Recognition

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. 
Demonstrating Significant and Broad Influence in Research
Prof. Irene Lo has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI).
Prof. Irene Lo has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI). 
Recognizing International Contributions to Environmental Engineering
Li Xiangru (center) received the Best Student Paper Award at the 13th International Conference on Sport Sciences Research and Technology Support, held in Marbella, Spain, on October 20-21, 2025.
Li Xiangru (center) received the Best Student Paper Award at the 13th International Conference on Sport Sciences Research and Technology Support, held in Marbella, Spain, on October 20-21, 2025. 
Study that Evaluates Aerodynamic Drag Area of Cycling Postures
Prof. Xie Yuan (center) received a 2025 CCF Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation (CCF) from Prof. Sun Ninghui (left), CCF President, and Prof. Li Xiaoming (right), Chairman of CCF Awarding Committee, at the award presentation ceremony in Harbin on October 24, 2025.
Prof. Xie Yuan (center) received a 2025 CCF Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation (CCF) from Prof. Sun Ninghui (left), CCF President, and Prof. Li Xiaoming (right), Chairman of CCF Awarding Committee, at the award presentation ceremony in Harbin on October 24, 2025. 
Recognizing Distinguished Contribution in Integrated Circuit Chip Design
Li Zongjie spoke at the scholarship’s presentation ceremony.
Li Zongjie spoke at the scholarship’s presentation ceremony. 
Prof. Fu Lin is recognized for his outstanding contributions to education, research and service in the profession of aeronautics and related engineering sectors.
Prof. Fu Lin is recognized for his outstanding contributions to education, research and service in the profession of aeronautics and related engineering sectors. 
Contributions in Aerospace Engineering
Prof. Yoonseob Kim
Prof. Yoonseob Kim 
(From left) Chan Cho-Hon, Chau Tsz-Lam, Lee Sing-Chun, Li Ka-Yan, and Teng Zhaohan (Photo credit: HKIE)
(From left) Chan Cho-Hon, Chau Tsz-Lam, Lee Sing-Chun, Li Ka-Yan, and Teng Zhaohan (Photo credit: HKIE) 
Prof. Shen Yajing (left) and Prof. Wang Jiguang (right)
Prof. Shen Yajing (left) and Prof. Wang Jiguang (right)