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The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Ackles Chen, Co-Founder of Unitree (left, front row), and Prof. Tim Cheng, Vice-President for Research and Development at HKUST (right, front row). The event was witnessed by Mr. Irving Chen, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Unitree (center, back row), alongside Prof. Wang Yu-Hsing, Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation at HKUST (1st left, back row), Prof. Shi Ling, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute at HKUST (2nd left, back row), Prof.
The MoU was formally signed by Mr. Ackles Chen, Co-Founder of Unitree (left, front row), and Prof. Tim Cheng, Vice-President for Research and Development at HKUST (right, front row). The event was witnessed by Mr. Irving Chen, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Unitree (center, back row), alongside Prof. Wang Yu-Hsing, Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation at HKUST (1st left, back row), Prof. Shi Ling, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute at HKUST (2nd left, back row), Prof. Zhou Xiaofang, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at HKUST (2nd right, back row), and Prof. Wang Shuai, Associate Professor of CSE at HKUST (1st right, back row). 
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HKUST and Unitree Sign MoU to Advance Embodied AI and Robotics Collaboration
Led by Prof. Sun Qingping (second right), Chair Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST and corresponding author of the paper, the research team developed a low-cost, ultra-durable elastocaloric refrigerant structure. Team members include the paper’s first author, PhD student Su Changfeng (second left), as well as PhD students Li Yang (first right) and HU Jiyuan (first left), who contributed to the study.
Led by Prof. Sun Qingping (second right), Chair Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST and corresponding author of the paper, the research team developed a low-cost, ultra-durable elastocaloric refrigerant structure. Team members include the paper’s first author, PhD student Su Changfeng (second left), as well as PhD students Li Yang (first right) and HU Jiyuan (first left), who contributed to the study. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop Low-Cost Elastocaloric Refrigerant Structure with Over 100-Million-Cycle Fatigue Life
(From left) Prof. Antonio Facchetti, Dr. William M W Mong Professor of Nanotechnology of HKUST; Prof. John Kwong, Vice-President for Development of HKUST; Prof. Guo Yike, Provost of HKUST; Prof. Nancy Ip, President of HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting, Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST; Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering at HKUST; and Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Acting Head of MAT at HKUST, attends the Establishment Ceremony of MAT.
(From left) Prof. Antonio Facchetti, Dr. William M W Mong Professor of Nanotechnology of HKUST; Prof. John Kwong, Vice-President for Development of HKUST; Prof. Guo Yike, Provost of HKUST; Prof. Nancy Ip, President of HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng Kwang-Ting, Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST; Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering at HKUST; and Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan, Acting Head of MAT at HKUST, attends the Establishment Ceremony of MAT. 
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HKUST Holds Establishment Ceremony for Department of Materials
Prof. Shao Minhua, Cheong Ying Chan Professor of Energy Engineering and Environment and Head and Chair Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, led the research team in developing a dynamic integrated interface engineering strategy for lithium metal batteries, helping to advance lighter, longer-lasting and safer batteries.
Prof. Shao Minhua, Cheong Ying Chan Professor of Energy Engineering and Environment and Head and Chair Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, led the research team in developing a dynamic integrated interface engineering strategy for lithium metal batteries, helping to advance lighter, longer-lasting and safer batteries. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Develops Dynamic Integrated Interface Engineering for Lithium Metal Batteries
A research team led by Prof. Chen Guohua (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, alongside Research Assistant Professor Dr. Liu Qiang (left) and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Liu Yutong (right) from the same department, has developed an innovative cartilage-inspired polymer nanocoating that effectively suppresses degradation and wear of battery cathode materials at the source.
A research team led by Prof. Chen Guohua (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, alongside Research Assistant Professor Dr. Liu Qiang (left) and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Liu Yutong (right) from the same department, has developed an innovative cartilage-inspired polymer nanocoating that effectively suppresses degradation and wear of battery cathode materials at the source. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Develops Novel Cartilage-Inspired Polymer Nanocoating to Substantially Extend Battery Lifespan
The Tiangong Space Station operates in low Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 400 km above the Earth’s surface, with an orbital inclination of about 41.5 degrees. As the space station completes one orbit around the Earth every 90 minutes, combined with the effects of the Earth’s rotation, its ground track shifts westward with each pass. As a result, the space station does not fly over the same location along the same trajectory every day. The picture shows the ground track of MUSICO during its pass
The Tiangong Space Station operates in low Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 400 km above the Earth’s surface, with an orbital inclination of about 41.5 degrees. As the space station completes one orbit around the Earth every 90 minutes, combined with the effects of the Earth’s rotation, its ground track shifts westward with each pass. As a result, the space station does not fly over the same location along the same trajectory every day. The picture shows the ground track of MUSICO during its pass over the Pearl River Estuary and most parts of Hong Kong on 25 September 2026. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Releases First Batch of Hong Kong Images Captured by “MUSICO” in Celebration of 77th Anniversary of Founding of the People’s Republic of China
Prof. Hnin Yin Yin Nyein, Assistant Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, holds the heteromodal epidermal liquid-metal patch (HELP) developed by her research team.
