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A group photo of five HKUST scholars who are leading the international “Hong Kong Operation Robot” project. From left to right: Prof. Walter Wang Zhe, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Duan Molong, Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Prof. Shi Ling, a Professor in both the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Prof. Gao Yang, Professor of the Dep
A group photo of five HKUST scholars who are leading the international “Hong Kong Operation Robot” project. From left to right: Prof. Walter Wang Zhe, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Duan Molong, Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Prof. Shi Ling, a Professor in both the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Prof. Gao Yang, Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Prof. Sun Qingping, Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Leads International “Hong Kong Operation Robot” Project
HKUST recently held a naming ceremony for the Tsang Chiu Sang Tower and Lam Po Yu Tower. The event was officiated by Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (third left), President Prof. Nancy Ip (third right), Council Vice-Chairperson Ms. Edith Shih (first left), donor and Council member Mr. Terry Tsang (second left), donor Mr. Terence Tsang (second right), and donors’ sister Ms. Tsang Chui-Lin (first right).
HKUST recently held a naming ceremony for the Tsang Chiu Sang Tower and Lam Po Yu Tower. The event was officiated by Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (third left), President Prof. Nancy Ip (third right), Council Vice-Chairperson Ms. Edith Shih (first left), donor and Council member Mr. Terry Tsang (second left), donor Mr. Terence Tsang (second right), and donors’ sister Ms. Tsang Chui-Lin (first right). 
Outreach & Community, Alumni Connection
HKUST Holds Naming Ceremony for Tsang Chiu Sang Tower and Lam Po Yu Tower in Tribute to Alumni’s Generous Support
Witnessed by Prof. Penger Tong (second right, back row), HKUST Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Research); Prof. George Yuan Jie (first right, back row), HKUST Associate Dean of Engineering (Strategic Planning and Development); Mr. Edmund Yeung Lui-Ming (second left, back row), Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Towngas; and Mr. Don Cheng Hill-Kwong (first left, back row), Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of Towngas, the MoU was signed by Prof. Shao Minhua (r
Witnessed by Prof. Penger Tong (second right, back row), HKUST Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Research); Prof. George Yuan Jie (first right, back row), HKUST Associate Dean of Engineering (Strategic Planning and Development); Mr. Edmund Yeung Lui-Ming (second left, back row), Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Towngas; and Mr. Don Cheng Hill-Kwong (first left, back row), Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of Towngas, the MoU was signed by Prof. Shao Minhua (right, front row), Director of Energy Institute, Head and Chair Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering of HKUST, and Mr. Zhou Jun (left, front row), Head of Technology Application Centre of Towngas, marking the official opening of a new chapter in industry-academia-research collaboration to advance the development of the hydrogen energy industry. 
Partnership
HKUST and Towngas Jointly Establish Hong Kong’s First Hydrogen Energy Industry Innovation Platform
An HKUST research team led by Prof. Hu Wenqi (left third) and Prof. Xu Qin (third right) develops soft composites with non-reciprocal responses through shear-jamming transitions.
An HKUST research team led by Prof. Hu Wenqi (left third) and Prof. Xu Qin (third right) develops soft composites with non-reciprocal responses through shear-jamming transitions. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Researchers Pioneer Pathway to Mechanical Intelligence by Breaking Symmetry in Soft Composite Materials
The HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony 2025 acknowledged the outstanding academic achievements of 29 faculty members in the 2024-25 academic year, including 14 who are from the School of Engineering or hold a joint position in the School.
The HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony 2025 acknowledged the outstanding academic achievements of 29 faculty members in the 2024-25 academic year, including 14 who are from the School of Engineering or hold a joint position in the School. 
