUST showcased the projects that received Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury at the 51st Geneva Inventions Expo. Group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng (center), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; Dr. Shin Cheul Kim (fifth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer); along with the award-winning team representatives, including (from fifth right to first right) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Mr. Larry Zhu, Dr. Daniel Chun, Mr. Tse Man-Hin, (fro
HKUST showcased the projects that received Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury at the 51st Geneva Inventions Expo. Group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng (center), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; Dr. Shin Cheul Kim (fifth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer); along with the award-winning team representatives, including (from fifth right to first right) Prof. Zhang Qian, Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Mr. Larry Zhu, Dr. Daniel Chun, Mr. Tse Man-Hin, (from fourth left to first left) Prof. Zhu Guang, Prof. Lin Yen-Hung, Prof. Li Mo, and Dr. Steevanson Bayer. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Innovations Shine at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
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
The HKUST research team from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: (from left to right) Wang Yanjia, Prof. Su Hui, Dr. Wang Cen, Dr. Li Yana, and Zhu Kuilin.
The HKUST research team from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: (from left to right) Wang Yanjia, Prof. Su Hui, Dr. Wang Cen, Dr. Li Yana, and Zhu Kuilin. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Researchers Reveal How Tropical Pacific Climate Shifts Amplify Arctic Sea‑Ice Melt
Electronic and Computer Engineering alumnus and faculty member Prof. Shi Ling is transforming how leading-edge digital devices and unmanned vehicles perform and are protected.
Electronic and Computer Engineering alumnus and faculty member Prof. Shi Ling is transforming how leading-edge digital devices and unmanned vehicles perform and are protected. 
Teaching & Learning
How Prof. SHI Ling Is Safeguarding the Cyber-Physical Future
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to receive approval from the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government to establish two new research centers under the third InnoHK research cluster, SEAM@InnoHK.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to receive approval from the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government to establish two new research centers under the third InnoHK research cluster, SEAM@InnoHK. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Receives Government’s Approval to Establish Two New InnoHK Research Centers
An AI-generated image illustrating the many facets of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE): HKUST’s MAE programs empower students to shape the future by integrating AI, extended reality, and real-world innovation across air mobility, robotics, sustainable energy, smart manufacturing, advanced materials, space technologies, and beyond.
An AI-generated image illustrating the many facets of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE): HKUST’s MAE programs empower students to shape the future by integrating AI, extended reality, and real-world innovation across air mobility, robotics, sustainable energy, smart manufacturing, advanced materials, space technologies, and beyond. 
Insight Exchange, Teaching & Learning
From Virtual Pre-Labs to Physical Judgment: Co-Intelligence in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Education
The Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government Mr. Chan Kwok-Ki (middle), Deputy Director of LOCPG Mr. Luo Yonggang (third right), Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government Dr. Christine Choi Yuk-lin (third left) and members of the HKUST leadership team, including Pro-Chancellor Dr. John Chan Cho-Chak (first right), Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (second right), Court Chairman Dr. the Honorable Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing (first left), and President Prof. Nancy Ip (second left) inaugura
The Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government Mr. Chan Kwok-Ki (middle), Deputy Director of LOCPG Mr. Luo Yonggang (third right), Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government Dr. Christine Choi Yuk-lin (third left) and members of the HKUST leadership team, including Pro-Chancellor Dr. John Chan Cho-Chak (first right), Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (second right), Court Chairman Dr. the Honorable Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing (first left), and President Prof. Nancy Ip (second left) inaugurate a series of commemorative initiatives for the HKUST 35th anniversary. 
HKUST Launches 35th Anniversary Celebrations
Prof. Sun Fei (right), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST and co-corresponding author of the study, and his PhD student Cui Duo (left), co-first author of the study.
Prof. Sun Fei (right), Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST and co-corresponding author of the study, and his PhD student Cui Duo (left), co-first author of the study. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineers Develop CarGAP, a Vitamin B₁₂ and Light-Controlled Molecular Valve to Precisely Regulate Cell Communication
Led by HKUST, the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center has signed a MoU with SEU to establish a long-term strategic partnership. Witnessed by Mr. Li Zhongjun, Mayor of the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government (center, back row); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (left, back row); and Mr. Wu Xiaocheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of SEU (right, back row), the agreement was signed by Prof. Gao Yang, Director of HKSREC and the HKUST Center for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability, Co-Director
Led by HKUST, the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center has signed a MoU with SEU to establish a long-term strategic partnership. Witnessed by Mr. Li Zhongjun, Mayor of the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government (center, back row); Prof. Harry Shum, HKUST Council Chairman (left, back row); and Mr. Wu Xiaocheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of SEU (right, back row), the agreement was signed by Prof. Gao Yang, Director of HKSREC and the HKUST Center for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability, Co-Director of the Space Science and Technology Institute, and Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (left, front row), along with Mr. Wang Chen, Director of the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Office at SEU (right, front row). 
Partnership
HKUST-Led Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center Partners with Southeast University to Advance Deep Space Exploration
A group photo of Mr. David Taji Farouki (third row, seventh left), President of the Jury of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Ms. Caroline Simonet, Director of International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (third row, sixth left), Ir. Andrew Young (third row, fifth left), Hong Kong’s official representative for Geneva Inventions Expo and the HKUST delegation led by Dr. Kim Shin-Cheul (third row, eighth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer) and Pro
A group photo of Mr. David Taji Farouki (third row, seventh left), President of the Jury of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Ms. Caroline Simonet, Director of International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (third row, sixth left), Ir. Andrew Young (third row, fifth left), Hong Kong’s official representative for Geneva Inventions Expo and the HKUST delegation led by Dr. Kim Shin-Cheul (third row, eighth left), Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer) and Prof. Xiong Hui (third row, ninth left), Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer), HKUST (Guangzhou). 
Recognition
HKUST Wins Record-Breaking Accolades at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

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Prof. Abhishek Srivastava was cited “for sustained leadership in optical materials innovation, pioneering advances in ferroelectric liquid crystals, LC alignment technologies, and quantum rod performance for visual display systems.”
Prof. Abhishek Srivastava was cited “for sustained leadership in optical materials innovation, pioneering advances in ferroelectric liquid crystals, LC alignment technologies, and quantum rod performance for visual display systems.” 
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Prof. Abhishek SRIVASTAVA Elevated to Fellow of the Society for Information Display
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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
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Electronic and Computer Engineering alumnus and faculty member Prof. Shi Ling is transforming how leading-edge digital devices and unmanned vehicles perform and are protected.
Electronic and Computer Engineering alumnus and faculty member Prof. Shi Ling is transforming how leading-edge digital devices and unmanned vehicles perform and are protected. 
Teaching & Learning
How Prof. SHI Ling Is Safeguarding the Cyber-Physical Future
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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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