Prof. Hnin Yin Yin Nyein, Assistant Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, holds the heteromodal epidermal liquid-metal patch (HELP) developed by her research team. 
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HKUST Engineering Develops Breakthrough Liquid-Metal Smart Patch for Clinical-Grade At-Home Cardiorespiratory Monitoring
Prof. Nancy Ip (center), President of HKUST; Ms. Mable Chan (5th left), Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Guo Yike (5th right), Provost of HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng (4th left), Vice-President for Research and Development, HKUST; Prof. Hong K. Lo (3rd left), Dean of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Xu Ruina (1st left), Dean, Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University; Prof. Martin Buist (2nd left), Deputy Dean (Education), College of Design and Engineering, Natio
Prof. Nancy Ip (center), President of HKUST; Ms. Mable Chan (5th left), Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Guo Yike (5th right), Provost of HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng (4th left), Vice-President for Research and Development, HKUST; Prof. Hong K. Lo (3rd left), Dean of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Xu Ruina (1st left), Dean, Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University; Prof. Martin Buist (2nd left), Deputy Dean (Education), College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore; Prof. Julien Epps (4th right), Dean of Engineering, The University of New South Wales; Prof. Young-Oh Kim (3rd right), Dean, College of Engineering, Seoul National University; Prof. Louis Ge (2nd right), Associate Dean, College of Engineering, NTU Taiwan University; and Prof. Tomonori Nagayama (1st right), Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo, officiate at the opening ceremony. 
Women in Engineering, Insight Exchange
HKUST Convenes Rising Women Engineering Scholars from Around the World
The autonomous high-throughput synthesis and characterization platform placed on the table was developed by a HKUST research team from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Team members include Prof. Yang Jinglei (first left), Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, PhD student Ma Guoxiong (first right), and MPhil graduate Cui Haozhe (second right).
The autonomous high-throughput synthesis and characterization platform placed on the table was developed by a HKUST research team from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Team members include Prof. Yang Jinglei (first left), Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, PhD student Ma Guoxiong (first right), and MPhil graduate Cui Haozhe (second right). 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Develops Optimization Framework for Autonomous Materials Experimentation Platforms
A team led by Prof. Sun Qingping (third right), Chair Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, has unveiled the world’s first zero-degradation elastocaloric cooling device. Team members include (from first left) Dr. Li Xueshi, Su Changfeng, Li Yang, (from fifth left) Dr. Lin Hongyang, and Hu Jiyuan.
A team led by Prof. Sun Qingping (third right), Chair Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, has unveiled the world’s first zero-degradation elastocaloric cooling device. Team members include (from first left) Dr. Li Xueshi, Su Changfeng, Li Yang, (from fifth left) Dr. Lin Hongyang, and Hu Jiyuan. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Unveils World’s First Zero-Degradation Elastocaloric Cooling Device to Revolutionize Sustainable Refrigeration Technology

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Prof. Fan Zhiyong (center), Chair Professor in the Departments of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, along with his team members, also co-authors of the paper: Research Assistant Professor Dr. Swapnadeep Poddar (second right), and PhD students Wang Kaichen (second left), Sun Xiaofei (third left), Ye Zilong (third right), Li Jianye (first left), and Shivam Kumar (first right).
Prof. Fan Zhiyong (center), Chair Professor in the Departments of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering at HKUST, along with his team members, also co-authors of the paper: Research Assistant Professor Dr. Swapnadeep Poddar (second right), and PhD students Wang Kaichen (second left), Sun Xiaofei (third left), Ye Zilong (third right), Li Jianye (first left), and Shivam Kumar (first right). 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Develops High-Resolution Bionic Eye
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HKUST BEng graduate Jeffrey Lee is pursuing a Silicon Valley dream to build a career as Software Development Engineer at global technology leader Amazon.
HKUST BEng graduate Jeffrey Lee is pursuing a Silicon Valley dream to build a career as Software Development Engineer at global technology leader Amazon. 
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Dr. Cecia CHAN
Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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Building Strong Foundations in the Age of AI
The Next Teaching Move: Guiding Learners in the AI Age
By Prof. QIU Xuan
Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
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The Next Teaching Move: Guiding Learners in the AI Age
From Tool to Teammate: Turning AI into an Authentic Learning Partner
By Prof. Marshal LIU
Associate Director, Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E2I)
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From Tool to Teammate: Turning AI into an Authentic Learning Partner
Designing with Empathy, Accelerating with AI: Educating the Next Generation of Global Innovators
By Dr. Malinda ABEYNAYAKE
Associate Director, Student Innovation for Global Health Technology (SIGHT)
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Designing with Empathy, Accelerating with AI: Educating the Next Generation of Global Innovators
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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Co-Intelligence Education: Preparing Engineers for the AI–Robot Era
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By Prof. Terence WONG
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
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