Recognition
Celebrating Faculty Excellence at HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony 2025
A group photo of (from left) Dr. Mok Kin-Ying, Clinical Professor of Division of Life Science; Ms. Yvonne Ho, Associate Vice-President (Projects); Ir. John Kwong, Vice-President for Development; Prof. Tam Kar-Yan, Vice-President for Administration and Business; Mr. Stephen Yiu; Ms. Edith Shih; Dr. the Hon. Leong Che-Hung; Prof. Harry Shum; Prof. Nany Ip; Dr. Michael Mak; Prof. Raymond Liang; Prof. Guo Yike; Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting, Vice-President for Research and Development; Prof. Charles Ng, Vice-Presi
A group photo of (from left) Dr. Mok Kin-Ying, Clinical Professor of Division of Life Science; Ms. Yvonne Ho, Associate Vice-President (Projects); Ir. John Kwong, Vice-President for Development; Prof. Tam Kar-Yan, Vice-President for Administration and Business; Mr. Stephen Yiu; Ms. Edith Shih; Dr. the Hon. Leong Che-Hung; Prof. Harry Shum; Prof. Nany Ip; Dr. Michael Mak; Prof. Raymond Liang; Prof. Guo Yike; Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting, Vice-President for Research and Development; Prof. Charles Ng, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; Prof. Wong Yung-Hou, Dean of Science; Prof. Russell Lindsay Gruen, Associate Provost (Health and Medical Sciences); and Prof. Hong Lo, Dean of Engineering. 
Announcements
HKUST Commences Preparations for New Medical School
Group photo of HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John Chan Cho-Chak (first row, fourth left), Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (first row, fourth right), Court Chairman Dr. the Honorable Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing (first row, third left), and President Prof. Nancy Ip (first row, third right), along with other senior management, Council and Court members, representatives of donors, as well as seven Named Professors, including Prof. Zhang Limin (third row, third left).
Group photo of HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John Chan Cho-Chak (first row, fourth left), Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (first row, fourth right), Court Chairman Dr. the Honorable Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing (first row, third left), and President Prof. Nancy Ip (first row, third right), along with other senior management, Council and Court members, representatives of donors, as well as seven Named Professors, including Prof. Zhang Limin (third row, third left). 
Recognition
Prestigious Named Professorships Conferred on Eminent Academics
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (first left) presented the SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25 to Dr. Cecia Chan Ki (second right), Prof. Qiu Xuan (second left), and Prof. So Pui-San (first right).
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (first left) presented the SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25 to Dr. Cecia Chan Ki (second right), Prof. Qiu Xuan (second left), and Prof. So Pui-San (first right). 
Recognition
SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25
Prof. Yang Hai (second left), Prof. Shao Minhua (first left) and Prof. Chen Hao (second right) were presented the SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25 by Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right), Dean of Engineering.
Prof. Yang Hai (second left), Prof. Shao Minhua (first left) and Prof. Chen Hao (second right) were presented the SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25 by Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right), Dean of Engineering. 
Recognition
SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25
Twelve HKUST scholars were named in Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025, including six from the School of Engineering.
Twelve HKUST scholars were named in Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025, including six from the School of Engineering. 
Recognition
Six HKUST Engineering Scholars Named Highly Cited Researchers 2025 by Clarivate

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The HKUST research team, comprising Dr. Wang Cen (front row), Prof. Su Hui (middle row, left), Prof. Zhai Chengxing (middle row, right), Dr. Yu Shiwei (back row, right), Mo Huisi (back row, left) and Wang Yanjia (back row, center).
The HKUST research team, comprising Dr. Wang Cen (front row), Prof. Su Hui (middle row, left), Prof. Zhai Chengxing (middle row, right), Dr. Yu Shiwei (back row, right), Mo Huisi (back row, left) and Wang Yanjia (back row, center). 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Researchers Unlock Why Arctic Ice Melt Paused
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Under HKUST’s SIGHT program, undergraduates Wesley Chan (first left) and Natalie Ho (second left) have developed a telemedicine initiative and gamified learning workshops on drinking water safety, respectively, to improve healthcare in Sri Lanka.
Under HKUST’s SIGHT program, undergraduates Wesley Chan (first left) and Natalie Ho (second left) have developed a telemedicine initiative and gamified learning workshops on drinking water safety, respectively, to improve healthcare in Sri Lanka. 
Teaching & Learning, Outreach & Community
HKUST Student Initiatives Breathe New Life into Sri Lanka’s Healthcare
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