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Prof. Shao Minhua’s fast-rising career in academia and industry has advanced high-performance, cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells and solid-state lithium batteries, driving green transportation.
Prof. Shao Minhua’s fast-rising career in academia and industry has advanced high-performance, cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells and solid-state lithium batteries, driving green transportation. 
Teaching & Learning
Creating an Environment Where the Sustainable Is Attainable
Prof. Yang Hai (right), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, and his PhD student Lu Hongliang (left) from the Intelligent Transportation Thrust at HKUST(GZ), draw inspiration from neuroscience, human cognitive processes, and ethics to enable self-driving cars to “think” like human drivers.
Prof. Yang Hai (right), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, and his PhD student Lu Hongliang (left) from the Intelligent Transportation Thrust at HKUST(GZ), draw inspiration from neuroscience, human cognitive processes, and ethics to enable self-driving cars to “think” like human drivers. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering School Introduces Human-Like Driving Technology for Autonomous Vehicles, Reducing Overall Traffic Risk by 26.3%
A group photo of Dr. Wu Mingxiang (third left) from Shenzhen People’s Hospital; Assistant Professor Chen Hao (third right), MPhil student Xin Yi (second left) and other team members from HKUST.
A group photo of Dr. Wu Mingxiang (third left) from Shenzhen People’s Hospital; Assistant Professor Chen Hao (third right), MPhil student Xin Yi (second left) and other team members from HKUST. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Launches Large AI Model “MOME” for Testing in Over 10 Hospitals
Alumni Connection
HKUST Engineering Hosted First Alumni Reunion at HKUST(GZ)
Professor Sun Qingping (left) and Research Assistant Professor Li Qiao (right), both from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, demonstrate their newly developed Ti₇₈Nb₂₂ elastic alloy.
Professor Sun Qingping (left) and Research Assistant Professor Li Qiao (right), both from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST, demonstrate their newly developed Ti₇₈Nb₂₂ elastic alloy. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Engineering Discovers Novel Elastic Alloy Achieving 20x Temperature Change and 90% Carnot Efficiency in Solid-State Heat Pumping
Prof. Zhao Jidong (center) and Dr. Amiya Prakash Das (right) from HKUST, together with Dr. Thomas Sweijen (left) from Utrecht University, have developed a groundbreaking computational model to study the movement of granular materials such as soils, sands and powders.
Prof. Zhao Jidong (center) and Dr. Amiya Prakash Das (right) from HKUST, together with Dr. Thomas Sweijen (left) from Utrecht University, have developed a groundbreaking computational model to study the movement of granular materials such as soils, sands and powders. 
Research & Innovation
HKUST Researchers Develop New Model for Accurate Landslide Prediction with Applications in Sustainable Agriculture, Energy, Healthcare, and Beyond
Prof. Gary Chan Shueng-Han (center), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and his team members Dr. Lai Ki-Kit (left), Manager of Innovation and Product Development, and Jerry Lin Zhongming (right), Assistant IT Manager, in front of the huge LED walls that display university entrances’ bus queue status and occupancy of selected study space on campus – one of the research innovations they developed and being newly featured at the Engineering Commons.
Prof. Gary Chan Shueng-Han (center), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and his team members Dr. Lai Ki-Kit (left), Manager of Innovation and Product Development, and Jerry Lin Zhongming (right), Assistant IT Manager, in front of the huge LED walls that display university entrances’ bus queue status and occupancy of selected study space on campus – one of the research innovations they developed and being newly featured at the Engineering Commons. 
Research & Innovation, Feature Stories
HKUST Community Benefits from Award-Winning AIoT Project to Estimate Queue Status and Occupancy
The lead corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (right) and co-first author Dr. Guo Pengfei (left) are showing a perovskite solar cell prototype made for a proof-of-concept demonstration of the novel laminate-structured interface.
The lead corresponding author Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (right) and co-first author Dr. Guo Pengfei (left) are showing a perovskite solar cell prototype made for a proof-of-concept demonstration of the novel laminate-structured interface. 
Research & Innovation
Inspired by Laminate: HKUST and PolyU Researchers Synthesize a Laminate-Structured Material Interface to Improve Perovskite Solar Cells
From pioneering research in microelectronics to fostering a vibrant start-up culture, Prof. Ko Ping-Keung’s unwavering commitment to education and technology transfer continues to inspire future generations.
From pioneering research in microelectronics to fostering a vibrant start-up culture, Prof. Ko Ping-Keung’s unwavering commitment to education and technology transfer continues to inspire future generations. 
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Igniting Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (center) and his PhD students Su Zhiya (left) Ma Qiru (right)
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (center) and his PhD students Su Zhiya (left) Ma Qiru (right) 
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HKUST Research Teams Shine at Prestigious International Public Transport Conference
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(HKUST researchers, from left) Prof. Zhang Xiangru, Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Bu Guojun, Head and Chair Professor of Division of Life Science; Prof. Jimmy Fung Chi-Hung, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning), Chair Professor of Department of Mathematics and Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Yu Jianzhen, Head of Department of Chemistry and Chair Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Wang Jiannong, Head and Chair Professor of D
(HKUST researchers, from left) Prof. Zhang Xiangru, Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Bu Guojun, Head and Chair Professor of Division of Life Science; Prof. Jimmy Fung Chi-Hung, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning), Chair Professor of Department of Mathematics and Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Yu Jianzhen, Head of Department of Chemistry and Chair Professor of Division of Environment & Sustainability; Prof. Wang Jiannong, Head and Chair Professor of Department of Physics; Prof. Adrian Po Hoi-Chun, Assistant Professor of Department of Physics; and Prof. Xie Yuan, Chair Professor of Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, present their respective research projects in RGC’s media briefing. 
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HKUST Researchers Dominate RGC Funding Awards with Record Breaking Success
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Prof. Shao Minhua’s fast-rising career in academia and industry has advanced high-performance, cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells and solid-state lithium batteries, driving green transportation.
Prof. Shao Minhua’s fast-rising career in academia and industry has advanced high-performance, cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells and solid-state lithium batteries, driving green transportation. 
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Creating an Environment Where the Sustainable Is Attainable
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